Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 09:16     Subject: Re:“I buy high quality clothes”
I'd love to buy high quality clothes. The reality -- I don't have time to find them. All my t-shirts are old.

I used to be able to buy decent ones from Target, Eddie Bauer, Lands End and others. Maybe not high fashion for you snobs, but decent, affordable quality. Now the hems are poor and visible; fabric is thin; colors are weird and not work appropriate (what's with the heather tone obsession?); and/or the fits are boxy/short/narrow.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 09:07     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't think high quality clothes exist any longer - at any price point. Unless you have a gown made for you for the red carpet.


You're so right... fast fashion is literally killing this planet.

There's a beach in Africa called "Dead white man's clothes" because there's now clothes than sand on that beach... and it all comes from America -- all of our feel good donations.


Wow just googled this. Eye opening and tragic. Anyone who mindlessly buys and donates every few year is complicit in this evil.


Np- it reminds me of the 1 pound t shirt speech from years and years. If one thing really made me rethink my buying habits, it was that example.

https://twitter.com/bbcone/status/1144946114090688512?s=21
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 08:57     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I avoid any synthetics. For example right now I’m wearing a Boden sweater that’s a cotton-linen blend.

But it’s not like you can just buy high end brands. I have to read the labels of every single thing I buy. It’s annoying.


Really? Is Boden regarded as 'high quality' in America still? In the UK, their quality has plummeted in recent years and I am sure the stock is the same. Their knits are so thin now and dresses and shirts immediately look worn and tired after one wash. I have some Boden pieces from ten years ago that are much higher quality. I suppose Americans will buy and worship anything they perceive as European or British, but the recent Boden offerings are laughable.


Lol. Yes, people positively swoon for British fashion. Food too.


😂😂 This was my reaction to her insufferable post too.



American here. Not pps.

You do realize that you both sound really petty and unworldly throwing these sorts of cliched "insults" around? There is some pretty kick-ass food in London these days. Fashion, too. (When were you last at London Fashion Week? ) Pandemic aside, maybe you rubes need to get on a plane and get some exposure to the rest of the world.

(Also, don't assume the poster is a Brit. Other nationalities, like Americans, can live there, too.)

Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 08:16     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I avoid any synthetics. For example right now I’m wearing a Boden sweater that’s a cotton-linen blend.

But it’s not like you can just buy high end brands. I have to read the labels of every single thing I buy. It’s annoying.


Really? Is Boden regarded as 'high quality' in America still? In the UK, their quality has plummeted in recent years and I am sure the stock is the same. Their knits are so thin now and dresses and shirts immediately look worn and tired after one wash. I have some Boden pieces from ten years ago that are much higher quality. I suppose Americans will buy and worship anything they perceive as European or British, but the recent Boden offerings are laughable.


I just ordered some Boden tees and they are AWFUL. I look square and broad shouldered and just bad.


That’s the entire Boden look. Ugliest sh*t I’ve ever seen, it’s like Hanna Andersson for adults

Back when Hanna Andersson had a full adult collection, they were decent looking. Granted that was maybe 20 years ago the last time I saw a catalogue for that and styles were a lot different back then.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 05:15     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I avoid any synthetics. For example right now I’m wearing a Boden sweater that’s a cotton-linen blend.

But it’s not like you can just buy high end brands. I have to read the labels of every single thing I buy. It’s annoying.


Really? Is Boden regarded as 'high quality' in America still? In the UK, their quality has plummeted in recent years and I am sure the stock is the same. Their knits are so thin now and dresses and shirts immediately look worn and tired after one wash. I have some Boden pieces from ten years ago that are much higher quality. I suppose Americans will buy and worship anything they perceive as European or British, but the recent Boden offerings are laughable.


I just ordered some Boden tees and they are AWFUL. I look square and broad shouldered and just bad.


That’s the entire Boden look. Ugliest sh*t I’ve ever seen, it’s like Hanna Andersson for adults
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 04:25     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't think high quality clothes exist any longer - at any price point. Unless you have a gown made for you for the red carpet.


You're so right... fast fashion is literally killing this planet.

There's a beach in Africa called "Dead white man's clothes" because there's now clothes than sand on that beach... and it all comes from America -- all of our feel good donations.


Wow just googled this. Eye opening and tragic. Anyone who mindlessly buys and donates every few year is complicit in this evil.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 02:55     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:I don't think high quality clothes exist any longer - at any price point. Unless you have a gown made for you for the red carpet.


You're so right... fast fashion is literally killing this planet.

There's a beach in Africa called "Dead white man's clothes" because there's now clothes than sand on that beach... and it all comes from America -- all of our feel good donations.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2021 02:34     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
No fast fashion
Anonymous
Post 11/03/2021 23:12     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:Love the casual xenophobia about Chinese-made goods. Some of my very best pieces were made in China, and you can get truly amazing fully custom items from Chinese seamstresses.


ITA, I am still wearing some suits and a cashmere winter coat I had custom made in China 10 years ago. All the back room bags I bought there are still going strong, too.
Anonymous
Post 11/03/2021 22:34     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I avoid any synthetics. For example right now I’m wearing a Boden sweater that’s a cotton-linen blend.

But it’s not like you can just buy high end brands. I have to read the labels of every single thing I buy. It’s annoying.


Really? Is Boden regarded as 'high quality' in America still? In the UK, their quality has plummeted in recent years and I am sure the stock is the same. Their knits are so thin now and dresses and shirts immediately look worn and tired after one wash. I have some Boden pieces from ten years ago that are much higher quality. I suppose Americans will buy and worship anything they perceive as European or British, but the recent Boden offerings are laughable.


Lol. Yes, people positively swoon for British fashion. Food too.


😂😂 This was my reaction to her insufferable post too.
Anonymous
Post 11/03/2021 22:30     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I avoid any synthetics. For example right now I’m wearing a Boden sweater that’s a cotton-linen blend.

But it’s not like you can just buy high end brands. I have to read the labels of every single thing I buy. It’s annoying.


Really? Is Boden regarded as 'high quality' in America still? In the UK, their quality has plummeted in recent years and I am sure the stock is the same. Their knits are so thin now and dresses and shirts immediately look worn and tired after one wash. I have some Boden pieces from ten years ago that are much higher quality. I suppose Americans will buy and worship anything they perceive as European or British, but the recent Boden offerings are laughable.


I just ordered some Boden tees and they are AWFUL. I look square and broad shouldered and just bad.
Anonymous
Post 11/03/2021 22:27     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
It means the person is being boastful/feeling a need to have others think they are wealthy or discerning- whether they are or not.
Anonymous
Post 11/03/2021 22:16     Subject: Re:“I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Eileen Fisher


I've had a few Eileen Fisher tees that I have loved but they always get holes in them in the abdominal area... why is that? I follow the care instructions.


https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/how-to-prevent-holes-in-t-shirts/
Anonymous
Post 11/03/2021 22:14     Subject: Re:“I buy high quality clothes”
Anonymous wrote:Eileen Fisher


I've had a few Eileen Fisher tees that I have loved but they always get holes in them in the abdominal area... why is that? I follow the care instructions.
Anonymous
Post 11/03/2021 20:02     Subject: “I buy high quality clothes”
http://www.theluxestrategist.com/actually-practical-guide-shopping-high-quality-clothes/

This is a good article on how to discern high quality clothing.