Most expensive fashion purchase

i like free on 23/01/2018 - 20:23

Hi OzBs

We all love a good bargain on anything and everything but there are some things particularly in the fashion world that we don’t necessarily need but truly want. I recently purchased my first luxury handbag, and it did pain my to swipe the credit card and the ozbargainer in me died a little. Just wanted to find out what has been the most expensive fashion purchase, how much it cost and if you’ve had no regrets or buyers remorse. Also when does a fashion purchase (watch, bag, suit) price start to be ridiculous?

Poll Options

  • 83
    $200
  • 97
    $500
  • 46
    $1k
  • 42
    $3k
  • 15
    $10k
  • 30
    $15k
Fashion & Apparel

Comments

  • thatonethere on 23/01/2018 - 20:24
    +7

    Bought a Tuxedo. Used it so many times. Much better quality than hire.

    • i like free on 23/01/2018 - 21:19
      +1

      I’m hoping my purchase last me forever and I get plenty of use out of it like you have had with your tux

      • dwillia on 27/01/2018 - 10:34
        -1

        Car air freshener isn't fashion - do you drive a taxi?

    • vr4indian on 26/01/2018 - 13:41
      +3

      Ambipur car freshner….1 ltr cost around 3000

      • PJC on 26/01/2018 - 15:53

        You truly paid that? Say it isn't so!

        • vr4indian on 26/01/2018 - 16:25
          +3

          Yes

          Thats normal price

          Each of us generally spend around $6 for 2 ml in coles or woolies

        • mikstylo on 27/01/2018 - 00:02

          @vr4indian: which one did you buy a litre of and how long will that last you?

        • vr4indian on 27/01/2018 - 13:41

          @mikstylo:

          Never purchased a ltr in on go. In general, I am paying 6.60 for 2 ml. this makes around $33 for 10 ml and $3300 for ltr.

  • BensonP on 23/01/2018 - 20:26
    +8

    My $140 pair of New Balance running shoes. Bought last week! Like running on a cloud.

    Edit: I only wear shirts from Kmart and jeans I've had since my parents bought me a pair when I was 21.

    • i like free on 23/01/2018 - 21:18
      +6

      I hate having to spend more than $100 on shoes!! I think it’s the fact that they’ll end up smell, dirty and worn out quickly that really gets me. Cannot understand people that buy designer heels or shoes. They just get ruined!
      Also I don’t buy clothes at full price. Must be a minimum 30% discount before I consider buying them.

      • lubos on 26/01/2018 - 14:00

        Cannot understand people that buy designer heels or shoes. They just get ruined!

        To many people, it's worth it because it gives them confidence boost. You can argue… "but that item could cost them $20 per wear". And you are right but it's part of the cost of going out. Some people can easily spend that much on one fancy drink. Others will rather wear designer shoes instead.

        Also I don’t buy clothes at full price. Must be a minimum 30% discount before I consider buying them.

        Except there are some pieces which are great and never go on sale because people just buy them at full price. At the end of the day, If you buy something for $100 or $70, it really doesn't matter if you end up wearing it many times. You will get value for money either way so discount doesn't matter.

        Buying something just because it's on sale and then wearing it once or twice is the true money waster. I've been on this site long enough to experience it first-hand and still suffer from it.

      • johnno07 on 27/01/2018 - 11:23

        There are plenty of options of quality men's shoes that are worth the high price tag. Women's… Not so much.

      • j05h on 27/01/2018 - 23:27

        I own 3 pairs of the same shoes, but they are very good and practical shoes. The first pair lasted over a year (I wear them every day to work and on weekends) before showing signs of any major wear. Luckily I had bought a second pair when they were on sale that I then started using. I must admit I get some strange looks because I wear the same shoes every day.

        • i like free on 28/01/2018 - 20:43

          I’ve had hit and misses with buying multiple items! You either use it to death and regret not buying more or you buy two or three and regret it! This is what happened when I was younger. I’ve learnt now to only buy classic items in multiples if they are cheap.

      • Praeto on 28/01/2018 - 11:55

        I have a number of pairs of shoes / boots etc that were $200+, but it was due to quality rather than fashion. My last pair of boots lasted me 8 years, and for the last 2.5 I’ve been walking 12km a day. That pair of boots are still actually completely usable for normal use, they were just getting a bit sketchy on loose rocks etc when hiking. Sometimes spending more can save you quite a lot in the long run.

        • i like free on 28/01/2018 - 20:43

          Boots I totally get! It’s the heels and loafers etc that just get ruined. There are some things worth spending on!

    • virhlpool on 26/01/2018 - 13:37

      Asics vs New Balance - who wins?

      • extract on 26/01/2018 - 17:44
        +1

        New Balance

        • AEKaBeer on 27/01/2018 - 09:34
          +2

          Having alternated between the two brands for the last 15 years, they're both really close.

          For me as someone with a wider foot, New Balance makes a sloghtly more comfortable and durable shoe.

    • KaTst3R on 23/01/2018 - 21:01
      +1

      What..so you wanna bring a wad of bank notes to buy an Hermes bag? LV also doesnt take cheque.

      • [Deactivated] on 23/01/2018 - 21:15
        +1

        generally pay by cash, yes.

        • i like free on 23/01/2018 - 21:20
          +5

          I have the funds in my account/savings. Just prefer to purchase on a card (points etc) plus I have a 0% credit card

        • KaTst3R on 23/01/2018 - 21:22
          +17

          You can also swipe your credit card, gain points, then direct debit from your everyday account. Win win.

        • vinster55 on 25/01/2018 - 13:45
          +2

          @KaTst3R: Thats what i do all the time. Never a single purchase directly from debit card. Put it all on credit card to rack up points quickly. Ofcourse, have to be mindful about what you are spending on.

    • i like free on 23/01/2018 - 21:21
      +1

      Lucky you! I was tossing up on two Gucci bags but decided on Saint Laurent

      • follow on 24/01/2018 - 03:40

        how many m's in your bank account?

        • vinster55 on 25/01/2018 - 13:46
          +1

          m&m's

        • goms on 25/01/2018 - 14:31
          +2

          I went to count my m's, because that's all I do.
          It was 0.000187 m's..

        • i like free on 25/01/2018 - 21:26

          Not enough to buy all the things I want sadly

      • ZippyRoo on 25/01/2018 - 19:49

        Did you get the Sac De Jour? I absolutely love the style of that bag but it doesn't discount as heavily as other designer bags so I couldn't justify getting one, yet.

        • i like free on 25/01/2018 - 21:26
          +1

          Yes! Sac de jour. I only stumbled upon it. Didn’t realise it was so popular! Got it in the baby size as it’s great for work and casual. Doesn’t scream saint Laurent or have the YSL logo that everyone loves but I think that’s why I love it. It’s not super branded all over. So understated, classy and classic.

        • ZippyRoo on 26/01/2018 - 10:39
          +1

          @i like free: Yes I totally agree. That's why I like it so much, it doesn't attract a lot of attention but is very classy and will match up with any outfit. I'm frugal with groceries and clothes, and I teach my children to not waste anything, but when it comes to handbags and shoes, I just can't seem to stop myself. I've made a roster to make an effort to rotate my bags but even with that, most of my bags only see the light of day a few weeks a year, so hubby has placed me on handbag ban island for now. I find that the physical David Jones stores have really good sales on luxury designer items when they have the sales on. Brands like Anya Hindmarch, Proenza Schouler are usually included in the further 40% off sale, sometimes Valentino's are included too. I've picked up a pair of Valentino shoes (not the Rockstud, but the Love latch instead) for $250, and I even picked up a Chloe bag once for further 40% off.

        • i like free on 26/01/2018 - 11:34
          +1

          @jerrizhao: i love when David Jones does a further 40% off. The best sale!!

    • spiff on 25/01/2018 - 13:05
      -1

      So you have no understanding on responsible credit card use lol

    • meetyourmaker on 25/01/2018 - 13:45
      +9

      It makes no sense what-so-ever to purchase luxury goods with cash as opposed to credit provided that you have the sensibility to pay your monthly statement on time.

      A few reasons include:
      - Reward points
      - Raising your credit score
      - Security
      - Convenience
      - Additional insurance

      Calling someone stupid for NOT using a credit card for lux goods in particular would be an understatement.

      • Chik5555 on 25/01/2018 - 20:18

        I get the intended point to be not buying on credit as in not going into debt

        • meetyourmaker on 26/01/2018 - 10:04

          That wasn't the intended point, hence the "I always pay with cash".

          Going into debt is perfectly fine, provided you're only in debt for that billing month.

    • dust on 25/01/2018 - 15:41
      +1

      As long are you're not spending money you don't have credit is awesome!

      Edit: I mean, how are we supposed to earn the Qantas FF points to sell to you. :P

  • scrimshaw on 23/01/2018 - 21:31
    +15

    Most expensive fashionable thing I've bought, just to treat myself for having found the first decent paying job straight outta uni was spurge on Myer — I went and bought a Country Road coat in black colour for a whopping $249, a Kenji jumper for $69, Levi jeans for $50, Human shoes for $70.

    For the next few months however all I could afford to eat was white rice, tuna and frozen veg. Good times.

    Since then I never buy clothing with a price tag over $70, with the exception of suits because suits aren't usually that cheap. And now that I work from home I can just wear cheap $10 Kmart clothing everyday and nobody gives a damn :)

    • i like free on 23/01/2018 - 21:47
      +2

      Hahaha love that you remember how much you spent on items that “normally” people see as everyday spending. I’m the same. I hate spending over $50 on an item of clothing. I work in corporate so so have to dress some what presentable.

      • kawinuyo on 25/01/2018 - 22:53

        I buy work clothes from forcast and then claim price drops when they have the season clearance, have claimed on every shirt except one =D

        • i like free on 26/01/2018 - 11:36

          Forcast has some nice designs but I always tend to skip the shop for some reason…

        • virhlpool on 26/01/2018 - 13:40

          How do you claim the price drops? Is it a feature of your credit card or a standard offering of Forcast?

        • kawinuyo on 26/01/2018 - 18:01

          @virhlpool: it's the insurance on the Coles mastercard. 2 years to claim from date of purchase. Insurance costs nothing if you pay off your credit card before the statement comes out. Otherwise 1% of your balance on the statement.

        • virhlpool on 26/01/2018 - 18:17

          @kawinuyo: Is it default or you need to subscribe to? I have Coles zero fees MasterCard. Wondering whether it's included or how I can take it.

          Also, does it honour online prices as well (e.g. Gearbest)?

          Will it continue even after Citibank takes over Coles credit card business in the next few months?

        • kawinuyo on 27/01/2018 - 11:26

          @virhlpool: you have to subscribe to it (and be diligent in paying it off before statement). I have the zero fees one as well.

          It only honours australian stores online included, so basically anything you pay GST on I guess.

          I am assuming it is continuing because it's underwritten by latitude (same as 28 degrees) so shouldn't be affected by the change… And I also couldn't find anything written about it changing.

          Edit: although it will be harder to monitor because not same day statement and 25 day cycle instead

  • smuggler on 23/01/2018 - 21:43

    $2000 armani suit for a wedding. I didn't pay for it. Rich uncle

    I only wear it to job interviews. lol

    • i like free on 23/01/2018 - 21:49
      +1

      A quality suit makes a huge difference! If you’re in corporate you should wear it more often

      • smuggler on 23/01/2018 - 21:51

        I wear suits from a tailor in Sydney and CHarles Tyrwhitt.

      • Munki on 25/01/2018 - 15:22
        +4

        Only if it's fitted properly.

        • i like free on 25/01/2018 - 21:28

          Yes. Fitted of course!

  • Donaldhump on 23/01/2018 - 21:58
    +28

    Alpha jocks from Kmart

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:36
      +1

      Ozbargain badge for you

    • freakatronic on 25/01/2018 - 12:31
      +3

      Look at mister Gulfstream over here.

      You know the Kmart ones with no branding, $2 a pair, are very good.

  • Randxyz123 on 23/01/2018 - 22:49
    +5

    $350 on RM Williams

    $500 or so a year on suits

    $200 or so on shirts and jumpers a year

    I find paying more for clothes is worth it.

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:48

      Dress to impress!

    • theStinge on 25/01/2018 - 12:22
      +2

      Username checks out!

  • MsBin on 23/01/2018 - 22:56
    +7

    My wedding outfit- dress, shoes, jewellery etc- was really, ridiculously expensive. But I still have them at home and they did bring me great joy… which is more than I can say for the (ex) husband!

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:40

      That’s something all women cherish!

  • D C on 24/01/2018 - 00:47
    +41

    $80,000 car, it's both an investment and a fashion statement. Win-win!

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:40

      Mind if I ask what type?

      • Powershopz on 25/01/2018 - 15:07
        +36

        High yielding

        • Munki on 25/01/2018 - 15:23
          +1

          Only if it's European.

        • mikstylo on 27/01/2018 - 00:12
          +1

          I love European cars. They are a pleasure to drive. Keep looking at random car websites at work. My colleagues have stopped asking me if I am buying a new car. … The new Superb is awesome. Will I buy it..NO.

    • Gauntlet on 26/01/2018 - 12:55
      +1

      Never heard a car described as an investment. Classic/luxury car I'm assuming.

  • PJC on 24/01/2018 - 02:31
    +4

    No $100 option? I buy new Swiss Made watches and I haven't exceeded that.

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:39

      I figured most everyday items these days are about $100 sadly

      • PJC on 24/01/2018 - 20:43

        OzBargain principles still apply to fashion.

        • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:50
          +2

          Haha I should have know. Shame on me

  • follow on 24/01/2018 - 03:44
    +1

    bought $100 wade's back when i was 8. cringe thinking about it to this day. not as bad as brother paying $200 for them. must've been drunk.

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:48
      +1

      Have no idea what wades are. Must be before my time!

      • follow on 24/01/2018 - 20:49

        Dwyane Wade basketball shoes

  • Ryanek on 24/01/2018 - 08:09
    +9

    My wife

    • sheepy on 24/01/2018 - 14:45
      +1

      Photos or didn't happen

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:41

      Investment I say, definitely no fashion statement/trend

    • tommy-darko on 25/01/2018 - 12:33
      +1

      Russian mail order?

  • dasher86 on 24/01/2018 - 08:23
    +1

    Iphone

  • dasher86 on 24/01/2018 - 08:26

    Crypto

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:39

      More of an investment than anything else!

  • sam-1966 on 24/01/2018 - 09:18

    Mine was a beautiful leather jacket in Florence. Unfortunately, it was stolen a couple of years later, along with any piece of clothing that had any 'overseas' markings on them…

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:42

      I have yet to buy a proper leather jacket! One day :)

    • JoJoker on 27/01/2018 - 09:14

      From that store near the ponte? I went in there and wasn't able to afford the air inside.

      • sam-1966 on 27/01/2018 - 15:04

        Small shop near Santa Croce. It was absolutely beautiful. I still miss it.

  • boomramada on 24/01/2018 - 09:22
    +21

    Why ppl sux at polls here.
    Shouldn't it be;
    <=200
    201-500
    501-1000
    etc..

    • Savas on 28/01/2018 - 11:18

      not really, the question was "Also when does a fashion purchase (watch, bag, suit) price start to be ridiculous?" so your idea seems unnecessary to me.

      • boomramada on 28/01/2018 - 12:38

        You don't get it, I said, poll is useless, for example, if I spend $700, should I tick $500 or $1k?

        • Savas on 28/01/2018 - 12:44

          The poll says when does it start to become ridiculous, not what you have spent in the past. If you have spent $700 and you didn't think that was ridiculous, then you wouldn't select $500.

        • boomramada on 28/01/2018 - 12:51

          @Savas:
          So $500, $1k, some magic numbers OP came up with? Personally I think its ridiculous when I spend more than $39,999. lets get ridiculous:)

        • Savas on 28/01/2018 - 12:53

          @boomramada: You are right, the poll needs to go higher.

  • Quantumcat on 24/01/2018 - 09:44
    +2

    Most expensive item I ever bought was a Mywalit handbag (around $250 on sale), but I had had my eye on it for about six months thinking about it so it was a very informed purchase. And I used it every day (my new laptop is annoyingly about 5mm too wide to fit so I don't use it as much anymore).

    • i like free on 25/01/2018 - 21:30
      +1

      Lucky you got it at a discounted price!! Not many luxe designers have sales and even if they do it’s normally known to people who buy a lot from them.

  • bighead on 24/01/2018 - 11:02

    Do cars come under as a fashion expense?

    • i like free on 24/01/2018 - 20:43
      -1

      Depends what type but it would open up a whole new category. Things like a Ducati, Porsche etc they’re definitely a fashion statement.

      • soaringphoenix on 25/01/2018 - 23:12

        Sometimes, sure, but I don't think that applies all the time. Many people buy Porsche because they want the last word in sportscars (outside of exotics).

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