Why Quality Clothing Matters

Buying quality items will save you money in the long run

Cheaper quality clothing items will almost always have a short lifespan, sometimes a lifespan so short that the item will only last through the first wear or one wash in the machine. To help you determine whether an item is worth it’s asking price, fashionistas around the world have created the “Cost per wear” formula.

Cost per Wear = Total cost of the Item / Number of times you’ll wear it

When in doubt, use this formula to help you decide if an item is really worth splurging on.

You’ll become more aware of your shopping habits

Because quality items are usually sold at a higher price, it’s logical to assume that shoppers would spend more time picking out quality items since these items are eating up more of their budget.

It’s easy to walk around a mall and mindlessly pick out jeans in your size that you ‘don’t need to try on’, but when the jeans are $150, you’re more likely to try them on to see if they fit well, provide comfortability and determine if they will need to be altered in any way, which adds an extra cost, thus making the jeans more expensive than the price listed on the price tag.

Resale Ability

Anyone who’s ever taken clothes to Plato’s Closet or used apps like Poshmark and Depop know that items they spent more on, usually sell for more later in life as well. For example, a Forever 21 sundress being re-sold for $20 is less likely to sell than a Free People dress being re-sold for $60. This is because shoppers are less inclined to buy used ‘fast fashion’ clothing items compared to quality garments that have been used or worn before.

Not to mention, the Free People dress still has numerous wears left in it, while the Forever 21 garment is most likely on its last wash before unraveling.

WARNING!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed after reading this article and realize that the majority of your purchases are cheap clothing items that hold no significant value to you, that’s okay and perfectly normal.

This article was not intended to convince you that you need to throw out your wardrobe and spend $4,000 on ‘quality’ deemed items, but rather encourage you to be more mindful next time you leave the house to do a ‘shopping haul’ at a fast fashion retailer.

How to Style Denim on Denim Outfits

As Fall of 2019 rolls in, more denim on denim looks are starting to hit the streets. Many of you know this look as the, ‘Canadian Tux’. We’re here to help you master this quirky trend without looking like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake circa 2001. Take a peak at the photo below if you’re not sure what we’re talking about.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 2001 American Music Awards

As you’ve probably seen, there are a couple different ways to style this classic trend.

The first way to rock this look is by creating a slouchy silhouette. When in doubt, add a belt to separate the washes and extenuate your curves.

Heidi Klum

Gigi Hadid

Try mixing up different denim washes. Darker washes provide a slimming effect. Think dark on bottom and light on top!

If you’re worried that wearing denim on denim might appear a bit masculine for your liking, try pairing a cropped denim jacket with a denim skirt.

Nowadays, many denim jackets include intricate stitching or designs on the back that are sure to add some color to your look. Feel free to customize your denim jacket by adding patches and pins as well.

For those of you who live in states that don’t reach cooler temperatures during the fall and winter seasons, try pairing your denim jacket with jorts (jean shorts). This look is both grungy and stylish.