Thrifting ONLY high quality clothes at the thrift store - I didn't expect this to be that hard!

I’ve long said my “super power” is spotting high quality clothing. And this is just one of many ‘skills’ I have that has zero money-making ability. I’m not a reseller (shipping, etc, freaks me out). On the topic of Eileen Fisher, I found a 100% silk dress in perfect condition at a thrift store for $1.50!!! Fortunately, it was in my size, so I snapped it up 😊

Among the reasons I love Vintage is the quality of construction. Many items were cut on the bias with French seams and attention to detail that is hard to find in contemporary clothing.

My mother was the daughter of a tailor. The quality details she said to look for can only truly be found in a. Vintage or b. Very expensive couture. Bound button holes, linings, finished seams, quality buttons etc. I have a few vintage coats that have bound button holes.

I bought an Eileen Fisher Italian linen dress second hand probably twenty years ago. It can go from the beach to the opera. Simple bias design in grey and pewter threads….the perfect vacation piece. Can be worn year round….it has made the cut for so many years. Bias cut allows for fluctuation of the body. I have gone from 4 to 14 and that dress still fits.

I'm thrilled to see your focus on quality clothing. I'm much older than you (age 62) so I grew up with quality clothing...natural fabrics, design details, high level construction. I only started reselling in mid-2020 and have curated nearly 4000 items, some vintage and some newer brands but all top quality. And yes I have lots of Eileen Fisher! I refuse to buy or resell fast fashion.

I love my Eileen Fisher pieces, they’re always good quality. I am glad to learn that her workers own part of the company 😎

Yess! I love this. I’m always surprised by the workwear-focused mall brands (banana, ann Taylor, etc). In my experience, they’re pretty dang nice! I’m super inspired to try this challenge soon 🎉🎉🎉

Quality strategies: Patience in both looking and buying. Buy when you see, buy out of season and ahead of need. Enables a wonderful wardrobe, prepared for any occasion, without time/money pressure. Enjoy looking fantastic.

This was great lol , I’m 40 now and I get it . I want quality over quantity….especially in my reselling business…..love Eileen , garnet hill and J.Jill to name a few that hold these standards….I’m letting go of fast fashion. It’s too sad how they are made 😢 great vid . ❤

Surprised what you said about the tag on the last item. Detailed tags are normal here in New Zealand. (Though I don’t recall any mentioning shrinkage). Few people dry clean ordinary clothes here. I was brought up thrifting (we call it op-shopping — thrifts stores here are “opportunity shops”) and my mum taught me all the secrets of finding good clothes. I’ve always dressed well, and the eclectic nature of the finds made me develop my personal style. The flood of fast fashion in the last tens years has really overwhelmed the secondhand market 😢.

Your vid was randomly recommended and I’m so glad I watched! I appreciated the basic breakdown of what to look for. Also that J Crew blazer was amazing

Your vibe is off the charts. Your eye for quality is impressive. I want to go into reselling in 2023 so I’m checking out the YouTube community and you’re one of the funnest resellers I’ve come across. #qualityclothing #takeadrink😉☺

For about a year I have been trying to thrift only (mostly😁) quality materials..it is harder, but so much more fun!! Especially when I find out how much they were originally sold for!😲😍

Thank you for explaining the different levels of quality.

I didnt know Eileen Fisher was employee owned. That is super cool. Definitely great quality clothing. I still buy it to resell. And my mom used to buy Fresh Produce and some of their stuff is truly hideous. It’s good that it’s good quality though since it’s not inexpensive.

Great info and fun video ! Thanks !! 😊

Interesting video Laura, thank you. My Mum was apprenticed to a tailor at 15. I learned about quality from an early age. She would have a conniption fit if patterns didn't match up! I miss her......

Quality, Quality, Quality......Love Eileen!! Love good mall brand items! Great video, very informative!

Currently searching resale apps for work clothes. This is super helpful! Thank you so much

Thank you for all this information! Very important as I am a new thrifter & flipper. Subbed to you and will watch to learn MORE....Thank you!!!