Balancing everyday vs. "special occasion" clothing
I'm rebuilding my wardrobe after losing a lot of weight, and realizing that I have focused a lot on fun, dressier clothing for special occasions, and my "everyday" clothes are fairly boring and limited.
How do y'all balance between the two, in terms of effort, number of pieces, budget, etc?
I seem to have a deep-seated assumption that it's more acceptable to spend money on special, dressy clothes that you wear rarely. For example, about 5 years ago, I spent probably $1500 on a formal outfit (suit, shoes, 2 dress shirts, ties, etc.) that I've probably worn fewer than 10 times (and now doesn't fit me). But the idea of spending $300 on a casual shirt that I could wear regularly seems irresponsible and extravagant.
I'm starting to think I've got things backwards. What are your thoughts?
How do y'all balance between the two, in terms of effort, number of pieces, budget, etc?
I seem to have a deep-seated assumption that it's more acceptable to spend money on special, dressy clothes that you wear rarely. For example, about 5 years ago, I spent probably $1500 on a formal outfit (suit, shoes, 2 dress shirts, ties, etc.) that I've probably worn fewer than 10 times (and now doesn't fit me). But the idea of spending $300 on a casual shirt that I could wear regularly seems irresponsible and extravagant.
I'm starting to think I've got things backwards. What are your thoughts?
