https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:47:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865435 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:00:02 +0000 codeitall 2865435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: Totally agree. Really great quality stuff. There's an Eddie Bauer outlet at home that my mother goes to about once a week.</p> <p>I know most people think of them for hiking gear, but they also have slacks, cardigans, nice sweaters and button-ups. Most of my Eddie Bauer t-shirts from HS (a decade ago) are still in great shape, no pilling, stretching or fading.</p> <p>To be fair, they tend to not be overtly on-trend, they stick with pretty classic designs, but that's what I like :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865331 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 01:15:42 +0000 crazydoglady 2865331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Thank you for writing that all out. I will definitely look at the reviews to gauge sizing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865326 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 22:57:06 +0000 hummusgirl 2865326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had some good success with used clothing websites lately - got a pair of 7 For All Mankind jeans (usually ~$100) for $20 and a few purses for about $20 each (usually $80-100). For the jeans, I have another pair from the same brand that I love so I got the same size/style and they fit great! This was on ThredUp and Poshmark. They have jewelry and other accessories too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865320 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 21:43:16 +0000 lamariniere 2865320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: when I buy, I buy from the UK site since I live abroad. Each garment has detailed individual measurements so I always look at those, and I also read the reviews. I am usually between 2 sizes with them since I'm fairly petite, but a 34C. For dresses, I know that if it's a stretchy fabric, I can usually go down a size and if it's something less forgiving, like linen, I go up a size to accommodate the bust. I just bought a bikini from them and the top was right on. I read the reviews for the bottoms and everyone said they ran small, so I bought a size up and it was perfect. I've only ever returned maybe two items due to the cut or fit just not working. For washing, it's easy. I just machine wash and hang dry, but we don't have a dryer, and even if we did, I hang dry most of my clothes anyway. I have one lacy party dress and it's dry clean only, but it's the only fancier piece I have from them. As for sales, in the UK they seem to do the bigger 30% off sales 2-3 times a season, but they did a lot leading up to the holidays this year (I just know from getting their emails). They usually do an annual clearance once a season, but stuff that I'm interested in usually sells out in my size before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865314 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 21:19:42 +0000 Caly 2865314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paige Denim...their jeans are amazing and hold up great </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865303 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:42:05 +0000 Lahela017 2865303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for LLBean! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865301 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:36:35 +0000 Ms. RV 2865301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eddie Bauer. A lot of their stuff (especially pants) is meh looking, but the stuff is well made and most of it looks better in person. I love their dresses and tees. Don't buy their shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865299 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:24:39 +0000 youboots 2865299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I also shop the Lilly Pulitzer after party sale 2x a year for my summer/vacation clothes. The sale starts tomorrow funny enough. I never buy full price. It’s marked down 50-75% </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865298 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:23:21 +0000 youboots 2865298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LL Bean! They run great sales! They also have a generous return policy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865297 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:15:45 +0000 YogiRunner 2865297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following!</p> <p>@crazydoglady: I’m also a fan of Boden. They have a huge sample sale in my area every year. Their sizing feels a little all over the place, so I definitely like to try on when I can. They have great customer service if you need a return though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865294 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:11:05 +0000 Sams Mom 2865294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only thing I can bring myself to spend money on to see if it will last it's jeans, and I love Buckles house brand BKE. I've had some pairs for 4 years now and still going strong. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865291 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:47:36 +0000 crazydoglady 2865291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I love their style! A few questions: How does their sizing run? Are the wash instructions particularly fussy? How often do they have sales? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865282 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:09:23 +0000 lamariniere 2865282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boden! Probably half of my dresses are from them and I wear most of them weekly. The quality is great and they hold up well in the laundry. I always wait for a sale then stock up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865281 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:06:29 +0000 crazydoglady 2865281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: Oops! Just edited but for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865276 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:30:31 +0000 Sams Mom 2865276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For your kids or for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothing-brands-that-give-the-best-bang-for-your-buck#post-2865272 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:20:52 +0000 crazydoglady 2865272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are your go-to stores/brands to get high quality clothing for yourself that will last forever, but won't break the bank? I don't care about designer labels, etc, just want quality. </p>