How to choose quality women’s clothing

Colors, pattern, style and cut-these are the elements that leap to the eye when choosing a dress. However, it is not always possible at first glance to also assess its level of accomplishment. So here are some pointers on how to choose quality women’s clothing.

Fabrics: verify their origin

The first distinguishing feature of a garment is the fabric from which it is made. It should be remembered more often that garments are in contact with the skin several hours, and the human dermis is breathable.

Therefore, the ideal is to choose natural fabrics of which, as much as possible, you can understand the origin and the processing they have undergone. For example, there are certain chemical dyes that are banned in Europe because of their level of toxicity, but are used outside the EU; if the garment is made far away and then arrive in European stores, that’s when the banned substance has gone back – as they say – out the window.

In addition, choose natural fabrics and quality fabrics helps the environment. Cotton or linen garments have a long life cycle, decreasing the amount of waste produced by human beings, and are more easily biodegradable.

From this point of view, it helps a lot to learn how to read labels and, above all, always do so before buying a garment; an action that is still too often underestimated.

Shoes, the cross and delight of women’s wardrobe

Each shoe can decree the success or failure of an entire outfit, so much so that one would almost need a different one for every combination; and some women even try, to have so many! In the search then for the perfect shoe in terms of style, height and color, sometimes quality sometimes takes a back seat, whereas it should be the first item to check.

Footwear is a special fashion accessory that is impressive but also has an important task: to support the skeleton when walking. That is why one should never compromise. The first thing to evaluate is the sole, which should be soft and cushion the impact with the ground. Then the heel; whether high or low, it should give stability to the body and accompany the heel when moving.

Then there is the upper, the one that wraps around the foot. Very often women end up with scuffs and grazes due to rubbing; it is so common that it seems normal, but it is not. Choosing shoes made of soft leather or a suede, especially when worn without socks, with small, well-made stitching, besides becoming a distinguishing feature, are an important ally for comfort.

Packaging and details

The talk about seams also applies to clothes. Of course, not all garments are sewn by hand; indeed, even tailors who create custom-made clothes use a sewing machine. The difference is not the tool but the way it is used. Observing the type of stitching, its strength and especially the way it does or does not come into contact with the skin allows us to understand the quality of the garment we are evaluating. Even in the world of prét à porter, there are different levels of precision in the creation of clothes; by learning to observe the details, you will be able to identify those brands that best meet your demand for high quality.

Patterns and prints

Other details to consider involve patterned or printed garments. In the former case, look at how the fabric was cut and how the pattern matches between the various parts of the garment. Whether it is a skirt, dress, or jacket, the seam should match the pattern, not break it simply because you had gotten to the point where to cut. Particularly for the sleeves of jackets and shirts, pay attention to the hanging; garment makers always know how to harmonize the pattern at these points. If, on the other hand, simply the various parts were assembled without paying attention to this element, you are not dealing with a quality garment.

Similar discussion for prints, but also beads or rhinestones, on blouses and tshirts. If they have simply been hot-glued, it will only take a few washes to see the prints fade and the sequins begin to get lost in the washing machine; prefer fields with firmly sewn decorations. This is the only way that shirt you loved so much displayed will retain its original appearance for a long time.