I Never Thought I’d Say This: Buying from China Actually Saved My Wardrobe (and My Budget) I have a confession. For years, I was that person who rolled their eyes at the thought of buying from China. You know the type: convinced it’s all cheap plastic, knockoffs, and fabric that disintegrates after two washes. I’m Alison, a 34-year-old freelance graphic designer living in Portland, Oregon. My style? I’d describe it as “messy minimalist with a vintage twist.” I love clean lines, but I also can’t resist a good thrifted leather jacket. Budget-wise, I’m solidly middle class— which means I have champagne taste on a beer budget, especially when it comes…