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Originally Posted by Sliver
I don't mean this in a negative way, but that is fine if you are a careerist. I would like to earn/save/invest enough to let me retire early and enjoy more time with family, hobbies etc. The incremental cost of wearing and maintaining expensive clothing throughout a career will set you back 10s of thousands behind me. Now obviously you see a trade off in potential higher earnings based on your professional attire, but I personally don't think it's the best strategy.
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I don't hink the gap is all that much though.
I would argue that wih cheap clothes, you need to replace them more often than more quality clothes.
All in all I'm not spending an extravagant amount on clothes.
I can tell you guys what I spend on clothes:
I have two pair of high quality Allen Edmonds shoes I alternate. I bought one for $400 and the other used for $88. These will basically last 20+ years.
My pants I have custom tailored from a company online. Indochio.com. $100 per pair, they are made in china, and are of decent material and quality. No the best, but better than off the rack.
Most of my shirts I generally purchase online as well. Blank-label.com. Also made in china, but custom tailored. $45-65 each.
I have two suits. One in charcoal which works well for a lot of occasions and one grey one for more casual occasions.
I also have one blazer which is extremly versatile and can be worn wih jeans on a Friday night.
These items certainly aren't super expensive, and I think one of the main things to notice is that they are tailored. Fit is everything. Fit makes you look like a million bucks.