How to Find High Quality Clothes. Dos and Don’ts.

2024 ж. 14 Мам.
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Hi Everyone,
In this video I’m talking about how I spot good quality clothes that will last in my wardrobe for years.
I explain different aspects of material and construction, two pillars of high quality garments.
I’m sure I’ve missed something so please share with us your experience and how you find the best quality clothes.
I hope you enjoy the video!!!
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
01:06 NATURAL MATERIALS
01:56 COTTON
03:21 CASHMERE
05:28 LINEN
06:23 SILK
07:18 LEATHER
07:54 FABRIC BLENDS
09:45 DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
10:21 CLEANING
11:11 WEIGHT
11:47 COMFORT
12:19 FINAL PRESENTATION
13:28 STRETCH TEST
14:01 BUTTONS
16:40 ZIPPERS
17:31 LOOK INSIDE
18:38 SEAMS
19:36 LINING
20:44 PATTERN
21:27 HEM ALLOWANCE
22:01 HOW TO FIND GOOD QUALITY CLOTHES
HIGH QUALITY SHOPS I RECOMMEND:
NOT PERFECT LINEN (family-run, sustainable linen, ETSY)
BRORA (cashmere, wool)
JIGSAW (fine soft cashmere)
JOHN SMEDLEY (premium knitwear)
BODA SKINS (premium leather, viscose lining)
GUNDA HAFNER (UK made, wool, silk, linen, cotton)
SANVT (premium cotton, wool)
ASKET organic cotton basics, recycled wool,
ARMED ANGELS (organic, sustainable, ethical basics with a twist),
PEOPLE TREE (sustainable, organic, ethical - however to me clothes are too classic and generic),
LILYSILK (I especially recommend wool trousers, silk)
PATRIZIA ARYTON (COATS. could be only in Poland, but if you have a chance to shop there it’s a cheaper, but same quality as Max Mara)
OFFICINE GENERALE (tailoring, knitwear)
BAGS
CHYLAK (of course!!)
SONGMONT (haven’t been disappointed with a quality of my 2 bags, leather+silk lining)
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  • Excellent video. I’m a 10 year professional in world class made to measure men’s suits from the top mills in the world. Women’s clothing is light years behind in quality for most brands compared to men’s classic suiting

    @tonyp333777@tonyp3337775 ай бұрын
    • Always has been.

      @TheDriftwoodlover@TheDriftwoodlover4 ай бұрын
    • Do you think it’s possible to buy men’s suit and personal-tailor it to a feminine figure?

      @an5683@an56834 ай бұрын
    • I’ve always noticed that being around men, their materials are always better, its so hard to find anything like that but for women even at a similar price range 😢 I’ve thought for a long time about starting a descent brand for women.

      @Zinger9991@Zinger99913 ай бұрын
    • @@an5683 yes and no so since I work with a made to measure product and program it can be done. But to be completely transparent it really requires a few components. if the woman in mind is physically built in a manner that is traditionally less bust and less waist to hip ratio and less prominent thigh ratio and circumference typically you can get a result that looks more flattering on that type of figure. If the woman in mind has prominent bust ratio and prominent waist to hip ratios and seat and thighs it becomes more difficult to construct garment in made to measure that have a feminine silhouette. but if the woman is ok with having a more masculine silhouette then the results will better usually better if the woman in question doesn’t have extreme ratios because the base pre made patterns can only be manipulated by so much in each jacket , pant , waist coat size .

      @tonyp333777@tonyp3337773 ай бұрын
    • Who are the markers of quality - fabric choices and construction? Is there something else you use as a determinate of quality?

      @carrington2949@carrington29493 ай бұрын
  • How to wear your quality clothes should be the next video. In the old days they used undergarment that could protect your expensiv clothes. I remember those small blouses my mother called ”blous protecter” a cotton blouse for wearing under your more expensiv blouse. Easy to wash and protected the expensiv blous from deodorant and sweat stains. Of course we couldn´t copy everything but there certainly is a lot to learn.

    @kristinajohansson5099@kristinajohansson50996 күн бұрын
  • Max Mara is known for high quality coats but their S Max Mara line is made in China vs in Italy. Completely agree that we shouldn’t trust brands..

    @guhreenskittles@guhreenskittles5 ай бұрын
    • I don't have anything from the S' line so I can't say anything about it, but i have several coats and pullovers from Weekend Max Mara, Sportmax and Max&Co and they are of really good quality.

      @lanal9330@lanal93305 ай бұрын
    • If I’m not mistaken there is a documentary on KZhead about how luxury brands, including Max Mara use furs and fabrics from China and then sew the finished product in Italy. It was also shown that the “Italian artisans” sewing the garments are mostly African laborers who work in dangerous conditions and many of whom have lost fingers or limbs working in these sweatshops. Even if the label says made in Italy you need to be careful, most “luxury” brands are created by people or even children that have no choice. The price of the garments are made at the lowest possible price, and then consumers pay too dollar ensuring the companies have huge profits.

      @alexiscox528@alexiscox5285 ай бұрын
    • I love Max Mara since like the 90s... their Alpaka Coat and the Cube is amazing

      @sandraankenbrand@sandraankenbrand4 ай бұрын
    • ​@@alexiscox528 i would love to watch this! Do you remember what the documentary is called?

      @rubbaband999@rubbaband9994 ай бұрын
    • ⁠what’s left to buy then?

      @cgrass4035@cgrass40353 ай бұрын
  • I live in a hot climate and use a lot of linen. I’ve noticed it’s hard to find heavier linen or good quality light linen. There’s a lot of poor quality linen being sold.

    @lillianbarker4292@lillianbarker42925 ай бұрын
    • Yes!! And when u do its poorly constructed / finished

      @Snail_Nailz@Snail_Nailz29 күн бұрын
    • Agree!!! There is quite a difference in linen! I’ve found J Crew linen is lovely

      @Ingrid0410@Ingrid04106 күн бұрын
    • So I have a perfect solution for you. A brand a came across recently called “not perfect linen. They also sell on Etsy. It’s a family owned company. Amazing quality linen, very well constructed, lots of colours and you can customise your pieces to your figure and your preference. I’m going to talk about their pieces in my video soon☺️

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle6 күн бұрын
  • What a thorough video on a much needed subject. I wholeheartedly agree 100% with what you say here. I have a difficult time finding blazer and coat linings that are natural fabrics. Most are polyester and acetate.

    @kimberlyberlin4999@kimberlyberlin49995 ай бұрын
    • Banana Republic makes 100% wool coats and blazers with breathable (rayon) linings. That’s where I have bought mine this year.🙂

      @kimberlyperrotis8962@kimberlyperrotis89625 ай бұрын
    • @@kimberlyperrotis8962 thank you! I have a gray BR blazer I will go check the lining material.

      @kimberlyberlin4999@kimberlyberlin49994 ай бұрын
    • @@kimberlyperrotis8962Thank you for the tip!

      @ellamachado3079@ellamachado30792 ай бұрын
    • YES 🙌🏻 I found one ☝️ Zara blazer of pure linen with pure cotton lining. SilkMaison blazer of pure silk and pure silk lining. Such chase to get them!!!

      @MrsPaulaTorres@MrsPaulaTorresАй бұрын
    • I prefer a soft silky feeling lining to my blazers, no matter what the material. Recently bought an expensive Ralph Lauren blazer which has this thick cotton lining. So what if it’s a natural fiber lining, it feels thick and uncomfortable so sometimes “natural fibers” don’t feel as nice. Feel, drape, touch, thats most important! Also pure wool coats are itchy! But soft cashmere a dream, I have 2 cashmere coats which I adore.

      @Ingrid0410@Ingrid04106 күн бұрын
  • This was a very detailed and informative video on buying quality clothes. I now read labels on clothes to determine the fabric content. So many retailers use acrylic, nylon and polyester. I notice that many high-end designers charge a lot of money for blazers ($600) that are made with a high-content of polyester. Thank you for your time.

    @dianecyment1715@dianecyment17155 ай бұрын
    • Hi Diane! Thank you so much for your insights. I absolutely agree with you about the high end/designer clothes that sometimes have more than questionable composition. I honestly don’t understand how people blindly buy things like that and don’t ask questions only, because it’s X or Z brand🤨

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
    • Hi, I really loved this Video and again lerned a lot. Your style is outstanding ❤. I really loved your belt. I find it so difficult to find a nice belt, would you mind to share where it is from?

      @silviamantovan8015@silviamantovan80155 ай бұрын
    • Now THAT is a real rip off

      @latinaalma1947@latinaalma19472 ай бұрын
    • I also sweat in these kind of blazers. And then you cannot wash them.

      @Si0412@Si041224 күн бұрын
  • This was one of the best videos I've seen this year. I'm with you 100%. Only quality. I nearly always buy vintage. Last week I got a wonderful nearly-new Max Mara grey wool, cashmere & silk coat for €40.

    @christinecoates2499@christinecoates24995 ай бұрын
  • I am with you on the linen bedding- with a linen flat sheet for the most luxurious night’s sleep ever! Once you do natural fibres you never go back. It’s false economy to buy cheap clothes that fall apart and leave you feeling stinky at the end of the day.

    @shellbell8062@shellbell80625 ай бұрын
  • The video I’ve been waiting for!! I’m so fed up of influencers singing the praises of the quality of an item, yet when you ask them what they mean by that, WHY do they consider it high quality, they’re usually stumped. And no one other than me (and you!) seems to care! It really annoys me. So, THANK YOU for demonstrating what better quality really means. xx

    @lucyjones5653@lucyjones56535 ай бұрын
    • Yes the online worls has way too few of them! But there are more, andrea cheong for one really takes the time to walk her viewers through which aspects of clothes (% of fabrics, stitching, hels) to pay attention to and she rehularly does deep dives of (fast) fashion brands and why they are not durable and what to watch out for. It's a slow growing online world but i have faith in it. (Though i also fear the rise of the "nontoxic organic hormonefree wishywashy antiscience fearmongering style influencers, they rise quicker than informed influencers/youtubers like this one)

      @BelgianBisous@BelgianBisous8 күн бұрын
  • Thank you for taking the time to put together such a thorough and educational video about how to spot garment quality. I feel so much better prepared for my future shopping trips.

    @laurenbrown412@laurenbrown4125 ай бұрын
  • This is a great video! Thank you for reminding us that we deserve to wear quality clothes!

    @zilbara.3221@zilbara.32215 ай бұрын
  • I love your channel!! I have been a long time subscriber since the beginning. You are so thoughtful about your content and I greatly look forward to watching each of your videos. Thank you for all of the effort and work you put into your channel! This is one of your best videos yet. I have already watched it 3 times…. I want to remember all of your tips and knowledge. 😂 ❤ 🥰

    @SimpleAbundantLife@SimpleAbundantLife5 ай бұрын
  • Wow, one of the best fashion videos I've seen. Thank you for such thorough information. This is incredibly helpful!!

    @joanne_niagara@joanne_niagara4 ай бұрын
  • Extremely useful, that is the exhaustive video I have been looking for. Thank you so much, especially for illustrating your statements with visual and concrete examples. keep the High Quality work please...

    @raniad1973@raniad19734 ай бұрын
  • Dear Mariola, thank you so much for sharing these brands that offer so high-quality pieces for reasonable prices. I could never find them myself!

    @alexandrabystrova812@alexandrabystrova8125 ай бұрын
  • Omg! One of the best videos I've ever watched. It was filled with so much important information that we, as consumers should know when we're purchasing our clothing. Ty so much! It's so obvious that you put a lot of time and work into this video. Happy holidays!

    @marycosgrove1587@marycosgrove15875 ай бұрын
  • Just found your channel! 10+ all the way around. Thank you & a blessed Christmas to you & your family 🌲 ❤

    @kimmiemshannon8092@kimmiemshannon80925 ай бұрын
  • Truly appreciate this video. And I may be one of the few who enjoy learning about good garment construction. Thank you!

    @lu_re7198@lu_re71985 ай бұрын
  • Absolutely brilliant ❤ Thank you for this detailed, thorough video! I’ve never come across a KZhead with such complete content. Love how you’ve gotten into the details. Would love to see more of your content around various women’s clothing (summer wear, gloves, evening wear, etc.). Thank you for this!!

    @committedtoservice@committedtoserviceАй бұрын
  • This lady is down to earth practical, smart and effortlessly chic. The real walk the talk thing.

    @cbd8846@cbd8846Ай бұрын
  • What a great video, I learned a lot and will definitely be more aware of my future purchases! Thank you

    @arciev.743@arciev.7435 ай бұрын
  • This was an excellent video! I really enjoyed the level of detail in your discussion. Learning more about how to determine the quality of garments and understanding the benefits of natural materials has become really important to me the last 2 years or so. And I agree, this knowledge really does give us power as consumers. More videos on this topic would be appreciated 😊

    @kimberlytucker3517@kimberlytucker35175 ай бұрын
  • This video was so incredibly helpful and insightful. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! I'm excited to go shopping now!

    @drsashina@drsashina2 ай бұрын
  • this is by far the best most essential video about clothing on KZhead, everybody needs to watch this

    @LikeTheVik@LikeTheVik3 ай бұрын
  • this video was much needed, thank you!!

    @user-oj9ss3im9y@user-oj9ss3im9y5 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the very informative video. I have to watch it again. Please keep recommending good quality brands. Thanks ❤

    @VickieEB@VickieEB4 ай бұрын
  • Dear Mariola, I love all your videos and watch them many times because you provide such great info, but this video was extra good. Thank you for the detailed information. Very nice job!! 🌷🌷🌷

    @dianasanzana1838@dianasanzana18385 ай бұрын
  • This was very informative, I love the idea of having sustainable clothing that will last a long while because I think you get the most bang for your buck that way.

    @StoophStoph@StoophStoph5 ай бұрын
  • Splendid video. Shall retain for a rewatch, the depth of knowledge is intense. These days i exclusively buy 100% narural unless its for stretch/gymwear. I manage the expense by buying second hand. In my twenties when i had super cheap chiffon shirts i used to change the nasty buttons for mother of pearl.

    @natashadavies9569@natashadavies95693 ай бұрын
  • What an incredible video. It really opened my eyes. I am subscribing. Thank you.

    @CynthiaArmstrong7@CynthiaArmstrong75 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for such a useful video! You are very nice to listen!

    @alenachansy6671@alenachansy66713 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for the tips. I've discovered Uniqlo recently and I'm very happy with the pieces I bought. I also purchased a secondhand leather jacket and its lasting years compared to synteric leather

    @joanasolera8809@joanasolera88095 ай бұрын
  • I have just found your channel and I'm loving it. At my age 70 in a few months I'm looking for quality that will last and no longer high fashion that lasts 2 minutes.

    @brendaroberts881@brendaroberts8812 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for making this video, it's going to help me so much!!

    @BellsRing@BellsRing5 ай бұрын
  • Sustainability clothing is the way to dress. You’re one of the KZheadrs influencers who’s not promoting cheap and low quality clothing. 👍

    @derbywinner6316@derbywinner63164 ай бұрын
    • Or advertising Lily Silk, Skill Share,?etc

      @Ingrid0410@Ingrid04106 күн бұрын
  • I loved this informative video, thank you. I didn’t want to look away or for it to end.

    @nannetteaustin2542@nannetteaustin254218 күн бұрын
  • This was a fantastic video! Thank you ❤

    @dawnpotts5941@dawnpotts59415 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for the educational video, I’ve been checking labels for fabric composition for the last couple of years now but still learning, I’ll certainly be subscribing 😊 to learn more !!

    @CAM-nn4bx@CAM-nn4bx5 ай бұрын
  • I'm learning so much from you - that was an excellent video

    @harrisp422@harrisp4225 ай бұрын
  • Wonderful video with great information.

    @suzanschneider6163@suzanschneider61635 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for giving examples of brands you trust!

    @wyltedleaves@wyltedleaves5 ай бұрын
    • You are so welcome! I keep updating the description with the brands I forgot to mention🥰

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
  • I love this vid. Very few fashion oriented KZheadrs focus on fabric and quality unless they are the historic wear type.

    @sourturtle514@sourturtle5142 ай бұрын
  • This video was very useful and informative, thank you!

    @aaariellaaa@aaariellaaa20 күн бұрын
  • Lovely, yes the inside needs to look as good as the outside. I sewed my only project as a silk camp shirt in junior high school. Love natural materials and despise triacetate that many stores tried to push as suits in the 90’s forward. Fabric & Fit are essential. 😊

    @InfiniteMindset99@InfiniteMindset995 ай бұрын
  • Please post weekly. Your videos are brilliant

    @Deb-ator@Deb-ator5 ай бұрын
  • This is the most useful video I've ever seen! I loooove your content sooo much! Thanks a lot for the info! 🤗

    @AndreeaDimaFotograf@AndreeaDimaFotograf5 ай бұрын
    • I’m so happy you liked the video. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words🥰

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
  • This is very interesting n very educational to me. Noted. Ty so much ❤❤

    @mhopi9744@mhopi97445 ай бұрын
  • You hit all of the elements that I also try to go for when I make a purchase. I very much prefer natural materials, and they are now harder to find. Even nicer items are lined with polyester which is not my preferred. My very favorite is cashmere, though I buy more merino wool because I can better find it and afford it. The price has really gone up compared to what I use to pay. For summer, linen and some cottons and woven silks and blends are my favorites. Hubby and I have been shopping secondhand stores this last year. We find some good quality items for a much cheaper price. Of course we have to compete with all the online resellers, who seem to buy it all up.

    @sslexus430@sslexus4305 ай бұрын
  • Your videos are always so interesting, informative and packed with information. I love watching them! Thank you ❤

    @bette-annlaberge4888@bette-annlaberge48885 ай бұрын
    • Hello Dear!! Thank you for your support and kind words☺️ I’m really glad you enjoyed it💕

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
  • A very welcomed video. Thanks. Sometimes the algorithms are spot on.

    @dm4859@dm48592 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for the tips and information!

    @JorgeFernandez-wl6hi@JorgeFernandez-wl6hiАй бұрын
  • I love your content & aesthetic 🥰

    @lynneeie5226@lynneeie52264 ай бұрын
  • Really great! This video is super helpful! Can't wait for the video on wool and cashmere jumpers and sweaters (dont know the difference 😅)

    @fijevj@fijevj2 ай бұрын
  • This is a great video. I used to walk through designer shops just to look at how the clothes were made.

    @CryptoProphet@CryptoProphet2 ай бұрын
  • Really useful and interesting video, loved it.

    @vicsanfiful@vicsanfiful5 ай бұрын
  • I am so happy you've made this video! I've been waiting for something like this to come out for some time and puzzled that nobody really talks about this on youtube or elsewhere, especially considering how appauling the quality of clothes is these days. Thank you again!

    @user-vf3od2eq9e@user-vf3od2eq9e3 ай бұрын
    • There are several channels talking about it

      @annalau2596@annalau259610 күн бұрын
  • I loved your video. You're very knowledgeable & thank you for speaking clearly & not too fast. I'd love to discuss seams with you; they're important to me, too. I'm appalled by overlocked / surged seams; they're just cheap, messy & ugly. BTW, your reversible trench coat with the plaid lining & beautiful piped or bias-bound finish was stunning on you, reversed or inside out, IMO. Thanks for modeling it; I'd be proud, too. Well made clothing does make a difference in the way I feel about myself. Lovely video; I appreciate your passion & authenticity.

    @mainlittlerock5422@mainlittlerock54224 ай бұрын
  • 9:04 Dear Mariola, thank you so much for this video! This is information I did not find elsewhere. ❤

    @user-xo2lq9gb8k@user-xo2lq9gb8k2 ай бұрын
  • Excellent! Also advised by my Mother❤

    @lckaren@lckaren5 ай бұрын
  • Loved this video ! Very informative! I’m a BIG THRIFTER SECOND HAND shopper and have found very nice good quality items at a good price ! This video helps me look for even better higher quality materials !

    @debbiemalina@debbiemalina4 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much for your comment. Thrifting is so much fun and really satisfying when you find a great quality piece for a good price☺️

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle4 ай бұрын
  • Great info thank you ❤

    @orbsoflight5894@orbsoflight58945 ай бұрын
  • Natural fibers only! I developed skin allergies to synthetics (plastics), this happens from repeated exposure. I can also tolerate the manmade cellulosic fibers well (lyocell, rayon). Silk is my favorite fabric, and I gradually built up a wardrobe of silk items over the years, so I have plenty of daily choices. Wool is underrated, it not only is warm, but very resilient, looks beautiful and doesn’t wrinkle, or the creases hang out overnight. I recently got a pair of polyester pants from H&M, but there’s just no way to get the creases out, I’ve tried everything from washing, wet ironing, steaming, soaking in warm water, stretch ironing, etc. what a waste of money, I just had a weak moment because they fit me so perfectly (I was going to wear them over silk Long Johns to protect my skin).

    @kimberlyperrotis8962@kimberlyperrotis89625 ай бұрын
  • Thankyou for your video it will help people to find nice clothes as I have a interest in fashion too much cheap clothes the point of fabric and construction is very important

    @DarrylRajamae-tx3fk@DarrylRajamae-tx3fk4 ай бұрын
  • Such a useful and thorough video. You got yourself a new sub 😉

    @Nettesvideo@Nettesvideo4 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much🥰 welcome aboard😊💕

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle4 ай бұрын
  • After the initial try-on, I take new clothes into my best natural light and inspect them carefully before cutting the tags off. I’ve found food, beverage and makeup stains from previous buyers who wore the item, then returned it; twisting; misaligned buttons and pleats, and many other defects. I also check every seam, as you suggest, by pulling on it. It’s a nuisance, but I’d rather find out before I remove the tags and steam or iron an item, possibly setting a stain. Most main brands don’t inspect returns before they resell them, sadly. I’ve also seen many labels with the strings taped back together, or pinned on - they were obviously removed for wear. I recently bought a blazer from Macy’s, which used to be a good brand. Not only is it 100% plastic, inside and out, even the care/content labels are a clear plastic, too! How cheap can they get!

    @kimberlyperrotis8962@kimberlyperrotis89625 ай бұрын
  • This is such a much needed video, thank you! For years I avoided too many natural fiber pieces because many were not machine washable, and I knew I need to wash my sweaters after each wear; not because of dirt or stains, but because of odor. But when I finally started buying more cashmere sweaters, I realized I was not particularly stinky (I shower and use deodorant like most people ☺️), but the synthetic fibers in the sweaters I wore would trap odors, necessitating washing after each use. Now I lightly steam my cashmere and wool/silk/linen/cotton pieces, and find that odors are not a problem AT ALL. I no longer have to wash my tops or sweaters after one use. Many pieces can be washed on the ultra delicate cycle of my washing machine, and then air dried. I also have a couple of specialty fabric refresher sprays for in between washes. Now I rarely ever buy or wear synthetic fabrics. High quality natural fibers are the way to go! Allowing your body to breathe is priceless!

    @sylly654@sylly6542 ай бұрын
  • This video is amazing and just what I needed. Thank you very much. Please do some lookbooks if you haven't already.

    @xWabbli@xWabbli4 ай бұрын
    • thank you so much for your lovely comment🫶 I’ve uploaded a festive season lookbook (7 days 7 looks) a few days ago if you haven’t seen yet🥰

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle4 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for all these details. I loved the recommendation on zippers. Also I learned something I never knew before, that about extra cloth in the linen, just for the sake of movement.

    @SigMaQuint@SigMaQuint4 ай бұрын
    • thank you so much. I’m really happy you found something interesting in my video🥰🫶 absolutely, linen needs some movement, but in general look for generous amount of fabric, which is a sign of quality👍

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle4 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for the detailed video. It's so bad that brands don't upload pictures about the inside of the garments. I check always the material of the garment, because my mom worked in the 80's in textile industry, I'm from Hungary and before the fall of the wall my country produced a lot of wool fabric for the Soviet market. They were not fashion fabrics, but heavy-duty ones. My mom told me that she worked as a tester too, and the well made wool fabrics were water-proof. The designer clothes are getting annoying. I was outraged when I saw a polyesther mesh fabric for hundreds of dollars just because it is desingner. The most annoying thing they do is putting a plastic fiber lining inside of a silk garment. If the silk doesn't touch your skin, what is the point?

    @vivienkoles1880@vivienkoles18804 ай бұрын
    • I just bought an expensive cotton-linen skirt then realized it had polyester lining after I cut the tags off

      @svetlanacummins137@svetlanacummins1377 күн бұрын
  • Amazing video. Thank you so much. It is so concise and full of quality information 🙂

    @katjushah9424@katjushah94245 ай бұрын
    • Oh that’s great to read!! I was worried it would be too much information in one video🥰 thank you🙏

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
  • An excellent primer on asessing clothes. The construction portion was especially helpful.

    @suzannestarkey4952@suzannestarkey49524 ай бұрын
    • thank you so much Suzanne. I’m really glad you enjoyed it😊🫶

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle4 ай бұрын
  • Very informative thank you I love your videos

    @Daisyhaxha@Daisyhaxha3 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I’m really glad you enjoy my content🥰

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle3 ай бұрын
  • Great content!

    @Gee_J@Gee_J4 ай бұрын
  • Amazing video, very useful ! Thank you 😊

    @celinelanglois5185@celinelanglois51855 ай бұрын
    • Thank you for your comment! I’m glad it was helpful😊💕

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
  • thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, dear sister 💖💖

    @sonyasever7625@sonyasever7625Ай бұрын
    • you’re very welcome and thank YOU for taking your time to leave a comment🥰

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle25 күн бұрын
  • Ive been shopping for material for a few years now. It made my shopping experience much easier -> whenever I see something interesting, look for the lable, see polyester, immediately pass. Now I don't even need to walk into 80% of the stores in a mall, no decision fatigues 😂😢 I usually just buy the first piece that meets the material and my fit test. No more "I need to compare this item with a million other options" struggles.

    @kenim8134@kenim8134Ай бұрын
    • I've started doing that as much as I can (I really need more clothes at the moment). It's surprising how many clothes from expencive brands that just doesn't fit my new standard.

      @LiMaking@LiMakingАй бұрын
    • ​@@LiMaking Alas, I can rarely find anything less than $100 worth buying these days (other than t-shirts). Expensive brands mean nothing in the context of high quality these days. What's funnier is that when you try to go even higher with the budget in hope of finding some durable wears, you see some ridiculous delicate pieces that says 100% cotton, but, DO NOT WASH... yes, not even dry clean is allowed, DO NOT WASH PERIOD. SMH

      @kenim8134@kenim8134Ай бұрын
  • Extremely useful video

    @andygarcia4497@andygarcia4497Ай бұрын
  • Very usefull. Thank you .

    @margaridacepedaguinoiseau8486@margaridacepedaguinoiseau8486Ай бұрын
  • Great info!! ❤❤🇨🇦

    @user-ps4pq7fz7p@user-ps4pq7fz7p2 ай бұрын
  • I like spandex added to cotton, feels much more pleasant than all cotton. Also silk and spandex feels and looks great.

    @Nickysmom@Nickysmom2 ай бұрын
  • exactly what we need!

    @kyl5005@kyl50052 ай бұрын
  • Very good! Thanks

    @lillianbarker4292@lillianbarker42925 ай бұрын
  • This was very informative, thank you. Can you recommend affordable alternative brands that sell good-quality materials?

    @Zyra_k@Zyra_k4 ай бұрын
  • i just bought a wool sweater tonight at savers for like 10 bucks ( :/ ) yes it’s cheap but it used to be cheaper 😢 but YES i wish ppl had higher standards and followed through with their behavior. it’s insane how some of these companies have just completely gone downhill quality wise. they have no shame

    @soupafleye@soupafleye5 ай бұрын
  • great video! Could you please do one on good quality accessories and one for petite women. Petite women might have to shop at the kids section but the stuff there isn’t made properly or to last. Thanks

    @singha6@singha64 ай бұрын
  • I always prefer cotton and my second favorite is silk. I also like a linen blend but I look for it to be more cotton than linen due to the wrinkling. Cashmere is too itchy and wool is out of the question, except for a coat.

    @sharonh2991@sharonh29915 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for such an informative video. I am a careful shopper and look at the seams, buttons, lining before I buy, but never knew you could have 15-20% of polyester mixed into wool with no ill effects. Not sure I trust that as the only pilling I have is with 'mixed fabrics'. I mainly shop second hand as the quality of the fabric is far better than new clothes. Really surprised you recommend M&S as the feel of most of the fabrics sets my teeth on edge!

    @flower-ss2jt@flower-ss2jt5 ай бұрын
    • I have a cpl of pure cashmere sweaters from M&S (I thrifted them maybe 10 years ago, so not sure when they were made) and the cashmere is decent or better

      @michalinaokrent6672@michalinaokrent66725 күн бұрын
    • @@michalinaokrent6672 I have a 25 year old cashmere polo sweater from the Edinburgh Woolen Mill which is really good cashmere. So thrifting old cashmere is the way to go!

      @flower-ss2jt@flower-ss2jt4 күн бұрын
  • I loved the video❤ Do you have any suggestions for plus size clothing brands? It is so hard for me to find good quality plus size clothing😢

    @Isla.R@Isla.R5 ай бұрын
  • Hi!! Enjoyed this video, where do you live? Even thrifting today, it’s mostly cheap fast fashion, not so in the 80s or 90s. I have beautiful Escada blazers I thrifted which are so much more beautiful than anything made today!

    @Ingrid0410@Ingrid04106 күн бұрын
  • I love this video! Just the information we need to know to be conscious consumers at this time! Do you mind sharing the brand of your gray wool coat? Thank You!♥

    @-o-o-o-1@-o-o-o-15 ай бұрын
    • Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video 🥰 my grey coat is from Arket, but I think it’s sold out pretty much everywhere💕💕

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
    • @@SlowDownInStyle Ahh Ok, Thank you! Maybe I can find it second hand :) Been looking for this cut everywhere! PS I absolutely love your style; very refined.

      @-o-o-o-1@-o-o-o-15 ай бұрын
  • Love You content ❤❤❤❤

    @cubicoriginal4016@cubicoriginal40165 ай бұрын
  • i try to avoid wool because of my eczema so learning about other options is really helpful!!

    @nicoles_handle@nicoles_handleАй бұрын
    • I believe merino wool is mostly safe for people with skin problems

      @michalinaokrent6672@michalinaokrent66725 күн бұрын
  • Hi, very informative video. Thank you! Where do you purchase your jewelry to compliment your outfits? Thank you!

    @believe.657@believe.6575 ай бұрын
    • Hi! thank you so much for your comment. Jewellery is a complex subject, because it comes from so many places: I have one gold simple chain which I wear interchangeably with 2 different pendants, round and rectangular, both gold from Turkey, small local shop. My pearl necklace is from &other stories. The silver necklace that you can see in this video’s photo is my co-design with Nordgreen which we will start promoting soon. All my rings are gold so I don’t have to remove them for washing hands😜 and earrings, some gold from Turkey, some really old from some high street shops (whatever survived). I know its not very helpful, but one thing I can say, I don’t have a lot, I only buy things I love and then mix and match😊

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
    • @@SlowDownInStyle thank you so much!

      @believe.657@believe.6575 ай бұрын
  • Also, zippers on jeans/trousers, well every garment, really, should be full-length. Many brands are saving a few pennies by using very short ones. These not only make a garment hard to get on and off, it makes a strange bump in the crotch area and just looks weird. YKK are the best zippers, for sure. I was shocked that the new hoodie I got from Lily Silk has such a low-quality zipper, I couldn’t even try it on because the zipper was already stuck. The replacement came with the label off, I had to restitch it. They also sent me a silk shirt where the button loop wouldn’t go over the button, it sewn way too short, and the details around the cuffs had obvious tailor’s marks on them, which didn’t wash out. I use only the tailor’s pens that evaporate without leaving a permanent mark. I hope their quality isn’t decreasing overall, I rely on this brand a lot.

    @kimberlyperrotis8962@kimberlyperrotis89625 ай бұрын
    • I have their bedding (it's wonderful) and was just looking into getting a couple blouses from them yesterday, I hope you're right

      @HunterLvyiXIII@HunterLvyiXIII5 ай бұрын
  • Sadly, it is very difficult to find quality garments in petite sizes. It is as if clothing manufacturers don't believe petite women count. Very few of the top quality brands offer their clothes in petite sizes, so we either have them custom made or try to alter regular sizes which never works. Are you listening, Lily Silk?

    @fiddlersthree8463@fiddlersthree84635 ай бұрын
    • Land's End carries petite sizes, as does J. Crew(which is the only maker to put interior pockets in their Women's blazers).

      @dbach226@dbach2264 ай бұрын
    • I also recommend Lands End. I haven't purchased from them yet but I find it hard to buy good coats as most of them overwhelm me (I am 5'4 so not exactly petite but petite clothes suit my short torso) and just discovered that all of Lands End's coats come in petite sizes. Reiss (their wool coats are great) and Ralph Lauren also do petite and Gap and Bannana Republic. I know the two last ones are fast fashion but the quality is quite good. J Crew is also good and they do international delivery.

      @em5763@em57634 ай бұрын
    • Unfortunately, my beloved J. Crew has declined in quality. The lady jacket I purchased is 55% cotton and 45% synthetic polyamide. At first, it was soft and stretchy; now, it is scratchy. Looks cheap after one season. From now on, I shop by reading labels.@@dbach226

      @leighalexandra7899@leighalexandra78994 ай бұрын
    • 5'4" also...yes to everything you said!!!

      @latinaalma1947@latinaalma19472 ай бұрын
    • It's interesting that you've had this experience (and I totally understand you're disappointed), I'm petite as well, about 155 cm tall or 5'1, and I thrift a lot of clothes. My experience is that whenever I find a good quality item that is the right fit for my figure, it's practically always a top brand, let's say, Jigsaw

      @michalinaokrent6672@michalinaokrent66725 күн бұрын
  • I will follow you! ❤❤❤

    @loveearthspirit829@loveearthspirit8295 ай бұрын
  • She is an italian 😊 some valuable insights

    @HestiaSmart@HestiaSmart6 күн бұрын
  • Run away (at 10:52). Excellent advice!

    @avrilwynnedavies@avrilwynnedavies6 күн бұрын
  • I look everywhere for good quality clothes! but I try not to order online as you cannot judge the quality of the garment (except if I have tried it in a store and they did not have my size!) All these returns are not good for the planet!

    @user-sn6fe7qn6w@user-sn6fe7qn6w5 ай бұрын
  • Great video ! What is the brand of your black cami, please ? Love it !

    @christinedroal160@christinedroal1605 ай бұрын
    • Hi CHristine, thank you so much for your kind words🙏🏻😊 I’m guessing you’re referring to the silk ruched cami. It’s from LILYSILK and I really love it - Great quality, lovely natural stretch, not too long…oh and I think they have some sale atm!

      @SlowDownInStyle@SlowDownInStyle5 ай бұрын
    • @@SlowDownInStyle I didn't noticed it was a ruched one, but yes, it's the one ! Thanks for your answer 🥰

      @christinedroal160@christinedroal1605 ай бұрын
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