Came here from your Instagram; this is very useful. Thanks for uploading. Genuinely it feels like nowadays every brand is just charging luxury brand prices without having the quality, or previously dependable luxury brands are going down in quality. Maybe it’s because the recession, but it’s very unfortunate.

@wangjenniferr

10 ай бұрын

I totally agree, that’s why I’m hoping to educate on how to buy good quality clothes through my channel so people don’t get tricked by marketing ploys 🙈

@mwahha6965

2 ай бұрын

I agree all brands seem to be cutting quality

@marygonzalez-pf7cb

Ай бұрын

@@wangjenniferr I’m glad I found your site. Very good 👍 info on brands I wear😺

Thank you for mentioning the stitching, fabric quality and sizing accuracy! I'm having the same annoying experience with some of their pieces being too big despite ordering based on their size chart. I wish their website featured customer reviews in the product listings. The Cristina top and Provence dress look beautiful on you!

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Totally agree with the problem of inconsistent sizing! I kept the Cristina top but ended up taking back the Provence dress ☺️

@SilSolo

2 ай бұрын

Adding to that I had to consign one of their jumpsuits (really only reformation I ever owned) bc the legs were a nice length for a tall lady like me but the rise was too short which made no sense to me. If making this for taller ppl make the torso longer too lol

I just went to the Reformation store in London and was shocked at the quality. They are basically using premium fabrics but fast-fashion stitching. As a person who has been in fashion production industry, I would not buy their stuff at the price they are selling.

@emilyxjean

6 ай бұрын

100% agree. Their dresses never make it past a couple of wears . Much prefer realisation par

@jimin8006

6 ай бұрын

Wait really? I have been planning to go to their london store on Black Friday and have been saving up for it :(

@sugakay

6 ай бұрын

@@jimin8006 okay if it's half off or more. but should lower your expectations in terms of longevity. hope this helps.

@mariak5472

6 ай бұрын

@@emilyxjean I am confused, I have their dress and it's been through A LOT (like, for real, I did crazy things) and it is fully in tact :D

@emilyxjean

6 ай бұрын

@@mariak5472 I’ve had issues at seams and zippers - especially where they haven’t been reinforced. Maybe I’ve had bad luck?

Could you do a vid where you show what to look for at the thrift store to ensure you’re buying quality pieces?

I love how in depth you went! Considering buying some wedding guest dresses from their summer sale atm and this helped show the quality I’d expect :)

I'd love a video about the cost and practices of living with higher quality, longer lasting clothes. When I invest in expensive clothing items, I often take it the cleaner and tailor to extend its life. An added cost but means I don't buy clothes as often

This is SO helpful. Everything looks great on you. I was considering the Giorgia brocade top, in that same color, and have a similar build to you, and it was really helpful to know about the gapping in the chest area. You saved me money! The Cristina top, on the other hand, had a stunning fit and I might actually get that one.

This is very educational and informational- I appreciate the in depth style of the way you describe the items!

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the video :) more to come!

Love your videos! So informative!

I love Reformation silk skirts because of the heavy fabric and soft, thin and narrow elastic waistbands. Most skirts have elastic so wide, thick and tight that they could hold a bridge up! I wish all skirts had such comfy waistbands, theirs are the best.

Can you do a video where you explain all these terms and educate us on bias cut, French seam etc? It would be so helpful

thanks so much for including the sizes you bought!!

@wangjenniferr

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

since most of the issues were sizing, i'd recommend going to their boutique if you can. the staff are very helpful & chill also, i believe they truly understand their service represents the company.

i was looking at the lindsy top to replace a mock neck tank w side ruching that i bought at target (it fit well bjt the fabric was so see through I just could not wear it to work) so im grateful its in this video! ill be looking to get this on my next paycheck after your analysis!

You should also do a follow up video. If you exchange the sizes/colors to see if there's consistency. I occasionally have issues where I change the size of items and find I do not fit in either size or the proportions aren't the same as before... or have still way too much or little chest space for example.

just discovered your channel! love your tips and you're so pretty.

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🥰

The white lace top and the black silk skirts are beautiful. The denim would look great on you in a smaller size for sure. :)

The white top and the brown looks beautiful on you!

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

love this video and feel like you’ve taught me so much abt fabrics just from one video! I’d love to see you do a video about some of the clothing you’ve made yourself 💗 and i was curious to ask why you would not keep some of the items and get them altered/hemmed instead of returning them?

Thank you - I learned so much!

I like that you discussed the quantity of the items. I wondered how much each item is.

Just wondering if you ever take pieces to the tailor to have them adjusted? The Robbie set (had to be named after Margot because it’s just so her!) looked amazing on you and I would think would be simple and inexpensive to have the top tailored? It’s something I often do personally!

I’m definitely noticing a trend with reformation hauls and my own experience. I’ve been shopping at Reformation since 2018. I think they do an amazing job at marketing, styling their clothing on their beautiful models, and having gorgeous photography. The reality though is that a lot of their clothing does not fit well. I have a local store that I frequent on a monthly basis. I’m up to buy more there, but I rarely get anything now because the fit is rarely right and even when something does end up fitting, I struggle to justify the price with the quality. Some of their stretchy items are so thin , it feels like Amazon quality. I think the linen and silk prices are fair, but a lot of the linen items do not fit right. I’m 5’8,slight hourglass shape, and size 2 for reference. All in all, I’m starting to conclude that the people that are up to spend higher prices for their clothes can’t even do it because the clothes don’t fit right most of the time.

Love this breakdown

Can you please share with us what thrift stores you like shopping at. Thank you so much. Love love love your videos, I’m learning a lot about the art of shopping quality clothing ❤

I would love to see more content on what budgets people have. 3000 is close to 6 years of my clothing, hair, and makeup budget 😂 or three and a half years of hair, makeup, clothing, and all spending (so junk food, eating out with friends, my mom, coffee, hobbies, like everything)

I want to thank you for really explaining about fabrics and how things are put together. It has helped me tremendously in deciding what to buy and what to purge out of my closet. I always assumed synthetic materials were more affordable because of the source, not because they are simply bad. I have been reading up on how polyester, polyamide etc., gets absorbed by the skin and are carcinogenic. On top of that...all the pollution--not just in production, but ever time they are washed! I have a very limited budget but will seek out only natural materials from now on. Thank you again! I am learning so much!

What’s a sustainable store you do recommend shopping at? Especially for sweaters

I really think that asymmetrical pieces look great on you!

I've noticed that a lot of "high quality" sweaters from name brands that are made in China have weird seam lines on top of the shoulders. The line is supposed to be on top of the shoulders but their lines go more on the back of the shoulder which is weird

Very useful on what to look for when inspecting clothes - new subbie here.

Love this! All look good

@wangjenniferr

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ☺️

Ive been looking at reformation stuff for years. Never actually got to purchase it, the sustainability stuff is very vague and sounds abit like greenwashing for me…. I believe their stuff are made in china, and fabric doesn’t age well according to various online research i did.. would love to know more about the brand still tho!

I’m confused. I’m new to your channel and watching this after the Club Monaco one. In that one, you said you don’t like lyocell because it’s not durable. Here you say you like it. I’d love a video where you discuss this fabric more (maybe you already made one…I’ll look!)

@wysboo7533

2 ай бұрын

Check out her video The Ultimate Fabric Guide specifically the semi synthetic section!

Can you please make a video of your favorite clothes 💕, love your videos btw:))

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Great idea!! I was planning to make a “closet purge + new closet additions” type of video since I recently got rid of some old stuff and added some new pieces! Gotta think of a catchier title 😝

@madolynamira

7 ай бұрын

Omg yes please!!

I have the same issue with reformation, the waist fits but the chest gapes so bad!

Hi would you say the Layla skirt runs true to size? If I am a size 27 in jeans do you think a size 2 will fit me? Only asking because that’s the only size left in the print that I like

Thanks for explaining what to look for! I think reformation is pretty hit or miss but all super expensive. Seems like that's every brand so you have to look carefully at each item

thank you for sharing I’ve been lucky to find reformation at Nordstrom rack at a great price. I really love your couch can you share where it’s from?

Would you recommend the black daria linen top

How does their skirt compare to the Quince similar silk skirt?

I love the top you’re wearing, it’s so feminine, elegant and beautiful.

Do you get the layla skirt in regular or petite size? Looking forward for more vids from you! Learn a lot about fabric and clothing quality in general from you!

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

I got it in regular, I didn’t see a petite option on the website!

That silk dress is out of stock on reformation but Anthropologie has it in stock for all sizes

Great video! thank you

@wangjenniferr

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This was very lovely. I wonder if you have considered tailoring as another tool to get high quality pieces that you love to fit you perfectly.

love this video- I did want to ask a quick question though; a lot of people said the silk quality of reformation sucked ie. it was thin, snags, easily damaged, etc. Did you notice anything about that?

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Nope I didn’t, I found the silk fabric they used to be one of the most snag resistant I’ve seen! Although the silk quality may change from garment to garment and season to season 😔

@user-ob6pk5po5t

9 ай бұрын

@@wangjenniferr aww, well I just ordered so hopefully I get some good ones like you!! Also, are you ever thinking of doing a video on Alice + Olivia or Yellow The Label? I love the patterns on their products (specifically the silk blouses for the former and the sweatshirts of the latter) and if u ever do a vid id be super interested LOL

@Kimberly-pf1hm

Ай бұрын

@@user-ob6pk5po5they i was just wondering how you found the quality of silk now after all this time? i’m wanting to purchase one of their silk tops and skirts

love your channel

@wangjenniferr

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Im curious, why not get the clothes that look off, altered?

Hi, I’m watching so much of your content and thank you for explaining so well! I wonder, isn’t it a bother that all these higher quality items can only be hand washed or dry cleaned? I don’t want to dedicate so much time to the cleaning and maintenance of my clothes but still want high quality and durable pieces… any thoughts?

Love this

They have their yearly summer sale (30% off sale items) right now if you’re interested in spending a bit less!

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Gonna have to check it out ☺️

Hi do you like anything from Walmart? Thank you

Hello! I have a question :D Would you consider H&M/cotton on/ Uniqlo to be fast fashion? I keep hearing mixed views about this from my peers, the clothes aren’t as affordable as shein so I’m not sure if it’s fast fashion… I want to stop my intake on fast fashion as well so I’m trying to get people to share their opinions on this matter with me :(

@danleiICESKATINGGURL

7 ай бұрын

hi! studied apparel sustainability in school so wanted to give my input - the brands you mentioned are definitely fast fashion. they’re maybe not as “bad” as shein, but h&m especially has had a long history of dangerous labor practices (supposedly they’ve improved them). an easy trick I use to identifying if a brand is fast fashion is to see what their product turnover is - if they’re constantly putting out new collections and products, if they’re always running sales to try to get rid of product etc

omg brown is most definitely your colour!!!! i hope you ended up keeping the brown dress

i love your videos! your shorts have very good audio but in the longer form vids your voice volume is kind of low

I watch your videos, but I still can’t see by myself whether a garment is good quality or not (unless it’s the obvious awful quality like fraying or stuff). How can I learn it faster?

What dies semi-synthetic even mean? What is lyocell compared to viscose and rayon? Thanks.

@nagisa9147

6 ай бұрын

Her previous 2 videos about fabrics define these terms!

The teacher is here and class is in session! Jennifer pls take us shopping with you! I am loving all your content, but my favorite is when you talk about items you think is worth buying. 🫶🏽

can you please make an aritzia deep dive ? 💗

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Any particular pieces you want me to cover?

@lilac3606

9 ай бұрын

@@wangjenniferr thanks for replying! i'm particularly curious about the pleated pants, pleated skirts, and sweaters (like the soloist sweater). i've had some pieces in the past like babaton 3" pleated shorts that did not hold up like I expected.

@leaf663

9 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@wangjenniferr piggybacking here but i’d also be really interested in learning a little more about their bustier tops/dresses!

Can you review a more affordable company whose clothes you think are actually worth the money next? 😊

@ilanalovesorcas

5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately that just doesn’t exist. If you read the comments, you’ll notice people are saying even this store’s quality is terrible while being way overpriced. It’s not possible to find good fabric or stitching in new items. Your only safe bet is the thrift store.

@lishange1449

5 ай бұрын

The styling is, to put it mildly, quite different from Reformation, but drive-by recomendations: 1. Ureshii Design. It's a two-person company making sustainable clothing to measure out in Canada. I've owned like 10 of their garments for... gosh, 8 years now??? and in all that time, exactly one stitch has ever gone partly undone. 2. American Giant, if you're a hoodie person or a legging person. I've owned their ponte leggings for about 5-6 years and I wear them *constantly*, and it's only just now starting to pill a little in the groin. Their hoodies are so heavy-duty, at least as of 6 years ago, that I'm fully convinced I'm going to have mine for life.

Every time I have gotten something from Ref I have been severely disappointed in the quality and sold it on poshmark right away. Never again.

Have you tried Quince or Theory??? 🧐🤔😺

Where do you go thrifting? 😊

@wangjenniferr

10 ай бұрын

Value village!

I think reformation is pretty far from “sustainable” if you dig deeper. I used to get fooled by their branding until I learned they’re also fast fashion

@kimmyymmik

6 ай бұрын

A few Reddit posts and bloggers or a few journalists who say it isn’t doesn’t mean they’re not a sustainable brand 😂

@nancypal

6 ай бұрын

@@kimmyymmik sustainable fashion is already an oxymoron, and ref is sustainable fast fashion

$3,000?!!?!! For 9 pieces?! That’s an average of $333 for each piece!

4:09 What’s the fabric called, desktop fabric? 😆 Can someone please spell it for me?

@sabrinashih2544

6 ай бұрын

Deadstock fabric!

What’s the point of a strapless top made of polyester??! Too hot for summer, too cold to wear any other time (unless you layer, which makes it less versatile throughout the year and thus more expensive)

Often quality clothes require tailoring. Fast fashion isn’t worth it to pay to modify. In addition returning stuff can be quite cumbersome AND if you miss the return window you are out of luck!!😮😢😺

I once heard Reformatiion described as “sl*tty Eileen Fisher” and it’s been burned in my mind ever since. Also…they have some pretty limited sizing, which is disappointing

my dear, you have an enviable shape however most people require tailoring to get a proper fit. This is especially true of high quality clothes. People they le with imperfect bodies have to fit their largest measurements first then tailor from there😺

The volume is off. Super low

@wangjenniferr

10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear but I tried it on my computer and it seems fine on my end!

@lizethramirez2004

9 ай бұрын

Same I couldn’t hear much on the treadmill.

Superb video. You have super gorgeous body especially back. All these satin dresses looks great on you. LOVE to see more try on haul videos. Keep on smiling we love it

In person, most of their clothes look very cheap and the fibres are synthetic. I only buy their denim and it has to be on sale.

If it’s made in China it’s not very sustainable and that’s what drives me nuts about this brand :(

I can barely hear you and I’m using a super-max volume speaker, please get a microphone! I like Reformation except that all their tops and dresses are too low-cut, tight and sexy. I often buy silk skirts there.

Reformation is the worst. Coming from South Asia I have seen similar or superior quality clothes on the streets for fraction of the price. I was appalled the first time I ordered it from Nordstrom years ago . That was the last time . Most clothes I ordered was obviously returned back 😂

yeah nah fast fashion isn’t the “only option” for the overwhelming majority of people in the western world. most fast fashion buyers could buy waaayyy less if they wanted to and spend that money on sustainable clothes or thrift items. they choose not to.

This is the most overpriced brand everything I purchase is disappointing I guess it’s my fault but the styles are cute

none of these are professional clothes, look like fast fashion trends

im obsessed with this video and your contents! found you on IG, immediate follow! Fellow pharmacist :D

@wangjenniferr

9 ай бұрын

Hi pharm pal! Thanks for your support ☺️