I'm wondering, do clothing that costs more usually last longer.?

Question

Meaning, I would rather buy a t-shirt that costs $100.00 to 10 - $10.00 t-shirts.

Answer 1

Seems to me, that the more I spend on clothing, the less time I have it. Last fall, my husband talked me into getting some new shirts. Two shirts, same style different colors. Normally, if I was splurging for new, I would have just gotten one, but he talked me into two, reminding me that I can be TOO cheap at times. I washed them once, and they shrank. I buy something at a yard sale or a thrift store and the item lasts.

A long time ago (about ten years), I splurge and buy a bra from Victoria's Secret. It didn't last long, despite my handwashing it and putting it in the dryer on delicate, if I put it in the dryer at all. In just six or eight months, the cup irrepairbly rips. Yet, I can spend less than $10 for a Hanes or Fruit of the Loom bra at Wal-Mart (bras and undies are the only things I will for sure buy new) and they last me years.

Ironically, though, I got a free pair of Pink panties from Victoria's Secret. When they introduced the line, I was on the right mailing list, as I got a post card for a free pair. Not only are they comfortable, but they've lasted. However, they're not worth $5 a pair, especially when I can make a very rare Wal-Mart purchase and get a multi-pack of Hanes or Fruit of the Loom for just a few dollars more. Gee, I over pay for one thing, and it falls apart. I get another for free and they last. Go figure.

I have some "big name" stuff, i.e., a Banana Republic blouse, a Gap blouse, Express jeans, etc. Yet, they all cost me less than $5 at thrift stores. This is just me. I consider it a waste to buy new, though. Not when good clothes are at thrift stores waiting for another life.

Answer 2

Way over 500 for the beginning of the year, to get me started. Then about every two weeks I go buy 5-7 shirts and maybe 1-2 pairs of jeans. So around 3-5 hundred a month.

Answer 3

Sometimes but not always.

I mean asdas own brand is great for my nephews school clothes (he rips them alot), they are cheap and they last a fair time.

Sometimes the more expensive material is the more delicate material, like satin or silk, they're both very delicate but can make an item of clothing very expensive.

Answer 4

yes they last longer. they use better material.