How to recognize poor vs. good quality in clothes (in 5 points) | Justine Leconte

This video explains how to spot (cheap) bad quality clothing and what high quality would look like. You don't need to be a fashion designer to learn how to recognize poor quality!
I tackle the following 5 points:
- Good fit / Good cut
- Colors / Dyeing
- Prints / Appliqués / Jacquards
- Fabrics / fibers
- Sewing quality / Stitching / Threads

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FIBERS MENTIONED

- The core 4 natural ones: cotton, silk, linen and wool.
- The "new" natural ones (with better properties, derived from natural materials): modal (better than cotton), viscose (made from wood), tencel (made from bamboo).
- The most common synthetic ones: acetate (this one is old and not breathable, stay away!), rayon (a substitute for silk), nylon, acrylic (a substitute for wool), polyamid, elathane (great to make e.g. a cotton fabric or denim fabric bounce back after you have moved!)

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[justineleconte]

Hi there! Now that you saw my failed purchases from the past (sigh), what are yours?? :-)

[andrewgc]

My wife is going to be blown away when she drags me shopping and asks me which top she should pick.

[gundimytube]

This is why I shop second hand! Only durable pieces last that long and I can see the item in its real condition after a few washes and wears!

[CLBOO]

Fake pockets or small pockets are always low quality for me no matter how good quality the fabric or stitching. Why do they even make fake pockets!!??

[ellyxinax]

I never knew why those T-shirts twisted after a while (I had a hunch but never knew for sure). Thank you for that. It really bugs me when I have to fold them and they're not symmetrical.

[YesdogLive]

I'm an old man who isn't really into fashion, but this was very informative and entertaining. This was well presented with concise narration.

[rosevampire]

One thing that really annoys me is see through shirts. Any shirt made for women is automatically super see through.
After losing some weight I can now buy shirts in the men’s section and they are so much better.

[tuanonnasibuca]

1:34 another reason why t-shirts twist after a while is because the yarn used to make the fabric is not twisted tight enough.
I learnt it in a fabric factory here in Italy (they make fabrics for Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo etc so I believe them!)

[carolm.]

I knew it wasn’t my imagination when formerly “good” brands suddenly became yucky! Thank you for these lessons- you remind me of my Home Ec teacher during sewing class💌

[kihntagious]

Where this is useful especially is in a thrift store. I have found amazing pieces for a song!

[sunflowerhandler]

"Five percent 'others" -- what the hell is 'others'?"
Hahaha, love it 😂

[fredrika]

Could you speak on how brand companies have allowed their quality to slip while raising prices. I have seen this with Victoria Secret, Talbots, Calvin Klein, Gerry Weber, etc.!!! Therefore, brand name doesn't mean quality anymore!!! Likewise, high end doesn't mean good fit! I've found C&A Jean's fit me better than Burberry!

[monicas.]

You should do the tips for choosing low budget but not so bad quality of clothes.
And I love your accent :)

[irenes]

Such great video. You hear so many times "buy good quality clothes" or invest in "good quality" rather than quantity, but what does it mean really? What IS good quality? So many people understand it differently, when it is in fact quite simple, and even fewer people talk about how to spot this "good quality", so THANK YOU.

[lesa]

I like that you 1) get straight to the point and 2) outline what you’re going to discuss. It makes for a nice viewing experience.

[floopyboo]

I have no idea why youtube suggested this to me, but I am so glad it did. Thankyou, this is very informative.

[whataboutredlorry]

I feel like all the "high street brands" are all medium or low quality - even the "premium" high street brands that are changing $200 for a coat.
Example - I saw a nice looking coat the other day, $200, I went to try it on and then noticed: 1) Completely unlined. It's just a fake suede type of material on the outer, with no lining, at all. b) No sealed hems - everything is exposed once you look inside the jacket. It just looks so cheaply made. And yet, they charge $200 for it.

I see dresses and basic pieces priced highly - and then you look at them closely, and the fabrics are thin and cheap (far too many see-through dresses!) and everything is poorly hemmed and stitched. And yet you're paying a 'premium' on them.

The only good quality seem to be handmade designer pieces - but that's too muh money.

[MariaPerez-phsh]

Thank you so much ! Now I know I'm not crazy. my boyfriend thought I was crazy for spending good money on clothes and that i was picky, because i pay attention to fabric , stitching etc. I have gotten to the point that I just want to make my own clothes and underwear. Even asked my mom for a sweing machine for my birthday .
I have even saved a bunch if my grate grandmother's clothes that are amazing so when I get my machine fit it to my size.

[silkestadler]

Hi Justine, perhaps you could do a jeans special: How can I determine good quality from bad in jeans/denim? I find it extremely hard with stretchy skinny jeans. They all seem poor quality to me - even the more expensive brands - because they tend to be so thin.
I am really trying to purchase long lasting clothes and I am surprised that I find it so difficult with jeans.

Thanks and keep up the really good and interesting work!
silke

[lowcountrygirl]

My mother is an excellent seamstress and taught me to sew quite well as a, little girl. Sadly, I rarely sew and have forgotten many basics and detailed aspects of sewing and design. You teach me so much Justine. You actually inspire me to design and sew my own simple basic style pieces.
I could listen to your magnificent accent and voice all day. It's so refreshing to see and hear such tremendous class, style, etiquette, femininity....
Thank you so much Justine for sharing your great wisdom, expertise, and vast knowledge of style, fashion, design, and more.
Blessings to you!