Where Do You Buy Your Clothes from? I'm Quite Picky

spamsational on 15/02/2021 - 11:16
Last edited 15/02/2021 - 11:16

I don't like shopping at Kmart/Target/DFO etc, because I believe the quality of those clothes are terrible. Hyper thin, sometimes uncomfortable, potentially tear, and wear out pretty quickly.

I'm looking for clothes that are good quality. I'm happy to pay a premium on that. I'm also not a super fashionable guy and since I'm not trying to book any modelling gigs, the clothes have to just look 'fine'. I guess I like Rodd & Gunn, that kind of thing. You know, nicer material, breathes easily, and so on.

Here's the other thing. I really don't like logos or branding. My friend has a going out shirt, I know it because he wears that shirt every time he goes out. It's a polo shirt, but the logo is literally 20cm big. Not attacking anyone, I just think it's very tacky. I don't want a picture of a dog on my nipple, or a chap playing polo, or a crocodile, and so on. I don't like that kind of commercialism. Don't get me wrong, I understand why they do it, it's just that I don't want to be walking around with someone's logo on my chest like a human billboard.

So, can anyone recommend me somewhere that has?

  • Good value (we're on OzBargain after all)
  • Good quality
  • No visible branding

Polos, t-shirts, chinos, shorts - doesn't have to be all in the same place.

For business shirts, I use ct-shirts which I really like. Although they don't come with a front pocket which is very frustrating!

Thanks, everyone!

Fashion & Apparel

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  • Deals For Days on 16/02/2021 - 12:26

    Uniqlo has some nice simple stuff. I enjoy their polos.

  • macrocephalic on 16/02/2021 - 12:29

    I buy the $4 Kmart ones. I don't care that they might be lower quality, for $4 as long as they last ten washes then they've done their job (in reality they last much longer than that). I also buy tshirts that I like the illustration on, or I buy band shirts when I'm at gig as it help support the (small) artists in a pretty direct way.

    Business shirts I tend to buy from Costco because they're good quality (not that I really wear them since I work from home now).

    Most of my clothes last a decade. I have tshirts that I bought on holidays in 2003. If you're not worried about staying fashionable then clothes tend to last a long time.

  • tonaye-aye on 16/02/2021 - 12:41
    +4

    Assembly Label is all I wear.

    They have logos/branding on some items but most of the stuff is plain. They release colours for a limited time too, so there is a uniqueness about their clothes.

    Also, the cost isn't ridiculous. They have regular sales on their website and on sites like the iconic, but RRP prices are awesome too.

    Lastly, they fit so awesome, I am not in the greatest or worst shape and everything just fits.

    • itsme56 on 17/02/2021 - 21:34

      Assembly is pretty good, can be a bit pricy to some.

  • Demos on 16/02/2021 - 13:00
    +2

    I got Puma track pants for $15 from Costco.
    I got Anko track pants from Kmart for $15.
    I also got Target track pants for $10 on clearance.

    Anko pants got lint build up after 2 washes.
    Puma pants has no lint even after more than 10 washes.
    Target pants surprisingly has no lint after too many to count washes.

    Interestingly both Puma and Target are made in Cambodia.
    Wondering if they actually come out from the same factory.

    • TransportPosters on 16/02/2021 - 22:52

      That's really interesting. It's possible the same fabric supplier supplies both factories if it isn't the same factory!

  • RainerWolfram on 16/02/2021 - 13:07
    +3

    TK-MAX (you can find some good quality clothes for a cheaper price) and UNIQLO (high quality that can last a long time and affordable).

    H&M is one of the worst brands for me personally. Mostly after two washes (delicate settings), the colours always fade and shrinks heavily

  • knightslay2 on 16/02/2021 - 13:12

    Uniqlo? they have good quality. some do vary

  • Calmago on 16/02/2021 - 13:55
    +3

    Connor has a sale on Polos at the moment for $10ea. I bought half a dozen and they are pretty good. I can get away wearing them at work. They had heaps more available a month ago.

    $10 shirts from a guy named Connor

    • khomeini on 16/02/2021 - 14:36
      -1

      Darn, all the normal sizes are gone for the nicer looking ones. Wish I'd been aware of this earlier.

  • kaitoivan on 16/02/2021 - 13:59

    I like to get Tee from Calvin-Klein at DFO, usually they have 50-60% discount + 10% off if you have membership.

    • chriskq on 17/02/2021 - 10:20
      +4

      99% of Calvin Klein t-shirts are rubbish designs plus a high percentage have a V neck shirt which makes it 200% worse

  • OnepunchDan on 16/02/2021 - 14:05
    +1

    Uniqlo.
    They actually seem to mark down the styles with branding on them quite frequently.

  • geosta on 16/02/2021 - 14:06
    +1

    Gloster - Australian company although everything is now made overseas. That said, the shirts are very well made, comfortable and wear very well. I've got 5 of them in the wardrobe and have been very happy with them. They are all over 12 months old and don't look like they have aged much at all.

    https://www.gloster.com.au/

  • Kay Elle on 16/02/2021 - 15:31
    +2

    I highly recommend checking out Citizen Wolf fot t-shirts. They are great quality and customisable. Plus they're Australian owned and made (in St Peters, Sydney). The team even do free repairs on their t-shirts!

    I just ordered my third t-shirt in as many months. I've got some current fabric swatches if you're interested, I picked them up early last month when my first t-shirt was finished (I'm slack at picking things up!).

    www.citizenwolf.com.au

  • CheeryCheapskate on 16/02/2021 - 15:37

    If you like Rodd & Gunn then I'd recommend Hilfinger, Ralph Lauren, Uniqlo, Country Road and Sportscraft. Their fabrics are comfortable and they aren't loud.

    • bmerigan on 16/02/2021 - 21:15
      +9

      Hehehe Hilfinger.

      • CheeryCheapskate on 19/02/2021 - 11:36

        When I read your comment, for a moment I couldn't put my "finger" on it. LOL

  • Oofy Doofy on 16/02/2021 - 15:37

    Use fabric softener, don't spin clothes out too fast on items that require some material sympathy, don't dry in direct sunlight, if using a dryer only set it to warm.

    I use wash bags to separate items that could accidentally knick or rub on other items of clothing. I also pay close attention to turn some things inside out with velcro and buttons and zipper's fastened up.

  • jv on 16/02/2021 - 15:55
    +2

    Where Do You Buy Your Clothes from?

    www.bestandless.com.au

    (Don't forget the 2% Cashrewards…)

  • Buckshot on 16/02/2021 - 16:33
    +3

    I'm a fan of Superdry.
    Their stuff tends to last longer- especially their T-Shrits. Thicker cotton, made in India. They hold their shape well and tend to have some decent sales during the year. Do you pay a bit more upfront? Sure but the longevity you get is worth it.

    • smpantsonfire on 16/02/2021 - 19:16
      -3

      Ok moneybags

    • zootv on 17/02/2021 - 14:44
      +3

      Agree, not sure why this comment was down voted. Though limited selection available without the obscene branding.

      • Buckshot on 17/02/2021 - 15:11
        +1

        I don't know why I was downvoted either! lol…I just discovered that they last a very long time and I value that over buying cheap Tee's that last 6-12 months.
        Agreed re: branding- I don't usually buy the ones with all the branding. Just the simple white/black other colour ones as they do have a staple range with minimal branding. I was in there over the Christmas break and picked up a bunch that were $40 each but the 2nd was 50% off or something. It worked out to be okay- especially when they last so long. C'mon, $20-$30 for a good tee? Buy quality and don't pay twice or even thrice.

        Example:

        https://superdry.com.au/outlet/mens/t-shirts/

    • jace88 on 17/02/2021 - 15:53
      +1

      I'm a fan of Superdry tshirts and think the quality is decent for the price ($20-$30 sessions).

    • ankor on 19/02/2021 - 07:20
      +2

      I like the idea of Superdry, but the thicker clothing would just kill me during summers here in Brisbane.

  • jonagrah on 16/02/2021 - 18:31
    +2

    I'm fat, so generally Target and AS Colour.

    If I was smaller, probably Uniqlo.

  • AustriaBargain on 16/02/2021 - 19:49

    Random ozbargain sales. I think it gives me an eclectic fashion, but friends probably think I dumpster dive.

  • chakkz on 16/02/2021 - 20:35

    Rivers has pretty decent collections and good quality.

    Personally, I do my clothes shopping in India because here all the brand are over priced and the quality does not do justice for price they are selling the products.

    • kiitos on 17/02/2021 - 06:26
      +1

      I have some plain Rivers tees that I bought many years ago that have held up very well and still look great.

      Unsure if their current tees would be of the same quality though, do you know?

      Cotton On used to have very good quality singlets, better than Bonds, but the most recent ones I bought were thin and stretched out of shape quickly.

  • bmerigan on 16/02/2021 - 21:12

    Myer, pretty much only buy stuff on sale though. The majority of my casual, work and 'dress' clothes come from Myer.
    It sounds like you might already go there.

  • Tiredman on 16/02/2021 - 22:59
    +1

    Uniqlo. Simple and heaps of choices. I personally like Muji too (choices not as much but very simple and zen-ish colors and designs)

  • Aerith-Waifu on 17/02/2021 - 00:12
    +1

    I get them from Kmart.

  • Powlie85 on 17/02/2021 - 00:32
    +3

    I've not bought clothes in a long time - didn't know they still made them…

    • DarthAntz on 17/02/2021 - 14:47
      +2

      I really appreciate this comment, easily relatable.

  • whitelie on 17/02/2021 - 00:44

    I don't mind the logo thing so generally just get what stuff I like the look of when it's on sale.
    I'd have Russell and Adidas tees that are over 10 years old, can't imagine paying more than $10-15 each for them. Wear them every week around the house and they're only just getting to their use by date.
    I've gotten a few Carhartt tees recently that are thick AF so expect them to last till I retire…think I paid about $15-20 each but even at full price, they're only about $30.

    Good clothes, probably Myer as they're nearly always having some sort of sale. Been in to Uniqlo and H&M a few times but never like anything enough to buy it.

  • Jolakot on 17/02/2021 - 02:07
    +1

    I'm very picky when it comes to clothing texture, and hate overstated logos.

    I mostly buy Country Road for summer stuff (polos, tshirts, shorts), Tommy Hilfiger for autumn/spring stuff (light jumpers, tracksuit pants), Columbia for winter stuff, and Levis for jeans. Mostly because they're all nice/fancy brands with occasional sales that bring them to affordable prices, and it all lasts.

  • Toffees on 17/02/2021 - 02:43
    +1

    Uniqlo for basics. Their "U" tee range is great, thick cotton, nice fitting tees that last for years

    Otherwise Asos, poor quality but every now and then you get something great. You can also get free returns so I often buy 10 items and return 9 😎

  • Kranbone on 17/02/2021 - 03:35

    I shop at Uniqlo. I'm impressed by the quality for the price. I dress modestly.

  • Shiny Mew on 17/02/2021 - 07:47

    Basics from Australian Stitch, which are made locally.

  • ArchieD on 17/02/2021 - 07:56

    I second Uniqlo great quality and no branding for the most part. They have particularly great T-shirts and chinos imo but I have not been disappointed in the quality of anything I've bought at Uniqlo.

    • U4333439 on 17/02/2021 - 08:35

      Second?! I've read through about 100 upvotes for this store I've never heard of! Seems I need to check it out.

      • ArchieD on 17/02/2021 - 09:01

        They have a pretty good website with an often pretty decent cashback but they have physical stores in some shopping centres.

  • FW190 on 17/02/2021 - 08:11
    +2

    Kappa tracksuits and gold chains.

  • MessyG on 17/02/2021 - 08:47
    +2

    Marcs are good quality.

  • This Guy on 17/02/2021 - 10:35

    As dumb as it sounds, Calvin Klein from an outlet is a good buy as I have found their clothes last. I have a few items a decade old that still look brand new.

    Ralph Lauren polo's are moderately tough and last, but are designed to fade (never hang up in the sun). Outlet's swap their stock regularly and you can often find the small logo, solid colour with the same colour for the logo and shirt, making them discrete. Yes, they are 7x (at outlets) to 13x more expensive than a kmart polo, but they fit significantly better and hide fat well.

    Ripcurl board shorts are a bit flashy for my tastes, but in my experience they don't rip. I have one pair over a decade old which just had the zipper head fall apart (amazing since it is mild steel and gets a salt or chlorine bath at least 12 times a year). They generally have minor quality issues as they tend to have gimmics (like rubber on the lace or stretch key ropes).

    For jeans, tradie brands seem to last significantly longer than surf or denim brands. They are a bit dorky though, with tradie pockets.

    For cheaper tops and bottoms, Kmart lasts about as well as most brands but are significantly cheaper. If they invested in their designs so the fit didn't look cheap I would exclusively buy clothes from them and rebuy every few years.

    As tempting as Aldi special buys might be (like wool tees), they don't last. If you are into that kinda clothes, Kathmandu on sale has lasted me longer than the price difference. I don't recommend Kathmandu as while the materials can be nice, the designs are weird with some missing basic functionality (like no belt loops or string with an elastic waist) and others just being stupidly fragile for their purpose (bush walking pants should be tear resistant).

    I am yet to find a business shirt that looks good and lasts.

  • EBC on 17/02/2021 - 11:00

    I just made my first order from www.everlane.com and find the quality quite good. Also reasonably confident that the people making the clothes are working in good conditions if that is important to you. Not the cheapest around, but compared to similar companies, I find it's not too bad.

  • bzho on 17/02/2021 - 11:07
    +1

    Hi! When I buy shirts first thing I always do is check the garment label - what percentage of cotton, polyester, viscose or elastane etc. is present? Ideally you want 100% cotton T-shirts, and with a higher weight, such as 100+gsm. The higher weight generally means it'll hold up in the wash and it'll be able to last longer. How can you tell a higher weight? If you hold a shirt up to the light, you won't be able to see anything through it - like a bra/body outline. Also, feeling the garment through your fingers and how smooth/rough the fabric is also a good indication. Furthermore, polyester fabrics release microplastics each time they are washed in washing machines, so another reason to avoid polyester in clothing (which is really hard as you pay a premium to use all natural fibres within clothes). Elastane in a garment will also stretch over time, therefore reducing its life. However it will really come down to the percentages of each of these individual fabrics - higher percentages of cotton ideal, <10-20% of each of the other ones is best.

    Recs: (my choices are ethical leaning/premium)
    Citizen Wolf - ethical, customisable, made to measure t-shirts with high weights of cotton (most/all shirts 100% cotton) and free alterations. $50+/shirt. Based in St Peters, Sydney. I have ordered with these guys before, really recommend. (Also, these guys take your measurements to customise for your body, which is the best! No worries about shoulders not being at right position or too tight or forced to pick between three sizing options.)

    Patagonia/ Kathmandu - both certified B-corps (<3!!), cotton shirts. Both have Australian stores, easy to access. Feel a patagonia/kathmandu shirt compared to a target shirt and you'll understand.

    — other brands:
    Muji/Uniqlo - Lack of transparency about where they source their materials dissuades me from purchasing. Particularly with Xinjiang and cotton farming. With that said, their shirts are generally quite popular.

    Brands found in David Jones/Myer (Saba, CR, Marcs, Industrie etc.) - It will really vary here.. You have to go in and take a look at the shirts themselves. I used to work for Marcs and the men's tshirts were made with pima cotton of a high %, felt nice and were priced quite well with good sales often. However all these brands don't provide info about material origins.

    TLDR: My purchasing choices are ethical/premium leaning. Check fabric percentages on garment first. cotton good. polyester/viscose/elastane bad. If weight of cotton specified (100+/150/200gsm), even better. Go in and feel the garment. try it on. If you can see bra/body outline put it back.

  • BargnHuntr on 17/02/2021 - 11:57
    +2

    Sounds like you dont have kids/toddler. Once you have a baby Kmart/Target become your go to place immediately.
    And their quality of clothes isn't bad at all as label says "Organic Cotton" and you probably donate them after 2-3months of use.

    For yourself buy stuff from Online shops such as Catch or wait for sales. I normally buy from Myers or Catch (ben sherman). I dont like to spend more than $40 on my tshirts/polo/shirts and not more than $50-$60 on pants/jeans

    • jace88 on 17/02/2021 - 15:54
      +1

      Agreed. The quality of baby/toddler clothes is sufficient that they'll last at least long enough for your kids to outgrow (or totally destroy) them.

  • beach bum on 17/02/2021 - 12:07

    Rivers as forementioned used to have really thick cotton shirts and could be had for five bucks on their clearance rack .
    TK max is a bust now it's been sold to seppo's , at least for guys stuff
    I know you've said target was off the list but they have a clearance sale on now , so their better quality stuff is now 50% or more off.
    Nice chinos shorts and pants in a stretch fit , but be warned they stretch out heaps by the end of the day , so buy a size or two down or belt up.

  • aedeau on 17/02/2021 - 12:26

    Gap polo shirts have no visible branding. Wearing one at work today. Material is thicker than Ralph Lauren polo, but similar to Rodd and Gunn I suppose.

  • Trioboy on 17/02/2021 - 13:10
    +2

    I used to buy my clothes from the USA. Even their cheap brands are better quality than ours IMO.

  • BiryaniBoi on 17/02/2021 - 14:29

    No brainer - UNIQLO.

    Durable, fits well and no obvious branding. I'm 6'0 and gym regularly. Tight/small tees, trousers and shorts are always an issue for me. UNIQLO is always true to fit so I'm always confident it'll fit if I buy it online. I swear 80% of my closet is from UNIQLO.

    They always have specials too. For example, Supima Tees $9.90 (I still have some from 2014), AIRISM tees $9.90 (super comfortable everyday wear), Polos for $14.90. Or you can visit the store and get some clearance items. I scored a pair of slim fit chinos for $14.90!

  • doubleclutching on 17/02/2021 - 14:38

    For good quality plain t shirts, I buy Gildan heavy cotton. You can buy them from ebay or amazon. They seem to hold up the longest for me (especially the collar).

    Jeans - I usually buy second hand from Savers. You can find some good quality denim at second hand stores, some of it near new.

    Shoes/sneakers - usually The Iconic, they have pretty much all I need.

    Jackets - ASOS, The Iconic. I wear basic casual jackets (bombers, dickies einsenhower).

    Dress shirts - I don't wear often so either Savers or The Iconic.

    Acessories, baseball caps etc (if that is your thing) - Culture Kings, they have some good sales sometimes and they ship their hats in boxes so they dont get crushed in shipping.

  • Hangryuman on 17/02/2021 - 15:11

    'I don't like shopping at Kmart/Target/DFO etc, because I believe the quality of those clothes are terrible.
    Hyper thin, sometimes uncomfortable, potentially tear, and wear out pretty quickly.

    I'm looking for clothes that are good quality. I'm happy to pay a premium on that. I'm also not a super fashionable guy and since I'm not trying to book any modelling gigs, the clothes have to just look 'fine'. I guess I like Rodd & Gunn'

    We tend to start with our belief/prejudice, then accept only facts that support it, while rejecting anything to the contrary

    Rodd & Gunn - I'd never heard of - googled - found my local stockists as Myer or David Jones - sounds expensive.

    KMart - I remember a CHOICE magazine consumer test where they tested the durability of the fabric and found KMart durability equalled much more expensive materials.

    Last polo shirt I bought on a whim cost about $185 - because I liked the fabric and interesting subtle color change shading.

    But I don't expect it to last any longer than a $6 KMart t-shirt - most of those I've ended up donating to St.V's stores well before they showed any sign of wear and tear.

  • JuryWheel on 17/02/2021 - 15:39

    Hitching on to this - does anyone know of a decent jean brand that is made to withstand being a dad (bending, playing on you knees, running aropund in the garden etc) thats is just a nice fit, without being super skinny OR super stretchy (why do people want elastic jeans?) I find most get holes in the knees or under the crotch area super quick (inc Target, uniqlo and some Myer brands).

    • beach bum on 17/02/2021 - 19:21

      eBay - draggin jeans - reinforced with Kevlar in the knees , and can be had pretty cheap if you make them an offer of $20-50 .
      also target chinos are now $15 for old stock ,
      in some yuppie colours for shorts and pants , and they seem to be thick heavy cotton.
      Just sayin

      Made in Bangladesh , so you may have to house a community in your backyard to compensate .

  • brayhouse on 17/02/2021 - 16:27
    +1

    I've had some good experiences with clothes from AS Colour and Mr Simple. Both specialise in basics that are plain and feature no branding (although Mr Simple also offer more colour things like graphic tees etc.) They both sell t-shirts that are of a heavier weight than the kind I've found at other big box retailers, which I prefer because I tend to find the way a heavier material sits better suits my frame. Mr. Simple's linen shirts are my go-to in terms of material quality and sizing.

    Both are also Australian companies.

    AS Colour has some crazy bargains in their sale section periodically. T-Shirts for $6, that sort of thing.

    • Shiny Mew on 17/02/2021 - 20:11

      AS Colour is an NZ company.

  • dufflover on 17/02/2021 - 18:31

    Don't get me wrong, I understand why they do it, it's just that I don't want to be walking around with someone's logo on my chest like a human billboard.

    People giving you crap the last little while cos you were wearing something from North Face?

  • ConsumerAffairs on 17/02/2021 - 18:52

    Jay Jays

  • BinnyC on 17/02/2021 - 19:13
    +1

    Well our Tennis player was rocking a Kmart tshirt. Who said the quality is terrible;)

  • Shiny Mew on 17/02/2021 - 20:10

    Sad that so many people here are recommending Uniqlo and other Chinese-made fast fashion crap, sacrificing their ethics to save a few dollars:

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/muji-uniqlo-flaunt-xi…
    https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/ei26nl/i…

    • beach bum on 17/02/2021 - 20:26
      -1

      Could you recommend how to be a perfect human ?
      Vegan recycler ?
      Bangladesh made yea

      Seriously so I can laugh my substantial ass off .

      • Shiny Mew on 17/02/2021 - 20:39
        +2

        Don't need to be a perfect human, obviously. Just buy from smaller companies that make their stuff locally, buy used, and don't buy so many clothes generally. Look up the concept of slow fashion. It's not overly difficult.

        • samfisher5986 on 18/02/2021 - 10:23
          -2

          And what is that exactly?

          Easy to suggest something without actually providing any information.

          And providing a small boutique shop that sells $200 pants and nothing else is not an answer.

          Half the people who suggest clean/green/ethical ways to do things are normally in the false belief their choices actually support these things when normally its just more hidden.

          • Shiny Mew on 18/02/2021 - 19:16
            +2

            @samfisher5986: Australian Stitch, Etiko, Boody, Christian Kimber, Flux, Outland Denim, Nobody Denim etc.

  • Lunatic on 17/02/2021 - 20:15

    Any suggestions for officewear trousers/pants?

    • beach bum on 17/02/2021 - 20:28
      +1

      Target chinos $15 .

  • nimnomnimy on 17/02/2021 - 20:41

    can’t believe no one has said academy brand yet
    it’s basically exactly what you want, decent price, good quality and no logos

    https://academybrand.com/

    dfo has stuff on sale year round
    some of their stuff can be on the cheap side but their basics and chinos etc are really good

    • Shiny Mew on 17/02/2021 - 20:45

      Academy Brand most certainly has logos. Not as pronounced as, say, Assembly Label or Country Road, but a lot of their clothes have quite visible branding. Or at least they did a few years ago.

      • nimnomnimy on 17/02/2021 - 20:56

        you mean the tiny near invisible flag on some of their pocket shirts?

        check their website

        • Shiny Mew on 17/02/2021 - 21:08
          +1

          It appears to be around the same size as the pony logo of PRL, albeit in a less conspicuous location. I've got a linen tee and a few sweatshirts from AB, with much bigger logos at the bottom corners, but I see they're not currently listed on their website.

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 17/02/2021 - 22:27
    +1

    Kmart, Big W, and Target.

    Large.

  • USER DC on 17/02/2021 - 23:08

    outside kmart, target, bigw , i usually go to conner, yd, cotton on, jay jays.

    although some river items are good too but they are usually way too big for most people

  • denz02 on 18/02/2021 - 00:03

    Myer, David Jones and Gazman just about all the clothes I have is there.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/02/2021 - 00:10

    I think it also varies how a brand fits you.

    Target t-shirts haven't fit me well, however their Jeans do!

  • Donaldhump on 18/02/2021 - 02:09
    +1

    $300 every year from a women called Sonya in Phuket.

  • Griffindinho on 18/02/2021 - 03:02

    Armani, Hugo boss, sometimes Tommy Hilfiger.

  • Nebargains on 18/02/2021 - 08:12
    +1

    Surprised to see so many votes for Uniqlo, I certainly wouldn't judge someone by where they buy their clothes nor could I tell if they bought from Uniqlo or not but every time I have gone there when looking for something, maybe some pants or a tshirt, I always found that the quality seemed poor for the price and that they were always ill fitting.

    • dmac on 27/02/2021 - 05:52

      What stores could you say offer better products for a similar price?

  • Mr Haj on 18/02/2021 - 08:24
    +1

    I didn't realise there were so many snobs on Ozbargain

    • ankor on 28/02/2021 - 11:38

      I don't think anyone of us are judging others here for what they are wearing?

      The comments here relate to fit, fashion and longevity of the clothing only.

  • xaykogeki on 18/02/2021 - 08:44

    My go to shirts are mainly Uniqlo and H&M $5 shirts, but mainly the first. Around 2/3 my clothes are Uniqlo from the Airism Crew Neck, Supima, Dry-EX and occasional UT ranges.

    Occasionally though I would treat myself with some luxury shirt from Momotaro and Maison Kitsune.

  • neoxman on 18/02/2021 - 10:06

    Kmart is pretty much the only place I buy clothes from. I don't care about buying expensive clothes, just some cheap ass t-shirts/shorts that are comfortable do me.

    My yearly spend on clothes probably wouldn't even break $200 lol.

    • ankor on 28/02/2021 - 11:39

      This is the way of a true ozbargainer!

  • samfisher5986 on 18/02/2021 - 10:25
    +1

    It seems like some people didn't read OP's description, he asked for quality and people are suggesting clothes that are essentially consumables you replace regularly.

    I do agree with the Uniqlo suggestions, at least for the price the quality is good.

  • bobolo on 18/02/2021 - 11:00

    uniqlo…overall good enough quality but don't care if it falls apart or fades. Prices for their basics is so cheap, its almost disposable. I expect to get 10 wears out of them and happy to replace

  • Blue Cat on 18/02/2021 - 11:20

    Kmart only!

    What is that? Your $6 shirt fell apart after half-year of abuse? I am sure that $60 shirt would have lasted atleast 5 years, I am sure of it. lol

    It is so cheap I really don’t care about quality that much, just buy a new one when needed.

  • gentlekoala5906 on 18/02/2021 - 12:59

    I am a fan of Uniqlo - good fit, well made, relatively cheap

  • Yorkshire-Man on 18/02/2021 - 14:15

    Uniqlo & Next exclusively. My criteria & views are the same as yours.

  • Dr-StrangeLove on 18/02/2021 - 14:26

    Decathlon.

  • lookingforTV on 18/02/2021 - 16:33

    I don't mind Uniqlo shirts/tshirts but beware of their jeans and chino pants - I've owned several pairs and they never lasted more than a year.

    • ankor on 18/02/2021 - 19:53

      Same issue. I've split the ass or the crotch of 4 pants and the pockets seem to tear off after a while.

      • lookingforTV on 19/02/2021 - 02:41

        I totally feel you. I went to a big work conference wearing uniqlo chino pants and realised few hours in that my pants arount my crotch had been ripped. Was very embarrassing.

  • acersaurus on 18/02/2021 - 18:31

    Target, Connor, Cotton On, Asos, Hallensteins, Amazon, TM Lewin for work shirts and more. I also buy athletic ware from Kmart, which I have found to be good quality unlike many other Kmart clothes.

    I try to buy during sales.

    Target Jeans for around $30 I have found to be decent quality.

    I usually buy shoes - both casual and work shoes from a good deal on Ozbargain when it comes up, and I store future shoes in the shed so I am never desperate for shoes and never pay more than I want. My work shoes tend to be Julius Marlow usually attained for $50. My casual shoes tend to be brand name e.g Sketchers, Adidas, usually attained for $20-$50.

    I am typically walking around in an outfit that costs less than $100 total.

    When I was 21, and earning bugger all I was often walking around in an outfit that costed say $300, now I look back on that as unwise.

    I probably spend $500/year on clothes, including work clothes, the avg Australian spends 4 X this I have read.

  • Nomad2233 on 18/02/2021 - 18:38
    +1

    I buy pretty much everything from industrie / Aquila / Article no. 1 - COS is amazing although more expensive, although I’m tall and Aquila can be quite weird fitting, stuff just lasts forever though. I find anything from target, Kmart etc just useless shit, the quality that doesn’t last and I detest fast fashion now so I try and buy decent sustainable stuff.

  • GavinCredibleAU on 18/02/2021 - 19:44
    -1

    eBay / Salvos. I'm quite picky, quite cheap…and quite stylish.

  • negger on 18/02/2021 - 19:55
    +2

    Quality clothes from Kmart. Seriously?. It's barely usable after one wash.

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