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

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Notellinganyone · 07/06/2025 11:47

I used to keep note of my clothes spending from the start of the school year and fell out of the habit, Just did a tally and have spent just over 2k. I’m a bit shocked but probably shouldn’t be. I shop in a mixture of Jigsaw, Whistles, Marks etc. How does that compare to your spending? Children have now left home so have more disposable income so no debt.

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IKnowAristotle · 07/06/2025 12:01

About the same but for a family of four, not just me.

Forthemarket · 07/06/2025 11:57

Since September … for myself £116. A pair of trainers and some yoga pants and some material. I am about to spend a few hundred in new walking boots. I did nab my son’s old jeans and haven’t needed and new work clothes. My family as a whole have probably spent similar individual amounts - we tend to replace when things wear out and get new things as presents sometimes or if we see something we fancy but are keener on not shopping than shopping.

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 07/06/2025 11:53

Since September? Probably not more than £200 🤷🏻‍♀️

Beamur · 07/06/2025 11:52

It would probably take me 10 years to spend that much!
Did you need those clothes? If so, fair enough. Better to buy good quality clothes that last. But if you already have lots and are just buying those because you like them, well done for keeping the economy going but maybe it's a bit of a burden on the environment?

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