designer clothing - are they worth it?

[Tink]

I fully agree with the rest of you.
I'm not opposed to dressing nice, but you shouldn't have to spend insane amounts of money to accomplish that. Anything I've got for work would be less than $80 per outfit. I've never been told by an employer that I need to upgrade my wardrobe, so It must be ok! If I spend $30 on a piece you know I really like it and will get a lot of use out of it.

My comfy run-around or everyday clothes often come from yard sales, Salvation Army, Savers, etc.

[rivermom]

I don't think I've ever spent over $60.00 for a pair of jeans in my life.

Now, If i was a billionaire would I pay such high prices for all those name brands? Possibly. I can't say for sure because I've never been a billionaire. LOL I atleast wish I had the ability to find out though.

I look in these fashion magazines and totally fall in love with some of the purses I see. Then I notice the price and my mouth drops. Moreso w/ a lot of the dresses worn by many models. So dainty, feminine, and beautiful. Only to find they want $2000.00 for such a dress.

I do believe one can find really nice classy outfits w/out having to spend tons of money.

I pay a lot for my jeans but thats because I ALWAYS wear jeans so I get a lot of use out of them and its hard for me to find a good pair, so when I do I need to snatch them up. As far as shoes and tops I wouldnt spend high prices on them, I dont think its worth it.

[Passionfruition]

One of my girlfriends swears by Seven jeans. She says you have to own a pair to understand just how awesome they are.

Now usually I'd never spend that much on a pair of jeans.....but she's got me curious!