My job as a fashion editor doesn’t exactly save me from spending ridiculous amounts of money on clothes. That said, I’ve been (majorly) disappointed when buying new things, and most of the time they always start with an online purchase. But honestly, you simply can’t beat the convenience of shopping from your phone, so as I venture out into the wild that is the Internet, I’m currently figuring out what to look for. the most similar among best quality, without breaking the bank.
For starters, the “zoom” tool is your friend and I highly recommend using it to get a closer look at the textures of items you might be shopping for. Specifically, you can determine if patterns line up at the seams, which can be a testament to stitch quality. I also have to take my hat off to online retailers like Net-A-Porter, who often incorporate videos of their products on models so you can see the fabric in motion. Last, and certainly not least, the higher the content of natural fiber, better. However, it’s my job to make things easier for you, so let’s start with the 29 sections I’ve rounded up front. None of them cost more than $150, but trust me, you will feel super classy wearing them.
