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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What would be a fair amount to give a freshman for clothes for the entire year?

New business casual clothes, dress loafers, boots and winter coat is easily over $1,000.  That's not even taking into account everyday clothes. So $2,000 for the year?[/quote]

The budget so much depends on the price point that a family can afford.  I think what's more relevant is a laundry list of what could be needed.  In our case, most of the clothing was purchased before freshman orientation as part of getting ready for college.   I started him out with a heavy coat and a light weight rain jacket and a few half zips.  Still wearing same three years later.  Besides business/dress clothes it's mostly been minor $$s since replacing the stuff that is outgrown like jeans and what's getting destroyed in the wash...button downs, underwear, socks.  For business clothes he has a nice suit, wool blazer, slacks and shirts.  We also purchased summer internship clothing in lightweight fabrics...blazer, white/blue shirts, ties but those have been used for two summers and good for a third.  I invested in the nice business clothing so he wouldn't be perpetually wrinkled for interviews.  The everyday summer stuff was preppy nice but not a keeper for life quality (although it's held up surprisingly well).   In terms of budget, I didn't bother as he's not a shopper.  In the infrequent times it's been necessary, he just tells us so we expect it on the credit card.  [/quote]

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