Quality Clothing Brand Suggestions- High street or not-so high street...

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Hello everyone,
It's been many a year since I last posted on the MSE forums! but thought I'd pop back on for some help/ advice.
Where would you recommend I look for good quality clothes that will last longer than the things I am purchasing currently?
I am a person that doesn't shop much, I hate clothes shopping and only go when I know what I'm looking for and need it. I am in need of new clothes at the moment but seem to be struggling.
I keep getting basic t-shirts, shirts, jeans etc from places like H&M, New Look etc to replace older clothes that I purchased from the same shops around 10+ years ago on some occasions. The issue is (especially with t-shirts) that after 3-4 weeks they are falling apart or fading. They have nowhere near the lifespan old clothes from these shops do. Both that and when I look on the high street, the clothes are styled in a way that I don't particularly like/ need ie. sequins that arent needed, shoulders in jumpers cut out.
I would prefer to shop elsewhere but don't know where to start. I'm happy to pay more for clothes that will last but I'm really struggling with suggestions or places I can go in person rather than online shopping.
Any recommendations of brands to look for, personal favourites? (online shopping suggestions would be helpful at this stage too)
It's been many a year since I last posted on the MSE forums! but thought I'd pop back on for some help/ advice.
Where would you recommend I look for good quality clothes that will last longer than the things I am purchasing currently?
I am a person that doesn't shop much, I hate clothes shopping and only go when I know what I'm looking for and need it. I am in need of new clothes at the moment but seem to be struggling.
I keep getting basic t-shirts, shirts, jeans etc from places like H&M, New Look etc to replace older clothes that I purchased from the same shops around 10+ years ago on some occasions. The issue is (especially with t-shirts) that after 3-4 weeks they are falling apart or fading. They have nowhere near the lifespan old clothes from these shops do. Both that and when I look on the high street, the clothes are styled in a way that I don't particularly like/ need ie. sequins that arent needed, shoulders in jumpers cut out.
I would prefer to shop elsewhere but don't know where to start. I'm happy to pay more for clothes that will last but I'm really struggling with suggestions or places I can go in person rather than online shopping.
Any recommendations of brands to look for, personal favourites? (online shopping suggestions would be helpful at this stage too)
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I was going to put in my original post 'happy for brand recommendations that I can hunt out in charity shops'. Thanks for the recommendations, i'll add them to my list!
I've actually got x4 tshirts from them that I am trying out for the first time. So far so good! Good to hear about the hoodies though as I will be needing a replacement soon
The M&S clothing selection has also improved recently.