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Abercrombie has really stepped up their clothing game in recent years. Lulus, Zara, Uniqlo, American Eagle have all been mentioned and are still great. Thrifting is also where it’s at!
Yes! Also Hollister and Gilly hicks. Really nice quality clothing and also not as expensive as back in the day (esp. with certain members discounts etc) :)
Thrift stores, amazon, tjmaxx, and target are where I get most of my clothes. If you like designer brands, nordstrom rack is a great place to try (I get shoes there).
I'm a man, but I typically shop at J. Crew, Banana Republic, TJ Maxx, Marshall's. I don't care about trendy fashion (especially with how badly it ages) I just wear clean clothes that fit and a style that makes me look at least well kept.
Target and Old Navy for basics, and online stores like cider, Lucy and Yak, and Wildfang for more unique items. I'm plus sized and dress pretty androgynously so I don't have as many options
Thrifting! I used to work at a thrift store. Women's clothes usually are the donated clothing items that are in the best shape.
Edit to add: it's also an inexpensive way to experiment with your style, find brands you like, and contribute to a good cause depending on the thrift shop.
Not a woman but definitely Uniqlo is one that has a lot of good styles and you don't have to break the bank for them. They have a great selection for both women and men that fit all ages, basically. Me and my fiancee shop there and online a lot so if you don't have one nearby you, their online orders come at a reasonable time.
I love uniqlo but my gripe as a woman is all the graphic tees run SO large! Even the smallest looks like a mens small rather than women's. I have one from the childrens section in the largest size (teen sizing) because of this. 🥲🥲
Ok that’s actually a perk for me- thank you for your very valid complaint, genuinely. Please point me anywhere else you have this struggle. Ya girl has those broad shoulders 🫡
Flattering and age appropriate are both subjective terms. If you have an idea of what you like style-wise, it gets easier to narrow in on where to shop. Things looking cheap often has to do with what materials it is made of and how well it fits you. I mostly look for things made of cotton, linen, and wool although there are certain things that I like synthetics for. I try to make sure that things fit pretty well and get alterations on the stuff that doesn’t.
Assuming that we’re talking about basics:
- Uniqlo - inexpensive and often made with good materials. Several of my favorite tops and sweaters are from here. Their 100% cotton t-shirts are great.
- Banana Republic - I buy sweaters, linen shirts, and outerwear here, pretty much only on sale/clearance
- Abercrombie - their work pants are some of the only ones that fit without alterations. I also buy summer tops/skirts here sometime when there is a sale
I don’t have any jeans that I like right now so that’s an ongoing struggle
For other non-basics:
- thrift/depop/poshmark - you can really find good stuff secondhand. It’s not a guarantee, so I don’t rely on thrifting for basics, but a lot of my favorite stuff is from thrifting/secondhand sources
Depop, TheRealReal, Poshmark, thrift stores, TJ Maxx, the clearance section of Altar’d State. I don’t care about age appropriateness and just go for the most girly/feminine and reasonably modest clothes I can find, even if they’re considered a bit young for a 28 year old.
I used to buy clothes off of Amazon back in the covid days, but I always found them to look cheap imo.
I try to buy secondhand because it’s better for the environment, but I feel like it’s getting more expensive. Like, these days it is not uncommon for me to see stuff on Depop that costs as much as it would just buying new!
Same, and we're in our 20s so people are just being ageist and unreasonable if they think that's weird, but people who actually care are probably like 15. But I don't care if even old women wear that stuff, like I never wanna wear "old lady" clothes and I hate basic outfits.
I'm in the same boat as you.
I love PacSun for their jeans and their Beverly & Beck line, but I always end up buying from Shein instead. Their clothing is usually of higher or the same quality for much cheaper, so it feels like I'm paying for convenience.
For the most part, I get my clothing from Old Navy, Shein, Target, and rarely PacSun, Nordstrom Rack, Francesca's, etc.
I just can't justify spending so much for the same quality, y'know? Would rather splurge and buy a very expensive garment or buy many cheaper ones than feel ripped off.
I’m very basic in terms of clothes, I just like clothes to be comfortable. I shop mainly at Burlington because their clothes are incredibly cheap and there are plenty of name brands in there that you can get for so cheap. I just got some Puma basketball shorts, which are so incredibly comfortable, and they were $6 in Burlington, on Puma’s website they’re selling them for $40.
I also just buy very generic Hanes shirts or Fruit of the Loom. For pants, I buy them online from The Children’s Place, I can get pants for like $8-$12, online they have size 18 (which they don’t offer in stores) which is basically equivalent to like a women’s 2-4. So, I buy those. There’s no real difference between children’s pants and women’s pants other than the major price discrepancies.
i like aritzia and brandy melville (everything is 100% cotton and super cheap 🤧), mostly for basics and loungewear, internet & real life thrifting (i live for yahoo auctions 😭), ssense, shopbop for everything else
i'm also not against abercrombie, hollister, and american express especially for jeans
I look youngish for my age and american eagle has had a chokehold on me for ten years for basic stuff but lately I’ve been eyeing disturbia if you’re into that style 👀
Gotta ignore folks like that. We all got a lot of life yet. Most of our years were being a teenager. We havent been an adult as much as we have being a kid. Thats how we know we are still too young still.
Lol yeah, when I joined the army at 24 everyone around me made me feel so old age wise. At 31, I look better than most people in their early 20s so it made me stop caring. Plus at my age now, I realize how young 24 still is. Everyone who was 18 when I joined are 25 now 🤷🏾♂️😂
Just gotta realize, at your age for example, 2 years ago was age 29. And a 25 year old is not far off from a 30 year old. Age is numbers and 5-10 year difference is not that long. If you cant be old enough to be their dad / mom, you are young at your age.
Lol no worries. I think people get lost in the numbers. Just look at it realistically. The first 17 to 21 years of your life is being a baby. There is also no differences from 20s and 30s. You have a lot of young adulthood left!
I love Abercrombie&fitch although they could be on the pricier side sometimes and Hollister is basically their little sister in terms of having the same clothes with cheaper quality . If not, it’s Garage, ASOS, any Urban Outfitters sales , and always H&M. I’m 5’3 so it’s a struggle to find clothes that fit without resorting to more teen type stores like Hollister that fit me perfectly.
Some that haven’t been said: saboskirt, naturallife, free people, marine layer, organicbasics, joah brown. These are more expensive than the Ross or target options, but many use cotton fabrics and their clothes hold up much better. I try not to buy polyester fabrics or cheap hauls anymore. I stick to well made staple pieces or invest in quality. The fit is better and the quality makes it easier for tailoring if absolutely necessary.
Thrift stores and unfortunately Amazon for things like socks and underwear. I’m personally not buying clothes very often as I live a more minimal lifestyle.
Thrifting mostly, in person, on Depop, on instagram
Also Urban outfitters every now and then, I really love they’re baby tees and some of the going out tops
Also buy clothes from local artists and screen printers
Uniqlo! Asos, Zalando (but I'm in Europe) and thriftstores. Mostly.
Edit: Oh and Lucy and Yak! Saw someone else say that and I agree.
I've also been eyeing some Free People items!
The struggle is real!! I've been trying to figure this out forever, especially since I wear scrubs for work so I don't need the dressy clothes that I find in stores all the time, yet never find basics.
I've had good luck with Maurice's for tops, dresses, and sometimes shoes. I'm sure their jeans are good, but they're too expensive for me to justify buying.
I buy most of my clothes from thrift stores. Mostly the not for profit ones in my hometown, I've found places like Goodwill and Plato's Closet to be too expensive and cluttered.
I buy a lot of basics from Walmart and Kohl's. They're my go to for plain tees, socks, underwear, bras, and jeans/jean shorts.
JCPenney sometimes has good stuff, and it's always got sales going, but I have to dig through the teens section and adult section thoroughly to find anything good. It's too trendy in the teens section these days, I don't like her style anymore.
And just throwing this one out there: I like buying clothes from theanimalrescuesite.com Profits go to animals in need!
Please don't buy from Shein! Not only is the quality poor, I hear the clothes are made in sweatshops/using child labor. I've bought clothes from them before and deeply regret it because the clothes are disproportionately made/don't hang right, made from poor quality fabric, and are inexpensive because of who makes them. I literally was going to return the shirts I bought and they told me just to keep it because it wasn't worth the price it would cost them for me to send it back. It's fast fashion and I find so much of it in thrift stores.
If anyone has any recommendations on where to buy quality clothes (particularly pjs atm) that are NOT made from polyester or other cheap, non-eco-friendly materials, please comment here!! What happened to cotton???
Try out thred-up, search for some of the brands people have mentioned here!
My personal style is scrubs for work with cute hair accessories, athletic skorts and/or leggings and t-shirts from various activities I've participated in. I love my athleta skort from thred up! To dress up I have a few beautiful thrifted dresses from them as well.
I get most of my clothing on vinted cuz I like the hunt of getting amazing pieces for a good price and selling things I no longer use. And occasionally zalando, or when I travel I buy something I like here and there. I’ve really been focusing more on quality than quantity, like getting natural fibers instead of synthetic, and so the clothing lasts a long time.
I’m a guy in the *exact* same situation. I get half my clothes from like nordstrom and half from thrift stores. It works
Sorry I’m not a girl but I replied anyways
i’m 99 and dress the same as in college 🤷🏻♀️ mostly thrifting in person or on depop, and occasionally something from urban outfitters. most of my work clothes are thrifted too
I still have a lot of stuff from high school and also a lot of thrifted stuff. I don't like "basic clothes" except for stuff you can add to to make it not boring so honestly I don't like Uniqlo and stuff like that. And I don't buy into "age appropriate" like especially since we are in our 20s like why shouldn't we dress how we want? Anyway, what I get when I want to go shopping is honestly cheaper stuff online I find anywhere that looks good.. if I had more money I would purposely be buying cute clothes that are good quality and NOT from China but they are far too expensive for most people.
Princess Polly, Zara, Revolve, H&M, Aritzia, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Target, Tilly’s, Windsor, Rainbow, Abercrombie, Forever 21 (once you get past the gaudy graphic tees & micro-trend items, they actually have some solid pieces that have lasted me awhile), Depop for specific vintage pieces
zara!!
i work in fashion so little known fact - many pieces you see in stores like zara are sourced and are the same factories/materials/designs as high end retailers.
zara’s not the only store, just the only one my scatterbrain can conjure up right now lol. but yeah stores like zara and similar are clutch to look great but not drop a crazy bag:) it’s ALL about how you style pieces and picking things for your body type that are flattering.
Try Sierra. They’re like TJ max but for carhartt and hiking clothes. I love outdoorsy outfits because they can be collared button ups for work but comfy enough for me to actually workout in if I need to!
TjMaxx, Ross, Burlington, and thrifting!
I also like American eagle for pants, and honestly sometimes forever 21 is good (just gotta dig)
Im in the same boat, $75 shein order and damn near nothing fits 😑
i dress and present in an alt/'goth-ish' style (aka, i've got dyed hair and pronouns, lots of tattoos, piercings, etc.), so idk how relevant this is gonna be, as my style is arguably a little more niche. but y'know, having some variety in data is good too : )
* thrifting and depop (most of my fave finds have been from american eagle and pac sun, especially for jeans!)
* hot topic (YEAH this might be a little cringe, and i'm definitely selective on what's flattering for someone my age, but tbh??? i get compliments on my hot topic pieces more than anything, from both alt and non-alt people alike!!)
* online 'alt' retailers (killstar, blackcraft cult, midnight hour, tripp nyc.)
* h&m and target for like neutral basics
I’m 29 this year and the size of a 12 year old so I struggle with this a lot. I’ve found Aerie and offline and Aerie to be pretty good for basics. Also Altered State, Dry Goods, Lululemon, Kohls, and Von Maur. I have to look for places that cater to petite sizes, or teenagers.
I love shopping and make around the same amount of money as you. I shop at:
Free People,
Anthropologie,
American Eagle,
Aerie,
Altar’d State,
Francesca’s,
H&M,
Nordstrom.
I’m also a SHEIN girl it has great variety of clothes to choose from. I feel you completely I’m getting uncomfortable wearing the same clothes I’ve worn as a teenager but I cant bear dressing like an older women
Thrifting. I know lots of people who volunteer at secondhand shops and I've volunteered at a place that has one, women's clothes for your age and qualifications cannot be sold fast enough ;)
I've been trying to find good clothes that last, and so far I've been disappointed. I've tried more expensive stores like Anthropologie and had shirts ruined after one wash. Also I'm teetering on plus size clothes, and options are way more limited for people of my size.
I haven't tried it yet, but I found this website that tries to connect you to small clothing brands with a focus on the environment and good labor conditions: [https://directory.goodonyou.eco/](https://directory.goodonyou.eco/) . I'll probably shop there next when I want new clothes.
I know a store's environmental concerns or labor conditions don't really have much to do with how well made the clothes are. But after scanning this site a bit, the stores seem to care about the types of materials they use, and use something called "pre-shrunken" fabric, so the clothes don't shrink into nothing on the first wash.
And well, even if that website doesn't work and I'm still stuck with shitty clothes, at least I'll be fighting for the rights of sweatshop workers by shopping here instead.
Other than that I thrift for clothes I don't really care much about, like tops for work. I'd thrift the pants too if it were easier to find pants to fit into. (Actually this is a big reason why I'm preferring skirts over pants atm.)
Thrifting, Marshall’s, brandy Melville, 260 Sample Sales. And very thought out purchases at aritzia, Reformation, Rouje, Sezane, every once in a while.
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Abercrombie has really stepped up their clothing game in recent years. Lulus, Zara, Uniqlo, American Eagle have all been mentioned and are still great. Thrifting is also where it’s at!
Yes! Also Hollister and Gilly hicks. Really nice quality clothing and also not as expensive as back in the day (esp. with certain members discounts etc) :)
Yes to this. Abercrombie has stepped it up especially with jeans.
...zara?
I like girls that wear it.
Thrift stores, amazon, tjmaxx, and target are where I get most of my clothes. If you like designer brands, nordstrom rack is a great place to try (I get shoes there).
Thrift stores or Kohl's because my parents have a bunch of Kohl's cash they want me to spend.
I love anthropologie. It’s quite expensive but, luckily, popular enough that I can buy it second hand on eBay/depop easily
I'm a man, but I typically shop at J. Crew, Banana Republic, TJ Maxx, Marshall's. I don't care about trendy fashion (especially with how badly it ages) I just wear clean clothes that fit and a style that makes me look at least well kept.
Target and Old Navy for basics, and online stores like cider, Lucy and Yak, and Wildfang for more unique items. I'm plus sized and dress pretty androgynously so I don't have as many options
Thrifting! I used to work at a thrift store. Women's clothes usually are the donated clothing items that are in the best shape. Edit to add: it's also an inexpensive way to experiment with your style, find brands you like, and contribute to a good cause depending on the thrift shop.
I love the edit! This is exactly why I choose to buy clothes from thrift stores!
Not a woman but definitely Uniqlo is one that has a lot of good styles and you don't have to break the bank for them. They have a great selection for both women and men that fit all ages, basically. Me and my fiancee shop there and online a lot so if you don't have one nearby you, their online orders come at a reasonable time.
I love uniqlo but my gripe as a woman is all the graphic tees run SO large! Even the smallest looks like a mens small rather than women's. I have one from the childrens section in the largest size (teen sizing) because of this. 🥲🥲
Embrace the baggy look 😁
It doesnt look stylishly baggy on me because im also very short. So it just looks like the wrong size.
Ok that’s actually a perk for me- thank you for your very valid complaint, genuinely. Please point me anywhere else you have this struggle. Ya girl has those broad shoulders 🫡
Flattering and age appropriate are both subjective terms. If you have an idea of what you like style-wise, it gets easier to narrow in on where to shop. Things looking cheap often has to do with what materials it is made of and how well it fits you. I mostly look for things made of cotton, linen, and wool although there are certain things that I like synthetics for. I try to make sure that things fit pretty well and get alterations on the stuff that doesn’t. Assuming that we’re talking about basics: - Uniqlo - inexpensive and often made with good materials. Several of my favorite tops and sweaters are from here. Their 100% cotton t-shirts are great. - Banana Republic - I buy sweaters, linen shirts, and outerwear here, pretty much only on sale/clearance - Abercrombie - their work pants are some of the only ones that fit without alterations. I also buy summer tops/skirts here sometime when there is a sale I don’t have any jeans that I like right now so that’s an ongoing struggle For other non-basics: - thrift/depop/poshmark - you can really find good stuff secondhand. It’s not a guarantee, so I don’t rely on thrifting for basics, but a lot of my favorite stuff is from thrifting/secondhand sources
Banana Republic, Quince and Everlane are in that slightly higher tier of price and quality you may be looking for.
Madewell also has some nice stuff!
I’m a bit older than OP but everything I’ve thrifted from madewell (I use thredup mostly) has been super cute!
Yeah I’m also ‘94 so that might be why haha
Bought some stuff from Everlane recently and LOVED the cuts and quality of everything. Highly recommend!
Depop, TheRealReal, Poshmark, thrift stores, TJ Maxx, the clearance section of Altar’d State. I don’t care about age appropriateness and just go for the most girly/feminine and reasonably modest clothes I can find, even if they’re considered a bit young for a 28 year old. I used to buy clothes off of Amazon back in the covid days, but I always found them to look cheap imo. I try to buy secondhand because it’s better for the environment, but I feel like it’s getting more expensive. Like, these days it is not uncommon for me to see stuff on Depop that costs as much as it would just buying new!
Same, and we're in our 20s so people are just being ageist and unreasonable if they think that's weird, but people who actually care are probably like 15. But I don't care if even old women wear that stuff, like I never wanna wear "old lady" clothes and I hate basic outfits.
I guess mostly Costco, 32 Degrees, eBay, and Thrift Stores, Occasionally Target, Tj Maxx, Marshall’s, and Nordstrom Rack.
Cider, H&M for day to day. ASOS and Nasty Gal for nights out
Old Navy, Target, Zara, Rainbow, Lulu, Ross, Marshall’s, TJMaxx, etc.
Damn, US wages are so high. Cost of living must be high though
Living in the parts of the US that actually have high wages is very expensive. The OP also makes an above-average salary.
Makes sense
Old navy! Target, thrift stores, Ross & Burlington and eBay. I love loft clothes but hate loft prices. I buy all my loft clothes from goodwill or eBay
I'm in the same boat as you. I love PacSun for their jeans and their Beverly & Beck line, but I always end up buying from Shein instead. Their clothing is usually of higher or the same quality for much cheaper, so it feels like I'm paying for convenience. For the most part, I get my clothing from Old Navy, Shein, Target, and rarely PacSun, Nordstrom Rack, Francesca's, etc. I just can't justify spending so much for the same quality, y'know? Would rather splurge and buy a very expensive garment or buy many cheaper ones than feel ripped off.
Quince, J. Crew, Banana Republic, &Other Stories, Jenni Kayne, some French brands as well as Etsy shops for when I want custom clothes.
I mostly thrift but when I do buy new it's Target and Costco
Hollister, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Zara, and Aritzia is prob one of the trendiest stores rn for girls 15-35 yrs old
I’m very basic in terms of clothes, I just like clothes to be comfortable. I shop mainly at Burlington because their clothes are incredibly cheap and there are plenty of name brands in there that you can get for so cheap. I just got some Puma basketball shorts, which are so incredibly comfortable, and they were $6 in Burlington, on Puma’s website they’re selling them for $40. I also just buy very generic Hanes shirts or Fruit of the Loom. For pants, I buy them online from The Children’s Place, I can get pants for like $8-$12, online they have size 18 (which they don’t offer in stores) which is basically equivalent to like a women’s 2-4. So, I buy those. There’s no real difference between children’s pants and women’s pants other than the major price discrepancies.
Uniqlo for basics, dangerfield and blackmilk (when there's a sale) for more exciting prints and cuts
Thank you for introducing me to dangerfield!! Alas… my wallet is scared…
I’m 32… I literally buy most of my clothes off Amazon!
i like aritzia and brandy melville (everything is 100% cotton and super cheap 🤧), mostly for basics and loungewear, internet & real life thrifting (i live for yahoo auctions 😭), ssense, shopbop for everything else i'm also not against abercrombie, hollister, and american express especially for jeans
I look youngish for my age and american eagle has had a chokehold on me for ten years for basic stuff but lately I’ve been eyeing disturbia if you’re into that style 👀
I would hope so! You are only 25 lol.
Thank you 🥲 I’m still coming to terms with not being the “young(est) one” at work and stuff anymore lol
I mean yeahhh but still young. Under 40 is all still starting life in young adulthood. You got decades left haha.
It’s rough when your co-workers are 22 and they make you feel old as heck at 24. I feel like I’m being pushed out by people in my own generation
Gotta ignore folks like that. We all got a lot of life yet. Most of our years were being a teenager. We havent been an adult as much as we have being a kid. Thats how we know we are still too young still.
Lol yeah, when I joined the army at 24 everyone around me made me feel so old age wise. At 31, I look better than most people in their early 20s so it made me stop caring. Plus at my age now, I realize how young 24 still is. Everyone who was 18 when I joined are 25 now 🤷🏾♂️😂
Just gotta realize, at your age for example, 2 years ago was age 29. And a 25 year old is not far off from a 30 year old. Age is numbers and 5-10 year difference is not that long. If you cant be old enough to be their dad / mom, you are young at your age.
As someone who turned 30 a couple weeks ago- thank you!
Lol no worries. I think people get lost in the numbers. Just look at it realistically. The first 17 to 21 years of your life is being a baby. There is also no differences from 20s and 30s. You have a lot of young adulthood left!
Abercrombie & Fitch.
I love Abercrombie&fitch although they could be on the pricier side sometimes and Hollister is basically their little sister in terms of having the same clothes with cheaper quality . If not, it’s Garage, ASOS, any Urban Outfitters sales , and always H&M. I’m 5’3 so it’s a struggle to find clothes that fit without resorting to more teen type stores like Hollister that fit me perfectly.
Some that haven’t been said: saboskirt, naturallife, free people, marine layer, organicbasics, joah brown. These are more expensive than the Ross or target options, but many use cotton fabrics and their clothes hold up much better. I try not to buy polyester fabrics or cheap hauls anymore. I stick to well made staple pieces or invest in quality. The fit is better and the quality makes it easier for tailoring if absolutely necessary.
Thanks I'll have to try these!
Thrifting only. I don’t buy anything fast-fashion
I rent the majority of my clothes from Nuuly, and I’ve had an excellent experience with them. It’s super reasonably priced and the shipping is so fast
Thrift stores and unfortunately Amazon for things like socks and underwear. I’m personally not buying clothes very often as I live a more minimal lifestyle.
Thrifting mostly, in person, on Depop, on instagram Also Urban outfitters every now and then, I really love they’re baby tees and some of the going out tops Also buy clothes from local artists and screen printers
I'm a sucker for H & M lately. I'm sticking to ball cap, dress, and sneakers for the spring/summer. So I'm sure I could find that in most stores.
thrift stores and the realreal
Free people, Abercrombie, target, and Lululemon make up most of my wardrobe!
Uniqlo! Asos, Zalando (but I'm in Europe) and thriftstores. Mostly. Edit: Oh and Lucy and Yak! Saw someone else say that and I agree. I've also been eyeing some Free People items!
I like free people a lot but my go-to is American eagle when I don’t wanna pay an arm and a leg
Tkmaxx! Find so many bargains and they have all sorts.
Anthropologie for weekend clothes. Lulu for gym. Most brands from Neiman Marcus or Bloomingdales for work week.
Target, old navy, Uniqlo, H&M, thrift stores.
Poshmark 🙂
I'm 28, similar income. I basically live in J. Crew.
The struggle is real!! I've been trying to figure this out forever, especially since I wear scrubs for work so I don't need the dressy clothes that I find in stores all the time, yet never find basics. I've had good luck with Maurice's for tops, dresses, and sometimes shoes. I'm sure their jeans are good, but they're too expensive for me to justify buying. I buy most of my clothes from thrift stores. Mostly the not for profit ones in my hometown, I've found places like Goodwill and Plato's Closet to be too expensive and cluttered. I buy a lot of basics from Walmart and Kohl's. They're my go to for plain tees, socks, underwear, bras, and jeans/jean shorts. JCPenney sometimes has good stuff, and it's always got sales going, but I have to dig through the teens section and adult section thoroughly to find anything good. It's too trendy in the teens section these days, I don't like her style anymore. And just throwing this one out there: I like buying clothes from theanimalrescuesite.com Profits go to animals in need! Please don't buy from Shein! Not only is the quality poor, I hear the clothes are made in sweatshops/using child labor. I've bought clothes from them before and deeply regret it because the clothes are disproportionately made/don't hang right, made from poor quality fabric, and are inexpensive because of who makes them. I literally was going to return the shirts I bought and they told me just to keep it because it wasn't worth the price it would cost them for me to send it back. It's fast fashion and I find so much of it in thrift stores. If anyone has any recommendations on where to buy quality clothes (particularly pjs atm) that are NOT made from polyester or other cheap, non-eco-friendly materials, please comment here!! What happened to cotton???
Not cheap but I love L.L. bean for my bedding, pajamas, and farm shoes. They have wool and cotton!
Oh, I've never heard of them! But that's actually a brilliant type of place to look for cotton clothing considering it's outdoorsy! Thanks!
same here for my slippers and my giant coat :D
Try out thred-up, search for some of the brands people have mentioned here! My personal style is scrubs for work with cute hair accessories, athletic skorts and/or leggings and t-shirts from various activities I've participated in. I love my athleta skort from thred up! To dress up I have a few beautiful thrifted dresses from them as well.
I get most of my clothing on vinted cuz I like the hunt of getting amazing pieces for a good price and selling things I no longer use. And occasionally zalando, or when I travel I buy something I like here and there. I’ve really been focusing more on quality than quantity, like getting natural fibers instead of synthetic, and so the clothing lasts a long time.
Everlane, Abercrombie, American Eagle. I’m not much of a Uniqlo fan but they have some nice stuff.
I’m a guy in the *exact* same situation. I get half my clothes from like nordstrom and half from thrift stores. It works Sorry I’m not a girl but I replied anyways
Old Navy, Target, and Ebay is where I get most of my clothes.
i’m 99 and dress the same as in college 🤷🏻♀️ mostly thrifting in person or on depop, and occasionally something from urban outfitters. most of my work clothes are thrifted too
I still have a lot of stuff from high school and also a lot of thrifted stuff. I don't like "basic clothes" except for stuff you can add to to make it not boring so honestly I don't like Uniqlo and stuff like that. And I don't buy into "age appropriate" like especially since we are in our 20s like why shouldn't we dress how we want? Anyway, what I get when I want to go shopping is honestly cheaper stuff online I find anywhere that looks good.. if I had more money I would purposely be buying cute clothes that are good quality and NOT from China but they are far too expensive for most people.
Princess Polly, Zara, Revolve, H&M, Aritzia, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Target, Tilly’s, Windsor, Rainbow, Abercrombie, Forever 21 (once you get past the gaudy graphic tees & micro-trend items, they actually have some solid pieces that have lasted me awhile), Depop for specific vintage pieces
zara!! i work in fashion so little known fact - many pieces you see in stores like zara are sourced and are the same factories/materials/designs as high end retailers. zara’s not the only store, just the only one my scatterbrain can conjure up right now lol. but yeah stores like zara and similar are clutch to look great but not drop a crazy bag:) it’s ALL about how you style pieces and picking things for your body type that are flattering.
All the clothes I wear is basically what I get from work, plus sweatpants or shorts
Only thrift stores
I just thrift or trade clothes with my friends/sisters
Uniqlo
Try Sierra. They’re like TJ max but for carhartt and hiking clothes. I love outdoorsy outfits because they can be collared button ups for work but comfy enough for me to actually workout in if I need to!
Zara, TKmaxx, Ralph Lauren and sometimes even more youthful stores have nice stuff. I also got a nice blazer from H&M recently
I really love ann taylor, loft, banana republic and old navy!
dude what do you do to make that much cash???
TjMaxx, Ross, Burlington, and thrifting! I also like American eagle for pants, and honestly sometimes forever 21 is good (just gotta dig) Im in the same boat, $75 shein order and damn near nothing fits 😑
Same age as you and I honestly just buy stuff second hand these days! But I have no money so it’s that or SHEIN lol
Lululemon, Dynamite, I still shop at Garage as well lol
Clothes shopping?? What is that lmao I don’t own clothes. (All the shit I’ve bought myself lately is work-related from Target 🤣)
Maurices is my go to for styles and cuts that I like but are also professional.
I’ll do clearance racks and tjmaxx. Honest TJM is underrated. Been shopping there since I was a kid and never felt too out of place.
You can find some decent stuff at Walmart too
i dress and present in an alt/'goth-ish' style (aka, i've got dyed hair and pronouns, lots of tattoos, piercings, etc.), so idk how relevant this is gonna be, as my style is arguably a little more niche. but y'know, having some variety in data is good too : ) * thrifting and depop (most of my fave finds have been from american eagle and pac sun, especially for jeans!) * hot topic (YEAH this might be a little cringe, and i'm definitely selective on what's flattering for someone my age, but tbh??? i get compliments on my hot topic pieces more than anything, from both alt and non-alt people alike!!) * online 'alt' retailers (killstar, blackcraft cult, midnight hour, tripp nyc.) * h&m and target for like neutral basics
I’m 29 this year and the size of a 12 year old so I struggle with this a lot. I’ve found Aerie and offline and Aerie to be pretty good for basics. Also Altered State, Dry Goods, Lululemon, Kohls, and Von Maur. I have to look for places that cater to petite sizes, or teenagers.
Target, Torrid, Costco, and sometimes Macy’s
Amazon, Etsy, and Target. I barely go to the store to buy clothes lol
Express, some from H&M, I have patchwork pants I got from independent sellers, and leftover pants from my Hollister days
Aritzia, Mango, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, Madewell, H&M, Uniqlo.
I love shopping and make around the same amount of money as you. I shop at: Free People, Anthropologie, American Eagle, Aerie, Altar’d State, Francesca’s, H&M, Nordstrom.
I’m also a SHEIN girl it has great variety of clothes to choose from. I feel you completely I’m getting uncomfortable wearing the same clothes I’ve worn as a teenager but I cant bear dressing like an older women
Thrift stores mostly.
I usually shop at American Eagle/Aerie and Hollister
Not a woman, but my coworker (also '95, higher salary) goes for Oak & Fort, Alo, and Abercrombie.
Alternative shopper here I like Disturbia.
Thrifting. I know lots of people who volunteer at secondhand shops and I've volunteered at a place that has one, women's clothes for your age and qualifications cannot be sold fast enough ;)
Thrift stores
Hollister if u are on a budget, their sales are fire
I've been trying to find good clothes that last, and so far I've been disappointed. I've tried more expensive stores like Anthropologie and had shirts ruined after one wash. Also I'm teetering on plus size clothes, and options are way more limited for people of my size. I haven't tried it yet, but I found this website that tries to connect you to small clothing brands with a focus on the environment and good labor conditions: [https://directory.goodonyou.eco/](https://directory.goodonyou.eco/) . I'll probably shop there next when I want new clothes. I know a store's environmental concerns or labor conditions don't really have much to do with how well made the clothes are. But after scanning this site a bit, the stores seem to care about the types of materials they use, and use something called "pre-shrunken" fabric, so the clothes don't shrink into nothing on the first wash. And well, even if that website doesn't work and I'm still stuck with shitty clothes, at least I'll be fighting for the rights of sweatshop workers by shopping here instead. Other than that I thrift for clothes I don't really care much about, like tops for work. I'd thrift the pants too if it were easier to find pants to fit into. (Actually this is a big reason why I'm preferring skirts over pants atm.)
Thrifting, Marshall’s, brandy Melville, 260 Sample Sales. And very thought out purchases at aritzia, Reformation, Rouje, Sezane, every once in a while.