How much do you spend on clothes in a year?

M0nica, my sympathies to you re your fall.
Did you bruise? I only ask, because I did the same thing on Thursday, and my face is now a riot of colours. (And still a bit tender)

That's me that reckons I spend less than £150 a year. That includes shoes (and resoling at the cobblers), accessories, underwear and Dylon machine dye to ring the changes.

I actually did a totting up and found I'd overestimated. I tend to do that. When I spend money I keep a running total in my head and to save mistakes in mental arithmetic I always round up to the nearest fiver which means I've always got more money than I thought. I've spent £80 in all since last September which includes a 'new' pure wool winter coat from Oxfam (yes, I write down every penny I spend, always have done).

I don't touch fast fashion with a bargepole. I also buy the best possible quality (often secondhand) and apart from scarves which I can't resist (£25 since last year) it's pure cotton, viscose, linen or wool. I also darn stuff. I rarely buy secondhand shoes because I've got weird feet!

Gabriella apoloies for the spelling error. I think the recent reference to faux leather trousers with heels put me in mind of lesley playing Dorien. In the nicest possible way.
You are tall with long slim legs and paint your toenails.
It's a compliment

I have on occasion had a real bargain from our local weekly market - ask no questions about where they come from though!

I think it was the comedian John Bishop (love him) who said his sons had told him ‘aw dad, never buy yer clothes from the same place they’re selling sprouts!’.

That’s me!

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I favour a nice patterned fleece with my favourite horses all over it.

I have some nice trews with a St Michael label on them I found in the back of the cupboard.

A pair of those crocodile shoes thingies in summer and a nice beige shoe with velcro in winter.

It would be interesting to know what descriptions ( note the plural) gave you that idea

I fear it might be the “pleather” or what we used to call plastic trousers, GabriellaG especially with heels or the “pristine” (aka”box fresh”) trainers.
Such a cliché.

Correction. Dorien.

...and my name ends with 'a' not 'e'.

Grammaretto
Even if it was meant to be cruel, it wouldn't ruffle my feathers as I'm as far removed as it's possible to get from the way 'Dorian' looked, dressed, sounded and behaved.
It would be interesting to know what descriptions ( note the plural) gave you that idea.

I hardly spend anything mainly because I can't afford it and secondly because I despise shopping. Hubby's always saying is that new and I tell him no it's been in the wardrobe for about five years

Coolgran you are not cool gran for nothing!
I bet you bought the last decent coat in TKMax so when I go there will be the usual staggeringly awful selection.

Gabrielle, this isn't meant to be cruel but your descriptions make me think of Dorien in Birds of a Feather!

I buy LOTS of clothes, but nothing very expensive. I buy things from Simply Be, Asda, and Yours Clothing. I probably spend £60 a month or thereabouts.

In my case feet I trip over with ankles that 'give'. Went flat on my face on the station forecourt yesterday when I tripped over my feet.Thankfully there was only one other person around so I was able to quickly get back on my feet and go on my way with a minimum of fuss. I was wearing trainers so I had on sensible shoes, well white with silver trim and a bit of sparkle, but essentially sensible.

Doing it as we speak (type)

GagaJo

You look poorly...best get the sick bucket. ???

So msny women with 'awkward' feet.
What exactly does that mean?

I have a pair of tapered leg black faux leather trousers, size 16 from M&Co which were about £30.
Had them 3 years and worn about 6 times.
Comfy and a proper fit, neither tight nor loose. I wore/wear with silk shirts or, in cooler weather, with classy jumpers.
They're not at all 'sweaty', as real leather is.
I'm 74, 5-6 and wear with heels or pristine trainers.

I am not sure about leather (on me) but at 76 but still with long slim legs I have no qualms at all about wearing leggings or skinny jeans and without feeling the need for a top that comes half way down my thighs.

On the subject of good wool coats. I couldn't find what I wanted in the shops. Went on ebay and bought an as good as new Jacques Vert coat for £50 (rrp in excess of £200).

I do not know how much I spend on clothes, but I think it varies a lot from year to year. I have relatively few clothes, wear them a lot and wear them out and replace them. DDiL considers that I am stylish and an asset and good for her street cred when collecting the children from school.

When we have been out Mr B has often mentioned the fact that may people or wearing back leather trousers. I call them bin bags, but he has now suggested I at least try a pair on. Yes I am slim enough to wear them but at nearly 72 I don't think its my thing. Anyone else go a pair . Or is it Mr B just being fanciful.

BHS , now long gone, undies were rubbish.
I bought two packs of knickers with a gift voucher and within a couple of months they were relegated to the duster drawer.
I only buy when I need to replace something, I did do an impulse buy a couple of weeks ago, egged on by the friend I was shopping with.
It was a jacket/ blazer style, tweed, from M&S. £79 , it will go back as soon as I can get there, I cannot see that it will be long wearing, it will be remembered every time I wear it.
I like anonymous clothing I can wear for years.

Pp mentioned the cost of a good wool coat. I got a beauty, Jaeger grey fine wool classic style in TKMaxx for £39.
I buy M & S knickers on line, overstock, the label is snipped, 4 for £5.
Just got a pair of Clark's black leather sandals on eBay for £7. Perfect for my holiday next month to Malta, first holiday in 3 years.
Also on eBay got 3 pairs different colours M &S linen peg leg trousers for £15. Again for holiday.
Never ever pay full price.

I'd be surprised if I spend more than about £50 a year. Why replace clothes that are still wearable?