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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't shop unless we need something. But I have no problem spending $50+ on a pair of jeans that I love, or a Lululemon sports bra for DD because that's what she really wants and will wear it once a week.

I consider it wasteful to buy a bunch of stuff that you don't love. I buy fewer, nicer things for my family. It doesn't seem to cost any more than buying a bunch of cheap, trendy stuff and we feel good wearing the items.[/quote]

The problem is a lot of people confuse “more expensive” with “nicer.” The two are not the same. Teens in particular have not learned this yet.[/quote]

Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. I don't buy designer handbags and I'm not a fan of logos on my clothes. Sometimes I can find high quality items that I love for low prices on sale or at discount stores. But that Lululemon sports bra really is higher quality than the ones at TJ Maxx.[/quote]

Yes---my Lulu will last me 5-7+ years, basic stuff from target/TJ maxx will be finished in 3-4 years tops.

To a certain point, you get what you pay for.  However, once you hit Lulu level, you don't really get "higher quality" above that, most above that is about the Name and the name only.  So a $300 sports bra from a luxury brand (above Lulu) is not any or much better.  
So the key is finding the lowest level of "luxury" that is still providing more quality.  Once you hit that, realize anything else is just paying for the brand.

Like nobody in DCUM needs a Canadian Goose jacket, you simply don't.  It does not get that cold here.  And you can find really good Patagonia equivalents for 1/2 or 1/3 the price.

Sure you can wear a target jacket and it will "do the job decently" but the Patagonia will do the job for 10+ years and still be going strong
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Even Lulu and Patagonia are “paying for the brand.” Nike and Columbia are just as good. [/quote]

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