How much are you spending on clothes?

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by MitchSteel

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.

[Laszlo]

I buy clothes as I need them. Part of the typical rotation. I try and buy quality made pieces, made in the US, Canada, UK or Italy. Shoes are probably most important to me though. Buy a decent pair, Goodyear Welt stitching, and you can resole them five or six times before needing a brand new pair.

[T. Ferguson]

I lost some weight this year so I spent like the federal government to replace a bunch of stuff that was way too large for me. On the plus side I can get into all my old suits, though what's the good in that since I no longer have to wear them?

But even for casual wear, to replace a closet full of shirts, pants, sweaters, jackets, jeans, plus all my golf and Hawaiian shirts at $100+ per, it added up this year for sure.

[btinl]

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

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..

I'm pretty sure it's only $3500.

[MisterStefan]

Not so much, I try not too since I've bought alot and have not worn the clothes that much. Some months I don't buy nothing, and some alot. It depends.
It try to buy timeless. Alot of oxford button-down shirts, chinos, polo's and classic shoes that will never "go out of time".

[HL65]

Way too much!

[GL08]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Way too much!

I am in the same boat as you although I feel like you may have some more disposable income, just a hunch with all your watches and your latest rolex is one amazing peice.

[GL08]

They say you are suppose to allot 5% of your income towards clothes, not quite sure if I fit into this category lol.

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by GL08

They say you are suppose to allot 5% of your income towards clothes, not quite sure if I fit into this category lol.

When they told me this I told them to take a long jump off a short pier.

.... and the reason for Ken's disposable income is that the other mods felt sorry for him and donated our modsalary to him.

Hence the zingy watch collection.

[james1787]

Very little. Work is dress casual.. so jeans and button down or polo shirts are fine. Still have a few suits / sport coats / slacks leftover from previous jobs so those are there for dressier events when needed. I replace jeans / shirts as needed. Shoes I wear them til they wear out. The only thing I really loved to spend money on was suits when I had to wear them for work. I love to dress sharp.. but without the opportunities to wear that as often, I scrape by with what is still holding together in the closet.

[SLRdude]

Very little because I hate clothes shopping.
Because of that, I tend to buy better quality stuff that is more timeless in styling, so I can wear it longer. :-)

I have just 3 pairs of jeans and about 6 shirts, some of which are 5 years old or better.

On average I would say I spend about 400 to 500 a year on clothes. Usually all in one day, then I am done for another year.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

When they told me this I told them to take a long jump off a short pier.

.... and the reason for Ken's disposable income is that the other mods felt sorry for him and donated our modsalary to him.

Hence the zingy watch collection.

Whole post is funny but Zingy as a way describe Kens modest watch collection put me over the chair



Shoes and socks are my biggest clothing expense.

[mjclark32]

Too much, way too much.
I try to be economical as well as fashionable by checking out sites like dappered.com
but days like Saturday when I was in NYC and hit up Gucci ruin my budget...

[Lion]

I'm not a clothes person so I buy replacement articles of clothing(when on sale) as needed...jeans, T-shirts, Flannel shirts and underwear. As for shoes...I get my Birkenstock Sandals resoled as needed and shoes usually last for years!!!

[Cc1966]

Here at the "Sunny Up Nudist Camp" we frown on these threads!

[GL08]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Too much, way too much.
I try to be economical as well as fashionable by checking out sites like dappered.com
but days like Saturday when I was in NYC and hit up Gucci ruin my budget...

I am with you on thisnone nyc is a dangerous place for fashion I dont remember the last time I didnt buy anything while in nyc and this is someone who is thrre often.

Somehow from walking 5th or soho or madison some store will aventually grab my attention and next thing you knowni should probably eat instant noodles for the rest of thr month to balance my poor spending habbits

[Justso]

I've been revamping my wardrobe, getting custom stuff NOT made in China. I fret to total up what I've spent this year.

[scottIN]

I figure I'm at about 3%-4% of my income. But, being in the apparel business I get a lot of my shirts (like polos) as 'samples'. And all my workout clothes, sweatshirts, etc. are 'samples'. It's tough for me to pay retail because I know what this stuff actually costs at wholesale.

[GradyPhilpott]

I spend enough to keep me in enough clothes so I can go a couple of months without doing laundry.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by GL08

I am in the same boat as you although I feel like you may have some more disposable income, just a hunch with all your watches and your latest rolex is one amazing peice.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

When they told me this I told them to take a long jump off a short pier.

.... and the reason for Ken's disposable income is that the other mods felt sorry for him and donated our modsalary to him.

Hence the zingy watch collection.

I appreciate the support Paul my friend!

[airchitect]

Maybe 200 unless i have a very specific need.

[Stonedcl]

Originally Posted by btinl

I'm pretty sure it's only $3500.

I hope it is, I never see the bills but I know she spends thousands of dollars there..

[GB-man]

Too much but less than I use to...

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by Lisa

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.

Trying to find clothes made in USA is like looking for a virgin in the maternity ward! Brooks Bros had some dress shirts that I use to buy in 3's ....like 3 for 175?
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.

[Baco Noir]

As little as possible. Buy my clothes at Costco, Kohls, and for the business attire at Jos. A. Banks, but on sale. I do environmental remediation work, so it's more about execution than flash.