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I made two versions of a wrap skirt, one with a hidden zipper and one with a tie closure
The first one had a side zipper that kept catching the fabric. The second one used a simple tie closure made from the same cotton blend. After wearing each for a month, the tie version held up better and was easier to adjust. I spent about $15 less on materials for the tie version because I skipped the zipper and extra notions. The hidden zipper just added a point of failure without much benefit for this style. Has anyone else moved away from zippers for certain casual pieces?
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logansullivan1mo ago
Totally agree. Zippers are overkill for a lot of simple clothes.
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grant_torres1mo ago
My gym shorts from 2012 are still going strong with just a simple drawstring, @logansullivan. I swear some brands just slap a zipper on there to charge an extra twenty bucks. It feels like they're solving a problem that doesn't exist for most casual wear. I end up avoiding those pants anyway because a metal zipper just feels like over-engineering for a lazy Sunday.
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the_ray20d ago
Honestly, why do we need a metal zipper on sweatpants you only wear to the grocery store? I had a pair with a zipper pocket that broke after two washes, but my drawstring shorts from years ago are still perfect. It feels like they're just adding bulk for no reason.
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