Do people actually pay this much for clothing?

[Drekce]

I cannot stand Old Navy clothes...they are way to cheaply made. I love Gap jeans (the rest is merely ok), and my wife got me into J. Crew, which sells pretty good quality clothes.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

yeah and if you think $80 is much wait till you find out how much girls spend on clothes and shoes and BAGS!!!!!!!!

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Absolutely.

The quality you get from a 80 dollar polo or other shirt from some of the name brands is excellent. They can last years and years without fading and the fabric still looks good and not worn. Well worth the money.

I've got some high quality golf shirts that probably cost 80-120, and they still look brand new 8+ years later.

Chances are they're made in the same sweatshops out of the same material as $30 shirts.

Considering the availability of cheap, fair labor and materials, paying $80 or $200 for a shirt is absurd.

Most of that high price is for the brand, not the quality.

 

[HannibalX]

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: spidey07
Absolutely.

The quality you get from a 80 dollar polo or other shirt from some of the name brands is excellent. They can last years and years without fading and the fabric still looks good and not worn. Well worth the money.

I've got some high quality golf shirts that probably cost 80-120, and they still look brand new 8+ years later.

Chances are they're made in the same sweatshops out of the same material as $30 shirts.

Considering the availability of cheap, fair labor and materials, paying $80 or $200 for a shirt is absurd.

Most of that high price is for the brand, not the quality.

Assumptions really. If you had a $12 shirt from Wal-Mart and a $75 shirt from a real clothing store side by side it's easy to tell the difference - keep those shirts 5 years and you will be sold... because in five years, the Wal-mart shirt will be long gone.

I think the big difference in thinking is some people would like to buy a shirt and keep it 5 years, and some people (ultra-consumers of the Wal-Mart generation) would rather buy a new shirt every 6 months and throw the old one away.

My family has been in dry cleaning since the 50s. I know the difference in quality of clothing. 50 years ago a man had maybe 4 or 5 shirts of high quality that lasted him five years. Now men have maybe 20-30 shirts in their closet, they are mostly garbage and will fall apart within 6 months.

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: Pale Rider

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: spidey07
Absolutely.

The quality you get from a 80 dollar polo or other shirt from some of the name brands is excellent. They can last years and years without fading and the fabric still looks good and not worn. Well worth the money.

I've got some high quality golf shirts that probably cost 80-120, and they still look brand new 8+ years later.

Chances are they're made in the same sweatshops out of the same material as $30 shirts.

Considering the availability of cheap, fair labor and materials, paying $80 or $200 for a shirt is absurd.

Most of that high price is for the brand, not the quality.

Assumptions really. If you had a $12 shirt from Wal-Mart and a $75 shirt from a real clothing store side by side it's easy to tell the difference - keep those shirts 5 years and you will be sold... because in five years, the Wal-mart shirt will be long gone.

I think the big difference in thinking is some people would like to buy a shirt and keep it 5 years, and some people (ultra-consumers of the Wal-Mart generation) would rather buy a new shirt every 6 months and throw the old one away.

My family has been in dry cleaning since the 50s. I know the difference in quality of clothing. 50 years ago a man had maybe 4 or 5 shirts of high quality that lasted him five years. Now men have maybe 20-30 shirts in their closet, they are mostly garbage and will fall apart within 6 months.

I'll say it again, I have dress shirts and t-shirts that are over a decade old.

They aren't the expensive stuff. Then again, I don't get them dry cleaned either.


The suits I own are pretty cheap though, I know if I wore them more often they'd be gone quick, but I don't so they don't.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: Pale Rider

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: spidey07
Absolutely.

The quality you get from a 80 dollar polo or other shirt from some of the name brands is excellent. They can last years and years without fading and the fabric still looks good and not worn. Well worth the money.

I've got some high quality golf shirts that probably cost 80-120, and they still look brand new 8+ years later.

Chances are they're made in the same sweatshops out of the same material as $30 shirts.

Considering the availability of cheap, fair labor and materials, paying $80 or $200 for a shirt is absurd.

Most of that high price is for the brand, not the quality.

Assumptions really. If you had a $12 shirt from Wal-Mart and a $75 shirt from a real clothing store side by side it's easy to tell the difference - keep those shirts 5 years and you will be sold... because in five years, the Wal-mart shirt will be long gone.

I think the big difference in thinking is some people would like to buy a shirt and keep it 5 years, and some people (ultra-consumers of the Wal-Mart generation) would rather buy a new shirt every 6 months and throw the old one away.

My family has been in dry cleaning since the 50s. I know the difference in quality of clothing. 50 years ago a man had maybe 4 or 5 shirts of high quality that lasted him five years. Now men have maybe 20-30 shirts in their closet, they are mostly garbage and will fall apart within 6 months.

I'll say it again, I have dress shirts and t-shirts that are over a decade old.

They aren't the expensive stuff. Then again, I don't get them dry cleaned either.


The suits I own are pretty cheap though, I know if I wore them more often they'd be gone quick, but I don't so they don't.

Anyone can wear a shirt for 10 years. Depends on if you care what you look like. I like looking my best because it corresponds directly to how I feel. So I'll spend a little more to get there.

 

[HannibalX]

<<<I'll say it again, I have dress shirts and t-shirts that are over a decade old.

They aren't the expensive stuff. Then again, I don't get them dry cleaned either.


The suits I own are pretty cheap though, I know if I wore them more often they'd be gone quick, but I don't so they don't.>>>

You don't wear your dress shirts then?

Seriously, good for you, most people aren't that lucky with cheap clothing though.

Machine washing clothes generally will reduce their life greatly. I don't dry clean my clothes with the exception of suits.

 

[rivan]

Originally posted by: yllus
For a polo, no. For a good shirt or sweater, easily.

:thumbsup:

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: Pale Rider

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: spidey07
Absolutely.

The quality you get from a 80 dollar polo or other shirt from some of the name brands is excellent. They can last years and years without fading and the fabric still looks good and not worn. Well worth the money.

I've got some high quality golf shirts that probably cost 80-120, and they still look brand new 8+ years later.

Chances are they're made in the same sweatshops out of the same material as $30 shirts.

Considering the availability of cheap, fair labor and materials, paying $80 or $200 for a shirt is absurd.

Most of that high price is for the brand, not the quality.

Assumptions really. If you had a $12 shirt from Wal-Mart and a $75 shirt from a real clothing store side by side it's easy to tell the difference - keep those shirts 5 years and you will be sold... because in five years, the Wal-mart shirt will be long gone.

I think the big difference in thinking is some people would like to buy a shirt and keep it 5 years, and some people (ultra-consumers of the Wal-Mart generation) would rather buy a new shirt every 6 months and throw the old one away.

My family has been in dry cleaning since the 50s. I know the difference in quality of clothing. 50 years ago a man had maybe 4 or 5 shirts of high quality that lasted him five years. Now men have maybe 20-30 shirts in their closet, they are mostly garbage and will fall apart within 6 months.

I didn't say a $12 shirt from Wal Mart though. I said a $30 shirt.

 

[FoBoT]

i doubt it, that is crazy

 

[jlee]

I think this is the most expensive shirt I have...paid $20 at TJ Maxx.

 

[imported_Imp]

Like most other people, no freaking way I'll pay $80 for a polo. I've even seen polos for $150 which is retarded cause to me, polos are in the same class as t-shirts: low-grade crap you wear to dress down.

Most I've payed for a shirt is $60, but I would be willing to slide to $100 for a very well made dress shirt that fits perfectly and looks great. Most I spend are on jackets, which are to me, one of the most important pieces of clothing since you have it on most of the time up north here. Even then, I blow a max of $90 on casual jackets. I'd be willing to spend a LOT more though. Most expensive "jacket" I have is my motorcycle nylon-armoured (field tested and protection sucks) and my suit.

 

[JS80]

I can get those for $15 from a closeout wholesaler.

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: Imp
Like most other people, no freaking way I'll pay $80 for a polo. I've even seen polos for $150 which is retarded cause to me, polos are in the same class as t-shirts: low-grade crap you wear to dress down.

Most I've payed for a shirt is $60, but I would be willing to slide to $100 for a very well made dress shirt that fits perfectly and looks great. Most I spend are on jackets, which are to me, one of the most important pieces of clothing since you have it on most of the time up north here. Even then, I blow a max of $90 on casual jackets. I'd be willing to spend a LOT more though. Most expensive "jacket" I have is my motorcycle nylon-armoured (field tested and protection sucks) and my suit.

You need a better jacket. I've got the black version of this , its not really my style but I've landed with it once and my shoulder was one of the first things to hit the ground. I scraped my palms(no gloves) and my knee(just wearing jeans) but was otherwise fine. It's also surprisingly cool(though you'ss still sweat on a 90+ day when you're not moving) .


I've been thinking about getting this but i'm a little concerned that it's a no name brand ebay seller.

 

[Abe Froman]

$80 isn't that much, it's normal...unless you shop at Target.

 

[mooncancook]

Yes but rarely and not from RL. So far I've only gotten a couple polo shirt in that price range from LaCoste.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
Prepare for a bunch of posters to talk about how great they are, how great their quality is, and how poor taste you have.

I have no problem with expensive clothes. It just shocks me that people pay a $60+ premium for a polo pony. There's not a whole lot of fashion design that goes into a polo shirt.

Too many many people buying Ralph Lauren is a no-brainer to get the quality they are looking for.

Most spending $60+ on a leisure shirt are dropping $150+ on their oxford/dress shirts.

Fashion is all about name more than design. There are some pretty plain jane 'designer' threads out there that go for 3 figures plus that look and feel no different that much cheaper items.

The problem is there is a lot of subpar clothing out there and nothing is worse than buying something to have it fall apart on you day one.

 

[zerocool1]

Originally posted by: Argo
Just the same way some people look at average ATOT member and ask if people pay that much for computers?

people need to accept that people may have different priorities from them...imagine that

 

[Regs]

If people have the money, people will spend it. It's a culture that grew after WWII. No more money under beds and pillows. Money is abundant in this country and it does no good to save it.

I work and offer my services to make money, I spend money for services I don't offer. Goes around full circle and it's a sign of a healthy economy.

I don't mean to speak so plainly and I don't mean to be insulting. It's just a philosophy people adopt.

 

[yowolabi]

Originally posted by: ShockwaveVT
the trick is to not buy at MSRP... department stores, even high-end ones, have "50%+ off" sales all the time.

Exactly. I'll get a $70 dollar polo shirt, after it's been marked down to $36. It's possible to be cheap and still get good-looking quality clothing.

Also, excluding the $12 walmart shirts, there isn't a lot of difference in the quality. You are paying for the brand name most of the time.

 

[EGGO]

I do, but not for a polo. I hate polos.

But I don't really spend the money on much else. I'm not into expensive foods or whatever.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Anubis
yes which is stupid, you can get just as nice polos at fing sears for like 25$, i got a bunch of Lands end ones there last week

and actually many department stores sell RL and other quality expensive brands for alot less then the direct store/site

the polo i have on ATM came from Old Navy, cost me 8$, 75% off woo woo

While you can sometimes get the same item indirectly, a lot of stores are simply licensing the name. More are also selling a slightly inferior version.

I know in high school there were the cheap Polo oxfords and the nicer ones. Both were real, one was a much higher quality and cost.