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Tag: clothing

The Vimes Boots Theory: Further Reflections

April 16, 2019April 9, 2019 ~ cafebedouin

"This, by the way, explains one of the differences in behavior between poor people and not so poor people. It's easy to say, "Why don't you just save up to buy the better quality thing?" but sometimes people don't know how. Not how to save, but how to buy the better quality thing. Whether you … Continue reading The Vimes Boots Theory: Further Reflections

Checking Clothing Quality

December 14, 2018December 9, 2018 ~ cafebedouin

"1. To quickly assess an item's quality, hold the fabric up to a bright light..."The thicker the material, the higher the quality..." —Alison Caporimo, "14 Expert Ways To Tell If Clothes Are Well-Made Or Super Cheap" Buzzfeed. May 16, 2016. In short, check: Thickness, durability of material made of natural fibers. Hem allowance of one … Continue reading Checking Clothing Quality

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