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tendtend t1_j58sfty wrote

LLBean clothes last forever! Great sweaters, flannels, boots, tees, etc.

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Permissible_Option t1_j595nb1 wrote

LL Bean is pretty timeless and definitely makes for a more sophisticated casual without succumbing to fast fashion.

If I had the money, I’d redo my whole wardrobe with LL Bean, and Filson.

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casualjoe914 t1_j5ccaqg wrote

LL Bean and Filson aren't what they once were for the most part.

ASKET is a Swedish brand that is all about simple staples, sustainably made that are long lasting. I highly recommend them for basics.

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Permissible_Option t1_j5ccm33 wrote

Comparable in price to LL Bean or Filson for U.S. residents?

For me LL Bean can be pricy and any Filson purchase would have to be a major splurge, so there’s always a limit in terms of practicality.

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casualjoe914 t1_j5cfx0s wrote

On par with Filson.

If I had a more limited budget I'd probably have a lot more of Target's house brand Goodfellow in my wardrobe. The price/quality ratio is a ton better imo than a lot of your typical US brands.

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City_Stomper t1_j5c1y8b wrote

I'm sure this is true for most of their clothing but my medium weight long johns are tearing and my blue Sherpa hoodie is ripping at the wrist cuff. Simple fixes, I think pstt of BIFL is knowing how to sew and being able to look at these small issues as easily reparable, rather than a death sentence. That being said I've had them both for 1 year and they only are used in winter .

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snoozyspider t1_j5b48t4 wrote

Came here to say LL Bean! Timeless styles, high quality construction, a pretty great price for longevity.

As a little "case and point," I had a windbreaker from them that my grandfater purchased in his late teen/early 20's for a trip to Yellowstone. I took it as a teenager and it went on many adventures with me, and now my little sister owns it. You would never know this windbreaker is decades old- it looks brand new, and like an anorak LL Bean is currently selling in stores.

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