Try before you buy: how to spot well-made clothes in the change room

Posted by admin on May 02, 2022

From feeling the lining to moving around in the garment, here’s how to check the quality of clothes when trying them on

Read part one of this story, which has tips for assessing garments before you try them on
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The adage, try before you buy, may be more apt for clothes than any other product. No matter how typical your proportions are, most brands use a “fit model” – a person whose job it is to try on their clothes – with their own unique body shape, which is why we are all subject to confusing variances within clothing sizes.

Making sure something fits well is important for a long-lasting wardrobe, as poorly fitting garments can strain, stretch and ultimately break faster. Fit can also indicate how well something has been constructed, which is a good indication of its quality.