How much would you spend on...

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

Oh ye of little faith...do you know no tthat we are fibidden to wear costly apparrel.

That would be any apparel that costs.

So we must get our clothing at the good will store for free.

Repent ye sinners.

Good joke! I bet Jesus would be cracking up if it weren't fr all the people going without.

I have spent a little under 300 on a suit, $40 on a tie, $50 on a shirt, and about a hundred on shoes.

During the most wealthy period of my life, I was also very committed to church, and I bought all generic or clearance stuff and never spent like I did when I was a kid and not in church.

When I was fully committed to God, I would have never spent even that much money on clothes. Now I am really starting not to care. "If you got it, flaunt it" I guess. I spent a lot of time living for other people. Now I think I am going to spend time and money on my wife and I.

Prudence is apparently not a christian principle. I am not even sure I am a Christian anymore, so why should I care anyway, right?

I don't know why I get so upset about this sort of thing, but for some reason it eats my lunch to see people who say they are followers of Jesus talk about squandering money on items they could obtain for half the cost. Maybe it is just envy, but it does not seem like it since I have pretty well off at times past (going through a bit of a rough spot right now) and still did not choose to live like that.

Maybe it is just because growing up poor, I was very obsessed with clothes and dressing nice once I started making money, and that became almost a god in my life. I realized, I could put great looks together at a fraction of the cost, and gave it up. For a lot of years, I would not ever wear a name brand or logo of any kind.

I guess looking at my life now, I still blow money in other ways like video games (though I almost always buy used and cheap) and I really want to replace my current phone (which I paid 400 bucks for to avoid getting locked in to another contract, but have had for four years) with an iPhone (which I refused to buy for $400, but would go for at $200) so I guess we all have our areas to work on.

Sometimes I really don't know if anyone is going to make it.

*Leaves depressed*

[Hoovie]

Not counting properties or cars this is likely close to the top of the list....

over $1,000.00 for what many would consider a "luxury" item.

With me and clothes... I am strictly an impulse buyer. I pay up to 50 or 60 $ for an article if I like it.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

Good joke! I bet Jesus would be cracking up if it weren't fr all the people going without.

I have spent a little under 300 on a suit, $40 on a tie, $50 on a shirt, and about a hundred on shoes.

During the most wealthy period of my life, I was also very committed to church, and I bought all generic or clearance stuff and never spent like I did when I was a kid and not in church.

When I was fully committed to God, I would have never spent even that much money on clothes. Now I am really starting not to care. "If you got it, flaunt it" I guess. I spent a lot of time living for other people. Now I think I am going to spend time and money on my wife and I.

Prudence is apparently not a christian principle. I am not even sure I am a Christian anymore, so why should I care anyway, right?

I don't know why I get so upset about this sort of thing, but for some reason it eats my lunch to see people who say they are followers of Jesus talk about squandering money on items they could obtain for half the cost. Maybe it is just envy, but it does not seem like it since I have pretty well off at times past (going through a bit of a rough spot right now) and still did not choose to live like that.

Maybe it is just because growing up poor, I was very obsessed with clothes and dressing nice once I started making money, and that became almost a god in my life. I realized, I could put great looks together at a fraction of the cost, and gave it up. For a lot of years, I would not ever wear a name brand or logo of any kind.

I guess looking at my life now, I still blow money in other ways like video games (though I almost always buy used and cheap) and I really want to replace my current phone (which I paid 400 bucks for to avoid getting locked in to another contract, but have had for four years) with an iPhone (which I refused to buy for $400, but would go for at $200) so I guess we all have our areas to work on.

Sometimes I really don't know if anyone is going to make it.

*Leaves depressed*

I understand what you are saying - to a degree at least. However, if, as you state, this is having a negative impact on you spiritually you have let the enemy use this against yourself as well. It would be better to be a son who is unwise and foolish than depart from the faith entirely.

God bless you, and may you hold fast to what you have recieved through and in Christ.

[commonsense]

Wow! I guess I'm not only cheap but poor as well.

My most expensive purse was a gift from my hubby...$150; shoes -$100(for work)
dress or skirt ---$50(?) not counting dresses for weddings....
blouse or shirt- $50; winter coat - $125

But you must realize I NEVER pay full retail. EVERYTHING is clearance rack or at least Kohl's or Marshalls.

For my other half= suit $450 ; shoes $ 80; socks $6 to $10 a pr due to needing the 13-15 size and the reasonable socks are all 10-13 ; shirt $30
Winter wool coat $ 150 and leather jacket $250 (tall sizes from Burlington Coat....sometimes the tall sizes are so difficult to find that I'm forced to spend more..

[HappyTown]

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

1. Suit--for men

2. Dress--for Women

3. Shoes--for both

4. Dress Shirts--for both

5. Pants--for both

6. Skirts--for both...lol

7. Purse/Wallet--for both


Also what is the most expensive item that you have bought that you love or can not live with out?

I am not setting anyone up to fail just curious.

I have paid $70 for a dress shirt and the same for a tie and about 200 for dress shoes. $400 for a suit, never bought a skirt or purse for myself. I have bought a $300 purse for my wife and $150 on a skirt before. Not trying to make this a keep up with the Jones' thing. If you don't feel comfortable answering about clothing answear about something else. Like that BIG screen TV or golf clubs you know different stuff.

Thought this might be fun. We shall see...

I'll confuse. The most I ever spent was 5,000 on all Leather sofa and love seat, two years ago that I had specially made to order . Yep I own a herd of cows. Love them babies.

[Pragmatist]

Originally Posted by commonsense

Wow! I guess I'm not only cheap but poor as well.

My most expensive purse was a gift from my hubby...$150; shoes -$100(for work)
dress or skirt ---$50(?) not counting dresses for weddings....
blouse or shirt- $50; winter coat - $125

But you must realize I NEVER pay full retail. EVERYTHING is clearance rack or at least Kohl's or Marshalls.

For my other half= suit $450 ; shoes $ 80; socks $6 to $10 a pr due to needing the 13-15 size and the reasonable socks are all 10-13 ; shirt $30
Winter wool coat $ 150 and leather jacket $250 (tall sizes from Burlington Coat....sometimes the tall sizes are so difficult to find that I'm forced to spend more..

My mother taught me well.

I paid $70 for a pair of shoes, once. I can't think of anything else I've paid more than $50 for, in terms of clothing or accessories. I hate to spend money and I'm not a shopper.

[Maximilia]

I got a Dualit toaster that was $250. I love it.

[steve p]

I'll wear rags to purchase the musical instruments I desire...

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

1. Suit--for men -

Probably around $800-$1000. (But just for the record--I can find MUCH better deals than that.) A well-tailored, classic suit will last for several years, so it's a good investment.

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

2. Dress--for Women -

Probably the most I would ever spend would be $300--for a special occasion. Normally for a dress, I spend $100-$150. (But sometimes less)

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

3. Shoes--for both -

$60-$200

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

4. Dress Shirts--for both

$40-$100

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

5. Pants--for both ---

Hmmmm....I never buy them for myself, but for Jeff: casual pants, $30-$75, dress pants a bit more.

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

6. Skirts--for both...lol

Uhhh...I don't know how much kilts cost. But I would pay $40-$120 for a good skirt.

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

7. Purse/Wallet--for both

Another good investment, so top end for a purse for me would be about $200. Wallet, maybe $40. I might pay a tad more for Jeff's wallets.

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Also what is the most expensive item that you have bought that you love or can not live with out?

A good pair of black pumps. I don't believe in buying cheap shoes--especially heels. If I have to walk in heels, they'd better be comfortable.

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

I am not setting anyone up to fail just curious.

I have paid $70 for a dress shirt and the same for a tie and about 200 for dress shoes. $400 for a suit, never bought a skirt or purse for myself. I have bought a $300 purse for my wife and $150 on a skirt before. Not trying to make this a keep up with the Jones' thing. If you don't feel comfortable answering about clothing answear about something else. Like that BIG screen TV or golf clubs you know different stuff.

Thought this might be fun. We shall see...

I think there's a bit of a difference between what I would be willing to pay and what I normally pay, or what we can afford. I'm a pretty frugal shopper. I do believe in investing in high quality items. Better to have one well-tailored shirt than 10 from Wal-Mart.

Also, we buy less expensive clothes for our kids, simply because they don't get as much use out of them. (They're growing.) But I can buy a pair of shoes and wear them for several years.

Another item I will pay a good chunk of change for is a coat. I buy a coat about every 6-8 years. So even if I spend $750, that's still no different than folks who spend $100 every fall for a new one.

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Probably around $800-$1000. (But just for the record--I can find MUCH better deals than that.) A well-tailored, classic suit will last for several years, so it's a good investment.

Probably the most I would ever spend would be $300--for a special occasion. Normally for a dress, I spend $100-$150. (But sometimes less)

$60-$200

$40-$100

Hmmmm....I never buy them for myself, but for Jeff: casual pants, $30-$75, dress pants a bit more.

Uhhh...I don't know how much kilts cost. But I would pay $40-$120 for a good skirt.

Another good investment, so top end for a purse for me would be about $200. Wallet, maybe $40. I might pay a tad more for Jeff's wallets.


A good pair of black pumps. I don't believe in buying cheap shoes--especially heels. If I have to walk in heels, they'd better be comfortable.



I think there's a bit of a difference between what I would be willing to pay and what I normally pay, or what we can afford. I'm a pretty frugal shopper. I do believe in investing in high quality items. Better to have one well-tailored shirt than 10 from Wal-Mart.

Also, we buy less expensive clothes for our kids, simply because they don't get as much use out of them. (They're growing.) But I can buy a pair of shoes and wear them for several years.

Another item I will pay a good chunk of change for is a coat. I buy a coat about every 6-8 years. So even if I spend $750, that's still no different than folks who spend $100 every fall for a new one.

I am on par with you about your thoughts. I think that a custom or near custom suit is well worth the investment. Assuming that one does gain or lose a ton of weight the investment is a lot better than just an off the rack suit. Same for shoes and purses for my wife. There is a difference in paying a large amount cause of the name brand on the item and the value of that which is being purchased. Value is based on what a person is will to give for it, and cost is what is required to obtain it.