Ok.  Do. Not. Shop. At. Sears. For. Dress. Clothing.  Whew.  I know it's more costly, but you will find better stuff at Macy's or the like.  It will usually last longer and they do a lot of tailoring for free.  It's worth it in the end, trust me. Cheap clothes are exactly that.  Heck, try Marshall's or TJ Maxx, even. Designer names, most of the time.