Why is it so hard to find good quality men’s clothing?

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Admittedly it’s fast fashion shops I’ve tried

You've answered your own question. High quality clothing is expensive. r/malefashionadvice has good (if old) threads on particular items of clothing; go there and search for the items you want to add to your wardrobe. The clothes are higher price points are usually much better, so be prepared to spend.

It also helps to avoid electric dryers.

You’re basically asking why there isn’t good food in McDonalds.

You gotta pay for the good stuff.

Dont wana be a dick but these are all cheap and fast fashion brands. These items are made with seasonal trends in mind but not meant to last at all.

Go to Nordstrom rack and start there.

Lululemon

L.L. Bean

You might like Carhartt clothing. It's more like work wear but its usually quite thick and tough

You answered your own questions.

33M. At 29 I threw out just about everything and started my wardrobe over. Shoes and all. Here are my favorite brands that are high quality, moderately priced and will last.

Luca Faloni, Overland Sheepskin Co, Brooks Brothers, and Filson to name a few. All of my work clothes are actually made by my tailor. About 15 shirts and 15 pairs of pants. Yes, it will be a hit higher priced but they will be custom to you, highest quality materials and stitching and not much more expensive than the brands listed above. Sometimes even cheaper.

For shoes, I'm a big fan of Allen Edmonds, Magnani and Paul Evans. As always, do your own research and see what you like best. There are thousands of options out there as guys. You just won't find them at the mall.

This may induce sticker shock but you can buy super high quality stuff from brands you’ve never heard of for prices that can shock you. None of it will be recognizable in public but the quality is there. A loopwheel hoodie from Real McCoys is on another planet from the brands you listed.

If you want to look around I’d start with maybe orSlow, indigofera, and iron heart. All three are stellar and make a good range of things

It's not just men's clothing. A lot of clothing is basically disposable now, made in sweatshops in China and elsewhere at minimal cost. I (W) cherish the few items I still have that I bought at Nordstrom etc. when clothing was beautifully made and there was some semblance of quality control at all levels.

Cases in point: Victoria's Secret may be known for tacky, cheap-ass underwear etc., but 20 years ago, they made THE best cotton undies. No joke, I have underpants from 2003 that are still in great shape, and the newer stuff from anywhere is so bad I throw it out after a few months. I've kept beautiful outerwear like wool coats even though they're not the style now. In case that changes.

Quit buying fashion, start buying quality. I can't speak to fashionable quality, but I can tell you that getting higher quality jeans and shirts from Duluth has been refreshing, for instance.

The brands you mention are paying high rents, high marketing costs, and what you to buy and buy and buy. At least a couple brands you mention are what's called "fast fashion", and they're not meant to last more than a few washes, which to me is insane, but it's their model.

I started using those clothing box online setups (stitchfix) several years ago. That was a big help, as even their lower end stuff was of pretty good quality.

Yeah, store shopping is just a no from me these days. I'll get the occasional shirt or shorts if I'm in quick need, but that's it.

r/malefashionadvice and search

I'm having this same issue although i live in Scandinavia. Im looking for manufacturers online and more technical clothing thats made for either physical work or running/working out; though ill wait for a few paycheques first. Also for socks, look at darn tough made in Vermont.

For other clothes: Carhartt used to be good but I am not sure now. Some stuff at Zara was okay. H&M is crap. Levis is not good and overpriced.

Maybe GAP and old Navy for the US? I dont know about these two.

Sorry I cant provide more info. Also please correct me it I'm wrong.

Made in USA brands like Freenote Cloth, Engineered Garments, Battenwear, may be worth looking into. You can also go the Made in Japan route, but this will get a little more fashion forward.

Not just clothes, tons of companies grow too big and start to prioritize profit over quality. Boeing is a fantastic example that's been in the news recently. The worst ones IMHO are the ones who used to make high quality products at some point, but after establishing a reputation they start cutting corners and quality goes to hell. I don't have any great recommendations, I'll be watching the responses.

been replacing a lot of my wardrobe and have found this link very helpful

https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/wiki/itemguides/#wiki_item_suggestions_at_each_price_point

Try vouri. Comfortable. Good quality.

How do you wash your clothes? Hot wash + dryer is going to eventually destroy anything.

I've got a bunch of Uniqlo stuff that I've had for a couple of years but I wash everything cold and then hang dry.

I've had good luck with the brand Mavi. In general, Turkish textiles are high quality. Dearborn Denim has good jeans too

Quality and comfort is best. I was surprised in the difference when trying different jeans of Levi vs. Calvin Klein (at Macy's) vs Bonobos.

Although these 3 jeans quality are about the same, I'll just say it is surprising how much more comfortable some jeans are over others.

Duluth Trading has quality clothes.

Banana Republic Outlet has nice stuff discounted.

Fast fashion != quality

• L.L. Bean
• Filson
• Pendleton
• Bonobos
• J. Crew
• Smartwool
• Howler Brothers
• Roark
• Patagonia
• KÜHL
• Marine Layer
• Huckberry

Go to a high-end department store near you and see what strikes your interest. I live near a Bloomingdales, and had a few helpful associates help me find items when I did a big haul last Fall. I bought great stuff from Ted Baker, Reiss, Wax, Nudie Jeans, and other brands. It's worth the investment if you have consistent body weight.

I would caution against "designer outlets" like Nordstrom Rack, Saks off Fifth, and similar stores which have really gone down in quality over the years. It used to be overstock items and now it's mostly lower-quality brand-name clothes made specifically for the stores.

I'm going to go against the grain here a tiny bit. I had a friend who did retail arbitrage by going to thrift stores and reselling clothing from them. I used to go with him a ton after work, we worked together and the stores were on our way home. I got a lot of good deals at those thrift stores. But you have to be very selective. Like "Look at 10 racks worth of shit and find 3 worthwhile items" levels of selective. I even have a Hugo Boss suit that fits me like a glove that only cost $50 from Salvation Army.

You mentioned the McDonalds of clothing. Why pay for a McDonald’s when a restaurant is close to the same price but better?

On that note, what are you looking for? Pants? Shirts? Hats? Socks? Different vendors are good for different things. I love wool socks, for example, like Vermont and Grid6, but it’s like $20/pair. Pants? Duluth or Sierra. Shirts? Actually I’m not sure here and interested in a recommendation. 

I find Massimo Dutti to be very suitable for me. It's pricey, but the material and designs are very good for me.

I basically live in Vans t-shirts, comfy, stitched correctly, decent material and last ages. Their hoodies are just as good too.

Like others have said, you are shopping at fast fashion, what did you expect? 

Can you tell us what your style is so we can give you the brands that would work for you? 

The price of clothing is crazy, i mostly shop at old navy and kohls and their polos/button ups seem to last.

Brooks brothers, bonobos, cheaper options banana republic and j crew. Nordstrom rack and Marshall’s

Quality is expensive. The end

For high quality shirts I'm finding you need to spend over €100 each.

Honestly, Get good at thrifting. Learn to regconise heavy cotton, wool, and other natural fibres. This shit will last and can be supplemented with more readily available fast fashion brands like Uniqlo. Your statement pieces, providing they have good heritage, will out last anything that comes from the usual suspects.

Check out Johnston & Murphy.

Get into outdoor clothing. Find a local retailer that sells brands like FjallRaven, Du/er, Rab, and Prana. Companies that are solely focused on quality clothing built for longevity and practicality.

Check out Bylt! I love their stuff.

I think you are actually asking for durable clothing.

An expensive item might be made out of silk or cashmere, and so it can't take a beating and needs to be cleaned carefully. But its expensive because it is soft, or has a printed design.

If you just want durable, check out sporting goods stores like REI, dicks, army surplus, carhart.

Besides that, look for heavy weight shirts. Fast fashion brands save money by using thin materials. Lots of companies have them. Maybe hanes, buck mason, carhart, Taylor stitch, etc. You can feel if a shirt is thin or not. Some materials may be more durable. Take a look at huckberry waxed trucker jacket, for instance. That is just going to be a durable material that should last.

Also clothing can have poor stitching. You can inspect on a shirt if there are lots of loose threads.

Some styles just aren't going to be that durable. E.g. embroidered shirts are popular these days, but that technique is stylish, and not particularly durable.

I'm in my early 30's and mostly just wear stuff I bought at REI. Their store brand Sahara shirts are phenomenal, and they also stock Vuori, who makes probably the best and most resilient jogger I've ever worn. I have like 8 pairs of their Kore shorts and wear them almost daily. Prices are all mid-tier, but they're built to last and super comfortable.

I really don't have an issue finding quality clothes at any of the stores you mentioned. Worst thing I have to deal with is hemming pants, but Uniqlo offers this service and I found a tailor near my work that is affordable.

Couple quick tips, pants and jackets do not need to be washed every time they are worn. Every other time is usually fine, if it's not activewear. Less washings prolongs the life and avoid the dryer, in favor of air drying, if you can.

I listened to a podcast on this recently—most clothing really is lower quality now than it was 10-20 years ago.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-study-podcast/id1718662839?i=1000637669411

Edit: Look at the labels. Not just the easy-to-find one at the neckline of your shirt, but also the hidden one. Many companies moved the details to that other label to hide some of the details—it is an intentional way to obfuscate people trying to compare the quality of clothing.

Be prepared for this to look like $150-350 for a shirt and $200-350 for a pair of jeans.  Standard and Strange carries a lot of brands that would make a great list for you.  Similarly, depop and ssense will have a broader mix and less “workwear” styles.

You can’t find good clothes by exclusively going to shitty stores? Weird.

(Some stuff at GAP isn’t a disaster)

Quality is subjective. Good quality is easy to find. Maybe you're just not liking in the right places.

What kind of clothes are you looking for?

You’re shopping at the Applebees of clothing stores and you’re wondering why the selection sucks??