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American Apparel Clothing

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A US-manufactured basics brand known for sturdy cotton t-shirts and casualwear.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A redditor names American Apparel among the brands they specifically look for when thrifting clothes.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as July 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    The blends are where it's at for lasting color and wear.. Tultex or American Apparel are my favorites.

  2. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    For clothes, ll bean, pendleton, and American Apparel are what I look for.

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