tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post4340527384948824247..comments2023-12-19T18:08:50.022-05:00Comments on Find me Frugal(er): Cheaper to Buy Quality?Andriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16212214815486879965noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post-22523569376287791072011-10-20T16:57:53.475-04:002011-10-20T16:57:53.475-04:00I read another blog called Wardrobe Oxygen and All...I read another blog called Wardrobe Oxygen and Allie buys a lot of her clothes from Ann Taylor and LOFT. She has a gorgeous wardrobe and a lot of her clothes are years and years old. <br />Myself, I have an excellent opportunity shop nearby (like Goodwill). I find that the good clothes (and yes, you have to look often) are the ones that have already stood the test of time and wearing. It isn't often that I buy new and just like you, I am often disappointed. If I like something enough to buy I want to wear it for a long, long time !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post-10404826421671966322011-10-19T16:27:20.035-04:002011-10-19T16:27:20.035-04:00I agree with BrandiRae. I've noticed a downtu...I agree with BrandiRae. I've noticed a downturn in Old Navy (especially in their sweaters) and I'm also not as happy with Banana Republic and Gap as I used to be. I've started shopping more and more at LOFT, Ann Taylor, and Talbots. I happen to be lucky enough to have an outlet near enough to me that I can shop all three.<br /><br />I've also noticed my Victoria Secret bras are wearing out much faster than they used to. I'm considering going to a specialty store in town where they fit you for a bra. They're expensive ($60+) but a friend of mine wears them and they last a long time and really, really fit. I feel like VS doesn't fit as well either.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986690214428064148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post-89931887004196545632011-10-19T09:16:44.231-04:002011-10-19T09:16:44.231-04:00In terms of Old Navy, I've actually found that...In terms of Old Navy, I've actually found that their quality in fabric has gone way, way down in the past year and a half/two years. Their basics (tee shirts, tank tops, pj bottoms) are now paper thin and their sweaters pill almost right away. Some things there are still okay, but I'm finding less and less of it.<br />Banana Republic (and the Gap) are owned by them too...maybe they have the same slightly downward quality spiral...just at a less noticeable rate???<br /><br />As for Victoria Secret, can't help you there. Can't afford there. I do like the Curvation brand at Target and I find they last me fairly long for a $14.99 bra. Plus they are one of the few that don't come with their own shaping or padding, which in my case is unnecessary :)<br /><br />The only higher end brand things I buy are my hiking boots (Keen), running shoes (Asics GT-2160) and my winter sport/waterproof rain jackets (Columbia)...and I wouldn't trade anything for those items.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971083762875016745.post-89632304115600600002011-10-19T09:06:30.688-04:002011-10-19T09:06:30.688-04:00I am in the same boat! I've been trying to buy...I am in the same boat! I've been trying to buy quality clothing over cheap clothing, depending on what it is. The only exception I make is workout clothes. I just can't justify spending a lot of money on something I'll be sweating in. <br /><br />Anyway, I've oddly found myself buying pieces from Coldwater Creek lately, online at the "outlet". There is a line though there: it's either stylish or old lady with no in-between. Lands' End is my other favorite for quality clothes.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365715650128148508noreply@blogger.com