What price range do you pay for your clothes?

[Paws]

I saw these on the Gucci website and I can't get them out of my mind.

They are absolutely ugly and no-one will recognize the brand anyway when you're walking around with them.

 

[bankside]

8-20 underwear
14-30 tshirts
50-80 jeans/other trousers
50-80 shirts
120-200 shoes
I found an off the rack suit at half price last yr only 300. For special occasions I'd probably go shopping in the 1200 range for something properly fitted and tailored.

I prefer to buy things that look like they have a chance of lasting and then wear them forever. Often the quality of cheaper items looks so dodgy that I think they're a false bargain.

My budget does not permit me to just go all out on fashion, though I have seen some fantastic sweaters in the 800 and up range. Some fantastic 900 shoes. My sanity doesn't permit it either. But mostly my budget… Hah!

All prices C$

 

[G-Lexington]

They are absolutely ugly and no-one will recognize the brand anyway when you're walking around with them.

Sir, you have NO idea. I actually have friends (male and female) where the conversation runs:

FRIEND: Did you notice that guy?
ME: Which one?
FRIEND: The one in the Gucci shoes.
ME: (sigh) It's me. You'll have to bring things down to my level.
FRIEND: (heavier sigh) Fine. Did you notice the guy in the bright red shirt with the A&F logo on the front?
ME: Oh, I saw a guy in a red shirt - didn't see if it had an A&F logo, though.
FRIEND: Christ, you're hopeless.
ME: Yup.

Lex

 

[Paws]

FRIEND: (heavier sigh) Fine. Did you notice the guy in the bright red shirt with the A&F logo on the front?

Well alright, I DO notice brand names in huge letters on a t-shirt.

And don't give a about them. But for example jeans that have the brand name on the label hidden under the belt? Who cares? All I see is that you're wearing jeans, not their price tag. Anybody that recognizes brand clothes by their look is a fashion victim

 

[HoodedRat]

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@Lex

That would pretty much describe my reaction in that sort of situation ... fortunately none of my friends appear to take any notice of brand names either.

 

[Native Son]

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@Lex

fortunately none of my friends appear to take any notice of brand names either.

Unfortunately, some of Glex's friends do take notice. Does that make Glex a bad person, that he would befriend such lowlifes?

 

[HoodedRat]

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No, not at all ... my post was not intended to be disparaging ... merely that as my friends seems as oblivious to branding as I do, that situation would not arise.

PS. I didn't describe Lex's friends as 'lowlifes' ... get a grip mary.

 

[Native Son]

get a grip mary

Point taken. Hail.

 

[RaKroma]

I saw these on the Gucci website and I can't get them out of my mind. Gucci crocodile loafers - $5,000.00/pair. If anyone wants to start a collection for me so I can buy these, please feel free.

Go to any Chinatown and you can have the SAME ones for $100.

 

[Ram]

When I was young, it was $Brother.hand-me-downs. Now, I buy whatever the fuck I want (that fits).

 

[Swellegant]

I buy most of my clothing on eBay and in consignment shops... second hand, for the most part, though quite a bit new. And my sense of perspective is a little skewed, I'll spend insane amounts on a costume that I'll only wear once or twice, but skimp on underwear I wear every day. But to give you a rundown:

Suits: I don't own a suit that cost more than $300, not even for costumes. I will buy three-piece suits just to get the vest, though I do sometimes wear the pants too, and will generally spend $80 to $150 on eBay.

Pants: aside from the pants that come with suits, I only wear khakis, and I get them at Old Navy and Kohl's for the most part, anywhere from $15 to $30. I have two pairs of jeans, one Chaps and one Lucky Brand, that I bought in consignment shops for less than $20.

Shirts: I seldom pay more than $35 for a french-cuffed dress shirt, and usually pay around $20. I won't pay more than $25 for a barrel-cuffed shirt, and if I shell out more than ten bucks for a tee-shirt or thermal, it had better say something utterly hysterical on it. Dress shirts mostly come from eBay though I find at Ross and Marshall's as well; tees and thermals mostly come from Gap, Old Navy, and Kohl's.

Sweaters: my weakness, I have so many of them I don't know where to put them all. But again, I like quantity, so I don't spend much per piece. Consignment stores are my favorite venue for them, though eBay, Gap, Old Navy, Ross and Marshall's are also frequent contributors to the collection. And I don't believe I've ever paid more than $50 for a sweater.

Vests: another weakness... I wouldn't spend more than $30 on a sweater-vest, but I will spend well over a hundred for a custom-made waistcoat, and as I said before I'll sometimes buy whole suits just for the vest.

Shoes: I think the most expensive shoes I own are the Dr. Marten's I paid $75 for on sale. No, wait, I own a pair of riding boots for which I paid $250, and I've only worn them three times, always for costumes. But in general I pay around $50 for a pair of shoes.

Underwear: I get 2(x)ist boxer briefs at Marshall's for $5.99 a pair, or Old Navy boxer-briefs for $10 a pack of three. I recently got some Hanes that were on a good sale. I'm not all that picky about my underwear, nobody but me ever sees it.

Socks: I usually wear white gym socks with sneakers, $9.99 for a pack of 6. I also have a lot of kilt-socks, and boot-socks, and argyle socks, and like that... generally around $5 a pair.

Accessories: this is where I go a little nuts... hats are expensive, and I wear hats every day. But the most I've ever spent on one hat was $95, and that was on impulse. I'll usually spend anywhere from $50 to $75. Ties and all that sort of thing, I tend to get at consignment shops, vintage shops, and of course eBay. I think $10 is more than enough for any kind of tie or handkerchief or scarf.

So I think the theme is that I don't like to spend a lot on any one piece, because I like to have lots and lots of pieces. Since I have so many pieces, I don't wear any one piece all that often, so the quality of wear is less important than fit and color. But I still prefer to benefit from other people's spending practices and buy their old and barely-used high-quality stuff on eBay and at consignment stores. I have a Calvin Klein cashmere sweater that I paid $5 for at Out of the Closet... if you're willing to do a bit of trolling about in shops and online, you can find bargains like that.

I think the main point of paying retail is the convenience. You can go into a department store and shell out a thousand bucks for some good basic outfits in one spot, where I'd prefer to spread that over three months and two dozen shops, and get a whole pile of clothes.

 

[G-Lexington]

Unfortunately, some of Glex's friends do take notice. Does that make Glex a bad person, that he would befriend such lowlifes?

One could argue that it makes me a good person, that I would condescend to befriend such "lowlifes". But then again, I certainly don't consider them such, and I'm assuming neither do you.

Lex

 

[Native Son]

and I'm assuming neither do you.

Hee - hee.

 

[jmadaf]

Sport coats, dress pants, shirts, and shoes I uasaly buy top of the line, but not outrages, underwear whatever is comfortable and reasonable. Work wear on sale except for boots. Everyday wear t-shirts, jeans, shorts, sneakers or sandals, whatever is on sale.

 

[Latimer]

I may be stating the obvious, but have you checked out Target?

 

[JOHN B]

Just about all of my pants/jeans, shoes, shirts, and jackets (Winter and Summer), come from Goodwill. I'd shop there even if I wasn't poor, lol..which unfortunately, I am..because I have almost never paid more than $8.00 for anything I have. Most of the clothes I have, were bought from their $1.00 selections, or half off selections. I have TONS of clothes..

 

[frankfrank]

ON THE CHEAP, ENTIRELY!

If I pay $100 for clothes in an entire year, that's a LOT for me.

Pretty much everything that I wear is thrift-shop stuff. Almost always I'll be seen wearing jeans and a Hawaiian shirt (even in January).

I've actually been very disappointed when I've bought brand-new clothing somewhere, various issues with it falling all apart or the pants pockets "springing leaks" within a few days of use, etc.

Usually if clothing has held together well enough to make it to a thrift shop, it has more life remaining in it. The real shit stuff that falls apart, that gets thrown out before it gets to the thrift shops.

 

[star-warrior]

Cheap stuff at Primark does some comfy underpants (£5~£10 for a 3-pack) socks and pajama bottoms (£5), some Asda stuff like tops (£5~£20) and trousers (£10~£25), Marks and Spencers when they have their sales (£10~£30), and for specialist formal wear, I usually head down to Greenwoods (£80+ for 2 piece suits). There's also the factory outlet retailers who do cut price stuff year round.

 

[G-Lexington]

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I'd wear that shirt. I'd wear the shit out of that shirt.

I actually have. This is my third version of this same shirt. The first one was white, and the second grey. I wore them until they got holes.

Lex

 

[floridaboy]

i shop only at Ross and TJMaxx, so anywhere from 5-10 for shirts, and 5-25 for pants/shorts/underwear

I just dont like to waste money on brand name clothes when i can get something just as good(if not better) for alot less

My favorite sneakers are a pair of vox shoes from ross, were $15. I recently ordered a pair of vans from the online store and they're a POS, and they costed $50.