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

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  • AlbaAngel25
    AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
    I would totally do it if i wasnt going to go broke over it! .... I feel like 100 is reasonable price for quality jeans!

    In my dumb youth I used to spend 300 on jeans. How stupid is that!!!! :cry: :noway:
  • c_faulkenburg
    c_faulkenburg Posts: 158 Member
    I would totally splurge for the jeans. I'm a "per wear" kind of person, and if it was a pair that I knew I'd wear ALL THE TIME, then I absolutely would. I would use "found money" for it though..birthday money, Christmas money.. That kind of thing.
  • michelle7673
    michelle7673 Posts: 370 Member
    There are well over 6000 pair of Miss Me jeans on Ebay.

    One of the things I learned long ago is that there are a lot of shoppers who resell what they buy without ever wearing it. Maybe they bought it at a sale and did it to make money, maybe they ordered it and thought they'd wear it but didn't, maybe they have a "shopping problem" and resell so they can buy other stuff. But you can score big if you know exactly what you want and watch for it. I can't even begin to tell you about the Cole Haan Air shoes and JCrew cashmere sweaters I've scored...

    Edited to add:

    So yeah, put me in the "yes" category. Jeans are something that last a long time, you can wear them with everything, and they get cooler as they get older. And fit is beyond price. If you have to put away $5 for every pound you lose, do it that way.
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    There is place called forever21 where I can get 5 pairs with that money lol. So for me no but am a guy what do i know.

    Yep, that's where I take my daughters!!
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    There are well over 6000 pair of Miss Me jeans on Ebay.

    One of the things I learned long ago is that there are a lot of shoppers who resell what they buy without ever wearing it. Maybe they bought it at a sale and did it to make money, maybe they ordered it and thought they'd wear it but didn't, maybe they have a "shopping problem" and resell so they can buy other stuff. But you can score big if you know exactly what you want and watch for it. I can't even begin to tell you about the Cole Haan Air shoes and JCrew cashmere sweaters I've scored...


    Absolutely!!! I have got plenty of good buy on Ebay!!!
  • tinak33
    tinak33 Posts: 9,883 Member
    Honestly I would see it as a "reward" for getting to your goal.

    But to make it easier on your wallet, you can put $10 in a "jean jar" for every pound you drop. Since you only have 13 lbs left, according to your ticker, then by the time you lose the weight, you will have the $$ for the jeans.

    And it won't be $100 all at once coming out of your very tight budget. If you know you tend to lose .5 lb a week, then maybe do $5 per week in the jar. Either way, it's a bit of saving so it doesn't hurt the bank account, and you still get the expensive jeans that you want.

    I don't know about some people, but when I see something like that, that I really really want, I am going to get it. Doesn't matter if it takes me 2 days or 2 months. I will do what I need to do. :wink:

    I say go for it.
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    Now, I am a poor cat who does not typically spend allot of cash on clothes. I know many do and I totally respect the logic behind it, a.k.a feeling good in your clothes IS worth the money. However my upbringing has me in a mindset where it almost makes me physically ill to drop a large amount of cash on clothing. Even when I save up in advance I still find myself thinking I should be spending it on something more practical.

    That said, a brand of jeans have waltzed into my life and I really want a pair. They start at $100 a pop and I keep debating with myself over it. Thoughts like this circle through my brain: "$100! WTF I do not want a pair of those. Oh-but they are like an instant butt lift I soooo DO want a pair. When I hit gw this will be my reward. Something practical would be more rewarding. Stop thinking about those dumb jeans.They are not dumb.." (yes, I have considered Schizophrenia)

    Anyway, would you buy them or do something practical with the cash?

    If it's a pair of jeans that will last you a long time, you won't outgrow by losing more weight, & you know you'll wear a lot then go for it.

    If you're on the fence you could always try to look for online coupons, wait for a sale, see if they sell that brand at TJMaxx, Ross, Marshall's, or check a local thrift store & consignment store to see if they have that brand.
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    Go for it. But before you do, scout out some high end consignment shops. You might find your jeans at a much lower price gently used. If that's not an issue for you, anyway. Some people wouldn't be comfortable with that. I for one enjoyed the recent purchase of essentially brand new Lucky Jeans for $15.

    Agreed. I've heard of people scoring True Religions, 7FAM, JBrand, and other various high end brands for only a dollar at thrift stores.
  • julialdr
    julialdr Posts: 100 Member
    In Australia $100 for jeans is CHEAP! I miss America! ;-)
  • cmdoiy
    cmdoiy Posts: 122 Member
    Do it! You deserve them. I can't wait to be able to fit into a pair of expensive designer jeans. I just gotta save up the money for them :)
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    100 dollars for a pair of jeans seems unreasonable to me. Yet I spent 300 bucks on a video game replica to hang on my wall. If you have the money, it's your choice what you spend it on. If you feel like that $100 jeans will bring you that much happiness, do it.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    As a general rule, no. But, if was something I just couldn't let go of over, say, a few months, then I might consider it.
  • shellyb17
    shellyb17 Posts: 144 Member
    Buy them and consider it an investment. :)
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    I'm not such a fan of jeans myself and would never spend that much on them. But there are other items of clothing I'd spend that much and more on. What matters is if you think it's worth it.
  • Josie_lifting_cats
    Josie_lifting_cats Posts: 949 Member
    True story -

    Me: "I spent $90 on jeans today!"

    Husband: "You what? I spend $20 a pair. Why would anyone spend that kind of money on jeans?"

    *walking out of closet with new jeans on*

    Husband stares: "okay, maybe I see your point"

    Buy one pair. I still love those jeans. I pick up others at consignments stores or buy cheapies, but those jeans still look good, still feel good, and are my go to when I feel crummy. You won't regret it.
  • glitterstreet
    glitterstreet Posts: 144
    I think it's really important to invest in staple pieces of clothing, especially if it makes you feel good. Go for it and enjoy!
    But just don't go spending $130 + dollars on trend items, they always seem to be a waste and I revert back to my cheaper clothing.
  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    Yes definitely. Think of it this way. You have saved a crap ton of money already be losing weight. You won't see it directly, but trust me future and expensive health problems will be avoided. So, 100 bucks compared to all that is a drop in the bucket.
  • genghis54
    genghis54 Posts: 123 Member
    Yes!!!!!!! if they get tight that would be some serious motivation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:glasses:
  • xampx
    xampx Posts: 323 Member
    I don't have loads of spare cash, and I buy most of my clothes from supermarkets & budget clothes shops. £3 tshirts, £12 jeans etc. But last Christmas, I had lost a chunk of weight and was feeling good about myself and I found the most amazing £45 ($68) jeans that lifted and tucked in all the right places, and I bought them, and I loved them, and the only thing I regret is that they are a little big now, but I won't get the next size down until I have lost another 15lbs. They still look good!
  • fShaw86
    fShaw86 Posts: 878 Member
    See if you can buy it online... Usually works out a lil cheaper.

    I'd treat myself to it if I started working towards it, or else I'll buy a similar but way cheaper pair and then go out for sushi. Yes, skewed logic.
  • shutterbug282
    shutterbug282 Posts: 588 Member
    If I was at my goal weight, I'd definitely spend that much money on a pair of jeans. I don't spend a lot of money on clothes anyway. :)
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    Now, I am a poor cat who does not typically spend allot of cash on clothes. I know many do and I totally respect the logic behind it, a.k.a feeling good in your clothes IS worth the money. However my upbringing has me in a mindset where it almost makes me physically ill to drop a large amount of cash on clothing. Even when I save up in advance I still find myself thinking I should be spending it on something more practical.

    That said, a brand of jeans have waltzed into my life and I really want a pair. They start at $100 a pop and I keep debating with myself over it. Thoughts like this circle through my brain: "$100! WTF I do not want a pair of those. Oh-but they are like an instant butt lift I soooo DO want a pair. When I hit gw this will be my reward. Something practical would be more rewarding. Stop thinking about those dumb jeans.They are not dumb.." (yes, I have considered Schizophrenia)

    Anyway, would you buy them or do something practical with the cash?

    I had this same dilemma! I even asked my husband what he thought, and of course he said "get the jeans!" He knew I worked hard, and he likes to spoil me anyway.
    Well, I reached my goal...and I didn't buy the jeans. I just couldn't. And then I got pregnant again.
    And then I was in the second-hand store trying to find clothes that fit my changing post-partum body, and...there they were. My jeans! For $20! Second-hand, of course, but excellent condition. They were in my prepregnant size. Oh yeah, I snapped them up. It was a doubly sweet victory when I was finally able to wear them.

    But you know, I think you should go ahead and spend that money to get yourself the jeans you love. Seriously.

    Hey, why not sign up for GymPact, and save that money that you earn from working out to put towards it?
  • Charlottesometimes23
    Charlottesometimes23 Posts: 687 Member
    Yes, no question. I'm all for ebaying but jeans are on of those things that you need to try on. Even if you find the same size and brand online, fit can be different from one pair to the next.

    Buy and enjoy. :)
  • yaseyuku
    yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
    I just spent about $100 for a pair of shorts from a brand I really love because I'm finally able to fit into them. They are a bit tight, but will only get looser from here on out. It's worth it if it's something you really want, I'd say.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    i've bought jeans that were close to $300 before so yeah $100 is no big deal.

    i'm kind of a jeans *kitten*. one of the main superficial reasons why i want to be my goal size is so i can buy jeans i want.

    IME, the more expensive jeans last longer than the cheapie ones and are therefor more cost effective. for instance those $300 jeans i bought like 8 years ago. i wore them pretty much constantly for 5 years before they started to fall apart and by the en of year 6 they were unwearable. the old navy ones i can probably wear 3-4 months before they start to fall apart. at 3-4 pairs a year that's 15-20 pairs for the same period of time. for $30 jeans that end up being $450-$600 for jeans.

    finally the more expensive jeans just LOOK better. things like stitching and pocket placement can make a huge difference in how you look.

    a good halfway point is express. they are still pretty affordable, especially when they have those sales.
  • jennpaulson
    jennpaulson Posts: 850 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:

    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 love my Doc's and still wear them. Bought my daughter a vintage pair last fall and can't get her out of them (I'm not even sure they really still fit)
  • furrina
    furrina Posts: 148 Member
    Yes I would. Every day o' the week.
  • pixtotts
    pixtotts Posts: 552 Member
    I'm kind of on the fence...
    £100 is a lot of money, and there is nothing saying they would last any longer, (my £10 jeans don't wear as quickly as I find my £30 ones do and I live in them all the same...)
    I hate seeing expensive clothing wearing, and I do not believe in "keeping things for best" sure keep it for best, get run over by a bus tomorrow, then whens best!?! But like wise what use is $100 if your run over by that bus....
    My friend had a pair of £150 jeans another friend was sick on them so she washed them on a hot wash and shrank them... major oops they haven't spoken since..


    BUT.... I own two pairs of £75 shoes... and won a pair of £600 ones... They have all only been worn a handful of times but I wouldn't part with them their so pretty!!

    If just knowing you have those jeans will put a smile on your face I say go for it :)
    x
  • LeesaMarie63
    LeesaMarie63 Posts: 19
    Yes!! Definitely, go for it..
  • jennpaulson
    jennpaulson Posts: 850 Member
    I say go for it!! I have a closet full of jeans, mostly cheap (Old Navy, Walmart or Target) but I have a pair that I picked up from a consignment store that I love (Platos Closet) Express Rerock. I wear that pair 10 times more often than I ever wear the others. When I lose some more I'll definitely be going back to the consignment stores.

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