How To Actually Buy Good Quality Clothing

[@sarahayess]

I only buy coats made from natural fabrics too. It’s crazy how many brands use so much polyester and still charge a fortune! Thanks for the super informative video!

[@ana_paulav]

@@sarahayess Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful! And I know, it’s so hard to find coats without synthetics at reasonable prices these days!

[@marianapereirae]

I enjoyed and learned a lot from this video, Ana! I also love alpaca wool and prefer to knit some of my pieces so I know it's great quality and value for the price I pay for the yarn! It's so nice to know you're Peruvian, another lovely fellow from South America 🥰

[@ana_paulav]

Hi Mariana! I didn’t know you knitted, that’s so cool! I’d love to see some of your pieces! Also, I didn’t know you were from South America too! 🥰 I’m really glad you found the video useful! it took me a while to put it together haha

[@KDeLoise]

your videos always provide very well-organized thoughts and tips!

[@ana_paulav]

@@KDeLoise thank you! I always try to structure my videos in a logical way and stay focused without rambling! Glad you appreciate that 🥰

[@lalaoys2518]

Totally agreed, I love and apreciate her content a lot🥰

[@ana_paulav]

@@lalaoys2518 Thank you! that means a lot! I'm so glad you enjoy the video 🥰

[@luxebyangela]

Such great tips 💯 I wanna try more full alpaca items now!

[@ana_paulav]

@@luxebyangela Thank you!! Alpaca is my favourite! And when the fibers are high quality, it can be incredibly soft and cozy. I would recommend opting for items made from 100% royal or baby alpaca for the best feel!

[@rosej9686]

This was a wonderful, informative video, Ana! Thank you! 😊❤

[@ana_paulav]

Happy to see you here, Rose! I'm so glad you liked it! 🥰

[@catherinewiseman-hakes5037]

Thank you! I didn’t realize you are from Peru; one of my favourite countries and absolutely beautiful wool garments!

[@ana_paulav]

@@catherinewiseman-hakes5037 Thank you! I haven’t had the chance to mention it before, but yes, I’m from Peru 🥰 I’m happy to hear it’s one of your favourite places

[@mariemattsson824]

That Lilysilk wool sweater is so lovely. I sometimes open my closet just to touch it. :D

[@ana_paulav]

I love it too! The fabric so thick and bouncy. The only thing I wish is that it were a bit longer since I have a long torso and I can only wear it with very high-waisted pants to make it work, but other than that, it's perfect!

[@mariemattsson824]

@@ana_paulav Yeah I agree, I am very busty AND have a log torso, so short sweaters becomes even shorter on me. But I mostly wear high waist skirts and trousers nowadays so it's not a problem!

[@Zoe-zh3ty]

It´s not so easy. It is also important that the material supports/ensures the function and wearability of a garment. Examples: My husband had a pure wool sweater (not cheap at all) that kept getting longer. Finally, I could have worn it as a midi dress. This means that heavy woolen items can benefit from a touch of synthetic material to keep their shape. Another example: Until recently, I only wore natural fibers. After long meetings, my skirts looked like they had been on the Orient Express. Now I prefer natural fibers with a touch of synthetic because they wrinkle less. Also linen doesn't crease elegantly either, it simply becomes wrinkled and unsightly. High quality fashion uses often a blend of materials.

[@ana_paulav]

I completely agree, nothing is ever as simple as it seems! I just wanted to share what I’ve learned and what works for me as a regular consumer, not an expert. It’s really interesting what you shared about your husband’s sweater, that has never happened to me! I usually avoid synthetics in knitwear because I’ve had bad experiences with them getting slightly deformed or even shrinking, even when I treated them carefully. Plus, I’m not a fan of the plasticky feeling some synthetic sweaters have. I don’t believe anyone could completely prevent linen from creasing either, but I’ve noticed a difference between cheaper, thinner linen that creases like crazy and higher-quality linen that’s thicker and doesn’t crease as much. And I totally agree that not all organic fabrics are suited for tailoring, many people recommend wool for that. Have you tried it? I have a structured wool mini skirt and a pair of wool pants that don’t crease much at all!

[@Zoe-zh3ty]

@@ana_paulav These are still possibilities that I hadn't thought of before. Thank you for these tips! Thank you also for taking the time to answer all the comments. As a channel grows, at some point this will no longer be possible. But there are also well-known KZbinrs who maintain their community - and those who never respond. I hope you'll keep talking to us - because I'm sure your wonderful channel will grow!

[@ana_paulav]

@@Zoe-zh3ty Engaging with all of you is one of my favorite parts of this channel, and I will always do my best to reply to as many comments as I can! Thank you for being here 🥰

[@marieb5251]

This is all true, but it's increasingly difficult to find quality pieces with these requirements as even luxury brands are producing garments made of polyester with flaws. Clothing nowadays isn't made to last, the opposite is the goal, so people purchase more items and companies make more money. So, quite frankly, finding these "high quality items" has become a headache. And if you do find them, they are likely extremely expensive and prohibitive to most people. I also find that clothes go out of style after about 10 years, no matter how "classic and timeless" they are considered to be 10 years earlier. They always look dated after about a decade. Really, there is no point in searching for clothes that will last 10+ years. I spent a small fortune on a classic Max Mara coat 15 years ago that looks extremely dated nowadays. And to my shock, it's mostly made of polyester (I didn't pay attention at the time). Definitely do not spend 2K on a cashmere Max Mara coat as it will look dated in 10 years, I guarantee it.

[@ana_paulav]

Your comment reminded me of a video I saw about mega-trends and how certain silhouettes evolve over the decades. Think about trench coats, about 10 years ago, the shorter, more fitted styles were everywhere, but now they feel outdated compared to the oversized, boxier cuts we see today. So, I totally get what you're saying. I also don’t necessarily expect all my clothes to last more than 10 years, as you mentioned, styles change and that’s natural. For me, it’s more about recognizing when something is well-made so I can make an informed choice and avoid overpaying for it. If someone decides to buy a lower-quality item, that’s totally okay! At least they’re making an informed decision and know what they’re getting. Those are just my two cents, thank you for sharing your thoughts! 😊

[@KimberlyPerrotis]

I only buy 100% natural-fiber/material items for my wardrobe. Even blends with a little Elastane, which I hate, makes a fabric sweaty, itchy and non-recyclable.

[@ana_paulav]

I try to do this too, especially for tops and coats, but I sometimes compromise when it comes to tailored pants for the colder months. I just haven’t been lucky enough to find the right ones yet. If you have any recommendations for brands that make great pants, I’d love to hear them!

[@thelidiaedit]

Hola Ana Paula, I love what you've done with this video...the graphics, everything. I totally agree: natural does not necessarily mean high quality. Cotton is a good example of it: very few brands do 100% cotton with good quality now, to the point I feel that a little bit of viscose or synthetics with cotton is much better: first because it's not going to shrink, secondly because there's a higher chance they don't use low quality cotton. I didn't know many things about Alpaca, so thank you for the info. Btw: unpopular opinion - I sooo dislike linen :D always have. am I the only one? Btw: could you do an Everlane review, please? I've always wondered how they size and if they're really worth it.

[@ana_paulav]

Hola Lia! So happy to see you here! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and learned something about alpaca, it’s my favorite fabric! 🥰 I didn’t know blending cotton with viscose could help prevent shrinking, that's interesting, because I always notice some shrinkage with my cotton pieces. Personally, I love linen, but it’s not always the best choice for formal settings because of the creasing. For casual days, though, I’m all in! And an Everlane review sounds like a great idea! I only have a couple of their pieces though, so I’d need to try more to make it thorough.

[@mariannacoomes1094]

I love your makeup look. What are you wearing?

[@ana_paulav]

@@mariannacoomes1094 Thank you! I’m wearing Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil in Delight and Merit’s Flush Balm in Cheeky :)

[@wallybistrich3474]

Unfortunately merino wool is not cruelty free. 80% of all merino wool comes from Australia where they brutally practice "mulesing".

[@ana_paulav]

I completely agree, it’s such an inhumane practice, even though it’s often justified as a way to protect sheep from flystrike. I should’ve mentioned this in the video, but I personally make a point to buy from brands that carry the Responsible Wool Standard certification, which, from my understanding, prohibits mulesing

[@TheAlyconaria]

Mulesing is in the process of being phased out in Australia, with many big brands already completed the phase out. As always some brands do better than others.

[@ana_paulav]

@ that’s good to hear! Thanks for sharing