High-Quality Clothing Lines

Hi!

Just wondering what are some clothing lines you invest in as a better choice for quality and longevity ?

Thanks,

Cheryl

I think there are quite a few good clothing companies you could choose from, so I don’t imagine I can make an exhaustive list.   I’ll share a few that have worked out well for my family and me, and then I’ll also ask my readers to chime in.

The first brand that comes to mind for me is American Giant, an American company that makes casual clothing here in the U.S., from seed to garment.

Their clothes are more expensive than what you’d typically expect to pay for this kind of clothing, but the design and quality are really, really good.

The hoodies especially are fabulous, although we also own their women’s track pants (Lisey and me) and Mr. FG has a number of their long and short-sleeve tshirts.

For Mr. FG’s work clothes (khakis and button-downs), we usually rely on L.L. Bean.   I like that they offer a great guarantee on their clothing, and we’ve found that their clothes hold up for quite a few years.

Most of Joshua’s clothes (he’s 16) come from American Eagle Outfitters, largely because they are one of the few places that carry clothes for tall people with narrow bodies.   I wouldn’t say their stuff is crazy high quality, but those clothes do usually last until he outgrows them.

The girls and I wear a larger variety of brands than Mr. FG and Joshua do.   Mostly, I look for decent-quality fabric, and I try to avoid much in the way of polyester.

It’s not super hard to find pants, shorts, and jeans that will hold up over time, but poor quality tops are a dime a dozen, especially for girls/juniors.

Zoe in an Abercrombie Kid dress from ThredUp

When I shop second-hand, whether online or in person, here are a few brands I keep an eye out for:

Gymboree
Lands’ End (kid and adult)
Gap (kid and adult)
Abercrombie Kid (don’t love what the company stands for, so I only buy secondhand)
Boden
Athleta (adult)

We’ve also had good luck with some things from Old Navy (girls’ swimsuits and denim) and Target (for basics like leggings and tshirts).

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With the exception of Mr. FG’s work clothes, we are a family that tends to err on the casual side of things, so those types of brands are what I’m most familiar with.   Hopefully some readers will have some brand suggestions for those types of clothes, to help round out my list.

So, readers: what brands (casual or more forma) would you suggest for Cheryl?   Which ones have been long-lasting for you?

P.S. There are no affiliate links in this post.   I’m just sharing which brands have worked out well for my family and me. 🙂