I HATE sending money on clothes

**creagdhubh** · 2nd February 12, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Joshua

At least my tailor can size down my Brooks Brothers tattersall shirts.

I'm liking what I hear (Brooks Brothers)!

Congrats on your weight loss by the way.

Cheers mate,

**ForresterModern** · 2nd February 12, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

... quite frankly, I rather enjoy watching her try on new stuff and model it for me. Woohoo.

Whoa there, Hoss, pull back on those reins. Remember you've got somebody else's ticker taking all that stimulation.

Originally Posted by thescot

You can get a servicable suit at Walmart, but it's not like a Brooks Brothers in any way. I like Brooks Brothers.

I also like Brooks Brothers (or would if they made my size), but at the Walmart price. That is the key.

**Mickey** · 2nd February 12, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Amazing as it may be, Mickey I am jealous of you, as the only thing I have and can wear from 25ish years ago is my smile. You've obviously kept yourself in good shape. Well done.

I wish I could accept the compliment sir, but note that I did not say that I wear the jacket.. only that I still have it

I went through a lot of weight gain due to, as it turns out, celiacs, but last year lost a bit over 40 pounds. My weight is now the same as it was 25 years ago, but mysteriously, my measurements are different! Right now about 1/4 of my entire wardrobe sort of fits. Maybe 1/3 if I keep my shirts untucked

Got some serious work to do

**Alan H** · 2nd February 12, 09:32 AM

"Where you stand dictates what you see."

Couldn't have said it any better.

There's a theme in this thread, though that occurs on a regular basis on this board....that is.... "I buy quality clothing, because I know it will last me my entire lifetime".

That has always bothered me, because there is no way on this green earth I could fit into anything I bought 10 years ago, even five years ago except for my shoes and socks.

Poll coming. This may be very interesting.

**piperdbh** · 2nd February 12, 10:04 AM

Alan, I just found the remedy to your clothes-destroying:

**Brett** · 2nd February 12, 10:11 AM

I'm cheap....very cheap.

I will rarely buy anything at full retail price and I shop for most of my clothes at thrift shops. I do take great delight in finding quality used clothing at a small cost.

I will buy new clothing when I can find it on sale, but it has to be of a timeless or classic design that will not go out of style.

The only area I won't skimp is on footwear. I will try to find a sale, but will pay full price if I need to. Like my clothes however, I won't buy shoes that are "in" at the moment. (think narrow, square toe shoes) I buy classic styles (blundstone boots, brogue shoes, ect.) that don't go out of style.

I'm even cheaper when it comes to vehicles. I will never, ever buy a new car and presently drive a 1989 ford f150. I see them as nothing more than appliances.

The only area in which I'm not cheap is with my family. My wife likes to remark that while I hate the idea of spending more than $5 on a shirt for myself, I wouldn't think twice of spending $100 on a top for her, if she fancied it.

I'm kinda old fashioned in the belief that if you can't pay cash for something, you can't afford it. While I'm not noramlly prone to bouts of nostalgia, I do lament the passing of the belief that people and more importantly, governments, should earn their money before they spend it.

**creagdhubh** · 2nd February 12, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Brett

I'm kinda old fashioned in the belief that if you can't pay cash for something, you can't afford it. While I'm not noramlly prone to bouts of nostalgia, I do lament the passing of the belief that people and more importantly, governments, should earn their money before they spend it.

Agreed.

**BCAC** · 2nd February 12, 10:29 AM

Well, I don't buy my kilts cash. My expert kiltmaker lets me pay half up front and the rest when my new kilt is ready to post. This helps me "afford" them.

For "normal" clothes I buy the best that I can afford and therefore very rarely buy clothes (other than to complete my Scottish Highland wardrobe).

**GoodGirlGonePlaid** · 2nd February 12, 10:32 AM

I'm a shopaholic. I can't even comprehend this post.

I'm a runner, but I get the "runners high" shopping...
We spend money on our passions. I HATE spa's and nails stuff, but my friends will go and drop $$$'s on that "Experience". (I wait for them in the bar or gift shop.

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BUT, I do love clothes and jewelry. My grandmother owned a fabric store, my mother sewed, both my parents liked to clothes shop, my degree is in costume design (yes that's a major). It's in my blood. ;)

When we go on trips, I commemorate the "experience" with a piece of clothing or necklace. Recently I went wine tasting with my girlfriends. I only bought 3 botles of wine (and yes, I'm a wine drinker, but I'm not really a wine buyer) all from the Scotsmen's winery though. LOL. Anywho, I bought 2 shirts, a dress for GGGP jr. and a necklace instead.

Originally Posted by Chas

Are they just clothes? No - they are part of the experience, part of the event, part of the occasion.

Chas

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