https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:28:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1630130 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:08:09 +0000 abc 1630130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also Justine see a blog post by Wardrobe Oxygen today, she gives her Talbots favorites for spring. &nbsp;I was just in the store and walked back out due to floral overload, but Alison has really highlighted some nice options. &nbsp;Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1630129 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:07:27 +0000 abc 1630129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anne-marie! &nbsp;Just chiming back in to say I didn't mean at all to be snippy if I came across that way!! &nbsp;And yes, did you know...Soma intimates, WHBM and Chicos are all sister companies??!!</p> <p>Good luck Justine, keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1630096 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:50:02 +0000 justine17 1630096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! &nbsp;I'll let you know what I find! &nbsp;Justine </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1630021 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:05:49 +0000 Meow 1630021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in Jeans and T shirts.&nbsp; In fact, I HAVE to wear cotton or natural fibers for safety around fire.&nbsp; I also wear a work/shop apron...ack..this is so frustrating to my inner fashionista!&nbsp; So, i just plan to renew my cotton/linen/natural fibers wardrobe regularly.&nbsp; Fortunately, these items are not too expensive.&nbsp; AND...I change clothes before I go out in public.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1630011 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 03:56:34 +0000 Maureen 1630011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like Talbots would work for you! Overall very good quality. Especially their tees and blouses (and denim). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629978 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:45:45 +0000 Anonymous 1629978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tee shirts especially these day seem to me to not last long. Maybe Joy is right and I should be looking for woven items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629970 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:38:24 +0000 Vix 1629970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Justine --</p> <p>You've gotten some great suggestions above. I've definitely noticed the drop in quality the last couple of years, and I notice it on items that started off QUITE pricey (bought on deep sale).</p> <p>It sounds ridiculous but I wash on low agitation and barely dry anything. <br />Ts shirts, blouses, underwear -- all on flipping hangers! [the knits don't stretch, but you could lay flat for even higher maintenance] </p> <p>Meanwhile I have ancient lounge wear or exercise wear that's lived a hard life, gets dried on hot, and has no holes at all.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629946 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 01:41:37 +0000 Anne-Marie 1629946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I completely understand that reply, abc. There's lots of dressy at WH/BM. I've gotten some lovely silks there. And I didn't know they were sister companies with Chico's!</p> <p>I work from home, too -- 3 days a week home, 2 days at a business casual office. For at home days that incorporate a workout at night, or for breezy active dresses, I agree with your Athleta recommendation!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629932 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 01:09:21 +0000 abc 1629932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree but to me whbm skews a bit dressy at least for my lifestyle. Chicos is a sister company for those who didn't know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629900 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:16:16 +0000 Anne-Marie 1629900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could try White House/Black Market. Some of their merchandise is stunning and it's always very well made. I love the detailing on their jackets and their blouses and tops always have a little something extra going on detail-wise, too. Many of their garments are not my thing but others are spot on.&nbsp;If you like florals/patterns and don't mind wearing poly occasionally as opposed to natural fibers, you might fare especially well there. Their point of view is a bit less boho and more streamlined than Chico's, I'd say, and more frilly/feminine than Banana.</p> <p>My very favorite place for items like you're describing is Club Monaco, but I simply cannot afford it. </p> <p>ETA: If you eBay, you'll find lots of WH/BM garments there. They wear like iron, so you'll probably find them in really good shape.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629894 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:08:07 +0000 Aquamarine 1629894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lands End? Casual, well made basics that could work for your lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629877 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:41:25 +0000 Anonymous 1629877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try tops that are woven, not knit. They last longer and are less likely to lose their shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629873 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:36:46 +0000 abc 1629873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really depends on your style. I have a similar lifestyle and have had luck with:<br /> Lucy - skews casual MOTG / wfh<br /> athleta - skews casual MOTG / wfh also<br /> Chicos (have to sort through the bedazzled things but can find some items)<br /> Gap (good jeans)<br /> Nordstrom (good jeans, tops - can recommend NYDJ Henley blouse) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629797 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:59:28 +0000 justine17 1629797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried Banana Republic,Loft, Anthro. Loft was awful . I bought alot of pieces there in the Fall and I have maybe two left. They all either fell apart (holes) or no longer look presentable&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629795 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:57:12 +0000 justine17 1629795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am looking for pretty t-shirts,tunics, casual blouses. I work from home but there are times when I need to meet a client or a vendor so jeans and tops usually work for what I do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629794 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:55:27 +0000 justine17 1629794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't tried H&amp;M because I assumed I was too old &nbsp;(-: &nbsp;But I might give it a try. &nbsp;I don't have a Zara near me . I have been on their website but it's hard to tell from their photos.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629793 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:54:15 +0000 Liz 1629793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where have you been shopping that hasn't worked, and what are you looking for -- basic t-shirts? Stylish t-shirts? Blouses? &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629790 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:48:16 +0000 deb 1629790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What style? Zara is good and I have found items at H&amp; M that I have had for years. I find there is no one store any longer and I really have to search. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-basics#post-1629788 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:45:13 +0000 justine17 1629788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello<br />Can anyone recommend some clothing stores that sell quality casual pieces for women over 40? I work from home so jeans and tops are the norm. But I am having a really hard time finding tops and other basics that don't fall apart after several washes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks so much<br />Justine </p>