How much would you spend?

[diggitydot]

Jeans: I usually spend around $35-$45 at Macy's. With a weirdly long torso and short legs, I'm just glad to find anything that remotely fits and is comfortable. I don't care if a pair did my dishes and gave me sexual favors, I wouldn't EVER spend more than $50 for my jeans.

Shoes: Ugh. I loooooove shoes. Funky shoes, high heels, cute strappy sandals, etc. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal relationship. I have ridiculously high arches and neuromae in both feet. If I don't wear shoes with unbelievable support, I can't walk without insane pain. I live in my Birkenstocks (3 pairs purchased over the last 10 years) and my custom-fit running shoes (Asics). The running shoes are, by far, my most expensive at $85. I would spend up to $200 if I could find heels that didn't make me want to chop off my own feet at the ankle.

Purses: I always carry one and usually buy cute and functional ones at Marshall's/Kohl's/Ross for no more than $40. Eventually, I'll begin buying better quality ones, but likely won't spend over $200.

I'm a serious cheap-o and won't typically even look at something that isn't marked down substantially.

Jeans- The most I would spend on an awesome pair would be $100

Shoes- $125-$250, but they have to rock and be comfy

Purses- OK, I am a total handbag whore and have spent $1700 on a Burberry before, but most of the bags I buy are about $300. It is my total addiction. I need a seperate closet to hold my collection.

[Vishenka69]

Jeans - my average is $50 but the most I've spent on jeans is $80 (and that was a huge sale)

Shoes - I just got my push present Louboutins that are now my most expensive pair, before those I averaged about $100 for shoes and $300 for boots. Over the years I've realized that anything cheaper doesn't last long and kills my feet.

Purses - I think $100-200 for an every day bag that will last for years is a bargain. Although these days I've downgraded to wristlet that matches the stroller.

[Chrisada]

Jeans- Probably not more than $50

Shoes- I think the most I spent was about $200 for my tall Uggs that only lasted a year here in Michigan. I pretty much live in cheap flip flops.

Purses- Now purses are my weakness! I have a Louis Vuitton Neverfull that I use as a diaper bag and purse. $750. I had my first Coach purse in middle school. I buy quality purses that I will use for years.

[seaside*bliss]

How much would you spend?

I am a frugal lady! I love Ann Taylor Loft, but only shop the sales.

Jeans- I am 5' and only weigh 100lbs . I used to buy AE Jeans and have a seamstress hem them, but I seriously can't find a seamstress where we moved for clinicals. I LOVE re-sale shops and got 5 pairs of jeans in a short length the other day for $46 total!!!! It was like heaven on earth!

Shoes- I LOVE cute wedges but won't spend more than $60 and that is rare! Usually E-Bay or Charlotte Russe when they have bogo for $15.

Purses- usually in the $20-$50 range. I LOVE Aldo bags, but just buy whatever is cute and cheap.

I will shop anywhere. Goodwill, garage sales, Wal-Mart, Old Navy, Target are my usuals.

[NYCHoosier]

Okay, for each of these items, I want to know how much you spend on average, and how much would be your absolute limit that you could imagine spending on the perfect item.

1. Jeans

2. Shoes

3. Handbag/Purse


Let's play for fun!

1. Jeans - for the past 4 years, I've only been able to wear jeans 1 day/week (between work and church), and even then, I wouldn't necessarily opt to wear jeans. So, I spend $60ish on average. I wouldn't be opposed to spending $100-$150 for a really nice pair that fits well. Fortunately, Express jeans tend to do the trick for less.

2. Shoes - I don't buy many, but when I do, I really try to focus on comfort, quality, and style. I typically spend around $150, though I did splurge with my bonus one year to buy my Louboutins for $550ish. Luckily I have a friend at Kenneth Cole (my preferred shoe brand) who has told me never to pay full price for them, so I imagine my average will go down.
I bought a pair of shoes from Macy's on sale for $50 a couple months ago for a wedding I was in. I thought they were comfortable in the store, but the first time I wore them, they gave me blisters. Sticking to reputable brands from now on! (Oh yeah, I love Mossimo flip flops, which are typically about $12/pair. I suppose that brings my average down. )

3. Purses - I buy even fewer of these than shoes and am really particular about quality. I got sick of cheap purses breaking on me within a year. Now I have one that was $125 that I bought 8 years ago, one that was $400ish that I bought 3 years ago and one that was a gift from my Kenneth Cole friend and therefore $0. So, I suppose the average is $175? The amount I would spend varies on the size, material, etc. I typically go for leather designer, typically Coach because the quality (ime) is superb with a slightly lower markup than many designers. Plus it's less ostentatious than many of the others.

[BonBon]

Jeans: I don't really wear jeans. If I did find a spectacular pair that gave me the ass of a teenager, I would probably drop up to $150. Can't see that happening though.

Shoes: Generally I spend about $25-50 for dress-type shoes (TJ Maxx!) and for athletic shoes anywhere from $75-125. I just bought a pair of MBTs a few weeks ago for 50% off (holy cracker are they expensive! ) I like them okay, but they haven't helped out my plantar fasciitis, my sole reason for purchase.

Purses: I dislike having to carry one, but I kinda have to. I rarely buy them, I wouldn't go higher than $400-500...and it would have to be marked way down so I felt I was getting a deal. (HAH, a deal! Please) My BFF also likes to keep me in style with kate spade and Coach.

I am prefacing this with I was born and raised in south florida

Jeans $150-200, but I only buy one pair a year.

Shoes- not my thing, usually between $25-150. I definitely wear them till they are dead, but I still live in flip flops day to day.

Purses- this is my vice. $300-$600 I am obsessed with designer bags. I even have that gucci waist pack that carrie wore on sex in the city...yes that was a mistake. Again, I don't buy bags often. Probably every other year, and I compile gift certificiates from birthdays, anniversary, christmas from the year to buy them, then I wear the same bag for a long time. I also have box of them I am saving in my garage, so one day when I hopefully have a daughter she will have this fun box of vintage designer bags to accessorize with. (as an adult of course) Because I just said that, I will never have a tomboy that will have no interest in a 1990's louis vuitton.

[Vishenka69]

They look totally hawt. How do you know what size you need? Is the heel comfortable?

I totally need to retrain my legs/feet to do heels, after almost a year in Uggs/flip flops, it's been painful the last few times I wore my normal shoes.

[HouseofWool]

They look totally hawt. How do you know what size you need? Is the heel comfortable?

I totally need to retrain my legs/feet to do heels, after almost a year in Uggs/flip flops, it's been painful the last few times I wore my normal shoes.

Julie - have your feet measured. I hate to say it, but sometimes all of the hormones that stretch out your pelvic ligaments do a number on your feet as well. I went up a half a size after Caleb was born.