Clothes Shopping Guide Tampa FL

It's easy to get caught up in the magic of bargains when you're shopping in Tampa--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

Solstice Sunglasses
(727) 796-5544
27011 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Inc.
(727) 734-2421
1874 Gulf to Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL
WalMart
(727) 724-7777
23106 US Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL
Skinzwear.com.inc
(727) 441-8789
2027 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL
Wal Mart Neighborhood Market
(727) 441-4320
1803 N. Highland Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Express Tailor's USA
(813) 226-0318
201 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL
Hosanna Fashion
(813) 972-5138
11311 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL
Base Line Clothing
(813) 655-9799
11732 Dr Mlk Jr Blvd E
Tampa, FL
Solz & Seamz
(813) 839-7181
3408 S Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL
Hot Spot the
(813) 879-3144
5802 N Armenia Ave
Tampa, FL

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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

Solstice Sunglasses

(727) 796-5544
27011 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL