: High-quality fabrics should feel sturdy rather than flimsy. If you can easily pull up fibers with a fingernail, the garment is likely to pill quickly.

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: Check for a lining in skirts and jackets, and ensure that patterns (like stripes or plaids) match up perfectly at the seams. Mindful Shopping Strategies

: Buttons should be sewn on securely with no loose threads. Zippers should glide smoothly and ideally be made of metal rather than plastic.