Why you should invest in quality clothing

Quality is never an accident

Clothing retailers have mastered the art of offering low-quality but still reasonably cool clothes. But think about this for a moment: How much quality can you really get with a R68 dress? How long is that R100 sweater really going to last?

High-quality clothing is made with care and you save money by spending a bit more on clothing for several reasons:

You don’t buy on impulse.

When you focus on buying quality, and quality only, you’re unlikely to buy something on impulse because it’s cheap and looks cool. This means that the clothes in your closet are chosen with thought and consideration, and they’re chosen because they really say something about you in a meaningful way.

Your clothes last longer.

Quality clothing last longer. High-quality clothing can stand some serious wear so you receive more out of your investment.

If you want to transition your own wardrobe from “disposable” fashion to high-quality pieces, try following these tips:

Know What You Want

It helps to find a specialised client-oriented boutique that speaks to you and your budget. P&H boutique is a high-end outlet that specialises in a carefully selected, multi-designer range of exclusively imported ladies handbags and men's dress shirts.

Know Quality

Start by looking at the seams. Are they sewn properly? Grip the fabric on both sides of the seam and pull gently. If the thread holding the seams together pulls apart slightly, it’s not sewn properly. Look at other details. Is there top-stitching? Are there four buttons on the cuff rather than three? Is there any bead work? Is there a 2-inch hem for pants? Are the buttons or fasteners sewn on securely? All these tiny, subtle details point to a high-quality garment.

Go for a Test Run

It is not always easy to recognise quality at first. You can shorten your learning curve by heading straight to a high-quality boutique. You’ll notice an immediate difference. The clothes are simply better made, and you can feel it.

The first point of reference to go to when looking for high-quality and durable men’s shirts is P&H boutique. Egyptian cotton is an excellent choice whether you are looking for luxury, comfort or durability. The higher thread count of Egyptian cotton is the result of a special cotton that has longer, thinner fibres than normal cotton which makes it possible to weave thinner threads, while remaining luxuriously soft.

At P&H boutique, all shirts are 500 thread counts and higher. The shirts are hand-picked for the man who appreciates the value of the best cotton in the world. A more luxurious and quality fabric has yet to be discovered.