when on a budget, splurge on basics or interesting pieces

[Mauro]

Try to buy the best thing you can no matter what income level is. Price isn't always a reflection of quailty.

 

[milosz]

Jeans and leather goods are where I prefer to spend the most money/buy the highest quality. Worst-case the jeans will last a year, boots and belts/wallets for decades.

Shirts, I've splurged on a couple of Rag & Bone/other designer shirts, but I'm just as happy with Gap/J. Crew/Filson/whoever shirts (given proper fit) - I'm much more likely to ruin shirts somehow, get tired of them, whatever. And for the next seven months, I probably won't be wearing anything but light-colored t-shirts when the sun is out.

Aside from a FlatHead leather bracelet and a couple of watches, I don't really own 'accessories,' and I don't live in a climate that lets me layer or do anything like that.

 

[JaPo]

I'd do the latter. That's what I do, or at least try to.

Mainly because I've never been in the situation where buying boots for several hundred dollars is remotely plausible. Most every wardrobe item can be found on the cheap/second-hand, so I don't see much point in splurging anymore.

Mayne I fucken love jet. This persona of his is impressively consistent. I'm yet to see a pic where his exclusive steeze doesn't look like ass, mind. Under-class, River Island 2004 fall range ass, that is.

 

[uhurit]

Mix and match...get a few basic pieces, like henleys and t-shirts, but invest heavily into well-fitting jeans and shoes. I've had good luck with Gap thermal henleys that I wear all the time with japanese selvedge and RL/Bally boots+shoes

 

[dfagdfsh]

atm I'm wearing a jcrew tshirt and some margiela sneakers. some things there isn't a huge increase in quality along with price (tees).. somethings there are (sneaks).

 

[Curious_George]

Originally Posted by wmmk

So, let's say you have a reasonable budget. Do you kop Alden boots, Sugarcanes, blue/white BoO oxfords, and simple gray NDG sweaters then get all of your more fashion-y stuff at places like H&M, Zara, UO, and the Uniqlo designer collabs? Or do you throw together a cheap uniform with Uniqlo selvage jawns, J. Crew buttondowns & knits, AA tees, and then go nuts peppering your wardrobe with cool designer accesories & pieces? Just wondering...
Maybe I'm boring, but I consider Alden Boots and Sugar Canes to be interesting pieces themselves. Maybe because my interest in clothing is more in the area of artisanal goods and smaller details rather than broader, wilder designer looks. But for me Alden wing tip boots or Sugar Cane 50/50 mixed denim is as interesting or more so than say Raf hi-top sneakers or drop crotch pants from some fashion designer. With that said, I guess I spend most of my money on more classic items but ones that I feel stand out in some way beyond just looking classic (be it interesting construction, fabric, texture, etc).

 

[AR_Six]

I am on the "spend a lot more money per item on far fewer things" program. Currently accumulating paypal balance for something I have wanted for a while; thus the new sale thread. Almost there... almost.

 

[dfagdfsh]

also the other day I wore a blue BOO oxford, alden boots and sugarcane jeans. is this thread speaking to me or what!

 

[PG2G]

The only thing worth wearing at H&M, Zara, and like stores are the basics. No point on wasting money buying expensive stuff that isn't distinguishable from everyone else's cheap stuff.

 

[DesignerValet]

I don't skimp on shoes, jackets, sweaters, jeans, or accessories.

Basic cotton items (like shirts, tees, hoodies) I won't spend a lot on- I either get them from chains or when heavily discounted (Steven Alan plaid shirt for $11 at the Barney's Outlet, anyone?).

 

[robbie]

Originally Posted by thekunk07

trying to reconcile this myself.

you get more use out of lame basics, but you need a few interesting pieces.

will pay a lot for:

boots
leatherz
sweaters
suits
couple pairs of sneakers

everything else, rather get stuff on the cheap.

Originally Posted by Mauro

Try to buy the best thing you can no matter what income level is. Price isn't always a reflection of quailty.

+1

 

[Robert]

I seldom buy anything I'm not really interested in.

 

[pridecake]

i'd rather buy a few high quality pieces that are versatile then a lot of random basics. Over time, you'll get a full wardrobe of good quality stuff while not really splurging.

Also, Mauro speaks the truth

 

[Warren G.]

Originally Posted by pridecake

i'd rather buy a few high quality pieces that are versatile then a lot of random basics. Over time, you'll get a full wardrobe of good quality stuff while not really splurging.

Also, Mauro speaks the truth

+1
Really does add up.

 

[constant struggle]

depends also what you mean by more interesting pieces, if you are buying dior s/s 05 runway pieces, don't even bother wasting your time or money