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by Ganelle Davis

Created on: September 24, 2011   Last Updated: February 12, 2012

Brand name clothes are indeed worth the extra money. After all these brand name clothes have a reputation to live up to. The high end department stores use their quality merchandise to attract and keep customers happy and in the latest styles. The high end dept stores usually stand by their expensive merchandise. For instance, a department store such as a Nordstrom, Macy or Bloomingdales stands by their clothing merchandise and will vouch for the long lasting wear of the garment. Why settle for defective merchandise? Brand names have stood the test of time  for good reasons.

The retail price of these garments sold in these high end stores is marked up quite bit. A consumer must keep in mind, that the cost of paying for the sales personnel and the comfy dressing rooms is also factored into the price of the clothing. Consumers can still shop for these brand name clothes at various outlets throughout the country. Brand name clothing is now affordable and sold at stores such as Target and J.C. Penney. Brand name clothing easily translates into quality in workmanship and textiles that don't bleed, shrink or fade. 

Brand name clothing usually won't fray or fade after just one washing. The sizing of brand name merchandise is more exact to size. Most plus size women will find that they are usually a whole size smaller in brand name clothing. A size sixteen in an off brand dress or pants,can usually fit into a size twelve in the  brand name garment. This might also be a case of vanity sizing. However, the size specifications on brand name clothing is more exact and consistent.

Poor people can not afford to buy poorly made clothing. Chances are these items of clothing will be passed on to other family members. A pair of  Calvin Klein jeans I purchased seven years ago is still in perfect condition. It seems  I got what I paid for. My daughter actually grew out of those jeans because they did not fade in the wash or fray in any way.

Most teens would rather die than be seen in clothing that is not a name brand. The budget conscious parent can still shop for the quality of name brand clothing at stores such as The Burlington Coat factory and T.J. Max. We can all shop for brand name clothing and become fashionistas just like the advertisers tell us.

Brand name clothing does not make the person more sophisticated or educated. Let's be real. In our society the brand name clothes seem to impress  others and unfortunately in some circles, the brand name clothes do make the person. You can test this theory; if you show up for an important interview in clothing that is not name brand. Sad to say, appearance does matter. The extra money you might spend on a suit just might land you that job. So, if you can, dress to impress.

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