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There is a new pair of jeans out. they are incredibly form fitting and look fantastic on the models showing them. the only thing is they cost around 150$ . They do look fantastic , but I'd have to lose my tummy first. I don't know though 150$ for a pair of jeans . Their called Spanx jeans

Not me, i buy mine at Old Navy when they hit the clearance rack.

Normal around 8.00$ max.

low rise boot cut.

$150 for 10 pairs = no problem..  $150 = 1 pair, def. problem.  I get sweaty just thinking about paying more than $9 for jeans from Goodwill!  Form-fitting or not.  but that's just me, at this moment.. ask me again after I try on your jeans tho   :P

I have a very simple rule, if it isn't something special, then $100 is my absolute limit. By special I mean like a wedding dress (event), Riding boots (Occupation), or a really nice winter coat (protection). So, if I am paying for fashion then $150 is right out, but if I am paying for something else maybe.

In practice the only thing that ever bumps into this limit is shoes. I would probably have a really tough time paying anything more than $50 for some jeans. I buy clothes second hand more often than new and usually speaking, I tend to spend less than $20 on jeans.

Also even if the clothes item is special, I have another rule that is unless I am doing something on a competitive level I will not spend over $1000 on anything not transportation, health care, education, or housing related. So, no $5k wedding dress in my future, nor $2k vacuum cleaner, but a $20k car is something reasonable.

Another aspect, for me, anyway.. is... when I purge again (it -will- happen), will I feel bad about throwing (giving) away such expensive clothes?   yeah, I'm still "there"

This all depends on how comfortable you are in parting with money.  Since I am of Scots heritage it is hard to part with $$$.  I do not know if I would spend $150 on jeans as I see those as a sort of utilitarian garment.  My normal limit there is about $30 and I often spend less.  For something I feel is really nice I will spend more.  I have a black leather suit I really like and I spend a bit more that $150 getting it - and that was on a 50% off sale...

My late wife had one rule about money and clothes.  She would buy whatever she wanted, but ONLY when it was on sale.

HTH.


Erin

Never more than $20-25 on a pair of jeans. Maybe rarely I'll spring for $35 if I really want the jeans, otherwise i'll wait for a sale.

I'm a clearance sale person myself. $ 150 could buy a few months OF spiro and E

I usually try to pay about $25-$40 a pair. Sadly I noticed that if you want a great fit, and amazing quality, you gotta pay more. As for paying $150 for a pair....im probably gonna say no and spend that on several pairs of jeans, some new shoes and a couple new tops.

Quote from: stephaniec on July 28, 2014, 08:34:28 AM
There is a new pair of jeans out. they are incredibly form fitting and look fantastic on the models showing them. the only thing is they cost around 150$ . They do look fantastic , but I'd have to lose my tummy first. I don't know though 150$ for a pair of jeans . Their called Spanx jeans

That depends on if I like them or not. I've paid $30 for jeans and then I've paid $450 for jeans. It just depends on how much I like them.

I'd pay anything for some correctly-fitting genes that accentuated my personality. :eusa_pray:

Oh... wait... jeans as in denim... uh... I'm more of a cargo pants kinda gal. :angel:

As a very special treat to myself once in a blue moon and if I needed a pair.

$150 oh thats like seven or eight bottles of decent nail polish that's much more fun.

Quote from: Sephirah on July 28, 2014, 03:18:23 PM
I'd pay anything for some correctly-fitting genes that accentuated my personality. :eusa_pray:

Oh... wait... jeans as in denim... uh... I'm more of a cargo pants kinda gal. :angel:

yea the correct fitting genes , wonder how much they'd charge for that

Well, if you really like them, go for it. If you have a job or business that you can use it as a tax writeoff, better yet. But if not, I'm with Natalie on this and you can afford them, get 'em.

Quote from: stephaniec on July 28, 2014, 08:34:28 AM
There is a new pair of jeans out. they are incredibly form fitting and look fantastic on the models showing them. the only thing is they cost around 150$ . They do look fantastic , but I'd have to lose my tummy first. I don't know though 150$ for a pair of jeans . Their called Spanx jeans

Definately wait until you lose your tummy and then make for sure that they are gonna look good on you before laying down that kind of money though. Some things I have found look better on me than the models that push them and others look like crap on me. remember Guess Jeans? Looked like crap on me and made my buttt look flat but the women's Levi's accentuated my derierre Jsut make sure you try them on first.

Quote from: stephaniec on July 28, 2014, 03:45:09 PM
yea the correct fitting genes , wonder how much they'd charge for that

LOL. Go to Clarksdale MS at the intersection of Hwy 61 and 49 at midnight and wait for a man to show up with a mangy dog. >:-) The charge may be your eternal soul. ;D You know Robert Johnson and the Blues. I actually went there once according to the legend but it's an overpass now and no one showed up. Paranormal investigation legitamately. I guess even the Devil is scared of today's drivers. ;D

Quote from: Jess42 on July 28, 2014, 03:56:45 PM
LOL. Go to Clarksdale MS at the intersection of Hwy 61 and 49 at midnight and wait for a man to show up with a mangy dog. >:-) The charge may be your eternal soul. ;D You know Robert Johnson and the Blues. I actually went there once according to the legend but it's an overpass now and no one showed up. Paranormal investigation legitamately. I guess even the Devil is scared of today's drivers. ;D

wow, things you learn on Susan's. I'd like to get a deal on  some hips , so my jeans will fit better.

Quote from: Paula Christine on July 28, 2014, 09:35:17 AM
Another aspect, for me, anyway.. is... when I purge again (it -will- happen), will I feel bad about throwing (giving) away such expensive clothes?   yeah, I'm still "there"

I had that phase for about 20 years... I feel your pain :(
What helps is if you feel the need to purge, then put all your clothes in bin bags and put them somewhere out of sight (and out of mind). You'll be so glad you did when you find them again!

And sticking to the topic... I'd say 100 is the most, but they have to be unique, well stitched and most of all, comfortable!

well, I'd love to get those form fitting jeans if I had the money to freely spend I would spend  $ 400 on  a pair on jeans if my body was right , so I could show off my legs and hips if I had them. Of course that's just a dream to have those kind of assets both anatomically and monetarily.

Quote from: stephaniec on July 28, 2014, 04:53:06 PM
wow, things you learn on Susan's. I'd like to get a deal on  some hips , so my jeans will fit better.

You never know who you may run across here. ;D Stephanie i hate to tell you but the deal on the hips would be the same if you wanted to be the absolute mostest perfectest woman on earth. So go for the most you can get out of the deal hon. >:-)

Actually though he disappeared for 8 mos. and went to Arkansas, don't know where but pretty sure that is how he learned to play really good blues guitar. I believe the crossroads and the whole selling his soul was just a gimmick. It worked though.

$30 at the most. Bitches be on a budget!!!

I have been known to go as high as $5 for a pair of jeans. I mostly shop at thrift stores. With the money I save I don't feel bad about splurging on something I fall in love with in a more upscale store

I went shopping for clothes Saturday with my sister and grandmother, (expecting to pay up to $40 for a pair of jeans)
Well my sister found some at Express that fit me really well, ( and my grandmother paid for them) but they were way more expensive than I expected. ($120ish for 2 pairs)
I had seen a sign out front that was advertising buy one get one jeans for about $30... But it was men's jeans ):

I don't think even $60 is worth it for good fitting jeans, but I didn't pay for them. From now on I'll stick with goodwill.

$100.00 ... Most Guess jeans are around $80-$100 which I really like. Most of those I buy are $20-$30.

Quote from: JennX on July 28, 2014, 07:59:55 PM
$100.00 ... Most Guess jeans are around $80-$100 which I really like. Most of those I buy are $20-$30.

Basically this. I spend on average about $20-30. But for the right pair, for a pair thatreally fits, I'd go up to $100. maybe $200 if I was making the money I did when I was 27.

Think I spent $90 something on a pair of lucky brand. American eagle fit pretty well and there around 30ish.

I got many of mine from a couple of cis girl friends.

Well they definitely look fabulous, but if I were to spend $150, I'd put it towards buying software for my computer such as Photoshop, after effects, fl studio. I need all of those, Really expensive though.

$230 - $250 Each ;D

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I like my Diesels!

I get my expensive jeans at the thrift store, nicely broken in and in perfect condition... for less than 10$, some as low as 4$

It would be great to find those Spanx jeans in my size in a thrift store because there is no way in hell I can afford a $ 150 pair of jeans much less a 30 dollar pair of jeans. they look great though with zippers on the side and how they flatten the tummy

I just looked those up Spanx jeans. They are form fitting right? Wouldn't it feel like wearing a sausage casing? ;D

My lovely spouse will spend between $100 and $300 for jeans, and now that she has gained a few lbs since she turned 50 she is giving me her skinny jeans as she buys clothes that better fit her now :)

Its her money, she makes way more than me lol...I dont mind her hand me downs at all ;)

I've got some 7 for all man kind jeans that are the bomb...cost me 160.

I have one pair of jeans atm that I paid $15 for at Walmart.  Faded Glory that fit me pretty well and looked good!  I've never spent more that about $20-25 on jeans, but would be willing to go up to $50.  I've started looking at thrift stores, but I have a hard time finding anything other than skinny jeans, which I don't like (I'm a boot cut kind of girl).  I think I may go and take a look at TJ Maxx this week, or Ross, and see what they have, actually.

I like the look and feel of designer jeans, and yes, they are more expensive, but they're better quality.

^^ Pretty much. They are expensive, but the quality of everything is much better.

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I have the same pair Colin is wearing on the left.

http://shop.diesel.com/mens/denim/

I don't think I would spend more than $250 though. Some of these jeans are near $700 a pair!

You also have to be careful of cheap imitations on eBay when buying designer.

The main thing I wear is jeans so I want to wear nice ones. The thrift stores in my town are mercilessly picked over so there is nothing to pick from. Since that forces me into buying new I expect to pay about $60-70 per pair for everyday jeans. I might go higher if I was shopping for something special and I had the funds.

I'd pay 400 if it gave me a butt to fill it out.

Thanks to plato's closet, I have yet to spend more than $20 for great quality jeans. The stuff I find there can easily go for $40+ oh and ebay.

$150? That pair of jeans cost the manufacturer pennies to make. What you are paying for is the brand, nothing more

For me, I'd say 20-30 dollars maximum. Bitches do indeed be on a budget.