Clothes Shopping Guide San Francisco CA

It's easy to get caught up in the magic of bargains when you're shopping in San Francisco--but beware of poorly made clothes that are only on sale because they're no good. Read on for some tips on how to avoid arriving home with a closet-full of crap.

Local Companies

Merrell (Footwear & Apparel)
(415) 834-9605
285 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA
Skechers USA
(415) 781-8703
770 Market St.
San Francisco, CA
Skechers USA
(415) 401-6211
2600 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA
PIER 39
(415) 705-5500
Pier 39 Administrative Offices
San Francisco, CA
Serramonte Shopping Center
(650) 301-3360
3 Serramonte Center
Daly City, CA
American Rag Clothing
(415) 474-5214
1305 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA
Old Vogue
(415) 392-1522
1412 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA
Aaardvark's Odd Ark the
(415) 621-3141
1501 Haight St
San Francisco, CA
Retro Fit Vintage
(415) 550-1530
910 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA
Crossroads Trading Company
(415) 681-0100
555 Irving St
San Francisco, CA

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It's easy to get caught up in the magic of bargains when you're shopping--but beware of poorly made clothes that are only on sale because they're no good. Read on for some tips on how to avoid arriving home with a closet-full of crap.

Get the most for your clothing dollar by checking for these five signs of good quality.

Eye the pattern "Look at the fabric to see if the patterns line up at the seams," says professional stylist Alison Deyette, founder of AliOnTheGo.com. "If they don't, it's a sure sign of poor craftsmanship."

Check the stitching to see that it lies flat. Any puckering or bumpiness is a red flag of hasty sewing.

Look under the buttons to see if they're snugly reinforced with loops of thread.

If a piece you like has a zipper, try it a few times. If properly attached, it will zip smoothly. If it's sewn too close to the fabric, it will catch and snag.

Well-made clothes have a wide, even hem, so that alterations can be made easily. "Try on everything to make sure the hem is sewn straight all the way around," says Deyette. "Poorly made clothes often have a crooked hem."

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Featured Local Company

Merrell (Footwear & Apparel)

(415) 834-9605
285 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA