Just totted up how much money I’ve spent on clothes since September- a bit shocked.

I probably spend similar to you to be honest, maybe not quite as much. I really like buying clothes. It makes me happy.

If you can afford it and you bought nice things that you enjoy, why not

I never understand the po faced censorious attitude to having nice things or spending money on this site

Totally different if you're in debt, cant afford it or it means kids are going without, but life is for enjoying.

Probably about £2000 as well. I’ve lost 7 stone in the last year so have had to buy new clothes for obvious reasons. As I, still losing weight I’ve been mostly buying off Vinted so have managed to get more bang for my buck. I love clothes though so even when I’m at my target weight I’ll still spend too much 🤷‍♀️

Like you I'm a teacher, young adult DC just left home, plenty of disposable income now...

My wardrobe is very minimal. When/if I lose a bit of weight I want that to change though. Since september - one pair of trainers (HOKA £160), one cardigan (John Lewis £30), one top (Aspiga £55), one jacket (Tommy Hilfiger £180), one winter coat (Hobbs £200) for a total of £625. I regret the winter coat (very heavy and only actually wore it a couple of times) and the jacket (realised I already had a M&S one that is very similar in the wardrobe and I now wear that in preference!). So only £245 on clothes I actually wear!

If you can afford it and you enjoy and wear that clothes I think it is great that you've spend £2K on them since September! I really want to try a couple of bits from from Me & Em but I just can't justify it in my current size. I say really want but last night I had a bottle of prosecco rather than going to the gym/pool in the spa I paid £1250 this year to be a member of... but rarely go to 😕

I spent £450 before getting out of bed this morning so… I don’t think I’m going to add up 🤣

around 150 on clothes including new winter hikers but you do not want to know what I have spent on my garden!!

Probably about £500 but the bulk of that was Taylor Swift cardigans 🫢

Trainers £40 in a sale
A second hand dress and hat to alter for Fancydress £20
Dress, jumper and top in a closing down sale at House of Fraser £100.

Estimate about 350, 90% via eBay (mainly new or barely worn).

£124 on Vinted.
£400 online shops including shoes.

I’m afraid I buy my clothes in charity shops or off eBay - I have recently splashed out on some new M&S knickers though

Jesus how do you manage that you can't need all that junk? I last went shopping two years ago I've got more important things to spend on

I spent about 2k on clothes just last month! Got some holidays coming up and lost weight though.

Make a budget and decide your discretionary spending level and then spend that money on what you want, guilt free! 2000 since September is around 200 a month which is equivalent to two nice tops or one pair nice jeans a month - I wouldn’t feel guilty about this as long as you have the money.

Surely it depends on what you need, I can go months and months without spending on clothes then suddenly need to spend a bomb

This thread makes me think I should keep a tally. I buy as I need/want but wouldn't say it's excessive. But without knowing the facts of what I've actually bought I don't know if that's true.

I don’t really have hobbies apart from reading (buy lots of books) so not concerned by the amount of money.

I don't see a problem then. If buying clothes makes you happy, and you don't feel the expenditure is making you miss out on other things you would rather (or need) to be doing, what's the issue?

Doesn't really matter what anyone else does or wants - they're in a different situation. It's your money and you can't take it with you when you go.

I've spent £350 - that included ski gear though

Got a lovely classic coat in the post Christmas sale for £40
A couple of pairs of jeans from M and S about £55
A pair of cotton trousers again from M and S when it got hot in May and were an utter bargain at £25 as they fit well and wash well
A pair of cream low heeled sandals that will go with everything £66
A summer dress from Unfolded that is taking ages to arrive £55
Can't be bothered to add it all up but that is my spending on clothes for the past 10 months. I used to love buying clothes but I am fat and old so it does not bring me the joy it used to!

Me too. I lost 5 stone and went a bit mad. I regret nothing.

I've probably spend quite a bit on clothes. Maybe £150/£200 a month and that's with buying and selling on vinted. I'm a teacher too so I buy a mixture of smart and casual. A pair of trainers these days can be close to £100. Buy a few pairs of shoes a year plus a new coat, bag, accessories, summer holiday clothes, underwear, jeans, jumpers etc it all adds up. Some people will be horrified, other people will happily spend hundreds on more high end wear. I do have a bit of an addiction though. I know it's terrible for the environment . That's why I'm trying to sell and buy on vinted much more and for my kids clothes too.

I don’t keep a record but I probably spend around £200 per month. Tend to shop at mint velvet, m&s and JL so don’t get loads but but I prefer the quality.

I did a big clothes shop for my birthday in March and spent about £500, that's probably it since September.

Two grand. You must be minted!

For those brands I don't think it's a lot, I spent £80 on a Whistles top last week. A lot for me but the quality is great and it's classic so I'll get a good spend to wear ratio. If you are spending that much EVERY few months I'd think it was impulse buying with little thought or planning. Only you know............