A few weeks ago, I was rummaging through my closet to find old clothes to donate for the Winter Warm-Up, and then it hit me. Approximately 85% of the clothing I own is from the same clothing company, American Apparel. Why, I asked myself, do I seem to always go back to AA?

I was initially turned on to American Apparel a few years ago, when I heard word that they are a “sweatshop free” company. I love AA now because their basic cotton clothes are both durable, and insanely comfortable. There’s a huge variety of colors and designs, allowing leniency with just about any style, dress up or dress down.

I will say, however, that since American Apparel is based out of downtown Los Angeles and only has a few stores nation-wide, getting your hands on some of American Apparel’s products must be done online. For some this may be troublesome, because how can you know if what you buy will fit if you can’t try it on first? Fortunately, almost all of American Apparel’s products have dozens, if not hundreds, of reviews from customers describing the fit of each size compared to their height and weight. This makes for much easier sizing decisions. Plus, shipping hassles are generally painless. Orders will usually arrive at your doorstep less than a week after you order, and if you still aren’t happy with what you receive, you’re able to send back the merchandise in exchange for anything else.

Simply put, American Apparel is your one stop, umm, online-shop for just about anything you need, from shirts to shorts, swimsuits to sweaters, or even a trendy new pair of glasses.