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I think a major contributor that isn't pointed out in the article is that clothes can last forever. I haven't needed to step into a department store in over two

I think a major contributor that isn't pointed out in the article is that clothes can last forever. I haven't needed to step into a department store in over two years not because I don't want to but because I don't need to. I wear the same clothes year-round and they have worked for the last 3-4 years before they even start to show wear. The only thing I need are new shoes and socks. Heck now with microfiber underwear those last forever too.

dawnerd 9y ago
Flip side I’ve been trying to buy new clothes but everything out there seems to be poorly cut or nothing but slim/althletic fit. If I go big and tall they’re also disproportionate. These games shirts I have from a couple years ago are perfect. The ones they sell now are horrible.
- jaggederest 9y ago
  Go custom. Depending on your preferences you can go made to measure online, or old school fly-to-southeast-asia and get them tailored in person. Either will be approximately as expensive as reasonable off the rack wardrobe and will fit 100% accurately.
  - carlmr 9y ago
    If you fly, be sure to take enough time in one location so that they can do a second and third measure. Also get enough suits at once to offset the cost of the flight.
- thirdsun 9y ago
  I love the clothing by Rapha - while they are known for their high quality athletic cycle wear, they also have a city range, that looks exceptional off the bike. I'd categorize it as fucntional fashion and due to their athletic roots it will fit very well for slim bodies. [1] Another alternative is Outlier - a small brand that focuses on high quality, durable fashion. [2] For more afforadable basics I like Uniqlo - say what you want, but I think it's very worthwhile clothing for the price. [3] - [1] https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/ https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/ [2] https://outlier.nyc/ https://outlier.nyc/ [3] https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/home/ https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/home/
  - Fricken 9y ago
    Rapha and Outlier make some good clothes. The most interesting new category of clothing is coming from outdoor technical apparel retailers who are moving into more urban/city clothes, and reinventing everything using better fabrics and technical features, and, in keeping with the conventions of the technical apparel industry, everything they make is field tested up the wazoo. I bought these cycling pants from Arcteryx, they're the best pants I've bought. They're Teflon coated, presumptively to shed road splatter, but they shed everything else as well, they don't get dirty! I've worn them 20 times, they haven't been through the wash yet. I spilled flour, spaghetti sauce and coffee on them, there's no visible evidence that any of that has happened. https://arcteryx.com/ec/en/shop/mens/A2B-Commuter-Pant https://arcteryx.com/ec/en/shop/mens/A2B-Commuter-Pant
darpa_escapee 9y ago
Higher end clothes last longer. However, what is availably priced for most people are poorly made clothes that will last a year if they don't fall apart in the wash before then. Take a look at what's available at Kohl's, Walmart, Old Navy etc and you will see what I mean.
- megaman22 9y ago
  It's all in what you buy, though. I have clothes from Walmart I've been wearing daily for nearly a decade - they're Carhart and Dickies jeans and sweatshirts however. That's better runs than I've gotten out of higher-end pants that cost 5x more. But I'll admit, I've no idea how women's clothing compares; men's clothing is blessedly simple and robust and fashions change at glacial paces.
  - MandieD 9y ago
    Women's clothing is generally terrible - fragile, thin fabrics that snag way too easily and pill up after a few machine washings. Oh, and random shiny things and frills sewn on. On top of that, we get to pay extra for the privilege. I want simple, unornamented women's size and proportioned tops and trousers made out of the fabrics men's clothes are.
    - danmaz74 9y ago
      My impression, as a husband and father who admittedly doesn't shop very often, was that lots of women's clothes on sale - obviously not high-end ones - are all the things you said, but relatively inexpensive and supposed to not be used a lot of time, with the idea that you buy many and change them often.
      - bigmanwalter 9y ago
        Also women build outfits. So a new dress requires a new purse and jacket sometimes.
    - analog31 9y ago
nsm 9y ago
I agree. I do buy clothes towards the higher end of the cost spectrum, but they routinely last 4-5 years, after which the old T-shirt’s simply get cycled into the “wear at home and for sleeping” set.

dawnerd 9y ago

Flip side I’ve been trying to buy new clothes but everything out there seems to be poorly cut or nothing but slim/althletic fit. If I go big and tall they’re also disproportionate. These games shirts I have from a couple years ago are perfect. The ones they sell now are horrible.

jaggederest 9y ago
Go custom. Depending on your preferences you can go made to measure online, or old school fly-to-southeast-asia and get them tailored in person. Either will be approximately as expensive as reasonable off the rack wardrobe and will fit 100% accurately.
- carlmr 9y ago
  If you fly, be sure to take enough time in one location so that they can do a second and third measure. Also get enough suits at once to offset the cost of the flight.
thirdsun 9y ago
I love the clothing by Rapha - while they are known for their high quality athletic cycle wear, they also have a city range, that looks exceptional off the bike. I'd categorize it as fucntional fashion and due to their athletic roots it will fit very well for slim bodies. [1] Another alternative is Outlier - a small brand that focuses on high quality, durable fashion. [2] For more afforadable basics I like Uniqlo - say what you want, but I think it's very worthwhile clothing for the price. [3] - [1] https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/ https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/ [2] https://outlier.nyc/ https://outlier.nyc/ [3] https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/home/ https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/home/
- Fricken 9y ago
  Rapha and Outlier make some good clothes. The most interesting new category of clothing is coming from outdoor technical apparel retailers who are moving into more urban/city clothes, and reinventing everything using better fabrics and technical features, and, in keeping with the conventions of the technical apparel industry, everything they make is field tested up the wazoo. I bought these cycling pants from Arcteryx, they're the best pants I've bought. They're Teflon coated, presumptively to shed road splatter, but they shed everything else as well, they don't get dirty! I've worn them 20 times, they haven't been through the wash yet. I spilled flour, spaghetti sauce and coffee on them, there's no visible evidence that any of that has happened. https://arcteryx.com/ec/en/shop/mens/A2B-Commuter-Pant https://arcteryx.com/ec/en/shop/mens/A2B-Commuter-Pant

darpa_escapee 9y ago

Higher end clothes last longer. However, what is availably priced for most people are poorly made clothes that will last a year if they don't fall apart in the wash before then. Take a look at what's available at Kohl's, Walmart, Old Navy etc and you will see what I mean.

megaman22 9y ago
It's all in what you buy, though. I have clothes from Walmart I've been wearing daily for nearly a decade - they're Carhart and Dickies jeans and sweatshirts however. That's better runs than I've gotten out of higher-end pants that cost 5x more. But I'll admit, I've no idea how women's clothing compares; men's clothing is blessedly simple and robust and fashions change at glacial paces.
- MandieD 9y ago
  Women's clothing is generally terrible - fragile, thin fabrics that snag way too easily and pill up after a few machine washings. Oh, and random shiny things and frills sewn on. On top of that, we get to pay extra for the privilege. I want simple, unornamented women's size and proportioned tops and trousers made out of the fabrics men's clothes are.
  - danmaz74 9y ago
    My impression, as a husband and father who admittedly doesn't shop very often, was that lots of women's clothes on sale - obviously not high-end ones - are all the things you said, but relatively inexpensive and supposed to not be used a lot of time, with the idea that you buy many and change them often.
    - bigmanwalter 9y ago
      Also women build outfits. So a new dress requires a new purse and jacket sometimes.
  - analog31 9y ago

nsm 9y ago

I agree. I do buy clothes towards the higher end of the cost spectrum, but they routinely last 4-5 years, after which the old T-shirt’s simply get cycled into the “wear at home and for sleeping” set.