$100 for a pair of jeans..would you do it?

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  • LarryDUk
    LarryDUk Posts: 279 Member
    none of you should ever move to the UK. Levis are 100 pounds here! I pay that much for my jeans all the time.
  • hannahpistolas
    hannahpistolas Posts: 290 Member
    Work towards a goal and, once you reach it, buy those puppies. At this point, you've earned it, so you'll feel better about the cash.
  • sophiegrace543
    sophiegrace543 Posts: 143 Member
    Do it once you've hit your goal and if it means that you won't be sacrificing other, more important things, in terms of money.
    I say to it at your goal for two reasons: one, as a reward and two, because I normally find that jeans are the first clothes that start slipping down when I've lost weight so do it if you know that you shouldn't be losing any more weight!
  • x_cinder_x
    x_cinder_x Posts: 118 Member
    I always said I'd never spend that much on jeans but alas, I recently broke down and was talked into buying a pair of Miss Me's. I very rarely wear jeans but when I do, I am very picky about how they fit and am shaped weird (thick calves, big wide booty, low narrow waist). I've searched everywhere for jeans that would fit right, I'd be comfortable in and not look like an old lady from behind (you ladies know what I'm talking about)! Problem solved & I love them!!

    Given that I will probably wear these things for the next 10 years, I'd say that $10 per year is pretty cheap!

    Oh no! You were suppose to say you hate them.:sad: jk I am glad to hear you are loving them!
    Yes, this sounds exactly how I am shaped and why I am considering it.
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 478 Member
    Have done so and will do so again...:)

    I'm going to be bringing them in for tailoring seeing as when I bought them, weight loss wasn't even a thought!

    If you can set aside the monet without compromising anything else, go for it!
  • SailorSarah311
    SailorSarah311 Posts: 172 Member
    I save money for certain expensive items all the time. I don't have tons of money either, but it is always nice to buy something great to sort of spoil ourselves. I look at it this way...If I saved the money for that specific item then that is what it is going to go towards. A lot of times the money saved is coins that have added up over the few weeks. I don't feel bad for spending it. You have to treat yourself every once in a while, or you will go crazy.
  • happythermia
    happythermia Posts: 374
    Dude. I buy lululemon because I think they are magic *kitten* pants! If you have found magic *kitten* jeans - GO FOR IT
  • NicolleLindgren
    NicolleLindgren Posts: 64 Member
    Buy them if you really like them. A good pair of jeans can last a loooong time. What kind are you looking at?

    Miss Me Jeans =)

    I love Miss Me's. I can't wait until I fit into them.. my mom and sister (43 and 16) have pairs and they both look great in them. I love Rock Revivals too. Look on the Buckle's website.. they sometimes have them clearanced out :)
  • bio01979
    bio01979 Posts: 313
    I live more frugally than almost everyone I know, and have read a lot about minimal spending / expenses.

    We all have to find where we get the most satisfaction from what we spend (just like calories).

    Are the jeans good quality, or just over priced? Will you still have then 5 years from now?

    I have spent over $100 on a shirt before, but 10 years later I am still wearing it, the color has not faded and the fit is still good. There are a ton of cheap shirts I have bought, worn, and thrown out since then. Everything has a place in your wardrobe, will you still be happy with them a few years from now?

    Buy a few good quality staple pieces that will last you years, and keep it looking fresh with some cheaper "throw-away" pieces.

    so much this^

    if it is good quality and likely to last for a few years absolutely! that 100.00 turns into way less a year ;)

    I had 2 pairs of flip flops that I LOVE that were like 40.00 each and some thought I was crazy! but they were super comfy, and I wear them every day and one pair just broke a month ago after 5 years. to me that was worth the 40.00 rather than a 10.00 pair that wear out in one season :)

    but I am Canadian and even a lower end pair of jeans is at least 50.00 (unless you are shopping at wal-mart) and most average jeans are probably 80.00 here :)

    if they will last then go for it :)

    I have no problem paying more for a product that is good quality and will last longer :)
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    I would only spend that on running shoes.
  • fruitlooper
    fruitlooper Posts: 30 Member
    I bought a $100 pair when i got down to my goal weight a couple of years ago. They fit me for a month. :( They are my motivation right now, I loved those jeans so much!
  • IamUndrCnstruction
    IamUndrCnstruction Posts: 691 Member
    Life is too short. Buy the jeans.
  • SkinnyBubbaGaar
    SkinnyBubbaGaar Posts: 389 Member
    $10 a pair at the Tractor Supply store.
  • IbiH
    IbiH Posts: 250 Member
    No way! When you can get great bargains at the outlets. I'd rather find a few items for that price.
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    also being a poor cat, I would advise against it. Maybe set some aside until you have enough to buy them AFTER you've paid all of your bills. Me, personally, I'd take that $100 and go grocery shopping.

    I agree.
  • x_cinder_x
    x_cinder_x Posts: 118 Member
    Dude. I buy lululemon because I think they are magic *kitten* pants! If you have found magic *kitten* jeans - GO FOR IT

    wahahaha! Magic *kitten* should definitely be priceless. . Love it.:drinker:

    Not sure how to do the double quote post thing. This is a test..and only a test...
    Well, in case it does not work: Great advice Nicole, I will check that website out. Thanks!
    QUOTE:

    QUOTE:

    Buy them if you really like them. A good pair of jeans can last a loooong time. What kind are you looking at?


    Miss Me Jeans =)


    I love Miss Me's. I can't wait until I fit into them.. my mom and sister (43 and 16) have pairs and they both look great in them. I love Rock Revivals too. Look on the Buckle's website.. they sometimes have them clearanced out :)
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    I'd buy 'em. I've been poor.

    Buy the jeans. . .when you get to goal weight and you have saved up the $$$ for them - it will be your just reward.
  • fjrandol
    fjrandol Posts: 437 Member
    Sometimes, the more expensive option is the better choice, long term. Ill-fitting, thin, cheap material for $9.95 that wears out in 6 months vs. something that fits well, made from decent material, and wears well for a decade? The expensive one would be the frugal option in that case.

    For me, it's with footwear. I'd rather buy a pair of Docs or Fluevogs (AND can be re-soled by a cobbler for a decent price when DO you wear down the soles) that I know will survive 10+ years of abuse than buy some crap from Payless...

    This!! All of my Vogs are gifts from DH, and they last forever (which is just a bonus to the schmexy factor!). Quality goods are soooo worth it! :happy:
  • NicolleLindgren
    NicolleLindgren Posts: 64 Member
    http://www.buckle.com/womens/jeans/brand:miss-me/sale <
    there are SO many of them on there! And so many of them are cute!!

    :)
  • x_cinder_x
    x_cinder_x Posts: 118 Member
    http://www.buckle.com/womens/jeans/brand:miss-me/sale

    :)

    Thank you!
  • bio01979
    bio01979 Posts: 313
    Sometimes, the more expensive option is the better choice, long term. Ill-fitting, thin, cheap material for $9.95 that wears out in 6 months vs. something that fits well, made from decent material, and wears well for a decade? The expensive one would be the frugal option in that case.

    For me, it's with footwear. I'd rather buy a pair of Docs or Fluevogs (AND can be re-soled by a cobbler for a decent price when DO you wear down the soles) that I know will survive 10+ years of abuse than buy some crap from Payless...

    This!! All of my Vogs are gifts from DH, and they last forever (which is just a bonus to the schmexy factor!). Quality goods are soooo worth it! :happy:

    There are still 3 pairs of Doc's from the mid 90s at my parents house in perfect condition. I won't wear them anymore because it isn't my style anymore than anything else that I wore when I was 14

    those things last forever :)
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    Absolutely. Jeans I chose to spend money on 10 yrs ago I still have, still look great and I still love them. Jeans are essential items that I'm willing to spend money on for the right fit and cut.
  • am06or
    am06or Posts: 30 Member
    Firstly, they are jeans you will get the wear out of them if they are good quality. DO IT!! you will love them and if they make your *kitten* look good... always yes! I spend $168 on my DL1961s and they are the best jeans I have EVER worn in my life.

    Here is a website I use for my expensive jeans... you get an email everyday telling you what is onsale and it's there until it's bought up. It is fantasic and they have all kinds of designer everything for WAY less.

    Enjoy :happy:


    https://www.amazon.com/ap/signin?openid.ns=http://specs.openid.net/auth/2.0&amp;pageId=quarterdeck&amp;openid.identity=http://specs.openid.net/auth/2.0/identifier_select&amp;clientContext=190-8804433-8877510&amp;openid.claimed_id=http://specs.openid.net/auth/2.0/identifier_select&amp;openid.mode=checkid_setup&amp;marketPlaceId=A39WRC2IB8YGEK&amp;openid.assoc_handle=quarterdeck&amp;openid.return_to=https://www.myhabit.com/signin&amp;&amp;siteState=http://www.myhabit.com/homepage?hash=
  • madworld1
    madworld1 Posts: 524
    Buy them if you really like them. A good pair of jeans can last a loooong time. What kind are you looking at?

    Miss Me Jeans =)

    Love those! I want a pair when I get to my goal weight. :)
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    Nope not for jeans. But...... shoes. That's a different story.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    Never !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im frugal .........................
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    Well, my sunglasses come from the dollar store....

    I mostly wear colored t-shirts that I can get 6 for $15.....

    All my dress clothes are bought on clearance and lower retail outlets....

    So no, I would personally never pay that much. But if you want to reward yourself, absolutely do it.

    I do pay more for shoes...I like Asics for walking/running.
  • xinit0
    xinit0 Posts: 310 Member
    There are still 3 pairs of Doc's from the mid 90s at my parents house in perfect condition. I won't wear them anymore because it isn't my style anymore than anything else that I wore when I was 14

    those things last forever :)

    I wear Docs with my suits to work... make your own style :)
  • xinit0
    xinit0 Posts: 310 Member
    Dude. I buy lululemon because I think they are magic *kitten* pants! If you have found magic *kitten* jeans - GO FOR IT

    I heard about those - the ones that go from black to see-through...? :D
  • JuliaLee67
    JuliaLee67 Posts: 149
    You are super close to your goal weight. I would make them a reward when you get there, that way they won't be too big in a couple months!

    I like this idea.

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