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16 December 2013, 05:27 AM | #1 |
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How much are you spending on clothes?
How much do you guys spend or set aside for clothes annually?
Starting to think I spend a little too much on the clothes department. Curious what kinda expenses other people have. Mine is quite bad, I think I spend more on clothes then I do on watches, and I have quite a few nice watches. Starting to think I should tone it down a notch or two.. lol. Then again, it is my other hobby other then collecting watches. |
16 December 2013, 05:57 AM | #2 |
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16 December 2013, 05:58 AM | #3 |
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Bah humbug, navy blazers & khaki pants...that's all you need, never go out of style, no need to change every season......120s & up worsted wool for warmer climate & regular or poplin khaki pants..........cashmere or doeskin wool for colder weather & flannel lined khaki pants!
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16 December 2013, 06:01 AM | #4 |
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Gotta replace those suits once in awhile from wear and year and dry cleaning espically if you are wearing over 120 wool.
Got some cashmere and wool blends those even need more care! |
16 December 2013, 06:00 AM | #5 |
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As little as possible.
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16 December 2013, 06:05 AM | #6 |
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Depends... Say I need a new winter jacket, that alone will run 1000+ euro.
But jackets aside, I would estimate 300 to 600 euro / year.
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16 December 2013, 06:09 AM | #7 |
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I actually have no clue. I (Actually my wife) just buy clothes when needed both for work (wear suits) and casual wear. Almost all of my clothes are bought by my wife. I rarely give it a thought when I think about it. I come home and I have new shirts or ties or whatever laying on the bed. The guy I get my suits made by has my measurements so at this point I don't even pick out suits, all done by my lovely wife.
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16 December 2013, 07:04 AM | #8 |
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Quite a bit.
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16 December 2013, 07:12 AM | #9 |
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I just asked Upper Management and she said it averages about $400.00/year if I include socks and underwear.
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16 December 2013, 08:49 AM | #10 |
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Minimal... Very very little... Tshirts, shorts, and flip flops... When it's get cold in ny I wear sweats, jeans, and north face jacket... Lol... The only suit I own is the tuxedo from my wedding
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16 December 2013, 09:35 AM | #11 |
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Don't worry about it. I spend more that I should.
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16 December 2013, 09:49 AM | #12 |
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I have 5 suits, I buy a new one each year and retire the oldest. Shirts I seem to go through quickly. Shoes and ties, they seem to last a lifetime....
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16 December 2013, 09:56 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for the reminder ..... I spent too much on jeans last year. New Years resolution, no spending on jeans in 2014
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16 December 2013, 10:17 AM | #15 |
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I think I may be the cheapest here. LOL...my wife and I will only buy if it says "SALE" and we buy mostly from outlets and rarely pay retail. So...if we were to add up the total spent on my wife, son and I...I would say less than USD 1,300 a year
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16 December 2013, 10:31 AM | #16 |
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Don't know and don't care. I only buy when things are good deals.
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16 December 2013, 10:53 AM | #17 |
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I have a teenage daughter. Go figure!
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16 December 2013, 12:21 PM | #18 |
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I wear a loin cloth for the most time, unless I have to go to work.I made it out of wolf skin, which I killed with a flint knife some years ago.The savings are incredible, this way I can concentrate on my Rolex collecting.
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16 December 2013, 03:33 PM | #19 |
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16 December 2013, 12:40 PM | #20 |
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Not a lot. My bride buys my clothes when she sees that I need something.
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Not much. I work at home, so no work clothes. Just a suit and some nice "smart-casual" stuff for occasional work-related dinners, overseas press jaunts and such. I spent more on my last Rolex than I probably have in the last 15 years on clothes. (Shoes not included).
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16 December 2013, 01:08 PM | #23 |
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We are retired so very little ....my wife buys all my clothes so i never give it much thought
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16 December 2013, 01:29 PM | #24 |
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When I was younger I spent a lot on clothes. I enjoyed shopping. Now I've got kids and home and little time or energy for anything. I've become a bargain shopper, too. My clothes are nice and generally brand names, but not too expensive. Just bought a sweet RL Polo long-sleeve knit shirt from Goodwill for $3. I'm definitely spending less than $500/year.
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16 December 2013, 01:38 PM | #25 |
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100-400$
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16 December 2013, 02:04 PM | #26 |
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Employer pays for work cloths.
~$250? For everything else. |
16 December 2013, 02:05 PM | #27 |
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As I've gotten older, I buy few pieces of clothing but am willing to pay more for quality (not to be confused with "having a designer label," which often has little to do with quality).
I seek out USA-made jeans and shirts, and shoes and other kinds of clothing that's not made in China. It's a challenge, but can be done. So, I guess my yearly clothing bill, including shoes, runs maybe $600 to $800. I used to be a major clothes-horse when I had an office job, but those days are long gone. Even then, I bought on sale whenever possible. |
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Since I dont work anymore I just buy cheap polo shirts at Old Navy for 8 dollars each....if I spill something on them and stain it....just throw them awasy and start over. |
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16 December 2013, 02:24 PM | #30 |
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My wife And I spend quite a bit on cloths..
We actually have a Bloomingdales black card and I think you have to spend over 20k a year.. |
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