To spend a lot of money on dc's clothes?

[MsRamone]

I have two boys aged 14 and 16. They don't ask for a lot to be fair, my eldest works part time and pays for his own phone top ups, some of his own clothes and obviously his own snacks and days out etc.
youngest gets £5 week pocket money - gets no phone top ups from me (just uses his phone through whatsapp and Facebook, iMessage etc) and doesn't ask for much else really.
I get maintanance for them both from their father and I work full time with a decent salary.
Lately the boys have been asking for expensive designer clothes. I took eldest shopping and bought him £100 worth of stuff from top man, buttons etc but now he's asked for a winter coat and DP has a face on over it saying he's spoilt. But surely the lad needs a coat and at 16 - he shouldn't be expected to buy his own winter essentials on his Saturday job money??

Youngest is really faddy with clothes and so self conscious so I've not bought him new stuff for ages as I don't have the patience for the whining and indecisiveness now however he's asking for timberland boots (about £100), new jeans (£20) and a designer shirt (£50). DP would throw a fit and say no chance. AIBU to at least consider it? I was talking to s friend who spends way more on her kids than I do clothes wise and I feel a bit guilty. It's not like we're short of money but I think dP is totally out of touch with bringing up teens

My children like expensive clothes, but they knew that if they wanted £100 trainers, £70 hoodies and £40 t shirts they either had them for birthdays/Christmas, got a job and bought their own or waited until the sales.

It's odd because once they did get part time jobs, and realised how long it took them to earn £100 they liked the trainers less!

If you can afford it and the boys are appreciative and responsible then yanbu. You know your own children. I think if it were me I would be inclined to ask your DS for some extra chores around the house to earn the Timberland boots as they are very expensive just as a way to ensure he appreciates them and that they are a treat.

If you can afford it - then buy it!

The OP's children don't ask for these things all the time though. She says she hasn't bought the 14yo any new stuff for ages.

I would buy timberland boots or designer shirts for Christmas or birthdays. Something like a coat that will be used all the time is ok to spend a lot on. I don't think there's any need to still be choosing their clothes, give the 14 year old money which you think is reasonable for a top, coat and shoes and tell him to pick his own stuff. Ignore other people, it's your money and you can decide what's reasonable and what's not.

I'd rather buy something my child would be happy wearing, even if it is expensive, rather than something they won't. I bought my DC a Superdry jacket (far better quality than I expected) rather than a cheapo coat froM Asda that I know wouldn't be worn! You buy it if you can afford it.

I buy nice bits for my 12 year old DS, not over the top stuff, I tend to keep the really nice fancy clothing/trainers for his birthday or Christmas which he is very happy with.

If you can afford it though then go for it!