/fa/ - Fashion

>>7949872

You are, because you're the one who has to wear it.

>>7949885

That isn't answering anything.

Its justified because you will know how much it costs? The difference between some pairs of jeans is almost impossible to tell in a fit, yet they can range from $50 to $250.

>>7949953

Well, if you're the one buying it, I would hope that you're the one looking for details. Taking your example of a pair of jeans, I would think that if you're spending your own hard-earned money, you would take the time to inspect the weight of the fabric, the staple of fiber used, the quality of notions, the stitching, the washing (if any), the fit, and so on.

I'm not telling you that you have to spend $50 or $250 or $1000 on jeans. I'm just saying that it's your money and you can spend it as you like, but no matter how you spend it, you should be conscious of what you're paying and what you're getting.

>>7949872
For longevity it's worth considering

Does a suit count as a single piece of clothing?

A well fitting suit will repay your investment in the doors that open to you. I've noticed that with one of my suits I've never have to wait in line because I'm told to "step this way sir" as checkouts are opened for me.

if i was wealthy enough then sure
price doesnt matter if u got enough money
it only matters when ure low class

>>7949970

>>7949970
I'm pretty sure extra checkouts don't open just because you're wearing a suit...

>>7949964
>>7949969

>You would take the time to inspect the weight of the fabric, the staple of fiber used, the quality of notions, the stitching, the washing (if any), the fit, and so on.

I wouldn't pay an extra $300 just because a pair of jeans were slightly lighter or had better stitching, Are all your articles of clothing going into the $100's? Do you buy these expensive articles and wear them selectively or do you go out everyday in a ~$1000 total outfit?

You have to replace clothes and I assume everybody has multiple outfits that they wear.

>>7949970
*tips fedora

>>7949990

>You have to replace clothes and I assume everybody has multiple outfits that they wear.

To continue; how frequently do you wear the same clothes? Is it taboo to wear the same outfit 3 days out of the week, then a different outfit the remaining 4, then return to the first?

>>7949970

And then anon woke up

>>7949970
lol ok then u nerd

>>7949990
>I wouldn't pay an extra $300 just because a pair of jeans were slightly lighter or had better stitching

But those aren't the only differences that can exist in jeans. I think you're deliberately narrowing your view and not really realizing the huge variety of clothing out there.

As far as what I wear, that should have no impact on how you tailor your wardrobe to your budget and your lifestyle.

And of course you have to replace clothes and you have to wear different things, but letting transience stop your from buying things of quality or things that you enjoy is a shortcut to not being able to enjoy or connect with something that can be fun, if you let it.

>>7949995

I wear whatever I want, whenever I want. Sometimes, the weather or my mood will make me tend towards certain things or maybe I'll have a new jacket or something that I want to break it. Do whatever makes you feel like the best version of yourself.

>>7950014
>As far as what I wear, that should have no impact on how you tailor your wardrobe to your budget and your lifestyle.

>I wear whatever I want, whenever I want.

Don't be so full of yourself, spend all you want on clothes but it won't hide your ugly personality

if you want to buy it then buy it, i don't give a shit how you spend your money

>>7949872
To answer your question directly it IS worth paying $500 for a piece of clothing if you think you'll prefer the aesthetic/it'll be more pragmatic

its not like the cheapest walmart clothes are the most practical - you could use sackcloth

so yeah to summarise my views: you can spend little or lots on clothes and they'll be shit/overpriced/not pragmatic - you might feel better in the nicer stuff or feel better with the money

if you don't think its worth it, it isn't worth you buying it

>>7950031

Why are you such a faggot?

>>7949872
the main reason to buy clothes in higher price ranges is for your own sake. if you just want girls to think you look put together or whatever you can do that at an h&m or what the fuck ever

clothing in that range is meant to make you feel good, make you look uniquely good, and pull together good outfits. and especially on items like shoes or jeans or jackets that you can wear seven days a week if you want, there's a clear benefit to investing in quality. and if you're paying that much for a button up or something you can be damn sure it'll be the nicest button up in any room you walk into and people will admire you for it

if it's worth it to you, yes. measure your cops in how happy they make you. and if its a good quality piece, you can calculate that you get to wear a sick pieces and only pay $1 per wear for 500 days.

>>7950128

I have an ugly personality myself.

>>7949872
nigga u probably never even tried on a 500 dollar jacket

>>7950203
OHHHHH ANON. YOU DASHINGLY OLD FOOL.

>>7949872
If you can afford it yes, and if you can't then no. I bought a $1,500 Hermes belt and Robin's Jeans that were about $400 a pair.

>>7949872
I am economics student.

You would think I believe buying frivolous shit such as expensive clothes is bullshit.
No.
I love it.

In microeconomics you are taught relative value (marginal cost) and actual cost.

You can say you value a nice jacket at $500, but then you find one for $350. That jacket to you is still worth $500, so you make an imaginary profit (marginal benefit) of $150.

So if it's worth it to you, it's worth it.

I value clothes because they make me feel nice. I value that highly. So I make huge marginal benefit.

I bought a sweet-ass parka for 783,49$
not wealthy but i have a job and live cheap, rarely buy clothes.

only if it is worth it to u. i mean, i love owning and collecting beautifully designed pieces just for the sake of having them

>>7949970

i wear expensive clothes for the sole purpose of feeling superior to people

If you have a problem paying that much, then you need a cheaper interest.

Let's say you race cars as a hobby. You can't see how anyone justifies paying $700 for an engine swap. Who's gonna recognize the difference between a stock 4cyl 1.8L 5-speed manual engine and a 4A-GE engine that only the corollas in Japan got? A gearhead would tell you you're in the wrong hobby.

>>7949964
good post

>>7949872
>unless you are in the fashion industry who is going to recognise the difference between a $100 and a $500 jacket?
Even plebs notice. They don't know how much my stuff costs and they couldn't tell you what exactly is different but they remark on how nice it always looks and ask where I buy from. To most people it just looks a little better and fits better.

>>7949872
>unless you are in the fashion industry who is going to recognise the difference between a $100 and a $500 jacket?

You.

>>7949990
If you don't want to buy it, don't buy it, if you can afford it, don't buy it, designer clothing is more about knowing you like it, and that it's high quality. Joe six pack won't be able to tell the difference between Rouge Territory and Levi, but you can.

If you're dressing for other people, if you're dressing to appease the most people you can, I can promise you /fa/ isn't for you, go to mfa. It's for people like you.

>>7949985
top keeeeek

>"fuck the guy in the suits here again"
>"what if he starts reading the magazine covers out loud again"
>"mary just open up another aisle, get him out of here"

>>7950031
lol fascist is like the nicest dude on /fa/
lurk moar