I spent almost $300 on a pair of work shoes (ECCO). At the time, they were the only ones that fit me and were at least half way comfortable. Those shoes lasted 3 years before they finally wore out.
Wow. Seems like a bargain for such a beautiful suit.
For my clothes.........I don't know. I made all of my clothes when I was young up until I got pregnant the first time. I bought expensive clothes but was a wizard at finding bargains and sales, as well as negotiating. If I could find a pulled thread or tiny spot on a piece I wanted........here I went to find the manager.
I think nearly £100 - but it was PPE, not everyday wear.
Actually a tough cordura over-suit (one-piece overall) for caving in.
I would spend money like that and more on a decent foul-weather jacket, too; but nothing like that amount for an ordinary garment. I have even bought a few small clothes in young-teenage sizes because I am short, and children's clothes are VAT-free!
(Strictly speaking I think they are VAT-rated, rather than totally exempt, but at 0%.)
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