What is the difference between a shirt for 150 at Bloomingdale's and a shirt for 15 at Target?

What is the difference between a shirt for 150 at Bloomingdale's and a shirt for 15 at Target?

Jess Zaino (Fashion Correspondent, Personal Stylist) gives expert video advice on: Why should I spend less on clothing?; What should I think about when bargain shopping?; Why is dressing for less so popular these days? and more...

If you've got an eye for fashion, you can tell the difference between a $150 shirt from Bloomingdale's and a $15 shirt from Target. Usually the $150 shirt from Bloomdale's will be a name brand that's recognizable. You will see that its probably made in Paris, France, or possibly in Italy or America. The Target shirts are generally mass produced somewhere in the Asian region, Hungary or Turkey. You really need to check where its from to assess the quality. When you assess the fabric, if it's 100% cotton you know you have a really durable material as opposed to a poly cotton viscose blend. You want to remain pure with the more expensive items where the $15 may look good but its not made as well. Target shirts are discounted because they look great but they don't always fit so well as they're mass produced; therefore they don't fit every body. A shirt that you're paying money for will really have that special body fit, whereas the less expensive shirts, you are going to find that the stitching is a bit off and the cuts are a one size fits all. You're going to see that the fabrics are not 100%, but they'll be a mix of something. You'll see that with one wash , or maybe 10 washes, that the shirt's going to be disposable. Whereas if you're paying for a more expensive shirt, you'll be able to keep it a lot longer and take better care of it.