Happy Friday!! Today, I want to talk about how to know if a big purchase it really worth it. Whenever I might buy something that is more of a splurge item, I try to figure out it’s cost per wear.
Is it worth it?
I like to shop, I mean, who doesn’t? When I shop though, I like to make sure that I am getting my money’s worth. Too many times in the past I have bought something on impulse that just ends up sitting in my closet never worn. No more. I’ve been on a massive closet cleanup lately and I won’t let anything in unless I ask myself “Is it worth it?”
Determining cost per wear
By determining an items cost per wear, I will know if I will truly get my money’s worth from that “must-have” item. Take my Stuart Weitzman boots for instance. These were definitely aĀ splurge!! Spending that kind of coin on a pair of shoes isĀ definitelyĀ not something that the Frugal Fashionista does often!! Or ever really. I’m very much an outlet/sale shopper who most often gets her clothes from Winners or the mall. #noregrets.
As I mentioned when I got the boots, they were a big ticket item that I bought myself to symbolize the end of one stage of my recovery. It was a bit of a turning point for me and I wanted something to special to commemorate it. These boots were my number one choice!
I’ve worn them several times before, either on the blog or in real life, and I will definitely continue to wear them! A pair of great boots are an investment piece so it’s important that you know whether or not you will get a lot of wear out of them.
When I decided to pick up these OTK boots I made sure they were perfect. I tried them on SO many times in the store. I must have tried on every OTK boot that Stuart Weitzman makes in every single colour before picking this cranberry shade.
It probably would have made the most sense to go with black or beige but I am all about the colour lately! I loved this shade and I knew that it would give all of my outfits a pop.
Determining how much an item costs/how much you will wear it is a simple way to determine cost per wear. This simple formula can help you to decide whether to splurge or to hang onto your pennies for another day.
Charlene xoxo
This is a great post! I have a passion for shopping, too, but somehow I am always sick of whats in my wardrobe. I am getting better though and I definitely go over if what I want is worth the cost per wear and it has definitely helped me cut back and to help me like what I have in my clothing arsenal more.
-Brittany
The Charm Collectiv
http://thecharmcollectiv.com
I love this post! it’s so helpful for making some of those tough decisions on to buy or not to buy!
Love this post!! Especially because I love to pick between splurging versus saving when I am shopping way too much!
xoxo
Brooke | InaWorldofBees,There’sMe
This is so helpful! I love to shop but I usually only buy if something is on sale. I’m pretty cheap.
This is a great article!
Somehow I always convince myself it is “worth it” because I’ll wear it a LOT š xx adaatude.com
I definitely like to invest in shoes/boots. I feel like they always make your outfit look put together, especially when another piece might be a total bargain piece š
Hey I love how you broke this down. It’s a question that comes up so often… is this worth the money? It’s probably not worth vacillating with this reason and that reason to buy or not to buy. Simply considering everything it will go with in your existing wardrobe can be the key to figuring out how much you’ll be wearing it in a year, and then using that to divide up the cost gives you a great metric to work with! Thanks! Will be using this š
I’ve never considered the cost per day worn when looking at a price tag. It’s a concept I’ll have to keep in mind.
I’m so bad right now. I’d love to splurge but my usual accessory is baby-drool. Someday I’ll be able to own my coveted pieces.
Love this! I think stocking up on lots of basics you can mix and match with a few signature items is key.
I am almost like you as I always try to figure out if the cost spent on my wear is worth for the money. The Stuart Weitzman boot looks amazing and I am in love with that beautiful outfit as well!
Love your boots!! Wow! Nice color and goes really well with your outfit! I love your formula for thinking through how to “justify” the price. Great tips.
love using this formula for my purchases!!
elle
Southern Elle Style
Love this! Some things, like these boots are totally worth it!
Taylor | http://www.styleiseverythingblog.com
This is a good formula. Usually if I really want that item I just go ahead and buy it.
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
I always love to figure out the cost per wear on everything I am buying! Sometimes the cost per wear ends up so much less for items that are more expensive vs. a lot of the cheap items I own!