How much do you spend on clothes every year?
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Anonymous
| . I have no idea but if I had to guess , I’d say it’s probably mid 4 digits. Maybe approaching 5 in some years. I just dropped 1k the other day on boots and jeans. Some years I need a new coat which is over 1k for me. I don’t feel like o spend that much and try to bargain shop but I like nice things and it adds up. Even at places like Nordstrom Rack or TJ Maxx, a pair of nice jeans is around $100 (vs o we 200 in the regular store), and a cashmere sweater is like $129. Two items right there and your at like 250. Shoes are pricey. Coats, etc. it adds up. |
Anonymous
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Me 3000-5000 from Zara mostly
Ds1000 Husband 3000 mostly from costco tj max marshal and premium. outlets l but he loves running shoes( avid runner , over 30 shoes for tuning alone ) and love backpack ( over50 backpacks) Hhi $800k |
Anonymous
People still wear vests? |
Anonymous
Funny enough I've seen a lot middle aged women with yoga pants and puffer vest. |
Anonymous
| HHI of 350K and our family clothing budget is 6600/year and we got that number by looking at what we spent last year. I think 2500- 3000 of that is DH, mostly business clothes and the rest is our DDs and me. I will probably spend 1500-2000 and we will spend 800-1000 each on our DDs, a tween and a teen. |
Anonymous
I am similar -- early 40's, HHI $300K, hate shopping and trying on clothes.... But I kept track one year and it was WAY more than I thought. If I buy a new pair of jeans or cords and a new pair of chinos or linen pants, even on sale or end-of-season, that's $40-50 a pair. The cheapest work pants ever get at the Talbot's outlet is $20. So I probably spend at least $100-150 a year replacing/updating pants, because things eventually get worn out or too dated. Same thing with twinsets, sweaters, jackets, and blouses -- even if I only get 2 new things in the spring/summer and 2 new things in the fall, so I'm replacing/updating only part of my work clothes any given year, it's going to be at least $100-150 a season. Figure over the course of the year I will get some new T-shirts, bras, underwear, yoga pants, socks, etc. -- that adds up to at least another $150. So we're up to at least $500-600 a year already, and I haven't included anything like a new dress, a new coat or shoes, anything to wear on vacation, etc. So it's probably more like $800 a year. And I consider myself someone who "doesn't spend a lot on clothes" and I never set foot in a mall. |
Anonymous
| I think people underestimate. Until I looked at mint I would have guessed 3-4K. Well I’m at $8,700 for the year for myself. Maybe $400 for my kids. That is a couple of designer items - shoes and sunglasses - then Bloomingdales, Saks, and Talbots for the most part, often on sale. Kids are Jcrew and Target with nicer shoes. So maybe 8-9k a year, not including my husband. He probbably spends 1-2k a year. HHI over 600k. |
Anonymous
Purchases of handbags that cost $1000 to $2000, or even $3000 are regularly discussed there. |
Anonymous
OP here, I thought about that, but I want to see how money savvy people are doing in their wardrobe department. I am a bit surprised to learn that so many people here are spending very little on clothes. I mean if your HHI is 200k plus, I think you can afford to buy nicer things and own nicer clothes. |
Anonymous
| probably a couple thousand |
Anonymous
| We're around 10K per year for a family of 6. |
Anonymous
If their salary is high enough, spending 3k on handbags is understandable, why not enjoy life right? I think if you are single and making 200k, or HHI of 400k with 1-2 kids, you can afford the 3k bag - if that's what you value and makes you happy. I think I'd rather get a bigger house, plus I would look weird around my co-workers and neighbors if carrying one of those bags. Although, as I am typing, I recall seeing my next door neighbor carrying a Valentino bag that cost about 2k. |
Anonymous
HHI? |
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I like this thread - very eye-opening and relevant for me, since I've been trying to cut way down recently. I like one PPs idea of keeping track of all purchases on a separate spreadsheet.
I'm 30, so relatively in the middle of my millennial cohort, and realized I was spending close to $300/month ($3600/ year) on seemingly random purchases that obviously add up a LOT. Many were "necessary," like practical, durable black heels for my new job and a new winter coat and boots to replace ones that were 10+ years old, etc.), but I'm sure I could've found cheaper versions. I actually signed up for Rent the Runway's unlimited subscription about two months ago, and so far it's helped because I just - point blank- don't allow myself to buy anything new. But it's hard when you find a really great piece from them and have the option to purchase it for crazy discounts (usually 50%+ off). Plus, at $160/ month, that's still a lot of money on clothes, without even including shoes. I don't know how much longer I'll subscribe, but I figure it'll be helpful around the holidays for dresses and then I can reassess in January. |
Anonymous
The only time I've seen this is if you buy in person in Asia. |