This winter coat hunt has got me thinking about my personal price ceilings for items.
So I just wanted to know how much would you be comfortable paying for:
- A purse?
- A winter jacket?
- A pair of boots?
- A dressy (but not formal) dress?
Mine are (all before tax):
- Purse: $200
- Winter Jacket: $400
- A pair of boots: $300
- A casual but not formal dress: $200
*Of course, everything has an exception, but it depends on the situation. These are my general limits.
I feel as though my limits have gone up over the years ever since I got out of debt.
Now that I am buying less, I am not necessarily spending very much less (in total) than what I did before.
I am just buying in a higher quality, being pickier about my choices and buying for the long-term (at least 10 years).
It isn’t just because I’m out of debt that I am doing this, I think it comes with my move towards minimalism and just.. getting older.
With that being said, I am definitely happier with what I have. I just have to remember to stop making impulse purchases, like buying a cute yellow top just because I saw it on sale for $10.
Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver.
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Wallet/billfold: $10
Winter coat: $70
Boots: $110
Suit: $200
My total: $390
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Hmm! This is a very insightful post!! Here’s my breakdown:
A purse: $200 would have to be my max. I tend to shop at designer discount stores so it better be a designer that I like, in a insanely supple leather for that kind of money!!!
A winter jacket: Winters in California don’t get too bad and I have way too many jackets already! but if I did need a new lightweight jacket I’d probably spend a maximum of $100.
A pair of boots: $150! My most expensive pair is a pair of leather thigh-high Steven boots.
A dressy (but not formal) dress: $50! I’m not too big on designer or fancy dresses… so I don’t spend too much here.
During my teens I only worked in the summer at the local Coldstone Creamery so I stuck with lots of cheap clothing. Now that I’m getting into my mid 20s and I’m working full time my preferences are getting more refined when it comes to material content and how long I’ll probably wear it without getting tired of it!
My taste for handbags and shoes, however, is getting more expensive. 😛
Again, great post!! 😀 😀 😀
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What I would spend isnt necessarily what I should be spending… and I am buying more for quality ,than just to have something . I am a college student on a budget so I try to get the most out of my money , with that said these limits are gonna seem ridiculous
Winter coat: $200 – i live in the midwest so I definitely need a good coat
Purse -$200
boots – $200
jeans- 50
dress- 75
Purse: $150-200
Winter Coat: nothing
Boots: What kind of boots? Hiking boots: about $100. Dress boots: nothing
Dress: $200
I haven’t worn a coat in years! Weather’s too warm for coats and jackets here. I own a couple of blazers but hardly every use them. If it’s cool, I use a sweater or a pullover.
Ditto boots: It’s warm and dry here. Boots would be uncomfortable–too hot, too clunky. But I’ll pay a couple hundred bucks for pain-free shoes that are free of the old lady/nurse look.
I’m willing to pay something for a good leather purse that will last for some years. Coach will repair or replace worn purses…at least, they used to. Haven’t tried to get them to do that for a while.
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@Funny about Money: Ooo! Lucky that your weather is too warm for coats or jackets.
I need a very, very, warm wardrobe anywhere in Canada.