Give me three good reasons to buy clothes at high end stores.?

Question

I would like anyone to explain to me why clothes at a high end store (like Ann Taylor, Carsons, Macy's and so on) are any better than clothes you could find at other stores (like Target, Old Navy, Kohls, Sears or so on).

Are materials like rayon, nylon, cotton, and the like any different in a high end store?

Clothes don't fit me any better in a high end store than a moderately priced store...is there any difference there?

Is there a difference in the way the clothes are made that justifies a $20 to $50 price difference in just a blouse?

Personally I think too many people are obssessed with brand names and they are like cattle blindly walking to the slaughter paying exhorbitant prices for clothing that is thin, overly delicate, too easily worn out.

They follow idiots in Hollywood that have too much money for their own good to make sensible decisions about clothing prices.

Answer 1

If "high end" stores include american made clothes, then:


1. American made clothing is made to a higher standard and with better woven fabrics (heavier or denser).
2. Durability. The clothes will last a great deal longer than the cheap foreign garments.
3. Your aren't supporting child labor or slave labor.

Answer 2

I shop in high end stores... Especially Ann Taylor. But I buy everything on sale. So I'm pretty much getting them at the same price as I would if I shopped at Old Navy or where ever. I can't afford to buy the clothes at full price at the high end stores, though I wish I could. But I have shopped at stores like Old Navy and Target.

I have to disagree with you saying that the clothing in the high end stores is the same quality as the clothes in the lower priced stores. I own clothes from Old Navy, Target, and Khols. And I will say that those clothes do not look the same as the day that I bought them. They are mishappen, they have shrunk, the hems are falling out, and since I am cleaning out my closet, they are all in a pile to go to a second hand store. On the other hand, the clothes that I purchased from high end stores (on sale) are still like new.

I also have to disagree with you saying that the clothes don't fit any better. I can't wear jeans/pants from Old Navy because I can't find a pair that fit my waist and thighs properly. I am pretty tall, too... So if they are long enough, they are too big in the waist. The higher priced stores spend a little more time tailoring their clothes so they have a proper fit. I have a white button up shirt from Old Navy that I never wear because it's too wide. I was in a pinch and had to have a white shirt and Old Navy was the closest place to get one, however, I feel I wasted my money on that shirt. Other than the time I needed it, I never wear that shirt because it has such a boxy shape to it. On the other hand I own a white button up shirt from J. Crew that I wear all the time because the sides are tailored more and the sleeves are the proper length. I, of course, bought it on sale as well.

Same with other items too. I have a really cute purse from target that I've had for about 6 months and the lining is coming apart. I also have a coach purse that I've had for 2 years now that still looks new (Other than it needs a cleaning). I can't afford to buy all coach purses, but I will buy a nice leather one that will go with everything and last me forever. I will also buy one or two cheap purses from target, because they have cute ones, but I will also expect to throw it away a couple of months later because it is falling apart.

It's all in the way things are made. And from my experience I will be the first one to say that you get what you pay for. Whether or not you want to pay full price for it or wait until it goes on sale is your choice.

I guess what I'm trying to say is don't put people down for shopping where they want to shop. I'm not going to judge you because you want to save money and shop at Khols. I want to save money so I shop the incredible sales that stores like Ann Taylor, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Guess, Black House - White Market, Arden B, and French Connection are always having. Yes, there is a difference in the way the clothes are made. The materials may be the same, but the way the clothes are treated, sewn, dyed, and tailored when they are made makes all the difference in the world with how long something will last and how it will fit. There are some people that think they are better than others because of where they shop, but "the clothes don't make the man"...

Answer 3

I don't have 3 good reasons. I don't have any reason to buy at a high end store. I buy decent clothes at stores like Old Navy. I also make my own clothes so I know a little about the construction and fabrics used and I can't see why they charge more. Keep in mind that even if you pay a lot more for high quality realistically the trend is going to change so the clothes may still be in excellent shape but completely out of fashion.

Answer 4

Actually there is no reason...many of those stores are really overrated. People think it makes them feel better because its a way to show off that they have the money to waste stupidly and buy those things. I personaly have bought stuff from many high end stores and its not nothing different. In fact a lot of the things at cheaper stores have survived longer. Another thing is that high end stores have new fashion by the momment. So every week a new thing is in style... so if you want to have sumthing that will look good and not run out of style in a week cheeper stores are better because they sell stuff that still wont be out of fashion in one or two years. Yes many people still think that high end stores are better just because of the old saying " you get what you paid for" ....but now how many products have proven that along the years?!?

Answer 5

Reasons to buy clothing at high end stores:
It fits better
It looks better
It lasts longer
The "hand" and the drape of the fabric is much nicer
The clothing you find at Target, Walmart, Old Navy, etc are seconds. There is something defective, whether it be a seam, trim, zipper placket; something...that is why they are cheaper. Most times, those defects affect the fit in some way, so that you are constantly (and sometimes unconciously) adjusting your clothing....not an attractive thing to watch. The quality of your wardrobe tells others who you are, how you feel about yourself, and how you feel about the way you look.

Answer 6

The only things I'll spend the extra money on are special occasion clothes, and shoes.

In the case of shoes, you truly get what you pay for. Don't get me wrong, I have at least 10 pairs of $5 flip-flops, but my on my feet 12 hours a day at work shoes cost me around $65 and are worth every penny.

I would say, the amount of money you spend on something should be directly linked to how often you're going to wear it, for how many seasons you think it will still be fashionable, and how many different ways it can be transformed into different outfits.

Answer 7

You;re paying for the label not the item

Most things are made in china these days even the high end market items or have a least 1 component made in china

it will say on the label designed in USA made in china!!!

I dont go for labels i go for what i like as i have purchased high end market clothing that has lasted less longer than something similar for $20 from kmart and target!!!!

Answer 8

The stores you listed aren't that high end, high end stores are saks, neiman marcus, barmeys and nordstrom and the clothes from those stores last much longer and tend to look better on you, they have more clothes made out of natural fibers which are much better and last longer, you pay more but you don't have to get clothes as often, and designer things are much better, they always are more fashionable and look so good on

Answer 9

Your paying for the name brand, there is little difference in quality. All of these products are made in sweat shops in 3rd world countries from virtually the same materials.

I bought a pair of $80 khaki's from Banana Republic, which fell apart in 3 weeks, whereas I have a pair of $20 Khaki's from Old Navy which are still in great shape.

Unless your 'fashion conscious' (ie, you care about what superficial people think) dont waste your money IMO.

Answer 10

1. agree with you
2. I completely agree with you
3. You answered the question for me already :)

Unless a garment has exceptional quality or high thread count fabric, was not made in a 3rd world sweat shop (so many high end brands are), has a nice lining, french and/or double stitching and is virtually tailored to my frame then I won't fork out the extra dosh either. I almost fell over myself laughing when a shop assistant told me the T-Shirt was $140... much to the embarrassment of the fashion victim in my company who pays her rent with her credit card.