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Americans buy eight pairs of shoes and 68 garments every year, spending about $1,100. -- (link)

Posted by ty97 Sep 11 '12, 11:49

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Cheap Clothing Is a Costly Mistake (www.kiplinger.com)

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Two suits and two pair of shoes last month for about that price. - Dr.Vermin Sep 11, 11:57
most years I am way under the average. this year I am at it -- nm - peglegpete Sep 11, 11:56
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- socks and underwear, under Ts are not included I would imagine. -- nm - Spawn Sep 11, 12:08
most recent shopping: 1 pair of shoes, 6 pieces of clothes, $150 -- nm - znufrii Sep 11, 11:53 2
- lunch: 5 pieces of clothing, $18. - Spawn Sep 11, 12:04
- (and was pretty much my only big shopping trip of the year, so far) -- nm - znufrii Sep 11, 11:54
Huh? Maybe if I counted socks individually I'd come up with about 1/3 of that :) -- nm - Meg Sep 11, 11:53
BTW: How on earth to you get 8 pairs of shoes and 68 garments for that price? - ty97 Sep 11, 11:53 14
- for women it's easy. shop clearance racks. -- nm - amanda Sep 11, 11:54 13
  - clearance racks at outlet stores are the best. -- nm - znufrii Sep 11, 12:05
  - Men, too. I can not remember the last time I paid full price for something. Always on sale if not clearance. Plus coupons. -- nm - Spawn Sep 11, 12:02 4
    - tall skinny dudes would do super well on clearance racks in my store. it's like everyone is short and fat now. -- nm - amanda Sep 11, 12:05 3
      - Yup. One of the reasons I am dieting is that I need a size larger pants. - Spawn Sep 11, 12:07 2
        
        I've discovered that petite skirts are just the same as normal ones, except shorter. I have to shorten them anyway. why not just shorten less?? - amanda Sep 11, 12:11 1
        
        We are what we dress! -- nm - Spawn Sep 11, 12:12
  - yesterday i bought an awesome black tankini and sort of batikish cover up shirt thing for $30 total! -- nm - Andie Sep 11, 11:55 6
    - working retail is insane. I bought a coverup and three skirts for less than $20 a few weeks ago. - amanda Sep 11, 11:57 5
      - nice! it is super-duper clearance section and i don't have the real time i need to scour. - Andie Sep 11, 11:58 4
        
        there were no good sandals this year. trust me. I needed them. I have clothes from years ago with tags still on them. like - amanda Sep 11, 12:04 3
        
        *loves you* - Spawn Sep 11, 12:06 2
        
        right? I mean, it gets crowded, but you're always prepared. or you can play dress up. - amanda Sep 11, 12:09 1
        
        heh. - Spawn Sep 11, 12:11
Way lower on all 3 measurements. - Will Hunting Sep 11, 11:52
Last 12 months, 4 pairs and 30 garments. I guess I am about half American, then. -- nm - Spawn Sep 11, 11:51
all of us together? there should be a lot more naked barefoot people running around -- nm - dogbert Sep 11, 11:51
I'm way lower, but my girlfriend more than makes up for that. - decline Sep 11, 11:51
I'm not american. -- nm - amanda Sep 11, 11:50
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- I've bought no shoes and a lot, lot, less garments but am on track to be around the cost for the year - ty97 Sep 11, 11:52 4
  - I've bought 2 pair of shoes. flip flops and dress shoes (I had to go to a wedding). 100 bucks. - decline Sep 11, 11:58
  - I couldn't even guess how much I've spent. I replaced a bunch of sandals, plus I just buy clothes whenever. - amanda Sep 11, 11:56 2
    - I cheated and checked my YTD total in Quicken -- nm - ty97 Sep 11, 11:57 1
      - oh right. you're responsible. well, you buy food. I do not. so we probably balance. -- nm - amanda Sep 11, 11:58

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