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I worked for the Gap in high school and college, and a little bit after college because my first "real" job didn't pay much (1986-1994). I still have a LOT of the clothes and accessories I bought back then. This was back before the Gap changed and became trendy. Most of what I bought were "classics" that are still stylish today.
I still get compliments on sweaters, shirts, and belts, I bought 20 years ago! Of course, my pants size has gone up a little, so I can't wear the pants anymore, but I do wear a lot of the skirts (I was a 4 back then and an 8 now, but the longer skirts with elastic in the waist still fit.) I kept them in good shape, mostly by minimizing using the dryer. Back when I was young and poor and had an apartment, this was a cost-saving measure--I'd rather hang my wet clothes all over the apartment than spend my quarters on the dryer in the community laundry room.
I even have shoes and boots from the mid-90s. I like to buy better-quality, non-trendy things and it pays off, because they last and last. I have a beautiful pair of tall Nine West boots from 1994, and I just had the 3rd set of heels put on, and they look brand new! I just wore a pair of Bass flats I bought in 1992 and people complimented me and asked me where I got them.
Most of this stuff, I bought when I was young and poor, but I guess I chose well, so it turned out to be an investment. I only buy a handful of new clothes each year, just to "sprinkle" into my existing wardrobe to keep it updated.
There's another current thread bemoaning the dearth of quality garments at your average retail establishment. I wanted to reference this "fast fashion" phenomenon by the industry term, but couldn't remember what they were calling it. I walked into a Top Shop for the first time last month, and was grateful that I'm no longer shopping for my 20-year-old self. That stuff was awful!
Ever shop the Fashion District in DTLA? Great buys on ( up and coming designers) clothing and.... You can haggle prices.
I have but I find the quality to be comparable to fast fashion, the prices are much lower though.
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