https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:19:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547916 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:49:17 +0000 Pink Champagne 547916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: same as you</p> <p>I'd rather spend more money on a higher quality item, like my shoes, because they will last me longer than a cheapo pair from Payless that I'll hate wearing every minute because they're so uncomfortable and then just fall apart the second time I wear them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547868 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:15:56 +0000 Reese 547868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends... especially on quality..</p> <p>Jeans: $130ish<br /> Jacket: $350ish<br /> Shirt: $40 - $80<br /> Purse: $100 (unless it is a trusted designer - I will spend more)<br /> Shoes/Boots- $150</p> <p>Although sometimes my flinch factor could be a lot less. If I am expecting a low quality piece at a low quality price and it is $25 .. no thanks.. I would rather spend a bit more and have it last.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547796 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:15:13 +0000 PurplePumps 547796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the item and sale. I'm more willing to buy a say $40 item that I really like that's on sale from $100, than a regular $20 items that I'm not crazy bout. Usually tops are around $20. Jeans $100. Coats $150. Shoes $40. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547763 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:01:43 +0000 lilyofthewest 547763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I have a separate flinch point and scoff point.</p> <p>I feel really hesitant about purchasing any clothing item over $30. Any even vaguely impulsive purchase is below that price point. I do make planned, considered purchases over that price point on a regular basis though.</p> <p>Over $70? It'd better be a winter coat or plated in gold. </p> <p>I do have a whole different rubric for shoes though. I'm a nurse, and comfy shoes might be the most important thing in the world. I would pay $350 for shoes that were really comfortable and built for the long haul. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547741 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:53:05 +0000 mrsmacandcheese 547741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For clothes for myself, individual items... I can't seem to spend more than $25 without flinching. Unless it's for a special occasion and then all bets are off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547739 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:52:09 +0000 shopaholic 547739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally depends on what the item is, where you are purchasing from, and just my general mood. lol! Sometimes I think I'm incredibly cheap, and other times I feel happy to splurge! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547737 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:51:33 +0000 Grace 547737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 for tops and pants. I will pay more for special occasion dresses, winter boots, coats and bathing suits though. Some things are worth paying more for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547718 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:42:17 +0000 eeh 547718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've started appreciating higher quality items that will last me longer than cheap stuff. Gap jeans on $60 and all I wear but I am usually able to find them at least 40% off. Shirts...I really hesitate to spend over $15-20 on at this point because I feel like there's a high probability that my daughter will do something to ruin it. I hate buying shoes. They seem so expensive to me and it pisses me off to have to spend that much on something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547706 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:36:22 +0000 BananaPancakes 547706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right now, while I'm still trying to lose baby weight, I'm super cheap. My fat wardrobe mainly consists of Old Navy sale items with an extra 30% off. But normally, I'll spend $100+ on jeans, $50+ for a sweater, but no more than $30 on a shirt. I spend good money on shoes, though, because I invest in quality ones. I don't own many shoes or coats, but the ones I have should last forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547611 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:45:25 +0000 tysonja 547611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: i'd say i'm about the same! i will spend more occasionally, but i'd have to really think about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547595 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:35:01 +0000 stargal 547595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm cheap when it comes to clothes. Probably no more then 25 for jeans. Shirt no more then 15. I'm cheap with clothes but I still like to look nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547568 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:14:58 +0000 Mrs.B 547568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: Same.</p> <p>I'm really cheap when it comes to buying for myself BUT I am not cheap when it comes to my munchkins. I rarely buy anything more then $15 for myself but just today DD was wearing her baby Uggs that cost $55. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547553 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:00:52 +0000 Anagram 547553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess vacillate wildly on how much I spend on clothes. I never spend a lot on purses, because I just don't care about them. But for a dress I like, I tend to think under $100 is a good deal, lol. And I've spent more on jcrew or banana republic or club Monaco dresses. </p> <p>Before I was preggers, I wore dresses/skirts 98% of the the time, so I get a lot of use out of them. For my maternity clothes, I consider $30-$49 to be a good deal. </p> <p>But I also love Target and buy lots if stuff there. =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547490 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:04:09 +0000 MrsStar 547490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually $30 is my limit for anything - found a really nice top to wear to a wedding that was $50, I continued shopping and found a different one for $20 instead! My last pair of pants cost me $20. I rarely buy myself anything though which is why my wardrobe is looking rather bare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547485 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:59:25 +0000 avivoca 547485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends. I spend more on running shoes and socks, but I prefer to buy things on sale or at nice consignment stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547476 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:45:36 +0000 yellowbird 547476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm extremely cheap! I spend maybe $30 on jeans, 15 or less on shirts. I wear a loooooot of cardigans, I spend 10-15 for everyday ones and 20 for a nice one. Usually 10 for shoes. Clearance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547475 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:44:28 +0000 MrsTiz 547475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$40 for pants, $30ish on dresses, $20 on shirts, $45 on shoes. Now I will spend more for better quality, a special occasion, or something I really really love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547461 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:09:56 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 547461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anything full-price makes me flinch. As far as clothing goes, I rely on DH to make me spend a little more. I've noticed that spending $90 on a pair of jeans instead of $25 makes a huge difference in how they look (and how long they last), but that still makes me cringe. Shoes have to be cheap, less than $40 unless I really need them or I'm in love with them.<br /> Now that I'm in maternity clothes, the biggest splurge I've made so far was $32 on a pair of leggings (yikes!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547441 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:31:03 +0000 Modern Daisy 547441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends, but my flinch point usually starts at an item being full price (unless I really really need it) then depending on the item, $50 is usually the highest I will go unless it's for a special occasion or something I'll get more use out of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547393 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:53:12 +0000 littlek 547393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on the item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547389 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:47:58 +0000 hilsy85 547389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally depends what it is. Things like bras, shoes, handbags, and jeans I will spend more on because I will use them often. Seasonal pieces like tank tops I prefer to get cheap ($10-12). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547299 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:20:13 +0000 Ra 547299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think around $100 is where I think twice about buying a sweater, shoes, or a pair of jeans. I'll spend more though if it is a quality piece. Shirts I usually hesitate past $50. I definitely have some inexpensive items, but I think higher quality pieces last longer. If it is a classic item then I have less of an issue spending money on it. If it is a trendy item then I am much more conservative in my spending. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547291 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:09:29 +0000 Cole 547291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am glad I am not the only one! I feel like reading some blogs I get the impression that people think $50 for a top is a bargain sometimes and I was beginning to think I was not even close! I think I need to make a list of stuff I need and just agree to but it if it fits and is on sale- even if it isn't $5.</p> <p>@Arden: I needed to be cheap for a long time but now even when I have the budget for a few nicer pieces I can't bring myself to do it! I start thinking that instead of spending $80 on pants I could grab a clearance shirt and pants and we could go out to dinner! It would be one thing if I could do that and look nice but I keep winding up with things that aren't suited to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547287 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:59:09 +0000 Mrs. Pen 547287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It really depends on the item and the brand. Certain brands I'm willing to pay a little more for as well as items.</p> <p>I'm always willing to spend more on jeans - the most I've spend was $130 but that was A LOT even for me. And I don't ever spend that much on jeans without planning to, so at that point I wouldn't "flinch". If I was just randomly shopping and trying on jeans I wouldn't spend more than $50 probably.</p> <p>Basics like shirts I'm more cheap and won't spend more than $5. Especially if it's clearance/sale - I expect stellar deals!</p> <p>Special occasion items I will spend a little more... like I bought an outfit for Cobi's birthday, it was $25 for the jeans, $30 for the sweater and $20 for the shirt. That's definitely more than I would normally spend!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547285 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:57:51 +0000 Bao 547285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I won't spend more than $15 on a shirt, and $40 on jeans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547282 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:56:51 +0000 Bookish 547282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on the item. For bras, about 30$, and jeans about 40$. Now that I'm in maternity wear though, I've gotten cheap as heck. Other than pants, anything over 10$ is a no-go. I'm only gonna wear it for a few months! Target maternity clearance is my BFF right now lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547280 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:55:59 +0000 pinkcupcake 547280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty cheap now that I have a LO. I've spent like $400 on coats and shoes but that was prebaby... Hahaha. Now, I don't wanna spend more than $50 on pants or $25-30 on tops. I usually buy stuff when it's on sale or way marked down. </p> <p>@runsyellowlites: totally!! I'll spend so much more on LO's clothes,,, hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547277 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:54:11 +0000 Arden 547277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aside from my wedding dress, the most expensive clothing item I've bought was a wool coat for like $175. I'm pretty cheap. </p> <p>I have clothes I've had since I was 15. This is out of necessity though, not because I want to shop this way. If we had more money, I would spend more on some really high quality staples, like good jeans and shoes and coats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547257 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:31:50 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 547257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wont spend more than $30 on a shirt.</p> <p>Other than that it totally depends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-flinch-point-with-the-cost-of-clothes#post-547254 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:29:48 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 547254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends!<br /> I've bought coats that are nearly $400 (leather or ski jackets)<br /> And I've bought bras that are $70<br /> But then again those are rare &amp; few..<br /> I would never buy expensive socks or camis or anything....I wear those out way too much to spend good money on them.<br /> I love a good deal so I always hit up sales and bring my shopper's pass and all that;) </p>