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Just got rid of a ton of clothes /fa/ and I'm feeling excited to go shopping to start a new wardrobe of my own. I was wondering what stores, for people that don't shop online, you guys to go, or what places you guys are loyal to.
Basically, what is that 1st place you go every time you go to a mall or plan on going shopping?

Pic related

inb4 People tell me to shop online. Personally, I enjoy going out with a couple of friends and making a day out of it at the mall.

>> No.8790931
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8790931

Definitely not H&M

Also
>2014
>Going to malls
>Not exclusively going to boutiques

Stay Pleb

>> No.8790933

I know /fa/ shits all over h&m. But it's pretty inexpensive and their shit fits me way better than other mall stores.

I hate being poor

>> No.8790941

>>8790931
my neck hurts just looking at this

>> No.8790942

>>8790931
Money is a pretty big factor for me
Also, not many boutiques near me, closest big city is about a 45 minute drive.
>>8790933
Fits are really good from there, personally seeing as I am pretty thin and not your typical fat American.

>> No.8790948

H&M is actually good. Just don't buy footwear there. Their shit fits me great. Just learn how to wash your clothes properly to avoid the typical pleb complaining shit don't last. Treat the shit like you would an expensive item.
I recommend this method. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfnIleOEmZM&list=UUl-LZ1lneGXfryLY3ldTfTw

>> No.8790950

>>8790933
Why don't you shop at Uniqlo?

H&M is shit

>> No.8790953

>>8790942
Shop at Uniqlo or American Apparel

>> No.8790956

>>8790953
>American Apparel
lel no

>> No.8790959

>>8790948
Funny enough I was planning on getting some basic shoes from there. They looked pretty good for what they were.

>>8790953
I have been into American Apparel many times looking for specifics, but never browsing. It's one of my "regulars" when I can't find what I'm looking for.

>> No.8790960

>>8790950
There isn't one where I live breh

>> No.8790972

>>8790948
I'm not 100% on if my washer has the drain/spin option, but I can look more into my brand specifically.
Also, is this method only good for smaller loads, or is it also still applicable for a full laundry basket?

>> No.8790985

>>8790927

You're really doing yourself a disservice by not getting shoes online.

I know I know, I love shopping IRL as well, but if you actually want to cop good shit you have to go online for shoes unless you want vans or nike...

>> No.8790987

>>8790950
>online

>> No.8790989

>>8790985
not everyone lives in bumfuck nowhere

theres really only nike and vans in ur hick town? lmao

>> No.8790993

>>8790927
Gap and Banana republic.

>> No.8791000

>>8790985
I do like Vans, but have lately really been into Sperry Topsiders, and have been able to find good shoes IRL that I just didn't have the money at the time to get.
>>8790989
Hahaha. To be honest, I just simply do not like Nike. Pretty much everybody I see on a daily basis wears them, and usually have no idea on how to dress themselves, being the people that wear athletic clothing constantly (yes I'm talking about teenagers). But I just see myself wearing them with any good outfit I'd wear.

>> No.8791001

>>8790989
>believes there's only nike and vans


u do realize just because I omit all the other brands, doesn't mean they don't exist where I live lmao

logic 101 u goof

>> No.8791004

>>8790989
I love nike tho lol

Only athletic brand that doesn't all look like shit.

>> No.8791026

>>8791001
>"when i shop irl theres only vans or nike"

>"just cause i said there was nothing except vans or nike doesnt mean its true!!!"

fucking hell youre retarded kid

>> No.8791180

>>8791026
>>8791001
name friends should be real friends!! ^_^

Captcha: united ineelis

>> No.8791195

OP you could start by giving us your location so it'll be easier to recommend kvlt stores

>>8790985
literally does not know what the fuck you's talking about fucknigga
fuck off and die

>> No.8791206
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>>8790927

h&m is fine. only ppl here will hate on you cuz you will look as good as them for like 1/4 as the price. or they have rich parents and they dont know the value of a dollar. those zanerobe chinos that are like 100 bux, i found some that look almost exactly the same at american eagle. look around your mall op, you will find nice stuff

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>>8791026

have you ever decided to be what you know you ought to be

>> No.8791583

>>8791206
>look as good as them for like 1/4 as the price
saying things like that won't help him

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>>8791206

>> No.8791601

h&m is ok, but even so you shouldn't just settle for that. what about frank&oak?

>> No.8791602

>>8790953
Uniqlo just uses sturdier fabrics sometimes. Construction of the clothes isn't any better than h&m and the attention to detail isn't always there.

American apparel is basically h&m tier with the price yanked up to fool people who don't actually know what they're looking for into thinking they're getting a better product because the price is higher than the other basic basics stores.

>> No.8791630

>>8791602
>Construction of the clothes isn't any better than h&m
what makes you say that?

i've only bought a few things from qlo and hm but the quality difference is p big

>> No.8791662

>>8791630
I've had some dodgy seams, several items without even an attempt at pattern matching, bunchy hems, buttons flimsily sewn on etc.
I feel like because the fabric feels sturdier in a lot of cases compared to a h&m equivalent item people are duped into thinking it's all round better quality, but how the items are actually finished is pretty similar in a lot of cases.

>> No.8791665

>>8791662
Though I feel I should clarify. I like uniqlo because the prices are good for if I want a basic item, but I don't see it being the worlds away from h&m that it's stated to be here.

>> No.8791683

>>8791665
yeah, that makes sense

i'm still a bit sour after my hm tees got ruined with a single wash, where as my qlo ones are holding up after taking a beating

>> No.8791692

>>8791630
Uniqlo's combed cotton, wool and cashmere is a joke

then again so is H&M's

both are leagues ahead of forever 21

Uniqlo's quality is more alined with the jackets at some shit place like abercrombie

forever 21 is just slimmed down old navy/gap/cotton on level garbage

>> No.8791695

it's possible to find nice things at H&M. never buy trousers there though. every pair i've had has ripped within a month.

>> No.8791698

it's mostly best not to buy outerwear at that price point at all.

>> No.8791708

>>8790927
any thrift store, especially Savers

>> No.8791720

>>8790927
In Germany there is Peek & Cloppenburg, where you can sometimes find quality stuff. Other than that there are "high end" Malls in every major city, like LaFayette in Paris or Westfield in London.

Other than that only boutiques or online, as some anons already mentioned.

If you're poor, don't go shopping, it won't look good no matter how hard you try.

>> No.8791783

>>8791720
>If you're poor, don't go shopping
so what the fuck am i supposed to do? haha

>> No.8791797

>>8791695
Dunno what the fuck you do, I've had mine for a year

>> No.8791807

>>8791720

>Westfield in London
>high end mall

Are you dumb blud?

>> No.8791965

>>8790927
H&M, J crew and Banana. I try nordstrom/ neiman too. Zara would be nice if there is one. Brand loyalty does not matter because i look for pieces that i like. H&m/ zara have good fit for me since i'm a manlet so i buy shirts from them. J crew have good chinos/shorts and sometimes jackets.

>> No.8792452

>>8791797
cool :^)

>> No.8792474

>>8790927
Shop at Nordstrom, there's some designer stuff there

>> No.8793614
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>>8790942
h&m prolly won't have that many pieces you'll like
for people on a budget mixing it with thrifted stuff is a good option

>pic related are some ok pants from h&m
for tshirts i'd definitely thrift

>> No.8793618

>>8791720
>Peek & Cloppenburg, where you can sometimes find quality stuff.
lol, 5 m next to p&c there's a tk maxx

>> No.8793641

>>8791965
what's the quality like on banana republic stuff?

>> No.8793700

OP here,
Glad to see some varied responses after about a day.
Money isn't necessarily a make or break factor, but I haven't even begun to look at things just because they're designer. H&M's prices are pretty good in my opinion considering everything's 29.95 or 19.95.
Recently I've been looking at Abercrombie just because I really like the materials there and I've managed to find a few designs that I thought look good. I don't have issues with their prices because I've managed to get a bunch of deals there on sales or coupons.

Also, I've never really had any issues with H&M materials, buttons have stayed on, jeans never ripped, etc.

>> No.8793735

H&M, might find something.
Sports stores = underwear.
Gant, JC, Brothers etc for the rest.

>> No.8793806
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>>8793700
Dude, I'd start with really basic stuff if I were you.

Jeans, should be as versatile as it gets, >>8793614, these are ok. 40$ if you live in the US I'd buy the Levi's, it's almost the same price.

Get some basic tees, single pocket is also ok, and longsleeves if they are relaxed tight. H&M tshirt usually aren't good. You can find much better at a thrift store, by Levi's, Lee, Joop...

Sweaters are a topic of their own, some things you have to pay money for.

>> No.8793850
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>>8791720
peek and cloppenburg

>> No.8793916

I'm a student and H&M is in my current budget. I can pick up 5/6 decent Tees for abut £20 when AA will charge £20 each for the same quality..

>> No.8794103

>tfw the h&m you go to has those ink things now so cant steal them

:(((((

>> No.8794128

Buy tees from Uniqlo if you can, H&M tees are okay but not as good for the price, other things like basic socks and underwear can be bought from these two stores, also button-down shirts- Uniqlo is better quality but H&M shirts fit me better. Sweatshirts are good from either. Buy sweaters somewhere else.

Jeans from Levi's if US, Uniqlo makes acceptable jeans for the price but you should buy denim from an actual denim brand

Shoes I'd say Vans or Nikes are actually okay in some of their more simple designs and muted colours like navy Nike Blazers, black Roshe Runs or black Vans Sk8-His. Mono colour Chucks are pretty decent basics as well. I'd start with a low top pair of sneakers, a high top pair and a pair of casual boots like Doc Martens 1460's or Red Wings depending on your look.

Outerwear is a bit harder but along with shoes a bit more should be spent. Levi's makes nice denim jackets and sometimes H&M etc. have decent basic jackets.

Also thrifting is excellent, especially for shirts, sweaters and outerwear.

Try to buy as simple designs and colours as you can before you decide to experiment.

glhf :^)

>> No.8794160

>>8793916
>same quality

>> No.8794176

>>8794160
The difference between aa and hm is miniscule, especially when compared to designer basics.

>> No.8794185

>>8794103
get a magnet

>> No.8794188

>>8794185
how do you use this?

>> No.8794193
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8794193

I shop all over the place. I don't limit myself to one place. It's absurd. I look at everything. Online and in person. It's fun to find things.

>> No.8794210

>>8790950
>Uniqlo

There's very little variety.

>> No.8794247

>>8794193
Nice autumn outfit. Where'd you get it?

>> No.8794254

>>8794247
Sweater H&M
Scarf Francesca's
Pants and bow Forever 21

>> No.8794263

winners

>> No.8794598

>>8791602
As someone who owns some basics from both H&M and American Apparel, I must say AA has way better cuts. Their stuff fits really well to the shape of my body.

>> No.8794685

>>8790927
don't buy their button down shirts
had 3 of those and the sleeves always feel weird.

>> No.8794714

>>8790927
be careful washing and drying h&ms shit

i air dry all the crap i by from there because it all shrinks

>> No.8794746

>>8794714
It will shrink if it's 100% cotton. Just by 60cotton 40poly mixes and you'll be find.. or 50/50.

Also I bought some basic, soft, solid color tees from Old Navy and they have held up well. You can get 2 for 12 and sometimes on sale for 5 a piece. They were all 60/40 blends.

>> No.8794750

>>8794746
fine*

>> No.8795102

>>8794685
>>8794714
>>8794746

OP again,
I own 3 button downs from H&M, and they've lasted me for some time now, while still looking pretty good.

Although I do know exactly what you mean with the sleeves. I always roll and push them up past my elbows, and I do have to adjust them kinda often.

>> No.8795114

You should get rid of the H&M clothes as well. You will regret spending another dime there in the future.

>> No.8795151

>>8795114
I feel like everlane and uniqlo are too basic, H&M is a nice medium for me.

>> No.8795165

I've only bought a few tees and a plain polo at H&M, for $5 they're really nothing bad.
They aren't too tight in the collar, which I really hate about some other shirts.
There's nothing particularly special about them, good or bad. But I can't speak for their other pieces.

>> No.8795182

>>8795114
>mfw I bought a sleeveless hoody there and thoroughly enjoy it.

>> No.8795206

h&m is fucking garbage. i don't care how broke you are, you can still dress nicely and not own one thing from places like that. you shouldn't be on a fashion board if that's where the majority of your wardrobe comes from. the other anons giving you advice in this thread are all brokefags too that have never handled anything nicer. it's literally all shit quality and bland rip offs of designers, and you will look terrible. so why don't you get a job, lurk the internet for a while to find clothing you like (would say go try stuff on but doesn't seem like you can), and in the meantime get some uniqlo tees and levis like the other guy said cause they are still mediocre but leagues above h&m

>> No.8795239

>>8795206
>and in the meantime get some uniqlo tees
in japan, uniqlo is considered h&m-tier. i dont know why all u weaboos rep the brand so much. it's just as shitty

>> No.8795255

>>8795239
because Japanese h&m tier is better than most other basic retailers in America

>> No.8795272

>>8795239
the only reason i know uniqlo is h&m-tier in japan is because of hataraku maou-sama lmao

but check this out since thats that is h&m above uniqlo-tier in japan? or something

>> No.8795314

>>8795239
describe in detail whats wrong with uniqlo

>> No.8795319

>>8795255
says who

>> No.8796273

>>8795314
Sweaters die within an hour, all sizes run too big.
Their jeans are cool though.

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>>8790927
Gap has some nice fitting skinny jeans. They look more expensive than $25-35 each.