I am someone who leans towards statement items but I am trying to increase my essentials.
I do have pricey pieces and cheap pieces in all categories though:
- Footwear from $20 to $300
- Coats from $70 to $450
- dresses from about $30 to $500
- Sweaters from about $30 to $160
- Pants/jeans from about $90 to $230
- Blazers from about $45 to $200
- shorts from $20 to $100
- Shirts/tees/blouses from $25 to $150
I would add I do not have a lot at the top end of these price ranges (in most cases just one thing) and the dresses one includes occasion wear, a bridesmaid dress, my 40th dress etc. And in most cases the expensive item has lasted several years!!
I struggle to spend money on knitwear, shorts, shirts tees and blouses but I do not struggle with dresses and footwear.
I do find coats and blazers easier to get second hand or on sale, and footwear too. I rarely get jeans on sale sadly.
(Please note these are NZD which are less than USD)