My current favorite sweats are hands down, Champion. The quality is amazing, good and thick without feeling heavy. Soft and cozy too just like the hug you never knew you needed. This set is actually from the men’s section, I just ordered smalls so they fit a little snugger.
This is my second sweatsuit from Champion, I also have a sweatshirt dress and plan to buy at least one more set for winter. The winter “set” may just be a long sleeve sweatshirt to pair with these joggers.
I 100% recommend Champion sweats if you’ve been contemplating getting one. Keep in mind, I live in sweats lol
TOP | BOTTOM | CLUTCH | SHOES | SUNGLASSES
Today, I want to talk to you about “Cost per Wear” which is the cost you’re paying each time you wear an item. When you break down the cost per wear on you’re most worn items you’ll find it’s less expensive over time to purchase 1 higher priced item than an inexpensive version that you’ll need to replace due to the item not holding up or fitting justttt right.
Due to wear and fit I invest in handbags, shoes and denim. Maybe a coat, and I will spend a few more dollars on a good sweatsuit set (see above). These are items I invest in because I get the most wear out of them. I don’t switch handbags every other month, I don’t tend to carry trendy handbags. Typically, I carry the same handbag almost every single day for a year or 2.
Handbags and Shoes: These are items we wear daily. Think about it, most people wear the same shoes everyday. I have 1 pair of gym shoes I actually wear, how many do you have?
A lot us have a daily handbag that we may switch up with going out bags. What is your handbag rotation?
For shoes, I literally rotate between the same 3 pairs of shoes each season occasionally I’ll throw in a fun cheap pair from Target or the neon pink heels above. As for handbags, like I said above I carry my favorite handbag 300 days out of the year the other 65 is a random fun bag.
Denim: Some people will not trust me on this but I promise you, you are doing your butt a disservice by not buying quality denim. The right denim will lift and round your booty right on up, your waist will look slimmer. I tried my first pair of 7 For All Mankind denim over 10 years ago and I haven’t looked back since.
In addition, similarly with handbags and shoes we typically have 1-2 go-to pairs of jeans that we put on once a week if not more. Denim is also an item that carries over season to season and year to year. *disregard if you don’t wear jeans.
BONUS ITEM: For me this is sweatsuits, for you it may be sweaters, leggings or band tees. Mine is sweatsuits because I have always gravitated to a sweatsuit set, since high school it has been one of my go-to items. I will never forget the Juicy Couture pink short set Jennifer Lopez wore in the “I’m real” video. Today, I have a sweatsuit section in my closet because I love them that much. I spend a little more money on these items because I wear them weekly and keep them for years. And tbh, I love them so much and they bring my heart so much joy and I’m a grown up and that’s what I want to do! lol
So, how do we calculate Cost per Wear?
Divide the cost of the item by the number of times you expect to wear an item. Your total is your cost per wear.
If you have a pair of denim at $150 and you’ll wear them on average once a week for 2 years your cost per wear is $1.44 each wear
$150 divided into 104 wears = $1.44 * I can’t find the division symbol
On the flip side, if you buy a pair of jeans at Target for $35 and you get to wear them for 6 months once a week before you get a hole or they lose their shape your cost per wear is: $1.34
Disclaimer: You don’t have to spend x amount of dollars on clothing or denim. You work with your budget, however, don’t allow the full retail cost of an item discourage you from getting it. Don’t say, I have kids I don’t have $150 for jeans. Cool, I don’t spend $150 on jeans either I am just resourceful. I’ve paid full price for my denim once after that I hit sales racks, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx and Marshalls. You can “thrift” Madewell denim on PoshMark usually around $30. You can have premium pieces without premium prices.
Long story short, it’s worth the initial “investment” to spend a few extra dollars on the items and pieces you get the most wear out of it.
LET’S BREAKDOWN MY OUTFIT COST PER WEAR …
SUNGLASSES: $16, so far I wear them 5 days a week since I bought them 2 months ago. $16 divided into 40 = .40 cent
TOP: $45, worn 3 times a month for 4 months. $45 divided into 12 = $3.75 per wear. * I’ve already worn this top more than 12 times.
JOGGERS: $32 worn 4 times a month for 6 months. $32 divided into 24 = $1.33 Again, I’ll wear these for years if only around this house.
SHOES: $35 worn once (for photos). $35 per wear
MCM CLUTCH: $360 (?) plan to use 1x/week for at least 2 years. $360 divided into 104 = $3.46
Without a doubt the most expensive item I’m wearing here are these cheapy cheap neon heels I bought just for The Gram. Using cost per wear, your most expensive item isn’t the highest price piece it is typically the item you wear the least.
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