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Written by Aaron Evans on 6 September, 2019

How to Spend Less than $1,000 per year on Clothing and Look Good

Investment . Lifestyle

Men.


This is your dilemma: You want to present well in multiple occasions however you don’t want to spend huge dollars and when you go to the shopping centre you want to get in and out as quick as possible. Here’s the solution.

1. Get your Professional Business Wardrobe (corporate)

TypeStyleQuantityCostTotal
Business ShirtsCollared Button550$250
Business PantsNavy Blue250$100
ShoesBrown1150$150
BeltBrown150$50
Total$550

 

Business Shirt available at Uniqlo for $49.90

 

Brown Shoes available at any footwear outlet $149.90

 

Business Pants available at Uniqlo for $49.90

 

Brown Belt available at any clothing store $49.90

2. Gym Clothing

TypeStyleQuantityCostTotal
T ShirtsCotton56$30
ShortsSynthetic240$80
ShoesAll Black Running1150$150
Total$260

 

Purchased for $6 at Target

 

Available online or in most sporting good stores retail around $40

 

Mens Asic’s Gel Contend $99 at Rebel Sport

 

3. Casual Clothing

TypeStyleQuantityCostTotal
T ShirtCotton106$60
PantsNavy Blue Cotton250$100
ShortsCotton240$80
ShoesAs per Gym Shoes100
JumperHooded Dark1$49
Total$289

 

Cotton T Shirt purchased at Target for $6

 

Mens Casual Shorts available at any clothing retailer for $40

 

Mens Pants available at Uniqlo for $49.90

Mens Hoodie available at most retail outlets for $49

4. Special Occasions

TypeStyleQuantityCostTotal
Business ShirtsAs Above
Business Pants / Casual PantsAs Above
BlazerNavy Blue1200$200
Total$200

 

Navy Blue Blazer available at most clothing retailers for $200
 

5. Additional Accessories

 

Flip Flops

 


 

Baseball Cap

 

Mix and match the various outfits to suit your needs.  You may want to purchase other staple items such as flip flops and board shorts however after this there should be no need to buy any more clothes other than underwear and socks which will get you below the $1,000 per year cost.

*Prices above will vary based on the outlet you choose however the pricing is intended to give an indication.  Some items will last longer than 1 year, such as the blazer so this should be taken into account.

Tags: Investment, Lifestyle
Written by Aaron Evans

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