The rules my former-fashion-buyer mom taught me may have been frustrating as a teenager who just wanted to be on trend... but they've saved me a lot of money as an adult, I fear.
This InStyle article somehow gets at ALL OF IT. Incredibly comprehensive reporting!
instyle.com
Are Clothes Actually Worse Now? An Investigation
Many shoppers are complaining that fashion (designer, mall brand, and otherwise) seems worse than it was 20 years ago—less natural fabrics, poor fit, a lack of good design—even as prices stay the same...