Is anything worth buying at Abercrombie? | Men + Women’s Summer/Spring '24 Review

[@antiichristie]

This channel is a breath of fresh air. I'm so exhausted from going to the mall, looking online, etc. and all the clothes you can buy are either $10 trash, $100 trash, or $1000 trash. 😡

[@benpohlmann2352]

Friendly reminder that there are thousands of small and insanely beautiful brands out there that focus on natural materials, clean finishing and a more sustainable approach to production. You'll just don't find them in your local shopping street, no matter what budget you are looking for. I would highly recommend following public figures that put extraordinary thought into the making of clothes, you usually hear a lot of great recommendations from them.

[@mwahha6965]

Real

[@DeniSoars]

Lo lol trashhhhh

[@aiai-j7i]

Vintage everything for me--furniture and clothes 😊

[@fgslkjh2049gdkjh]

me (has never been to abercrombie, lives in a country without abercrombie): wow i can't believe abercrombie is doing this

[@nelhnz6980]

Hahah same.

[@CherryJuli]

It’s actually not that bad. She just chooses the weird looking clothes of the stores 🫣

[@rumtroll3123]

🤣

[@LORDFORGIVEMEYEAHH]

Same!

[@semzip8558]

I agree. About 3-4 years ago when they were beginning their comeback the quality to price ratio was much better but since increasing in popularity their prices have increased and quality has taken a dive.

[@missalicesmiles]

💯. I remember always finding something cute and affordable a few years ago and now I barely find anything cute that's worth the price

[@dROCKETLIFEANDTIMES]

The Abercrombie ultra parka from 2018 in my opinion was the greatest feat they did with the entire year along with the jfk capsule collection in March of 2018

[@greenismeen]

Before their big re-brand, I would save up to buy their jackets because the quality and detail was top notch. My two jackets from 2008 still looking great, can't same the same for some of the new items I've purchased. It's very hit or miss.

[@wendychen2828]

Well that explains why everything always looks so cute online but when i make a trip to the store im always un-inspired!!!!

[@PlasmicPenny]

The worst part is that Abercrombie was having a mini comeback with cool stuff and good prices (youd have yo take my A&F bikini out of my cold dead hands) and seeing how quick they puvoted to fullout sellout mode

[@itsjoy3466]

Love that this flies in the face of the“I’m obsessed” influencers.

[@kaitlynesse]

I love your videos! You have helped me avoid so many bad purchases (and honestly a lot of them are Abercrombie!!) I have two pairs of the Sloane pants and they look sooo bad after less than a year of wearing them 1 or 2 times a month. Not worth it!

[@AaronSmith-kt2fs]

“somebody buy Abercrombie a stenter!” 😂😂😂

[@meacelestin]

Re: pleated bodices, I actually disagree with your opinion about pleating the fabric once the garment is attached. The traditional sewing method for pintucks and such is actually to pleat the fabric then construct the garment. But the math of it all is carefully done beforehand. I think this is yet another "fast fashion speeding incident" or poor drafting. These brands want the look of elevated sewing, without the actual time/skill/cost of elevated sewing. I do appreciate your videos pointing out their shortcomings. Most people don't sew or aren't around sewing in their daily life and need this type of content. As someone from a family of seamstresses and milliners, IMO, most modern RTW is crap, people just can't tell anymore.

[@wangjenniferr]

Thanks for the info! Although I’ve self taught some basic sewing and garment construction skills, I don’t have formal fashion design training so I was definitely just theorizing how best to make that kind of bodice. Definitely appreciate insights from true experts like yourself!

[@scarletstarlet8085]

As someone who has worked there for a year… it’s not worth it. Some many of the items snag and pill so easily. The jeans are ok though!

[@sabinaciardi9929]

What do you think of their bodies? That’s the only thing I’ve bought from them and I LOVE them

[@scarletstarlet8085]

@@sabinaciardi9929 Honestly, it’s one of their better items! The bodies aren’t sheer and easy to snag like others I’ve seen and they are pretty easy to style, I just wish they came in more colors in store.

[@Rosesrade8]

Thank you for the thorough review! So disappointing to see how tanked the quality is 😭 if you ever got the chance I’d love to see your thoughts on the items from Uniqlo’s linen collection!

[@kelseyloveskitties]

I bought a few really cute things at Abercrombie last summer, after not shopping there since 2005. I was impressed at the quality and design. Fast forward to a few weeks ago…awful quality and subpar design. I was like “what the hell happened?” This video proves my point. I have a background in design as well, so I love your videos that prove what I’ve been seeing too. Sad and weird state of the industry right now.

[@sparklie962]

Agree! Back in the day Abercrombie made beautiful, high quality pieces. Back then the price points were above most mall chain stores, but the stuff was made to last - and the stores were immaculate. I was sorry to see that they don't bother trying to merchandise things nicely anymore, e.g., at least steam out the wrinkles on the *mannequin.* That's where it should look its best - not like they found it on the floor of a Value Village. I was downtown last weekend - walked into Abercrombie and walked out without even pulling anything off a rack for a closer look. Breaks my heart to see how far the brand has fallen.

[@Sunshine4]

I LOVE how the denim doesn’t have A&F branding❤ I feel a way about wearing American Eagle jeans bc of the pockets - makes me feel like an high schooler 😂

[@halcyionic]

Trying to be more conscious of where I buy but I’m running out of places I CAN buy from 😭 Could really use suggestions for someone in their mid 20s!!

[@maryrohatgi]

I totally agree. I shop at A&F purely because of the curve love line. However the quality definitely doesn’t warrant the price tag. Sometimes the best option is to thrift a high quality piece that is slightly too big and get it altered, but I can’t always be bothered to spend the time to do that😆

[@berthavelia]

i love their curve love jeans! literally no other jeans flatter my body better, if i find a pair i like in store, i always cheap depop or mercari to see if i can find it cheaper and save money that way.

[@katrinaa980]

sammmeee abercrombie and everlane curve lines are the only thing that fits me 🥲

[@debramanou3860]

All these brands have really gone down hill....I love feminine clothes but not easy to find anymore. Where are the fitted skirts with nice zippers...gone... they are all using smocking now on a lot of dresses which is so not flattering in my opinion. And even some skirts that have zippers there is an elastic at the back. ugh!

[@kitten4790]

Can you examine Calvin Klein next please?

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

The quality was great in the 90s. I went in out of curiosity recently and it was utter crap.

[@amarjotsingh8455]

I used to work there in 2013 and man the quality was way better

[@bngr_bngr]

I have a plaid shirt I bought from Abercrombie 10 years ago. It’s one of my favorites. But it’s lasted so long that I haven’t gone back to get a replacement.

[@LauraOtermat]

Anybody else confuse Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and American Eagle, or is that just me?

[@ArchesBro]

If only we as consumers could be more educated we could avoid rewarding these companies for taking all these shortcuts. Sad that quality has declined so much over the years at all price points

[@droserowl7633]

I love your long form contents!! I used to buy tshirts and wooly jacketes from them all the time 10 years ago. They were so cheap yet so durable. Some of which I still wear today. I love the big moose logos and the retro look. A shame they pivoted...

[@tomjones2157]

@droserowl7633 it happened because consumers want cute 4 cheap. You said it yourself...

[@droserowl7633]

@@tomjones2157 Not cute for cheap. But the possibility of finding cute clothing in an era where they sell durable clothing at a reasonable price. I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting cute simple designs at affordable pricing. That shouldn't be interpreted as I would be okay with compromising quality for cuteness. You see where I'm coming from?

[@ElLonash]

I owe you my life 😭 your channel taught me so much about the clothes I buy.

[@rbags934]

I’m from the UK and would love a review of mint velvet, cos, phase eight, M&S ❤

[@xcf1614]

M&S has a lot of really well made cotton items

[@rubiirae]

Stains on the clothing pieces don’t necessarily mean they’re hard to put on, you forgot that there are plenty of nasty people out there who carelessly jam their giant heads into the tops that are 2-3 sizes too small for them

[@madelineglidewell4355]

Yup. The curve line is the only reason I shop there. The curve love dad short are the best fitting shorts I’ve ever found so it was worth it (with a coupon code of course) for me.

[@i_ris27]

I feel like the only things worth buying there are the denim, especially since they offer extra lengths which is a plus for petite or tall people.

[@amandak.4246]

7:07 since they all uniformly look like that, i think the fabric is just nubby and is meant to be that way.

[@heyyou3359]

I am one of your audience from US. I've been seeing a lot of people buying these aussie brands like Kookai, Tigermist, Meshki. Can you please do a quality check on these brands as well? They don't do free return and the buyer can only do international shipping, so your review would be very helpful for us!!

[@heyyou3359]

@lilacopal7717 awww thank you so much for your reply and this is very helpful! I will go ahead and order some pieces from kookai ❤

[@lch1425]

I thought I was loving A&F but I've had their Sloane pants for a year and they're pilling like crazy!!! So disappointing.

[@mcourtois75]

Would love to see you do a shop at Simons, it's a store chain that comes from Quebec City and I think they have great quality at fair prices, especially their private label "Contemporaine". They have a store in Mississauga and two more stores coming up at Yorkdale and Eaton Center in 2025.

[@clairewillow6475]

I love the one in downtown Montreal ❤

[@onaippiano3491]

I dress pretty masculinely and like abercrombie's men section. while it unfortunately has many of the same issues as the women's (overpriced, bad materials, lack of quality control, mismatched patterns/prints) there *is* noticeably better quality. for a brand with a woman ceo, she's still contributing to typical sexism in the industry 😭

[@pisces89]

Everyone knows its not as good as it used to be…now its just like every other store

[@jonathanrouse]

I’m a guy and actually love watching these videos, you have taught me and a lot of others how to judge quality pieces, thank you!

[@adrov849]

I was always told to shop like this. My family are immigrants so a lot of their clothes were made in their villages back home so they taught me how to spot good fabrics, cuts, stitching and construction

[@claudiaclaudia8956]

Same!

[@minnieJesusfreak]

hi Jen! please could you do a review of hollister?

[@LilyBridwell]

Do banana republic and brooks brothers!

[@Oranda-sd1ht]

Please try & other stories next!

[@loreleiandworld3774]

You do the best reviews. This is in my budget but definitely avoiding this store now. I need some new work wear. Would you consider doing a Massimo Dutti review?

[@babelfish567]

I bought the Sloane Tailored Pants recently because they went on clearance, and it happened to be my size, and a color/style that I was looking for (so basically the stars aligned). But I would never buy anything from anywhere full price, unless I truly needed it, or it was an emergency. I agree that most of their dresses, especially the stiff linen ones, look like potato sacks! I have a few pieces from H&M that are really high-quality and have lasted a long time through multiple washes, and it's so true that you have to go into the store and truly feel the fabric to assess the quality.

[@luiysia]

comments on construction are great but it just seems like the sizes don't go small enough for you... the last dress was clearly not your size lol

[@linesmakeshapes]

Omg thank u!! There is no A&F near me, but I was always sooo SOOO disappointed when I ordered online! I learned to just not order from them because I felt like I was being tricked 😭 (I guess I was!)

[@jenna0158]

Your reviews are always my favorite!

[@lunjiahu5159]

“It looks like a potato sack” 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@07Janina07]

Thank you. I have learned so much from you on how to buy clothes.

[@MelissaMelissa-ge6jx]

I’ve been impressed with their whites. They have lined most of the styles. I never buy white because it’s always too see through for me. I agree the sewing quality varies from item to item. Am trying some of their T-shirts this summer as they are cotton/spandex. Not a lot of brands seem to do cotton without polyester anymore.

[@hejiranyc]

It seems to me that your fit issues may have been addressed by going down to a smaller size (if a smaller size was even available).

[@fiorylolo]

Ted Baker please

[@mkate769]

the WORST thing about abercrombie is their quality control issues-.almost every wash of their jeans fits completely different within the same tagged size and style!! i also recently bought the linen tanktop you tried on at 7:22 but in two different colors and the size discrepancy is laughable, even though they're labeled the same size. this is such a widely known issue too, but abercrombie does not care :/ the only reason i shop there is for their curve love line and plus sizes but i'm consistently frustrated by the quality over and over and over again.

[@crazycatlady312]

I just gave up and started shopping with UK brands/websites. Their clothes are way better quality.

[@pugluv23]

any recommendations? 😁

[@crazycatlady312]

@@pugluv23 Meshki Oh polly House of cb J lux label Jaded London Revolve Murci Pepper mayo

[@pugluv23]

@@crazycatlady312 thank you!!! 🩷

[@jrochest4642]

Someone needs to buy the store a steamer -- everything is so wrinkled!

[@jodien5800]

They used to be so good. But going into their store these days is indeed like going into H&M.

[@meghnamathur3188]

review aritzia's summer line

[@julielongmakeup]

What brands should I be buying from?

[@tripunk]

I think the answer is: there isn’t any one brand. No brand is all that. Which is why Jen makes these videos, most brands have both good and bad items, some have more good, some much more bad.

[@meghanc5412]

I learn so much from you! So interesting. Great video :)

[@beancake]

Hiya, hope it's alright I leave some feedback. I think it's great and enlightening to talk about the sewing and material quality, but feels very weird to me to rate the construction and garmet based on how it fits on your body. Everyone's body is different and different clothes look better or worse on different people. I feel I would like the video more if not for the exaggerated facial expressions in the try-on and strong comments on what you would buy. For me personally, I haven't tried on any of abercrombie's non-jean clothes, but I think their jeans are some of the most comfortable and flattering out there for my body type. Idk about their other clothes, but their jeans are definitely great for me, as it can be so hard to find comfortable flattering jeans. :'(

[@raieven]

I agree. Don't knock something because it's a boxy style when that is exactly what is in style at the moment. The linen dress was cute tho

[@ironpan5340]

As someone who works in a mall (not A&F though) you learn pretty quick which places to avoid and which to shop at. Forever 21 and A&F are crazy! $50 for a jacket at Forever 21 that looked like it couldnt even be washed cause it was fake fur. Its ridiculous. Id rather shop at Hollister or Rainbow, cause atleast the prices are mostly worth what im getting.

[@RajAujla-h4c]

On trip to London, I rushed purchased the worst pair of petite jeans from A&F, it cost me £80 and they felt like they were 90% elastic with very weak denim. I found much better petite at River Island, much better denim that lasts and I wanted to wear. Thank you for making these video’s they are so helpful. ❤

[@Chanelpink-pd1bt]

Have you made a video on H&M? I think their clothes are trash both in style and quality

[@bunneyvibes]

Jen, never change who you are!!!!! We are grateful asf you exist ❤

[@kristentharappel1441]

The low rise baggy jeans is the only thing I love from them.

[@madelynmatulis4493]

I went to Abercrombie for the first time to look for a graduation dress, the quality was very disappointing. The zippers on the dresses are so cheap they don’t zip if there’s any tension on them. The satin is already snagged on the rack and a lot of the dresses fit weird. Needless to say, I did not spend $130 on a dress there

[@mettenorsk8433]

The worst thing about A&F is the smell😂

[@Djk2578]

I don’t find anything similar at H&M though but I do agree the quality is very cheap especially for the price mark..

[@teoleno4019]

Is it really a smart idea to but linen blazer that is lined with synthetics? The whole purpose for linen clothing is to be breathable in summer time.

[@zorillaaa]

Omg I feel like I learned SO much about what to look out for just from this video. Normally I love Abercrombie but I’ve never looked that hard. Thank you!!!

[@Dom.Beis.]

What are the shops that you positively recommend?

[@PrincessAlbertina11]

Disagree about the Sloan pants, I have the mid rise ones in black and they are more comfortable than the effortless and I haven't had an issues with wrinkles. Thanks for the review regardless!

[@sarahtaavetti]

Never saw the appeal in A&F. However, they have a „curve love “ line, which is great for small waist, big butt ladies. That‘s the only thing I buy there as I cannot buy non-stretch jeans anywhere else. We have only an Online shop available where I live, but the service was HORRIBLE. Not sure how they stay in business….

[@susanpepper1671]

I have been sewing since I was 9 years old. I REFUSE to buy ANYTHING that doesn’t have matched stripes, plaids, or patterns.

[@Propfaqs]

Symmetry is practically impossible when it is attempted on an assembly line. One seamstress sews the left arm, the other the right, a third attaches sleeves from a pile to a bodice. How can this ‘process’ look immaculate?! My big pet peeve is with patterned fabric. While I love some designer blouses, I would only buy it in the store to make sure I am not going to see the pattern haphazardly pieced together… flowers in the 10” repeat on top of each other. I sew so I know getting things to look visually ‘right’ is painstaking and factories generally fail unless you are paying in the $500 range.

[@burrelleful]

As a Millennial who coveted & wore the original Abercrombie & Fitch during its golden era ca ‘98-‘05, I dropped in to ask: WHAT IS THIS?

[@bffkitty]

Love the amount of detail you put into this. Not too much detail for someone unfamiliar with sewing, but discerning enough for someone who wants to learn how to spot a high-quality garment.

[@mariah2966]

can attest i scoured abercrombie this weekend tried on probably 25 items walked out with one thing (not even super happy with it and genuinely might return it). the quality was absurdly bad

[@joneywins]

Abercrombie is NEVER worth the full price. Always gotta catch the 20% off to make it worth while.

[@leastidyworld4365]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for educating us about how clothes should be made.

[@irelandlopezpena4837]

I’m glad you reviewed this store. I have been looking at some of their items online and haven’t had the chance to see them in person so this video was very helpful. Thank you!😊

[@Spisie]

I am glad to know at least the jeans passed the test. I am 4’11 but have wide hips so their curve line plus height options for pants (online only though) does offer me something most brands do not

[@Sweet.t0.dream.]

I really like her long form vids ^_^ So excited for her next review!

[@momomelons]

I love your in-depth reviews and explanations on what to consider and avoid. This has honestly helped me out so much and think twice before buying my clothing pieces. ❤❤

[@maryshi_]

Keep making these reviews so we can be informed consumers! 🔥

[@Aileenwasright]

The missing patch is intentional obviously since it’s a consistent feature on all of their denim. I agree the curvy jeans are great and imo better than curvy denim I’ve tried from Everlane and Madewell. But the rest of their line isn’t good and like you said it’s just H&M tier at this point.

[@clairewillow6475]

Surprisingly, my jeans from hollister are better quality than the pair I had from banana republic

[@nerd23x]

Excuse me but could you do a men's version for A&F!! You don't have to wear the clothes but tell us what is worth or not buying

[@---tt4hs]

I love the style it will probably suit me well, but the quality is too poor, what a pity

[@whenhelfrozeover]

Agreed! Abercrombie went sooooo downhill in the last several years. It's overpriced fast fashion.

[@bffvintage8162]

Abercrombie has terrible resale value even with tags exception is prior to 2000 vintage

[@khadiza3330]

Can you recommend me some websites for high quality solid color strapless mini dresses?

[@shreyapatil1420]

Hey can you review shoes? I would like to buy NewRock shoes but do not know if they are worth it

[@milainnewyork]

Thank you for this video! To me, the only pieces that are worth the money are their Curve Love jeans (can’t find jeans that fit my proportions 70cm waist and 102 hips) and their premium linen. I recently got a vest and shorts and they’re really flattering and well made! ❤

[@Jolabkar]

Overpriced H&M 😱😂

[@Billybloop]

The clothes look boxxy because you need to size down if you want a close fit.

[@MariaJimenez-gn7se]

I love your content! May I ask where do you usually buy your clothes?

[@MRSDAVID1]

how shameless should i be to be ok with showcasing wrinkly clothes to begin with ?

[@aniafrick3523]

Where do you recommend for the best basic white/ black tees!?

[@_smv]

Its not what it used to be. I remember the materials being so good when i was in middle school lol

[@mellomakes]

Name a couple of not-fast fashion brands you like please 🙏