Skip: Name-brand clothing
Buying designer clothing is where you perhaps need to take a step back when shopping at Costco. Even though you might see top brands, the quality is surely worse. Maybe the manufacturer thought he could save money on the Costco versions, but it is definitely not up to the standard that these top brands command. Of course, buy away if you find an item you like, but walk in with low expectations. If you’re looking for discounted brand items, try Marshalls.
Buy: Shirts and pants for work
Designer clothing might be a no-no from Costco, but if we were to comment on their regular clothes, like shirts and pants, we certainly recommend Costco! One particular user on the Red Flag Deals forum had this to say: “All my work shirts are Kirkland shirts. High-end tailored shirts aside, I think the Kirkland stuff is the best value on the market, just as good quality (sometimes better) as what you get at The Bay or mid-range stores.”