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Recently I’ve posted about clothing and building a better wardrobe. See:<\/p>\n

1. Just Say No to Cheap Clothes<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Building a Better Wardrobe<\/a><\/p>\n

I’m on a mission to cut out cheap, poorly made clothes, manufactured by unethical companies in third-world countries out of synthetic and cheap fabrics.<\/p>\n

*Note that I am not cutting out all China-made clothing, only those that are poorly made. I am paying more attention to the way clothing is constructed*.<\/p>\n

As of my writing this, I have only purchased one clothing item since the beginning of the year. It’s 5 months in, and I’ve been doing quite a lot of research about the fit, the fabric, the brands, and \u00a0the make of the clothes I’ve been eyeing.<\/p>\n

Here are the things that I have on my “must buy” and “must at least try on” list:<\/p>\n

Linen Tees<\/h3>\n

I have never been a\u00a0particularly\u00a0casual dresser, and my go-to comfort outfit usually consisted of a cotton dress and a cardigan.<\/p>\n

I’ve found jeans and t-shirts neither flattering nor particularly comfortable, so I own exactly one t-shirt (the one item I’ve purchased thus far in 2013) and one pair of jeans.<\/p>\n

I guess I haven’t found them flattering or comfortable because I’ve been buying the wrong version.<\/p>\n

At Easter, my mom visited and we went shopping. I tried on a lot, but ended up only buying a linen v-neck tee from J Crew.<\/p>\n

It’s so simple it’s practically\u00a0embarrassing, but it’s comfortable, flattering, and light.<\/p>\n

\"must<\/a>The tee was made in China, but it seems well-constructed and it has kept it’s shape beautifully.<\/p>\n

I have it in navy (as pictured above), but want it in white, too.<\/p>\n

They are $47.50 each, which may seem like a lot for a basic tee but it’s worth it.<\/p>\n

Jeans<\/h3>\n

The one pair of jeans I currently own do not get much wear. They actually look great on me, but they aren’t very comfortable and they are not very well made. I bought them from Maurices on my last cross-border shopping trip, simply because I felt I needed a pair of jeans.<\/p>\n

I came across a pin on Pinterest that had dozens of pictures comparing “cheap” jeans with a better quality jean, and how much better they looked on different body types.<\/p>\n

One of the examples (and the one I liked the best) was with 7 For All Mankind jeans.<\/p>\n

When I started researching the product this company offered, I saw great reviews and a product made in the USA. It also has a great reputation for a quality product.<\/p>\n

These are on my must-have list:
\n\"must<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

They are the Slim Illusion Skinny in Black. I just like the basic, slim look of them.<\/p>\n

There are also a bunch of denim that I saw on the site, but I definitely have to try them on in person.<\/p>\n

Flats<\/h2>\n

I’m in the market for a new pair of classic black flats, as my old pair has finally (and inevitably) kicked the bucket after 3 years of solid, daily use.<\/p>\n

When scouring Zappos, I found these basic flats by Frye.<\/p>\n

\"must<\/a><\/p>\n

Yup, I’m boring – they are basic, black, and flat, just like I wanted. They are made in Mexico, so it’s not as\u00a0<\/em>bad as some, and are leather. When I look at the picture, they appear to be a softer leather too, which is nice.<\/p>\n

I worked for a shoe company for a couple of years before I moved, and I learned to expect blisters and pain for the first couple of wears for any shoe. But the softer the leather, the less the pain.<\/p>\n

They clearly don’t have a ton of support, but frankly, I’m not 75 so I don’t need orthodic footwear, especially since I only wear flats like these in the office and to dinner.<\/p>\n

I’d definitely want to try them on and see them in person. I’ve had many a pair of shoe with a sole like that, and after a couple of months the sole and the leather tend to separate, so I’ll have to see how it’s made.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

So far, that’s all I’ve got, but that’s really all I need right now. I have to seek out stores that have these products so I can try them on; the tees aren’t so important because I already have one in a different color, but I can’t buy pants or shoes without seeing how they feel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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