To think the price of clothing has soared!

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Not talking particularly high end brands. Even supermarket clothing lines, historically cheaper shops, ASOS etc. Hard to find a dress for under £30 and that is often pushing it, usually they are in the £40-60 bracket just for an every day type dress. Occasion wear is probably much more but I’m not in the habit of buying this!

I nipped into Primark the other day thinking they would be cheaper but not anymore.

Why has it gone so crazy?

We’ve never had an issue - have always got what we ordered. It’s been good quality too and is lasting far better than the primark and Sainsbury’s stuff we used to buy.

Definitely Vinted! Or local charity shops have some great stuff in sometimes.
I haven't bought anything new for about 3 years now apart from trainers, underwear and socks.

I agree that sewing skills should be taught, maybe as an extra. I was taught to sew in my first year at Grammar school. Admittedly so that we knew when our bespoke clothes had been properly constructed! 😂
Back in the ‘dark ‘ ages people had fewer clothes, work wear, everyday wear and some garments for best. That was it and clothes were often handed down and remade to fit.
I remember knowing a wealthy family who passed children’s clothing around, I was quite shocked to see the mother posting well used wellington boots on to the next child to wear.
I love new clothes, but recognise that we have become over consumers and try to buy only from pre loved.

Grew up in an era with no social media so none of this current pressure to have a brand new outfit for the instagram photos my kids seem subjected to by influencers.
We would lend or borrow outfits for nights out in our friendship group, although weirdly, buying second hand clothes was seen as a bit embarrassing.
Not any more! I’m glad my kids use Depop, Vinted etc. to find items that they like and consider my wardrobe ‘vintage’ as if that somehow makes it a bit cooler!

Just paid 38 gbp for size 16
Wide legs
Jeans in
H & m..

Havent worn jeans in over a yr

Have pcos , cfs , ibs , fatty liver
And wide hips

So jeans are tricky

Nice to have some nice ones that fit well

Was shocked @ 38 gbp though

Have some old size 16 jeans from asda George that dont fit
That il list on vinted for 4 / 5 gbp

I don't have the time or the inclination to make my own clothes. I know lots of people enjoy making their own clothes, and that's fab, but I resent the notion that on top of everything else I am expected to do that I should also be considering making my own clothes. I'm not Laura Ingalls bloody Wilder. I go to work to earn money to pay other people to make my frocks. It's bad enough that I have to do housework, laundry, gardening and cooking in addition to paid work outside the home without coming home, knackered, and having to crack on with making a bloody outfit.

Well this thread is about cost and making your own certainly isn't cheaper if you count the labor - but getting them altered I find is a good halfway house. It's amazing how the right fit transforms an outfit.

Making your own clothes is not cheap, once you factor in buying the sewing machine in the first place, the thread, fabric, buttons, zips etc etc. But getting things altered when your shape changes or buying something 4 sizes too big for peanuts second hand and paying a seamstress £20 to alter it can still be a really good buy.