It’s not just you. Your clothes are indeed getting shittier by the day. Fast fashion has created a race to the bottom, leading brands (even the previously “good” ones) to produce cheaply-made pieces with fabric seemingly woven from tissue paper and the tears of underpaid garment workers. The fits are worse. The fabric is worse. Everything falls apart in a few months. Which is why it feels more necessary than ever to find brands producing high-quality basics that you can rely on for years to come.

When it comes to high quality basics, it’s worthwhile to invest in fewer, better pieces. Basics are the essential building blocks to create a wardrobe, and finding ones that fit well, look good, will last, and preferably cost less than your rent sometimes seems impossible. But there are a few brands doing it well—really well, in fact. Here are 5 great brands offering high quality basics ranging from more inexpensive to affordable luxury price points.