Where did all the affordable high-quality clothing go?

I asked a fashion expert this question, plus where to find the good stuff.

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I have these black pleated shorts that I can’t stop wearing. I mean it—I wear them multiple times a month, no matter the season, and have been doing so for the past decade. Decade! In fact, many of the best-loved pieces in my wardrobe happen to be older than most people’s pets. But here’s the thing: They aren’t designe…