Designer clothes worth it?

[crisscross]

Are these stuff really worth the premium you pay? I mean I know that the quality will be better than what you might get at Old Navy, but is it really that much better?

 

[Rip the Jacker]

If they're over $100, No.

If they are under $100, Yes.

I would rather buy a Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt for $50-60 or even $30 on Ebay than some Crappy K-Mart Polo shirt.

Levi's Jeans over some crappy K-Mart Arizona Jeans.

Nothing above $100, though.

 

[PsharkJF]

Yes. Because if you look good, you will eventually save the town of Rock Ridge.

 

[UglyCasanova]

No, but if you have the money why not? Ridiculously priced clothes should be one of those "If you have to look at the price tag..." type things.

 

[MrChad]

Different people will tell you different things. It really depends on your priorities. The two strongest arguments for premium clothes are fabric quality and durability and fit (expensive brands tend to fit better than cheaper stuff). The same logic can be applied to many things in life (Is a Mercedes really that much better than a Honda? Is your $2500 PC really that much better than a $500 Dell?). Again, it comes down to priorities.

 

[meltdown75]

I went clothes shopping in 1986 once.

 

[purbeast0]

umm it is worth it if you it matters to you and nothing else. if you dont care about it then its not worth it to you. if you do care about it and you buy it, its worth it to you.

bah this thread is worthless

 

[dullard]

I personally feel that no, they aren't worth it. But others certainly will disagree with me.

If you can find an inexpensive brand that fits you well and looks nice, then buy it; Kohl's often is perfect for my size in that respect. If not, consider an expensive brand.

I'll wear holes in $20 jeans after ~4 years of use. Maybe an expensive brand will have a miracle jean fabric that'll last 5 years. But by then, both are out of style. So it really doesn't matter either way. But I saved $100 per pair of jeans.

 

[SP33Demon]

If they get you laid by a hot fashion whore then yes, it's worth it.

 

[beer]

There's a rather large gap between Old Navy and Gucci :roll:

There's a middle ground. For some people, the middle ground is Express or Banana or Diesel, depending on what you want. Yes, looking better in better clothes does convey the first impression you make upon someone a positive experience.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: beer
Yes, looking better in better clothes does convey the first impression you make upon someone a positive experience.

That implys the often wrong statement that more expensive clothes = better looking.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: beer
Yes, looking better in better clothes does convey the first impression you make upon someone a positive experience.

That implys the often wrong statement that more expensive clothes = better looking.

LOL, Fat Slobs in Designer clothers are still going to look like Fat Slobs

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
umm it is worth it if you it matters to you and nothing else. if you dont care about it then its not worth it to you. if you do care about it and you buy it, its worth it to you.

bah this thread is worthless

This thread matters to me, so it's not worthless.

 

[badmouse]

For some unknown reason, in this society we associate certain expensive clothing with success and respect.

Therefore, if you would like to reside at the higher strata of the social food chain, you wear certain clothing. Or if you want to be treated well by those at the higher levels, you also need to follow their sartorial rules.

For example, my son has some serious medical issues. If I take him to the specialists wearing what I call "normal" clothes, we get treated differently than when I wear "upper-class" clothing. Since my son's life and health depend on the treatment, you bet I dress the part.

So, for me, YES the designer clothes are worth it. YMMV.

 

[FoBoT]

no, that is a total waste of money

 

[KarenMarie]

For me, personally... I am not into fashion. But I am into quality. Lee jeans from walmart are fine... but if we are talking flannel shirts or sweat shirts... LL Bean only. And workboots are by timberland or Bass. I have gucci handbags, L.Vitton handbags and fendi handbags... all in the $600-1,200.00 range (gifts, not purchases)... but my faves are Coach in the $300-400.00 range.

So, in that case, if designer label = better quality then sure...

But to buy a designer name, just for the sake of buying a desinger name, no.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: MrChad
Different people will tell you different things. It really depends on your priorities. The two strongest arguments for premium clothes are fabric quality and durability and fit (expensive brands tend to fit better than cheaper stuff). The same logic can be applied to many things in life (Is a Mercedes really that much better than a Honda? Is your $2500 PC really that much better than a $500 Dell?). Again, it comes down to priorities.

Those are really horrible comparisons.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: MrChad
Different people will tell you different things. It really depends on your priorities. The two strongest arguments for premium clothes are fabric quality and durability and fit (expensive brands tend to fit better than cheaper stuff). The same logic can be applied to many things in life (Is a Mercedes really that much better than a Honda? Is your $2500 PC really that much better than a $500 Dell?). Again, it comes down to priorities.

Those are really horrible comparisons.

Why?

 

[tyim]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon
If they get you laid by a hot fashion whore then yes, it's worth it.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Doens't matter to me... Married with 2 kids, I don't care

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Many of my friends seem to be under the impression that dressing as a member of the Abercrombie Army and walking around like you've got a foot-long c0ck will get you laid.

My personal feeling: you'll only get the women too dumb to see through it, and that gets boring real fast.

Not that there's anything wrong with buying designer clothes... just buy what you like (or can afford) and looks good on you. "Dressed to impress" doesn't mean flashing brand-logos in people's faces, its about looking like a presentable human being.

My $0.02.

 

[HamSupLo]

When i'm buying clothes, I'm more concerned with how it looks and how it fits my body. For shoes, I spare no expense though.

 

[Turkish]

Yes they are.

They fit better 99% of the time.
They last longer 99% of the time.

And in today's society, in certain industries, you have to dress well. You cannot go into a board meeting wearing a Walmart or KMart polo.

Anyways, if I was rich enough, I'd certainly get myself a tailor (his past work has to be excellent) and let him spend as much money on the material and time on the tailoring and give me a masterpiece of a suit

 

[Slappy00]

my polo appearal and home stuff last wayyyyyy longer than comperable stuff from wallmart or target

I just goto TJMaxx or Marshalls and get them cheap or off-season at a much lower price.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: MrChad

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: MrChad
Different people will tell you different things. It really depends on your priorities. The two strongest arguments for premium clothes are fabric quality and durability and fit (expensive brands tend to fit better than cheaper stuff). The same logic can be applied to many things in life (Is a Mercedes really that much better than a Honda? Is your $2500 PC really that much better than a $500 Dell?). Again, it comes down to priorities.

Those are really horrible comparisons.

Why?

Of course my PC is better than a Dell!