Best of all, you’re able to find quality anywhere.
You want work clothes that look good in the officeandare comfortable.
You want gym clothes that fit well and stand up to your workouts.
Low-quality dress shirts, for example, look terrible on people not shaped a specific way.
If it fits you well and youre comfortable, however, you canget a nice confidence boost.
Whether we like it or not, clothing is also a part of our identity.
Your clothes can emphasize social status, as well as a certain level of professionalism.
A few quality outfits can make you look like a go-getter that takes pride in your appearance.
This can all be broken down into simple math.
Fashion bloggerLegos In My Louis recommendsyou use the cost per wear equation.
Plus, youll probably be more comfortable and look better in the nicer pair.
Of course, this equation is only ideal for clothing that gets worn regularly.
Also, its hard to know how long clothing will hold up.
Thats why its essential you do some research before you buy.
…its enough that it causes me to seriously hesitate, which is the real point.
I cant make these purchases all the time, at least not without sacrificing elsewhere or going broke.
Its an investment, rather than the cheap buzz of getting something new.
Its always good tohave a personal should I buy this?
How to double-check You Buy Quality Clothing
The most important trademark of quality clothing is its construction.
If youre looking for a super-quick way to check durability,Levin recommendsyou go right for the seams.
If it gaps or starts to pull apart, it was stitched poorly.
check that you knowwhich brands fit you best toosincesome run big or small.
Get things tailored.Thebetter something fits you, the more likely youre going to want to wear it.
Learn how torepair your own clothesso you might turn a middling purchase into a quality one.
Illustration by Jim Cooke.
