Anthropologie needs to be STOPPED 🛑

[@floraaa111]

I use to work at Anthropologie a long time ago. I would wear clothes from Good Will and customers always thought I bought it from Anthro. Nope. In other words, you can literally shop at thrift stores to find stuff that fits the vibe and it might be better quality. The only things I would buy from there now are unique plates and cute coffee mugs. 🤣

[@ketoacid3393]

And drawer knobs! And that is about it for me.

[@HM-pw8it]

Same 😂 I like to get clearance pjs from there too. Not worth the $50 but they almost always go on clearance at the end of the season for $10

[@ConcietedMuchXD]

Even then you can find most of the stuff in hobby lobby or diy. I found sooo much Anthro home decor in Michael’s for a fraction of the price!

[@jameberlin8539]

I have cute hedgehog measuring cup set from them and that's it. I'm also a thrift store girl lol

[@Catnico]

I like the scent of the candles. Someone gave me one as a gift and I just got my second one yesterday 🙃 I’ve never been in there but that candle is soo good. It’s like blue moon ice cream if you’re from the Midwest

[@karifoto]

These companies are an environmental disaster too! Clothing waste is an enormous problem that more people need to be aware of

[@TheMary0831]

They all make a big deal out of "being green" too - it's hilarious and wrong.

[@karifoto]

@@TheMary0831 that IS messed up! Ugh

[@reigenxal]

Unfortunately there’s not much you can do. The majority will mock you if you try to speak up against fast fashion and blame you for its existence

[@ltldxy71]

Yes yes yes! 👏 Fast fashion is a disgusting industry. We need to get back to limited but quality pieces and stop with the quantity and quick turnaround trends.

[@karifoto]

@@reigenxal not true! And so what! There’s always gonna be people who try to stop real change. People can make individual choices as well that impact these business. There’s a lot more awareness about this issue now. Anyone who mocks others for having a conscience has personal problems they need to sort out. It simply doesn’t matter what they think.

[@maryelrod8163]

“Good from far away but up close DIY project” sums up Anthropologie pretty well

[@thehuntressdanni2972]

That's an insult to DIY.

[@Peechiness]

@@thehuntressdanni2972 true, but not a lie. I wouldn't pay for DIY.

[@belindaelisa5618]

I had a good laugh from her DIY comment.

[@Diniecita]

@@Peechinessdepends on who is DIY-ing it.

[@dimpleseve]

You are absolutely right. Most of these stores sell cheap low quality clothing that are overpriced😢

[@hinkle3634]

Honestly might as well make your own clothes or buy from ethical sources. Higher quality and you feed less greedy companies 💁‍♀️

[@xtinkerbellax3]

Yea, at this point you're largely either buying cheap crap or expensive crap, but it's crap all the same.

[@trekon2023]

@@xtinkerbellax3 Sadly too true.

[@staceyshere]

I immediately think of Urban outfitters

[@teleriferchnyfain]

Absolutely make your own!!!!!

[@rockemsockem995]

The unfinished hem on that top there is no way

[@sfr2107]

Like whose idea was that?

[@TwoBs]

It looks like it will just unravel as the day goes on with every move you make. Such a waste of material.

[@rachel_sj]

I’d honestly just run a basic stitch at the bottom of the hem (about a quarter or half an inch up from the bottom) and cut the loose threads. It’d be a way to make it not unravel and I think it’s worth it for a cute summer top!

[@edelleaa]

@@rachel_sj yeah but like... you shouldnt have to do that, most people dont have the ability to do that either. buying unfinished pieces of clothing is just not it lol this only works if you find something like that cheap in a thrift shop and want to save it

[@christypham3386]

its like buying a car without a bumper and then pay money to put in a bumper

[@Ms.July-Moon]

I saw a skirt at Anthropologie a few years ago and I loved it but it was $175. I refused to buy it. I went to a fabric store and found a nice fabric with a cute pattern of bees and I made the same skirt the fabric ran me $20 and I spent $8 on the buttons. I still wear the skirt. The fabric is better than the Anthropologie skirt and I can wear it spring through fall. I go to the store for inspiration and I try to make something similar because I prefer to spend my money on fabrics that will last and make it myself.

[@artara4196]

Pics please!! Wanna see this fabric and the skirt itself!! Sounds amazing!

[@magicknight13]

That's so awesome!!! That's a skill that will last you the rest of your life

[@meghansullivan6812]

Thats amazing!!!

[@enlightenedDragon]

this always made me want to sew but i never did get around to it. I used to beg my mom to teach me she is wonderful at it.

[@sherimorgan7107]

Nothing better than a good diy. I'm currently working on crochet items and I just love making one of a kind clothes 💜

[@cinephile1712]

Anthro hasn’t had anything inspiring in years. I used to cruise through the store by my old office all the time and snag great stuff on sale, but that was ages ago. Now I find thrifting to be so much more interesting as well as friendlier to my wallet and the environment.

[@wplants9793]

I had a friend who worked for Antro corporate and she confirmed that they wait to see targets designs then copy them

[@gettingslim186]

This don't even make any sense. They target 2 different types of buyers

[@camianderson176]

This was so validating I spent $180 on a dress there for a wedding and after one wear even Plato’s Closet wouldn’t take it from me. Huge disappointment

[@Margriet101]

😂

[@niki4013]

That’s bloody disgusting! One of my absolute hates are once trusted , reputable brands that quietly sell their brand off to an overseas company (often China) and us, the public don’t find out for a year or more, usually only discovering the sham Due to realising new clothes we bought are badly sewed, white goods not lasting out the year, sometimes not even 6 months due to crappy parts used etc. A few months ago, I bought myself a new cap for $60. These caps used to be triple stitched, properly dyed, quality materials. A few days ago, I could feel something stabbing into my scalp, took my cap off and inside stitching had come undone, but guess what else? The material used to sew the cap was FISHING LINE OMFG!!!😤🤬

[@worldsbestgravy1324]

Dude Plato's Closet is so wack. I once brought in a bag of cheap old forever 21 tops and a pair of new Adidas superstar sneakers and they refused the sneakers and took the tops....

[@Garbeaux.]

Plato’s Closet really only buys cheap stuff they can make a profit on.

[@kayoungthompson6893]

​@@worldsbestgravy1324 and now they only accept clothes less than 6 months old 🙄

[@Madeleinewith3Es]

I used to work next to an Anthro, and istg their waste was insane. Stuff that was returned and out of the system already would be tossed in the dumpster, same with inventory or old seasonal items. I spent about a year dumpster diving their trash and pulled a ton of earrings with maybe 1-2 per card fallen off, or slightly damaged, tons of candles with cracked or broken jars, and two giant, amazing Christmas windmills that needed pieces mended. They do have some gorgeous stuff, but I'd always check their trash first lol

[@poppyseeds439]

How can you check the mall trash area? It always seems scary to even venture into that area

[@dluxsux]

F

[@anmal9046]

They couldn’t just donate their clothing? Ugh. They suck.

[@kayoungthompson6893]

​@@anmal9046 apparently big companies don't do it for fear of losing profit 😒

[@jacquelynroe9036]

@@anmal9046yeah there have been reports of companies (I think H&M) that instructed employees to cut up the garments so people can’t even get them out of the trash.

[@AskALibbieist]

Anthropologie used to sell well-made clothes in quality fabrics (lots of silk, pure wool, etc.) but the quality has gone down significantly in recent years while the price has stayed high. I still get Pilcro denim from them, which continues to be a good investment (I’ve had Pilcro jeans last through years of daily wear before even beginning to need repairs, and they break in really well.) But I haven’t bought any other clothes from them for a very long time due to declining quality. Housewares still seem to be high quality.

[@melaniehay4843]

Exactly! I miss their partially silk joggers. Most comfortable pants I owned. Now they're all polyester 😮‍💨

[@Tiffany-uu2hq]

AGREED! I hate it when companies markup their clothes and the quality doesn’t show for it. DISRESPECTFUL 🙅🏻‍♀️

[@user-wi2vn7cu4w]

The red dress has honeycomb smocking and it can be done hand only. And it's quite complicated to make.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Maybe that's why she couldn't find it on the floor. They only made one 😂

[@shantavanee]

That was the only one item I was interested in! Bc it looks like it’s made well and would be great on many diff body types.💛

[@pottymouthedplanter]

@@IjeomaThePlantMamabahaha exactly

[@tucagwathiel3380]

​@@shantavanee It's available online. :)

[@user-hy2qo6lj2q]

My communion/confirmation dress had this same honeycomb smocking all over the bodice as a young kid... I loved it and never saw it on anything else since until now.

[@jennifermartinez2997]

I lost a significant amount of weight over the last couple years and had to completely replace my wardrobe. I bought a lot of Anthropologie stuff off Poshmark. I would say for the price I paid, I got really high-quality items...for the price they charge in store..I'd probably be a bit disappointed.

[@shannoncrane4131]

This. I'll buy on clearance or secondhand sometimes, but never full price.

[@cpjmorgan]

💯

[@c.a.s1900]

Congratulations on your weight loss!

[@a_new_ho]

@@shannoncrane4131 I’m the same way with urban outfitters!

[@alfiyaca3066]

Any tips for weight loss

[@Stephanie-vw3qq]

I agree 💯. Their clothes are too expensive, and not well made. I go to Anthropology to look around and get inspiration, but I've never purchased any clothes there.

[@missyrosez]

I agree that there is something fun and inspiring about their stores. They have interesting colors and displays and a unique overall vibe. :-)

[@mkultra7940]

I regularly search for Anthropologie silk dresses on eBay. I get lovely things and never pay the Anthropologie price.

[@boxergrrrrl]

Anthropologie is really hit or miss for me. Some of their stuff is great quality, but a lot is very fast fashion looking.

[@amandaniella8224]

yesss TBH, even though I’m a woman I just shopped there for the men’s knit sweaters they’re actually still made with real cotton. they’re always on sale after winter

[@giulitorelli]

Half of my closet is Anthro and alllllllll of what I have is divine! I was always careful to puck and choose wisely! My fav store ever!

[@vegandolls]

nothing they make is great quality. its all made in china. i challenge you to find even one item they sell that is made in a first world country

[@thisisnotausernameXD]

Is anthropologie not fast fashion somehow? Is it because of their much higher pricing?

[@janelily7337]

You really have to pay attention to the material they’re using. Sometimes it’s 100% cotton or linen and holds up pretty well. Most of the time they’re charging $60+ for a basic shirt that’s made of polyester or acrylic. I would rather hunt through Marshall’s at that point.

[@emrej2527]

I once time many years ago bought a skirt at Anthropologie for $200. This was before it was normal for clothes always costing that much and the zipper broke the second time I wore it!! I was so upset. I brought it back to the store and they wouldn’t do anything about it. I love Anthropologie’s style but I’d never shop there again after that experience

[@jmas43]

Always look for YKK zippers. They're made in Japan and are the industry standard. Very rarely have I seen a better zipper, but you will know. Everything else is garbage.

[@heatherframpton9693]

​@@jmas43...or Talon zippers, if those still exist. YKK, definitely! 😊

[@cosmic_drifter_007]

Same! Bought an expensive comforter and it tore right away and they looked at me with a snob face when I tried to return it.

[@emrej2527]

@@cosmic_drifter_007yes it’s the attitude too!

[@meghansullivan6812]

​@@jmas43good to know!!!! Ty

[@daniellej8800]

I have a black linen sundress from anthro and it is one of my favorites, got it several years ago at 300 (biggest clothing purchase of my life 😬) but I haven’t been disappointed with it at all! It’s held up well, super comfy, pocketsssss, so I’m glad I got a good piece, most of their stuff isn’t my vibe

[@BakedBuddy]

I was reading some research recently talking about how we as a society, are turning to buying more items that are more durable and will last for years during times of economic hardship. It'll become trendy to save and invest in sustainable items. In a decade more or less, it will cycle back as people will be eagerly wanting to treat themselves again. It repeats over the years.

[@FirstNameLastName-sy2jq]

Would you happen to have a link to that research? I would love to read up on it if you do :)

[@carolinetattoo4072]

Thank you for posting these. I sometimes am so unsure about what quality actually is. You sure have illustrated it very well. I actually look at the clothing quality now. I won’t buy if I see loose threads and easily wrinkled clothing. I’ve made a lot of mistakes over the years. So thank you!!

[@SE-gs6gd]

Buy natural fibers and always look at the stitching. That is usually a dead giveaway. Well made clothes have very precise tightly stitched even seams and hems

[@SophieMia806]

I'm pretty picky, so I usually look for that kind of stuff anyway, no matter where I shop, what brand it is, or how much it costs. If I paid a lot for something at Anthropologie, and it fell apart due to poor construction, then I would be really upset.

[@kkfvjk]

Well she's wrong at least half of the time she opens her mouth. Whether a fabric easily wrinkles has nothing to do with its quality

[@ayecams6652]

PSA: STOP GIVING YOUR MONEY TO THESE COMPANIES WHO DO NOT VALUE OR CARE ABOUT YOU. START THINKING OF COMPANIES AS PEOPLE AND ASK YOURSELF IF THEY ARE ASKING FOR YOUR ENERGY IN RETURN FOR SOMETHING OF VALUE AND QUALITY.

[@amandameyers9544]

and also dumpster diving and sh@pl1f ting… fuck these companies they don’t deserve our money

[@Kelly_C]

thinking of companies as people is how we got into this mess lol

[@cassthompson3386]

People are stupid. They always have been and always will be. That's why companies like this are even still in business.

[@XxAmethystRaynexX]

When companies only promote things like BLM & LGBT+ in their respective months, it really shows how much they "care". I don't think it's a company's job to care. They're just trying to make money. They literally have no reason to care about any of this. It's just a mind trick to make you feel good about spending your money at their store. Ironically, this makes me want to spend less. It would be different if a store supported a particular cause for the entirety of their career (like a eco friendly clothing brand that uses clean energy and donates to climate groups) or a different cause each month. It could even be a community thing. A local coffee shop could have a sign "help us pick our cause for next month" and let people vote by what they order. A small could be towards animal abuse. A large could be towards cancer. Or you could just verbally pick. It would definitely help a company stand out instead of blending in with everyone else.

[@amandameyers9544]

@@XxAmethystRaynexX no fr, especially because those companies have profited off of marginalized people and some of them have a history of fucking minstrelsy. literally sanrio.

[@crystalsandoval4561]

Thank you SO MUCH for showing what quality clothing means and showing that a high price tag does not automatically mean quality.

[@lafo1639]

Totally agreed… the main issue is there poly and acrylic fabrics. Found a single pair of sweatpants made of 100% cotton and with no damn fleece on the inside last time I was looking for a 100% sweatpants and hoodie set

[@paulinaanna5]

this is my biggest problem too, a garment can be beautiful, stitches well made etc but if the fabric is plastic there is no joy in wearing it anyway

[@smania7575]

I check out clothes at stores like this all the time. My husband and I went to the mall recently and mosy every dress I looked at was not worth the listed price. I took a picture of a couple dresses I really like since I figure I can make them myself with a little time. One dress was $300, but the fabric felt like it was the cheap $5/yard fabric. And it wouldn't be too difficult to make myself.

[@beesworld04]

I love that you do these shorts and wish they had more views. I am really tired of most of these stores cause the cost vs quality is just poor and it’s ridiculous.

[@cosmic_drifter_007]

Very much so, it’s ridiculous, and needs to end, lol

[@tea4nihilists]

ok I'm like 90% sure that I've seen that blazer from the end recently. i work at a dry cleaner and somehow the process had completely wrecked the integrity of the fabric. we got it fixed on our end for the customer service of it all, but I remember there being confusion on how it got that bad. another example of how a price tag does not necessarily indicate care or quality. it indicates brand recognition and greed levels.

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

Thank you for an honest review! I too find most of A's clothes are made to look cute on models but are not really well made nor stylish in reality. Ebay is full of A's clothes.

[@Chels888]

All those loose treads would drive me crazy, great video as always ❤

[@silasnguyen3178]

I got an absolutely killer denim jacket from them about 3 years ago, from the clearance section. 😅 full price itsms aren't normally worth it imo, but discounted there are some gems

[@AbbeyLileTaylor]

I ONLY buy from them during sales now.

[@alexandra_vic_]

i love anthro! the cecily fit & flare dress is AMAZING! they’re good for certain pieces

[@elisiaweimar4219]

You make me feel so much better about myself for never having shopped there

[@rylanblack8571]

I shopped here on the regular 15 years ago. The clothes were amazing and I still own some of them. Now everything is complete trash, but the price point has remained the same. I gave up trying to buy mass produced clothes and just buy homemade or vintage. Expensive up front, but the clothes last 10 times as long.

[@ME-gp7wc]

They used to be my go to, and the quality has just not been there for a very long time. Still love their home stuffs though

[@SamanthaLaDue]

Same- used to be *the* place to get a couple good quality pieces and I still own and wear some of those. But these past years, its all gone downhill.

[@rebeccapackardlivefree]

I love that you made this video! You’re so right. They have gone way down with the quality of their products it’s sad I used to love them now I don’t even bother seeing what they have. I’m not into disposable fashion.

[@ironicgambino8987]

I appreciate your content so much!!! It’s so refreshing to see❤❤❤

[@missyrosez]

Great points! Totally agree with all that you pointed out here. I liked Anthropologie .ore so years ago when I was in college and was more into trendy clothes or changed clothes more frequently. Looking for good quality fabrics and solid stitching is very important for finding clothes that last and for ones budget!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

I gave up on stores and sew. Far higher quality for way less money.

[@Kitty.Nocturne]

I bought jeans at old navy recently and none of the ankles have hems either, it just frays! That must be a new trend that clothing companies are doing now to cut corners while trying to pass it off as stylish lol.

[@violetviolet888]

Frayed-edge tops and jackets from Miu Miu Torn-paper dresses from Prada Floaty and fringed maxiskirts from Interior Look up the article by Vogue: "Torn, Frayed, and More Unfinished Fashion to Covet This Spring"

[@SophieMia806]

I don't like that trend, with the unfinished hems. To me it looks sloppy. I feel the same about the ripped jeans and shorts. And why do they charge more for ripped items that actually have less material than the completely intact items? Makes no sense to me.

[@skarbuskreska]

​@@SophieMia806it's because ripping them is another production step that costs money 🤷‍♀️

[@rhonddalesley]

Raw edges have been around for many years and I actually like them, I've got a couple of pairs of jeans with raw hems that haven't become shorts in all that time. Sure they fray a little more over the years but not to the extent that people think and I personally like it

[@lesliemeng9224]

I agree! It’s so hard to find jeans with a hem at the bottom. I love Mother denim so much but have compromised multiple times for a bada$$ pair of jeans with raw hem.

[@ladilondon1213]

Happy Belated Birthday… As you get older and mature more and more… you learn what’s real in life and what’s not. Only you know what’s important to you and you follow your own grove. Create what’s good energy to you.

[@AllThePeppermint]

Although these pieces are generally "every day wear" pieces, this is a great example as to why I would prefer to make my wedding dress than to buy it someplace. I can control the quality of the garment based on the materials, tools, and my skills. And by making my own dress, I can avoid paying for the dress twice-once for the dress and again for alterations. I'm guaranteeing the uniqueness of my dress by choosing my own fabrics and not directly copying any designs. The older I get, I try harder to avoid plastic fabrics. My skills aren't on the professional level yet, but I'm a perfectionist. Case in point-I'm learning to crochet and made a small piece testing out a yarn for making a king size blanket. A coworker's mother crochets and he was noticing how my test piece looks excellent-even stitches and zero imperfections.

[@HRwoeking]

Chances are that Henry on the first top will have a line of stitching to stop the unraveling. So it won’t keep unraveling it will stop at the designated line. I’m a seamstress and I made a gauze dress like this a couple of summers ago. It still looks the same and I just throw them in the washing machine with other pieces. That’s what you should be looking for on an “unfinished” hem.

[@katevans8994]

I agree, I have a few 'raw hem' items that also have that line of stitching above that part to ensure they don't completely unravel, and looking at the shirt in question again I'm pretty sure I can see a strip of interfacing just above the raw hem area (I can't tell for certain if there's also a line of stitching or not but I think a strip of interfacing would probably have the same result)

[@Hokie5Libra82]

Thank you. That's how those hems are finished. Her shorts have always kind of bothered me for reasons like this. I would suggest she take a sewing lab/class...I did in college. Also, anthro is a buyers store, a lot of their merchandise is selected by buyers/merchandise mgmt departments. I'd say about 40% of their clothing carries the anthro name. So I find this assessment is a bit odd...

[@annekecaramin]

@@Hokie5Libra82 Yeah I rolled my eyes a bit at the jacket, that's a bouclé fabric and the loose weave is just how it's made, it's not super hard wearing (although you can usually tuck snagged threads back in) but it's also not meant to be. 200 is not a lot for a well made blazer although I do agree it's pricey for acrylic. If you want to present yourself as an authority on clothing quality, at least learn the correct terms.

[@chlorophyllheart]

@@annekecaramin I thought she was stupid for the jacket comment too. I'm no seamstress but even with my limited knowledge I know that is simply the style/type of fabric it is.

[@chlorophyllheart]

Good point! I also have clothes with threads hanging as a feature, and they haven't fully unraveled because stitching stops it like you say.

[@vocalnerd]

I'm obsessed with their Somerset dress; that one is 100% cotton, and they've had so many different colorways/prints that are GORGEOUS. I also was pleased with the Katerina dress I bought (cotton with a rayon lining). And they carry certain Farm Rio pieces, which are beautiful but SO expensive; I definitely wait for the steep discounts to kick in for those. So I do buy a few specific clothing items from Anthropologie, but I'm picky and definitely try to get items on sale or thrifted.

[@Madeleinewith3Es]

Fr, I have a Farm Rio jumpsuit I bought on double sale for $50, and it's exquisite, but I'd never pay the original $180 for it

[@ashliefay7375]

Yes!! I have the velvet burnout version from last Christmas and it is STUNNING and the quality is beautiful. Anthro stocks a few different brands and not all of them are good.

[@emelybrito4047]

I really appreciate your videos. Keep them coming! 👍😁

[@ladilondon1213]

See I feel this way. I have done and have so much I don’t want or need anything but for my family to be with me and knowing they love me..

[@thefeistymunchkin]

What even is that hem 😭 love hearing your take! 🤍

[@stanable9716]

Anthropologie isn’t worth it for clothes. If you REALLY have a hankering for Anthropologie fashion just save your money and buy Anthropologie second hand from Depop or Poshmark. I only go to Anthropologie for their home goods and even then it better be quirky and unique for me to buy it.

[@carrieann1640]

I like to walk through Anthro, and over the years I've purchased a few useful items. But mostly the clothing isn't meant to last, and we really must get beyond that.

[@Heyreneesews]

This is nice. I think we’re so used to fast fashion that we forgot how garments should be made. Nicely done

[@brandyrose9997]

Ms. Wang I appreciate your content, especially taking a closer look at overpriced low-quality brands. 🙌💕

[@stainedhands]

I buy from them when they have a sale on sale- I can usually get decent quality things for around $25 to $50- I’m not gonna lie some of the things that I got are my favorite things in my wardrobe, but some were pretty disappointing when I saw them in person

[@luvcats2655]

I actually use the knowledge I learn from your videos to thrift higher quality pieces. You're a gem!

[@bethanyfalafel1745]

Gurl yas - I was there a few weeks ago and was so saddened by the quality. It’s happening everywhere, the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down.

[@drjlrust]

I have bought extremely pretty clothes at Anthropologie over the past decade. The clothes are somewhat lower-quality now than they used to be, but I think that's true all across the retail world. Quality and style are just poor everywhere. You can still find nice things at Anthro, but you have to be more careful now, and watch for sales.

[@toffeescreen7620]

Would love to see you do this kind of review on clothes from the thrift! Seeing what materials you could get and being able to find older pieces from brands whose quality has deteriorated in recent years Would be nice to see that because it's a great way to encourage sustainability and quality purchases :)

[@tbell1698]

Oh no. I don’t want a video from a thrift; then the youngsters will learn not to pass on quality clothes by great brands from the eighties they don’t recognize and they leave for me to scratch up because I grew up with those quality clothes and I not only know the brands stood for well crafted clothes but I also know the composition of the fabric. If Jen gives away all her knowledge there won’t be a fighting chance for those of us that love well crafted clothes to thrift them. 😉

[@infamousElle]

Good Review! Very well needed, teach ppl how to assess quality.

[@DreamingOfStars02]

Love videos like this, it just highlights that price doesn't always guarantee quality and is a real eye opener when it comes to finding pieces that will actually last x

[@jandoel]

It's interesting to see someone do this for new clothes. This is something I always do when I thrift, but I never considered putting new clothes through the same level of scrutiny.

[@jennifervalencia7601]

I’m a fan of anthropology. It’s my “go to” shopping place. I didn’t experience anything like you mentioned. In fact the clothes, especially pants that I bought years ago are still wearable to this day.

[@kas7145]

Their quality has definitely been declining over the years. I wore several things from Anthro until they were just threads after years of heavy use

[@TheEclecticEmpath]

Nope. I thrift 90% of what I need.

[@maddiey6146]

So interesting to see someone pay attention to details on the quality, not just the design of clothes. I like this approach to shopping!

[@CleoPhoenixRT]

I need a friend like this to go shopping with.

[@JlNXED]

It’s so hard to find good quality clothes these days idk where to shop, and thrift stores just get worse and populated with bad quality clothes now

[@lizr5884]

"Looks like a DIY project..." That's like half the store haha

[@warmbreeze.mp3]

I love that ur doing this. I used to work at urban outfitters; I'd take inspo from the store then go thrifting. Came out w the same stuff, equal or better quality. And I remember one day feeling impulsive after my shift, so I went into the Neiman Marcus at that mall. First time ever. I was floored at how bad some of the stitching/loose threads were on the tops I was looking at. Ross quality, ross design, but because we're in Neiman Marcus, it's $130 🙄 the workers also followed me around like i was gonna steal. relax, y'all can keep ur overpriced garbage lol.

[@warmbreeze.mp3]

uo and anthro r sister stores too, so this doesnt suprise me lol

[@taylortanner37]

If I need to repair before I can wear .... then no. I already have 3 wedding gowns to alter this week and 14 items that need repaired or fitted to clients. I do not have time to worry that my top is going to revert back to a mess of thread or that I am going to have to reweave my blazer after every wear.

[@chlorophyllheart]

You alter clothes for a living and don't know that the blazer "messy threads" is simply the type of fabric? It doesn't come loose/unravel, it's just the style.

[@taylortanner37]

@@chlorophyllheart I get that its a style of fabric. The problem is it won't stand up to years of wear. Its fast fashion that is only expected to hold up a year , go out of style , and be tossed. Besides the fact that clothing manufacturers just burn no longer trendy clothing rather than recycle it cause destroying it is more cost effective. Thats millions of pounds of unnatural fabrics going up in flames, or being sent to clog landfills. The other problem is if normal people are going to pay that much for one piece of clothing they expect that they will get to use it long term. Usually with that loose a weave they will use a small amount of adhesive to keep it from unraveling but the first time its washed or dry cleaned the adhesive will break down and it will be very easy to snag it on stuff like hardware on purses , bracelets , rings etc. Thats my issue with it. It looks great and is fine for use in stuff like curtains , decorative wall hangings, fancy hats but not so much in clothing. Whether its trendy is not the issue. The issue is what happens when it wears out or goes out of fashion. Now do you see where I am coming from ?

[@chlorophyllheart]

@@taylortanner37 Your original comment was saying you'd have to reweave it, or repair after you buy, which you won't have to do. I own many fabrics which pull easy, but have still lasted years. Knitted stuff pulls way easier than the fabric we are talking about. That's all. All the other points you wrote afterwards are true and valid but not what you originally said and what I was replying to.

[@MelissaMelissa-ge6jx]

I have found a some great pieces there but sometimes I don’t get the price.

[@mss7119]

That’s really interesting to see. I wouldn’t expect stores to do some of those things. Now I know some things to look out for in terms of quality. GOD bless you ❤

[@KayleeFarnes]

that first one is such a shame because it really is a cute top, but no way that lasts.

[@jmas43]

It honestly depends. Some stuff is great quality, and other stuff not so much. I think it's worth shopping there, they have some very unique items you can't find elsewhere. You just have to pay attention to each individual item.

[@Mahy4]

Please also review running shoes and designer shoes. Are they worth it? Like YSL and Louboutins

[@srah9112]

🦆i am currently pregnant and working hard to analyze my ties to being online in anyway that isnt intentionally connecting in a healthy way, or using it for learning or if entertainment, keeping it limited/balanced. Im trying to listen to teachers and gen z and their complaints and feedback about what kids are really like currently, and plan my parenting style accordingly. My partner and i plan to give a lot of access to the outdoors, reading with them and spending time doing arts and creative tasks and have them cook with us regardless of the mess lol. As well as making lots of space for them to learn and understand their emotions and needs. My parents did a fabulous job being super hands on and i intend to follow much of their examples ( of course learning from minor mistakes, nobody is perfect) I think this video was really well put together and i appreciate how you worded the problems and solutions as practical and solveable, with a lot of compassion. Well done ill be subscribing ☺️

[@kyleireoun1250]

Thank you so much for the videos you make. The information you share is a wealth of knowledge! I I’m building a base reference of how to pick quality clothing with longevity - and which brands disguise themselves as quality when in reality they may only carry a few quality pieces.

[@user-jr8se6hj7e]

Take a shot every time you hear “quite”

[@thepandaknows]

Did this and I died from alcohol poisoning 🥲

[@bola5671]

​@@thepandaknowsWow apple has service in hell. Not surprised.

[@Mahy4]

Thank you, people go crazy for this store at shops on don mills

[@sreyphon-thill3297]

The dragon fruit color with how tea roses are stunning 😍 enjoy your bag! So beautiful 💗

[@sariwho4945]

Your Channel has really shown me the inportance of shopping clothes In-Store instead of Online.

[@PMC08]

Shopping in store is best but every story has limited stock and i really hate that

[@rheahuggins]

I am obsessed w Anthro and easily have over 250 pieces from them. I am 4'9 and they have a petite clothing lind. Something most brands don't have. They have so many unique styles, patterns and colors and honestly I am very happy w the quality of the cloths. The Daily Practice line is very durable for casual, everyday wear. Maeve is great, I love Farm Rio and others. Never disappointed and love going into the store. Shop the sales online as well and they have great sales all the time. ❤ Anthro!

[@kelsey2333]

How much clothes do you have total?? Holy crap

[@deborahramos7470]

Yes!!! I love Maeve and Farm Rio also!!! ❤

[@Aliiii831]

I like anthro but only if i get the stuff on sale with an extra 50% off, and even then it’s too much

[@LelliAmi]

I worked at Anthro from 2018-2019. The only way I could afford the products I sold was through the limited 60% discounts we got (usually 40%, but I recall getting one or two 60s per month as well). I literally have only 2 pieces that have endured the past 5 years. One is a patchwork Farm Rio midi skirt that ripped along a patch seam immediately after I bought it. I hand sewed it and haven't had an issue since. The other is a plaid boiled wool cardigan/coat thing (Field Flower, I think?) that's pilled af but is still super warm and excellent for layering in the winter. Considering I probably bought 3-4 items per month on average for over a year and most of their stuff is/was priced anywhere from $80-$250, it's messed up that only 2 items have survived. TL;DR: Save your money. Expensive clothes aren't always an investment. Sometimes, they're just a scam.

[@alanuu615]

I worked at Ann Taylor loft for three years. You could find similar pieces at target for just about everything we sold for half the price. Target stuff also lasted longer, most of our tops and sweaters would pill or pucker at the seams after one or two washes. It was a pretty chill place to work, but now that I don't have my 70% employee discount I would never set foot in one.

[@michelleruizkeil6946]

I love your videos on quailty--but I get sad too because so few of the companies that have extended sizes also make quality clothes. I'd love to see your take on that--but it would be difficult because most brands with ES don't carry those sizes in store. Sigh.

[@reginaph828]

This is one of the few places that I can find fashionable-ish clothing in my size. Otherwise I’m relegated to bedazzled polyester tops and unflattering jeans. Thrifting is also not an option - stores just don’t carry vintage plus items.

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

I really want to buy some stuff from Universal Standard and see if they're any good

[@elise85391]

It's so annoying how they never have the extended sizes in store. I want to know what fits and what it's gonna look like BEFORE I buy it. I hate having to buy multiple sizes, because I'm terrible about returning them within 14 days Edit: And it' so hard to find good extended sizes even on the trendy new resale sites, bc all they have is stuff in a size 4

[@itsjoy3466]

Isn’t tweed supposed to have that look?

[@leontynahervertova6676]

it’s called bouclé and yes it is

[@Hokie5Libra82]

​​​​@@leontynahervertova6676 thank you. Someone replied to one of my comments about her not knowing that the unfinished hem is actually finished (at the bottom of the shirt that inch strip of fabric sewn on the inside of the shirt stops the fraying from going all the way up the shirt...that's one way of finishing an intentional frayed hem)..."if she's going to present herself as an authority on clothing quality, she should at least know what she's talking about".

[@Teow_of_Meow]

Yeah no. Very good for you to point out these issues.

[@violetmartha916]

I wouldn't after seeing this interview. Thank you 🩷

[@hanama5678]

Can you review vuori?

[@Justhppy2behere]

take a shot every time she says “quite” 😂

[@iammirandapotter]

Thank you for this. I needed to see this because I've been on the fence about their clothing but can't justify the price and now I know it can't be lol

[@kellarenna]

Their clearance deals are great. Ive gotten 80 dollar shirts for 16 dollars. That's about as high as I'd go shopping there 😂

[@SLCtica]

I agree 💯 and You pointed out a bunch of stuff I would never think to look at so I'm glad I found your video. I'm new subscriber now!

[@Listening_Books12345]

I literally can't shop there, I'm totally priced out. I was in there once admiring their stuff and saw they were using an old book as part of a display for shoes, and I have feelings about old books being used in this way, and then I saw it was L'Morte de Arthur and I asked if I could buy it off them, but because the store was only renting the "decor" , they couldn't sell it to me. Made me sad 😢

[@BunnyGtravelerwannabe]

Thanks for telling you what details to pay attention too

[@Nameless-lk8ld]

Very wise assessment. Thank you and no those items were not worth the price!

[@miracleschmidt4342]

love to hear “in general this is not a store i would personally shop at but would you?” and then see the title “anthropology needs to be STOPED 🛑” like talk about the dichotomy of made for tik tok posted to youtube i love it. ALSO great video can tell you’re very knowledgeable about what you’re sharing. if i sounded assholey it was not on purpose!

[@rebeccal7927]

'I Guess' to me is about having to love yourself before you can love someone else without destroying yourself in the process of falling in love. And it breaks my heart everytime. "I guess it's all about trying to love someone you've never met" = loving yourself eventhough you don't know yourself in the slightest. "I guess it's all about dying" = so little time to get to the level of self acceptance to love someone else

[@jennifermariko]

Growth rate is very important. Thank you for your analysis.

[@lifewitholliethegsp9203]

I met someone who used to manufacture (before companies went to China) they sold the same item to MANY popular stores, including Anthro, Hollister etc. the same T- shirt was sold at each store, but Anthro’s mark up is 500%. I would never shop there, unless it was for jeans, because jeans are pretty much the same price everywhere, at least the brands they carry.

[@themotherbeeco]

Some unfinished hems don't unravel but not this type. Love your reviews, keep them coming!

[@olivialisonbee8153]

This is such an issue with most companies these days. I have a shirt I bought 12 years ago from Walmart that is still in pretty good shape. The seems are all intact and it’s held its shape good, the color has faded a bit, but it’s 12 years old. But the last 4 years I have been on a hunt for a shirt that will last even a year before it looks ragged. Most have lasted 6 months and then they might as well be worn for yard work and painting because they look awful.

[@SnugEmsCats]

When acrylic is the main fiber it should be a pass; 🙅‍♀️ especially when the second fiber is polyester. Respect to anyone who is reading labels. We need to hold these companies accountable and withhold our dollars! 😉🤑

[@zahiarizk4612]

Thank u 4sharing this. I bought a few weird things from them, rain boots, a couple of chachkis for the coffee table and an amazing toiletries bag that’s lasted me 14 yrs and has been to Africa and Europe but their clothes look sus. 🙏🏽

[@anna_m59]

Nice that someone expose that junk store.. I use to shop there 15 years ago very frequently but the quality and the clothing line changed for the worse. I stopped to even enter there their stores.. I remember buying all those unique skirts shoes some tops and sleeping wear. All gone so as I .