Cost Per Wear

Yesterday I was explaining how important it is to purchase quality clothing especially during touch economic times. Here is another reason - it's called Cost Per Wear.

Lets say we purchase a $90 pair of nice wool gabardine pants. We wear those pants once a week for 9 months. That is 36 wears per year. The pants last 3 years so we wore them 108 times. If you divide the cost with the amount of times we wore the pants you could say the pants had a .83 cent cost per wear.

If we purchase a pair of $20 bargain pants - what I call disposable clothing - made of a cheap synthetic and we wear them only 6 times and they loose their shape and begin to pill - our bargain pants come to a $3.34 cost per wear. Now which one is the real bargain?

If you are shopping today, take a good look at the quality of the item you are purchasing. That will help you decide if it is a true bargain. Right now so many stores are having good sales. If you normally don't shop in higher end stores you might want to stop and see how low they have marked their high end clothing. If those $90 wool gabardine pants have been marked down to $50 or $60 - you've really got a bargain. Go out shopping with confidence that you are a smart shopper and enjoy those new items. Have a great day.
Joyfully,
Chris

When the Hemline Drops - Find Investments at the Shops

We know we are experiencing tough economic times - we hear it on the news, see it in the papers and feel it in our pocketbooks. You can also tell by our hemlines. When the economy is struggling the hemlines go down and the waistlines go up. I can live with that - but I won't live without updating my fall 08 wardrobe. Here are a few tips from Doncaster wardrobe specialists on how to make your dollar stretch when it comes to adding on fall 08 pieces.
1. You need an investment attitude. If you purchase anything make sure it is classic and durable apparel that will last more than one season. I always stress to avoid purchasing disposable clothing - those outfits that loose shape and begin to pill after 6 wears. That is even more important now.
2. Get as much newness for your dollar as you can. If you have to go trendy maybe it should be in your shoes and handbags.
3. Stick with your favorite brands, no matter what they cost but buy less frequently.

I love purchasing and wearing fall clothing. Maybe we won't shop till we drop but we can let the hemline drop while we shop. I can live with that. Enjoy shopping.
Joyfully,
Chris