Hahaha didn't think you'd address the staring issues, thank you! Unfortunately in my country, the off peak hours are THE hours the store associates will stare at me hard 😂
@kiirakunn
3 ай бұрын
Looking isnt illegal and they can cope and seethe lol
@alexbennet4195
3 ай бұрын
Then… say something? Like… “excuse me”?? Their job is literally to serve you, tf are they doing making you feel uneasy
@purrrrrrrple
3 ай бұрын
Go w headphones, tell them you're just looking and they'll keep w their day. Headphones are the universal "don't talk to me pls" lmao
@sareeba330
3 ай бұрын
@@purrrrrrrple You'd think, right? I've had so many people try to talk to me when I've got headphones on 😭
@UnBesoDeCristal
3 ай бұрын
@@alexbennet4195"Serve you" relax
@redred7702
3 ай бұрын
The staring and judging combo is literally a marketing (edit: sales) tactic at SOME high end stores. Don’t let it bother you. If you can’t currently afford anything, that’s completely fine. Also be aware that it doesn’t mean that more expensive is ALWAYS better.
@w1steri4
3 ай бұрын
THIS!!!
@jojisotherkid
3 ай бұрын
how’s it a marketing tactic/g?
@w1steri4
3 ай бұрын
@@jojisotherkid presses you to buy something ig
@imaginebeinguglycouldntbeme
3 ай бұрын
@@jojisotherkidbc it might pressure u into buying the clothes since you’re being judged
@user-mp3jn9qy2p
3 ай бұрын
@@jojisotherkidI’d guess to make you feel like you have to prove to the people « mocking » you that you can afford it idk lol
@Marella2024
3 ай бұрын
My mom used to take me to the department stores when I was a teenager on some weekends to do this. She would walk me around and show me how to put professional outfits together for when I started working, casual wear and dressy clothes for going out, how to accessorize, etc. She also showed me what looked "cheap" and how to pick expensive looking clothes on a budget. We went over various materials and fabrics which turned out to be helpful as well. Then, she would test me by having me put looks together. We rarely bought anything during these lessons which was fine. Till this day I receive compliments on the outfits that I pick out. I will never forget those lessons from my mother. It wasn't about being superficial but how to feel confidence in whatever I'm wearing. ❤😊
@leeloopoopy
3 ай бұрын
Ok but… I want the tips!
@HadassaMoon144
3 ай бұрын
That's so great of your mom! Mine would make comments about clothes looking cheap and she hates my personal style now that I'm an adult, but she never SHOWED me what made a good outfit or what made clothes look cheap!
@javaeslimesshorts494
3 ай бұрын
amazing!! ❤❤
@salmasayed5274
3 ай бұрын
@@HadassaMoon144I think it is time to do it on your own This woman in the video just taught us one way.
@alessa_marie_
3 ай бұрын
I have the same experience but with my dad. Lots of windows shopping but really looking for the best material, price & what works in my body & height. Until now I use what my dad taught me.
@nativ3s268
3 ай бұрын
This is how my mom taught me!! Would take me to Chanel, Chloe, Dolce, and tell me to look at what good sewing looks like so i know what to aspire to.
@Me_di
3 ай бұрын
They are done in countries like india ( there is a youtube video on it, its called "inside luxury's secret india supply chain" ) only the last label is stitched in italy coz they have a law that says where ever its stitched last is gona get the name tag of "made in italy/france"
@ryeofoatmeal
3 ай бұрын
@@Me_didamn that's ruthless 😭
@susiex6669
3 ай бұрын
@@Me_di Exactly. And not all designer clothes/handbags are well made.
@Poppy-zm2yh
3 ай бұрын
@@Me_dinope. To get a "made in italy label" you have to make the last SUBSTANTIAL transformation in Italy. Meaning a transformation that would change significantly the value of the product. Stitching the label, or even buttons and little details is SPECIFICALLY not included in such transformations. If you buy an embroideried fabric from India (which is what the video you mentioned talked about), you can cut it and stitch it in Italy into a dress and legally attach a label "made in italy". On the other end to use a "100% made in italy" label, you have to design, produce, and package the product entirely in Italy, using exclusively materials semi-finished in Italy, so you could buy the raw materials but you have to do the embroidery in italy.
@MissE333
3 ай бұрын
@@Me_ditotally. I had a friend from Shanghai and she had a few LV bags. Her mom who was living in Shanghai would buy them in the markets from the people who made the originals. They’d get enough material for errors and would sell the additional inventory in markets. The only difference was the label inside the bag & zips. The genuine or final versions had the zips & labels added in France.
@DCo-g6q
3 ай бұрын
Nothing beats selecting clothes that fit well. Some higher end stores still offer alterations. That 1/2” difference in sleeve length can make a big difference.
@c.2538
3 ай бұрын
always go to a tailor when you find something you like!
@steffyxx
3 ай бұрын
My whole fam are tshirt people, i only knew good clothes at college when my female prof who was short and overweight became one of the most well dressed person i know. I took photos of her to show mom and we changed mom’s whole wardrobe to model after my prof.
@Andytheevien
3 ай бұрын
Icebreaker have mazing t-shirts. If you love Merino wool. @@steffyxx
@orochicrazy
3 ай бұрын
Idk why i watch these...i just ordered from shein again
@roseappleberry
3 ай бұрын
exactly! i sew so you can tell how some minimal details can be everything in both looks and comfort. it also helps knowing your body a lot
@Nikijo22
3 ай бұрын
I’ve definitely seen many low quality expensive designer pieces so this may not always work.
@Penguins875
2 ай бұрын
Expensive doesn’t always mean high quality!!
@lightalaska
2 ай бұрын
That half-lined jacket in the vid 👀
@DarlingMissDarling
2 ай бұрын
@@lightalaska I would usually agree with that but since this was filmed in June, that red boucle jacket would be intentionally half-lined (it's only shortened on the back, the rest is lined) if it's to be worn in summer. This intentionality seems to be confirmed by that extra large venting we can see in the back of it! ☺️👌
@evavanglinska1922
2 ай бұрын
Yes, especially the red blazer with half-lining … pure craftsmanship 😂 jokes aside with all seriousness, the times when expensive clothes were always well made are over, I see these days sooo many low quality garments, shoes, bags that are so expensive because they are taking advantage from the brand recognition and the fact that a lot of people will just buy stuff for the label regardless of what it really is
@DarlingMissDarling
2 ай бұрын
@@evavanglinska1922 usually I would agree but that red boucle jacket is summer wear and is half-lined on the back above the venting as intended - it's why she used it as an example: it's interior was as it should have been for that style 👌
@omaimaf9963
3 ай бұрын
I feel like high end stores have better sales than cheap brands, and you can find actual good long lasting pieces there.
@mwahha6965
3 ай бұрын
That’s because their profit margins higher, it doesn’t have anything to do with the craftsmanship but the business side of things
@thethe4665
3 ай бұрын
They don’t have $4 shorts like Walmart 😂
@omaimaf9963
3 ай бұрын
@@mwahha6965 but like for long lasting pieces like bags or boots or coats you can find better made ones in High end stores, for me a t-shirt is a t-shirt, it’ll last as much is it wants to, but I still have a 10 year old coat that I bought on sale at a pricier store than I’m used to, so there’s some merit to the argument.
@Hawthorneheights888
2 ай бұрын
@@thethe4665good
@omaimaf9963
Ай бұрын
@@mwahha6965 yeah it’s true, but still I’m not talking like gucci or ysl, can’t afford their sales, I’m talking brands that actually use good quality fabrics, they can afford to have good sales because of the profit margins.
@waywardwind6147
3 ай бұрын
If you feel intimidated by expensive stores you can do it at uniqlo too.. their sewing is really good
@se2664
Ай бұрын
Uniqlo doesn’t have many in person stores
@thvf2381
17 күн бұрын
@@se2664 it depends on what country
@TeenerSpencer
3 ай бұрын
So glad I grew up when even fairly cheap clothing was made well. The garment workers were union and better paid. And there was no fast fashion. Made a difference.
@precisionfrequency
3 ай бұрын
Yes. Even expensive clothing can be poorly made now.
@CSSupport-i4s
3 ай бұрын
Where do you usually shop?
@audreyw8985
3 ай бұрын
I volunteered at a church thrift store in an upscale neighborhood in high school on Saturdays. Going through donations that were a mix bag of vintage YSL, Dior and good-quality lower end department stores taught me a lot. I now have the best vintage pieces of my whole friend group and am more than happy to teach them how to shop goodwill. Quality MATTERS. Most of my pieces that are pushing on 30-70 years old are still holding up, a little worn but a cool worn. Can’t say the same for anything I’ve bought in the last 20 years new. Things now just disintegrate over time.
@janet.3439
3 ай бұрын
True. In my teen years, most of my clothes are my sisters hand me downs. We have more than a decade old age gap so they’re already working while I was still studying and they’re able to buy clothes and they take care of their stuff well so when they pass them to me those look like they’re barely used stuff. I remember the quality of those clothes, the color may fade overtime but how it’s made and the structure is still there. When I finally able to buy my own stuff, even the expensive t-shirt lost its beauty after a couple of wash and I end up just using those at home
@purplemist7
3 ай бұрын
@@audreyw8985Anything but Goodwill, who exploit their employees. Local thrift stores are better.
@theorderofthebees7308
3 ай бұрын
Thats a rule that doesn’t always apply some high end stores have been cutting corners and quality because a lot of people in are unaware what a good garment should have .
@erikh9991
2 ай бұрын
My favorite designer Diesel went BK and now is manufacturing out of China and not Italy any longer. Same price of course.
@Johnny-tt9gs
Ай бұрын
Very true! Gucci is out here selling $900 acrylic sweaters. Lunacy!
@theorderofthebees7308
Ай бұрын
@@Johnny-tt9gs yes! exactly
@Noel.Chmielowiec
3 ай бұрын
I would also say to touch a lot of clothes and check labels, both in more expensive and cheaper stores, just to compare. With time you won't even have to look at label if it has synthetics or you can distinguish fiber only by touch if it's even worth your time looking at it. That's what I learnt to do and it helps so much with secondhand clothing. Of course there are some fabrics where I still can't feel what it is exactly because it's a blend, but I know if it has synthetic or not and I can't wear synthetics other than small amounts of polyamide (or nylon, but it's virtually the same thing because nylon is often labeled as polyamide, I could write master's thesis about it, but no one wants to read it in youtube comment 😂). My mum's brain is always blown that I can just look at something or touch it and I know what it's made of without looking at the tag. Even last week she told me that she's annoyed with one shirt, I just looked at it and said 'it's polyester pretending to be cotton and it's over 30°C outside, of course you're annoyed with it, you're slowly boiling', she wanted me to touch it, so I checked, 'it's polyester with small amount of spandex, around 5%', she looked at the tag, 95% polyester and 5% spandex and I've never seen this shirt in my life before 😂 I love playing this game with her. But I also do it while shopping with my husband, I'm the one walking in the store and pointing what has acceptable fabric for what he needs and he can choose from those things, of course if they pass sewing check. He can choose everything he wants, but I don't have the mental energy for hearing whining that some fabric is awful after few wears, so I'm the one choosing fabrics here. And I would also hear about loose threads or slanted seams, so nope, I'm checking it for my mental wellbeing, because he has no idea what to look for yet. He's learning but slowly.
@pragawa
3 ай бұрын
👍 Same with me! I wear only cottons and can easily spot(often don't even have to touch)non-cotton or blends easily.
@cindyt9227
3 ай бұрын
Can you tell me what to avoid and what to go for? I don’t even know what’s good or what’s bad 💀 thank you ❤️
@Noel.Chmielowiec
3 ай бұрын
@@cindyt9227 My rule of thumb is: if I can see through it and it's not chiffon, toile or lawn, I'm not buying it because it will either tear or just get random holes. Especially cotton t-shirts that you can see whole hand through are no go for me. Maybe they will feel breezier, but I prefer to have more coverage from sun and not have to buy new t-shirt in a while. With the jeans, I think it's better to buy 100% cotton ones or I find that 1 or 2% elastane is still okay most of the times. But no more, then the fabric starts to feel weird and elastane fibers like to snap after some time, so the fabric loses it's structure and it gets thinner. If you account for overall thinning of the fabric with wear and wash, it's just not worth it. And trousers and skirts, if I wore them I would personally wear only 100% wool (you can get 'summer wool' that is thinner but still good structurally, you would have to go to more expensive suit shop and touch their summer suits to see what I mean) or you could also try viscose twill or thicker lyocell (but idk what shops could have it, I only found it secondhand and it was viscose one). But thicker cotton, for example twill or something that is not silky is also fine, just not thin one. Can you see I don't like thin cotton? 😂 But if you want to know how it should feel overall, not plasticky or weirdly soft (it could be soft, but sometimes things are suspiciously soft), or too thin (unless it should be thin, chiffon, etc). Garments with synthetics also often have weird shine that looks like someone tried to make it more matte. Something in the vibes of frosted window. Not always, but if it looks like that then I would personally avoid it. But I think the best thing you can do is to go on a research trip, look around, touch fabrics you find interesting and check the labels. You can even make some notes with photos on your phone if you're crazy like me 😂 It's just mostly a thing you have to learn yourself by looking and touching. And of course there are situations when you would want those synthetics if you can wear them, like sportswear or swimsuits so they would dry quicker, but for everyday wear I think it will give the same effect as wrapping yourself in plastic wrap. And for eveningwear I always have an issue with myself, because if you don't wear it that often there's no reason to buy silk, polyester will make you hot, and cotton sateen or other weaves is not what everyone wants. I personally had my wedding dress made out of cotton because I would boil otherwise, my only evening dress is made from fancy woven cotton, the old polyester one that could be still worn today and no one would bat an eye is polyester (and I bought it before I knew about fabrics properties) and I wore it once. I can't bring myself to donate it because it wasn't cheap for me. There's also a book with fabric swatches, it's called 'Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book' and you could check it if you want, but it's far from being cheap (around 90 dollars), so if you live near university and they have fashion design studies I would check if they have it in library and see if you can access it, just so you'll know if you're even interested in it.
@cindyt9227
3 ай бұрын
@@Noel.Chmielowiec wow thank you so much! I did not expect a very long reply but I read it all and I'll check out the book! I think I'll start feeling fabric and checking labels now and put notes on my phone. Thank you again
@Noel.Chmielowiec
3 ай бұрын
@@cindyt9227 Oh, I'm sorry for the length of the reply, I should've warn you first 😂 I hope it will be fun thing for you!
@susiex6669
3 ай бұрын
Best time to buy summer clothes is the end of summer clearance, early Fall, for the following year. Perfect time to stock up on basics and new footwear for the following year at severely discounted prices. Its the perfect oppurtunity to spoil yourself on an item you wouldnt have bought otherwise because it was too expensive, like a really nice dressy pair of sandals to dress up an outfit.
@shudsonvp
3 ай бұрын
Best time to buy summer clothes: Labor Day Best time to buy winter clothes: President's Day
@Butterflies_33
3 ай бұрын
Could you suggest me some good but not too expensive brands that have summer sales going on?
@se2664
Ай бұрын
@@shudsonvpthen when to buy fall clothes ?
@katesmith8424
3 ай бұрын
I've actually started looking at more details when I go shopping. Why? Because of your videos! I'm still growing in my understanding but I'm definitely more educated than I was. Thank you!
@karinavoggel5741
3 ай бұрын
Same. I have actually looked at the materials tags, checked how well its done etc. This actually has made it impossible for me to buy at stores like Zara or H&M because its all flimsy and so badly made it won't even last more than a season.
@TotallyxInsane
3 ай бұрын
@@karinavoggel5741When I used to go to H&M here in Sweden, there were always so many already broken pieces of clothing on the racks. Because of the flimsy, thin, plastic quality fabric. It's so sad to see new clothes that don't even last through a couple of times of having been tried on, if even that.
@barbiebunnybakery1896
3 ай бұрын
Also, get a good tailor. Alternating your clothes to fit your body is key to a good look. The size system is the average of 10000+ people and those measurements are put on scale to size up and down. My pattern construction professor of 30 years said she had NEVER even met one person who had true to size measurements 😅 it’s not your body! The system was designed for garments to be altered.
@sofitocyn100
3 ай бұрын
Right, it is interesting to see garments as just fabric shaped someway but that is supposed to be reshaped according to your own body. It is so true! Unfortunately, the few tailors I have given my clothes to have been disappointing and expensive (for what I got).
@jenmoriarty9461
3 ай бұрын
People really out here thinking others can afford a TAILOR lol
@barbiebunnybakery1896
3 ай бұрын
@@jenmoriarty9461 taking up a hem or taking in the side is under 20€ though 😅 I’m not talking about getting a bespoke suit or anything like that. All in all minor alterations are about the price of 3-4 coffees and you’ll wear that item - hopefully - for years to come.
@lornagomezponce15
Ай бұрын
I went browsing in Paris and it was unbelievable. I didn't know clothes could be that well tailored, the fabrics were exquisite
@The1Mustache3
3 ай бұрын
You are spot on. When I was in the Mens Suit business this was common practice by Asians. They inspected the garments stiching, not just the fabrics... The quality of the fabrics. You would think every asian mother at one time in their life worked as a seamstress....like mandatory military service for men in Korea. Jokes aside, no factory is created equal. A custom made to measure suit is NOT a bespoke suit. You get what you pay for, more often than not. Yes deals exist. I bought a 1k cashmere blazer for 100 bucks when in the business. Truth is quality can vary wildly. This goes for all garments made of natural fibers...wool, silk, cotton, or linens. There is a reason a suit can cost 250$ or 5k grand. Synthetics are only good for some active wear. Shop after Christmas and end of Summer.
@vtheory7531
3 ай бұрын
Yes I feel like it's more common for Asians to do this and I think even asian clothes stores know this will happen often and don't mind it. I picked up on the habit from my dad actually, every time I showed him a piece of clothing I want to buy he always felt the fabric first. He always pointed out if the fabric is too thin lol
@punkaakee
3 ай бұрын
Synthetics aren’t even good for that
@precisionfrequency
3 ай бұрын
So helpful. Thank you.
@5Demona5
2 ай бұрын
As someone who sews for a living, the finishing in those garments is **chef's kiss** magnificent
@lizexox
3 ай бұрын
I had a friend once say I dressed like a librarian (I suppose I was in what would now be called a granny core phase) I had stumbled upon a collection of wool and long skirts made in west Germany at the second hand shop. I asked for her advice on where I could get good clothes. Tell me why she said shein and Zara. 😅
@marcesplay5472
3 ай бұрын
I am sure the clothes you bought without her help was way nicer and better so better of ignoring your friend’s advice 😂😂
@rationalcynic8416
2 ай бұрын
Shein and Zara? I can't stand those type of companies. They have completely warped everyone's idea of "quality" fore the price to the point that when people actually see clothing that is good quality, they assume the person wearing it is a rich snob or an elderly person, when quality actually used to be the standard. Even clothing I saw in Charlotte Russe and American Eagle in the early 2000s was way better than anything I have seen at an actual physical store in the past 5 years.
@wannabe41
3 ай бұрын
I learned how to recognize quality clothing from my past shopping experiences in the 80’s and 90’s when quality clothes were easier to find. I look at the way my past purchases were constructed and the fabrics that were used and it makes me sad. I have 100% wool coats, 100% wool blazers with silk linings, fully fashioned button holes and generous seam allowance. It used to be be doable to build a small, yet sustainable wardrobe of good quality garments without going broke, but now it’s so difficult. That’s why so many women are thrifting.
@uschilou
3 ай бұрын
Yes! Almost my entire wardrobe is second hand from the 90s and earlier. Linen, silk, wool and cotton. I really miss the thrifting of that time. It's still doable, but those pieces are few and far between or they're being scalped and sold by resellers.
@morighani
3 ай бұрын
yes it’s so hard to find actual good quality nowadays without splurging on very overpriced items. Every company is trying to sell us garbage with quality pricing hoping no one will be the wiser. I really wish there were even just a couple of brands that were reliable and affordable so we wouldn’t have to think about it so hard
@XLightChanX
3 ай бұрын
yeah, i mean h&m and zara had real wool and silk pieces for like 20 bucks 15 years ago, nowadays it costs 3x for 10% wool or silk no matter what brand lol
@breakthewall.mp3126
3 ай бұрын
I wish thrift stores in my city had clothes from 80s-90s and not 2000s - early 2010s
@rugilek.6899
3 ай бұрын
Bougie thrift stores/boutiques are also a good place and even more fun since the repertoire is much wider and usually they will just ignore you, if it's a slow day might get a chat and learn something useful
@Rene.Mortel
3 ай бұрын
You're so right on this one, I've learned a lot about designers, clothes and materials by doing this. If you show respect and don't make a mess, any good salesperson should not stare at you.
@katrinacool
3 ай бұрын
Excellent advice!
@virginiamarian6740
3 ай бұрын
I am 47, when I was a child, it was very ususal that women had basic sewing skills if not more. Watching people making their own garments and helping my mother myself, made realise it is hard work to make clothing from 0. Select de pattern, the fabrcs, cut...etc. it took time, but finallyl you got your custom made piece!!! I miss those times😢
@Ba-Dum-Tssss
3 ай бұрын
I've started doing this. Went to my fav store (usually expensive and so I only buy jewelry from there when it's on sale 😭😂), tried clothes and how they fit, recorded my sizes and looked the same items online on their website to buy. They were much cheaper online and the store didn't do price matching
@pragawa
3 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@Qvotes
3 ай бұрын
Yes! Exactly this. Because it's hard to gauge how the materials feel and how it would look on you online, I make sure to check it in physival stores too then would buy from them thru online shops because therearemore discount vouchers and costs considerably less!
@Ba-Dum-Tssss
3 ай бұрын
@@Qvotes and you also get new stock! Not a piece of clothing that someone has tried in store that may have damages
@Nina-k9m3x
3 ай бұрын
I have learned SO much from watching your videos and feel more educated about clothes, fabric, sewing, and more. Please keep these quality videos coming. ❤
@Bond.girl.007
3 ай бұрын
Well stated! My grandma was an excellent seamstress. She used to make dresses, jackets, shorts, skirts, just about everything! It's a lost art, and I know she would love and appreciate your videos, Jen! ❤ in 2024, we are NOT accepting low quality nonsense. Let's go, everyone! 😊 I am hoping some of us decide to learn to sew and make or tailor our own items. ❤
@AWyatt-cr5vr
3 ай бұрын
When I do go into stores to shop now I actively look at the lining, hem, stitching, fabric etc because of your videos. Save SO much money.
@jacquieb1529
2 ай бұрын
“You could” The fu** no I can’t. I cannot drop money on a Brunello Cucinelli blazer 😂
@SarahCBueno
2 ай бұрын
Ohhhhhh the look I give back to the stares is just fireeeee! I just say in the most respectful way possible “I’m just browsing today, thank you” and I put on my best sassy smile and move on!
@Donja.z
3 ай бұрын
Thanks to you, I've learned a lot about the materials and not to be shy with looking for the label. I still need to focus more on stitching. Since watching you, I haven't fallen for the plastic materials anymore. Doesn't matter how soft they feel in the store. Yes, the staring is a issue but if they watch me, I'll make it abundantly clear that what they're selling is plastic garbage with my facial expression 😂.
@y.am.i
3 ай бұрын
Expensive stores don't always come with good craftsmanship 😅
@clarissathomas2004
3 ай бұрын
I love your channel and your content. Very original and informative.
@JackieSpania
2 ай бұрын
It's a good way to learn fabrics & brands for when you go thrifting / shop secondhand too. ❤
@nunyabidness117
3 ай бұрын
Why not ask the sales associates to point out signs of quality clothing? I'm guessing they would be happy to share their knowledge.
@sweetpoptart9486
3 ай бұрын
#1 THING i look into is what material its made of knowing my skin prefers cotton fabrics.
@mamamarfly
21 күн бұрын
4H taught me about sewing and quality clothes. I wish I was a great sewist, but just having the basic knowledge is helpful!
@AmbiambiSinistrous
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip about department stores. Inspired by your coat review vids, I once tried browsing at a Max Mara boutique on Bloor, and the sales associate was so mean 😭 She asked me if I was looking for X or Y coats (words for types of coats that I didn't understand/recognize - that's fine), stared at me the whole time I looked around, and then when I went to leave she made a catty comment like, "oh, you didn't find what you were looking for?" with a smirk. I felt so hurt - my coat was pretty shabby because it's the one I've had since I was a student, and it's only been a couple of years since I started having a real income and disposable income, but I just never want to go back there again no matter how nice their coats are. And worse, she wasn't really wrong in her assessment of me - while I could do with a nicer coat, there's no way I'm dropping two or three paycheques on just a coat.
@wangjenniferr
3 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your experience, you absolutely did not deserve that and you did nothing wrong! I also hate shopping at select boutiques because they judge you based on how rich you look - department stores is the way to go!
@cecille5833
3 ай бұрын
Girl I’ve learned my lesson, rich people are assholes, if you feel like you belong somewhere and people are being mean, pretend there’s a golden spoon in your butt and just let yourself be an asshole, they can’t treat you worst and often they actually treat you better
@susiex6669
3 ай бұрын
@@cecille5833 Why go somewhere where youre not welcome? You dont want my money, cool, Ill go somewhere thats not elitist.
@precisionfrequency
3 ай бұрын
I know more than one person with money who would never treat anyone like this. They also dress like normal people. Your old coat and practical nature are normal. Cattiness is a choice. The salesgirl simply enjoys playing at being more important than others; and she was playing. If she had the money she thought her cattiness implied, she wouldn’t be working as a floor salesperson. If she had real taste and knowledge about good fashion, her natural instinct would have been to be helpful, because getting the right fit for the right occasion would have been too important. She was bad at her job.
@marcesplay5472
3 ай бұрын
I am sorry you had that bad experience with the sales person, but remember you are a good and nice person and someday soon you will be able to afford a nicer coat and but that nasty disrespectful woman will never change 🥰
@leagaillard755
3 ай бұрын
Another good tip is to watch sewists, seamstresses, cosplayers etc on social media! A lot of them might not be industry professionals, but that'll get your recognising bias tape, linings, good stitching, etc!
@YamIa3gypsy
3 ай бұрын
Great advice! Thanks Jenn!
@paengjones8081
3 ай бұрын
I find it weird when sales associates stare and judge you as if they’re paid enough to buy what they’re selling…
@Ohheck3219
3 ай бұрын
You’ve changed how I shop for clothes tbh and I’m very grateful 🙏🏻
@leenygal9856
21 күн бұрын
An 8 week sewing class was the single most important game changer. Never before have i appreciated pressed seams and blind hems
@marleneothoniel1667
Ай бұрын
Thrifting in rich neighborhoods works too!
@siliconeyes
Ай бұрын
So glad I found your channel. You teach me what good quality clothes look like and how to be more mindful about the clothes I'm buying so that it's worthy every penny.
@MrNouveauRiche
3 ай бұрын
I love this channel so much
@aangranaa5352
3 ай бұрын
Because of you, I feel and analyze every piece of clothing I buy now. If it’s not up to my standards, I’m not dropping cash on it.
@puruen
3 ай бұрын
I wish i can go shopping with you!
@vasundharasharma1462
Ай бұрын
This is a really good advice loved it .
@Penguins875
2 ай бұрын
I just went to a new store where the clothes were kind of pricy but really cute and looked like good materials. While trying clothes on I noticed one dress was piled, one dress the strap was about to fall off, and another dress was ripped under the zipper. The simple summer dresses started at $70. If a dress can’t be tried on a few times without ripping, it will never last in your closet. Buying a few higher end staples will last so much longer and be cheaper than buying things that will last one season or wear. It’s a slow process to build a full wardrobe but worth it in the end! I’ve had good luck with resale apps as well. Great way to get high quality items for cheaper. Also if you look like you’re actually shopping the sales associates won’t stare and if they do they’re just making sure you don’t need help.
@madelineasmr926
2 ай бұрын
This is actually a brilliant idea and one I enjoy doing
@bennybenz7722
2 ай бұрын
I literally went into Neiman Marcus to pick up something for my husband (an anesthesiologist) and got followed around and security stopped me. Being black and browsing isnt even fun its just uncomfortable.
@nomiedezdez9256
3 ай бұрын
Important to remember that expensive does not always equate to quality. Probably a good idea to do some research before hand on what companies are know for making quality long lasting clothes. Or if you’re up for it learn the basics of sewing. Try to make a garment or 2. You’ll pretty quickly learn how things should/shouldn’t look and more importantly you’ll know why those things matter
@yowhaculookingat
3 ай бұрын
I thought You're going to say " If you wanna shop better, you have to earn better "😂😂
@catpax6075
3 ай бұрын
This is great advice 🙏
@parkg8427
2 ай бұрын
This is the best advice that one person can give to another in life, in matters of style.
@sarahben6318
3 ай бұрын
Seriously, this channel has helped me learn so much
@tsujic166
Ай бұрын
This channel has helped me so much.
@heymarey150
3 ай бұрын
This is what I did to elevate my wardrobe. Instead of waiting for sale on malls, I opted to buy in vintage shops. It’s not just cheaper but also sustainable.
@ckkiffin
2 ай бұрын
I think even if ur buying cheaper clothes once u pay attention to the fit and the sewing you’ll have long lasting pieces. I have a really good quality f21 top that I found in a sea of bad sewing.
@ileanacastro96
Ай бұрын
The white dress is so cute 🙈
@ruthosornio7779
3 ай бұрын
I touch clothes all the time lol and check the material lol
@pillbobaggins2766
3 ай бұрын
i wish there were more casual options at made to measure boutiques online. i want a nice button down shirt not a mother of bride dress or something for a garden party.
@pragawa
3 ай бұрын
I live in India and we have shops that sell export surplus clothes. If you search hard enough, you get fabulous stuff for a fraction of the original price.
@SpeakTruthFirst
3 ай бұрын
Also gotta watch out for materials, for example a viscose scarf can be easily imitated by polyester, one breathes, the other does not
@bbbb1023
2 ай бұрын
Saw a brunello cardigan at the saks fifth outlet store. It looked like a $20 H&M sweater 😂
@onyxxxyno
3 ай бұрын
If the sales associates are mean to you, come back the next day in the clothes your rich John paid for and ask them if they remember you, and that they made a big mistake, HUGE.
@KayleeJacobsson
3 ай бұрын
Yes! Get em, Vivian!!😂
@ivankaseljanka
3 ай бұрын
"Sales associate" LOL... they are clerks, retail workers... let's be real...
@jaeleibeauty
3 ай бұрын
The best response!
@onyxxxyno
3 ай бұрын
@@ivankaseljanka don't be cunty toward retail employees
@finneganfox6470
2 ай бұрын
I love when you do these sorts of videos, it feels like Im watching a fashion vlog ❤
@GaliadelaRosa
3 ай бұрын
This is solid advice, people are really losing the knowledge of what is good quality clothes and how things are supposed to actually fit them
@pizzicatesque
3 ай бұрын
You have completely changed the way I shop.
@palmtreebird
10 күн бұрын
Would love if you did some reviews on plus size pieces/brands!
@bingobangos
3 ай бұрын
Do you have any advice on finding timeless/stylish yet high quality pieces for plus size women?
@gettingslim186
3 ай бұрын
Even high end stuff are poorly made nowadays. You have to really observe the item before purchasing
@thesolocreative3538
3 ай бұрын
My problem is the most expensive brands often also use cheap materials now. Not paying $400 for polyester *sigh*.
@QuiteSomeone
3 ай бұрын
At off-peak hours, I be working ma’am.
@elaineracette6667
3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, there is no opportunity to do this when you are a size 18/20 like me.
@nicoler5713
3 ай бұрын
Or if you don't live in the right cities. The town I live near only just got like, a low end designer chain. 😂 You think I'm gonna be able to pop into town and check out the local £5k for a top shop?
@AngelsonEarth69
3 ай бұрын
Try Eileen Fisher.
@elaineracette6667
3 ай бұрын
@@AngelsonEarth69 Thank-you, but it's too expensive these days to ship to Canada from USA. Exchange rate is around +40% + international shipping rate +5% custom&duty + $20 carrier's handling fee!!
@oh.mylanta.
9 күн бұрын
IMO, color is also important in finding items that look higher end than they are.
@lauraashley1
2 ай бұрын
This is really great advice ❤
@deborahg3093
3 ай бұрын
I did this my whole childhood and its the best advice
@caito5919
3 ай бұрын
Something to remember is that expensive clothing is not always well made! A foolproof method to be able to spot well made clothes at any price point is to learn about garment making. Give sewing a try! Understand what pattern matching on fabric is and why it’s so important, fabric composition, its best uses and how to care for it, the nicest way to finish seams, how garments are constructed and sewn together etc. this knowledge can be found for free or very low cost (KZitem, second hand books, library, sewing groups). I understand that this advice won’t be suitable for everyone, but I highly recommend it if it interests you! Spotting well made clothes is a skill that can be learned and it’s something that will help you for your entire clothes-wearing life!
@workofivory
20 күн бұрын
I’ve learned a lot by your videos! But also I am barely buying anything bc I don’t have $$$ to buy more well made items 😂 you gotta have a good shopping tactic/plan!
@asrikhairuddin410
3 ай бұрын
Honestly, if im looking for high quality clothes,i wouldnt go to an the standard expensive store. I would go to a boutique with a tailor on site.Usually stores with tailor have more quality products.
@genericyoutubechannel6180
2 ай бұрын
A lot of high end stores sell off the rack crap these days
@sherylsnell-massie3801
3 ай бұрын
I have been sewing since 9 - that also helps
@DianaRipra
3 ай бұрын
I just keep using what I had bought for years or a thing or two from a thrift shop 🤧 I love fashion but where I'm from theres really not may good options in terms of quality clothes so... I hope in the future I can move out and have a better job and betters clothes! ☺️✨
@ladytino5715
2 ай бұрын
Me at bloomingdales for the first time as opposed to my normal everyday JCP😅
@NageelaMom
3 ай бұрын
But expensive store does NOT mean quality workmanship
@barbarawissinger
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Many did not have mothers who taught such things. I once went into Macy‘s to look at more famous brands & was shocked to see items costing $$$ made from polyester! I try to teach my daughter to feel fabrics and to know if the piece doesn’t feel good in your hand, it won’t feel good on you.
@ST52655
Ай бұрын
My mother was a professional seamstress and taught me all about good fabrics and quality workmanship. She also made most of my clothes, including my wedding dress. ❤
@user-xq1ow3yq7k
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! ❤
@lexaneli
3 ай бұрын
That red jacket is nice
@alliwhite3941
13 күн бұрын
i think it helps being a lil bit "overdressed" when going to those stores, instead of your usual tee and sweatpants or leggings combo...
@veronicasmith2612
3 ай бұрын
Nordstrom Anniversary sale is coming up next month! I'd love if you could suggest some high quality pieces that are good deals from the sale ❤
@roseappleberry
3 ай бұрын
ive learnt how to sew at a young age so thats an easy point lol if youre able to, id definitely recomend learning some basic repairs and alterations. a piece can go from 1 to 10 just from adjusting it to be perfect for your particular body shape. you can also repair cheaper clothing that has some good quality and potential. i shop on thrift stores all the time and that has saved me
@Sana-np7sy
3 ай бұрын
Hi, what do you think of lilysilk? Can you check those clothes. Thanks
@AY-ze1fp
3 ай бұрын
Until you go into a giorgio armani and see a wool suit has snags! I was floored lol
@palin1812
3 ай бұрын
Thats ingenious! Never thought of it
@Ashsams
3 ай бұрын
Girl, you are so smart! Gonna scope out some clothes and circle back when they have a clearout sale 👀
@WaifuCandy
3 күн бұрын
Sadly, this doesn't always work anymore. Lot of expensive and high end brands have started to cut corners on the product quality, but still slap the insane price tags on their products. This has been especially bad with luxury bag brands where the hardware on the bags is often coated plastic or cheap metal, but still costs arm and a leg, just because you are expected to pay for the brand and not the actual quality of the product. So it's always good to keep in mind that price doesn't always equal quality, especially nowdays
@emmarina3525
Ай бұрын
My mom used to be super picky with clothes, bags, and shoes, now that I'm an adult I've become super picky too, like by feel and look I can tell what's good and what's not worth the money, it's seriously helpful. Thanks mom :)
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