Arithmetic 101, what does Dressing cost you per week?

[ophelia]

I just went through one of those sessions at the bank where you list all of your expenses.
I did not mention my crossdressing costs. I don't really know them, aside from trying to keep them down wherever possible. I don't dress a lot. It is probably five to ten dollars a week.
I am going to try to keep a tally this year.
So what does it cost you sisters per week, per month, last year?

[Sarah Doepner]

Right now I couldn't come up with the records but I know I spend regularly at thrift stores, for replacement make up and saving for a trip to Las Vegas next month. That trip will wipe my budget out for quite a while, but that's why I save. I don't eat out often and rarely stop for coffee at a coffee shop, so that money is diverted to my closet, maybe $20 - $30 a week. The biggest cost for me is time.

I spend a lot of time in crossdressing related activities and thoughts that might be applied elsewhere. For instance, once I'm dressed at home it's unlikely that I'll clean the basement because I want to be able to respond should I have an unexpected visitor and being in the basement prevents that. Being out of the closet to those visitors may be the answer to that, but in the meantime I wander about thinking about what will better match my new skirt than getting control over the clutter in my basement.

[Helen_Highwater]

Being a bit of a nurd I keep a record of what I buy partly as a way of keeping it under control.

2012 - £280 Briefs/slip, wigs x 2. MakeUp. 2x handbags. Coat, Scarf, belt, Shoes
2013 - £450 buying 2 coats, Skirts x2, Jewelry, 5 x False Nails, 4 dresses, Handbag, Forms, Makeup, 2 wigs, Black Ankle boots, plus a few bits and bobs
2104 - £45 3 x dresses + 1 top

this year so far £40. 2 skirts + jewelry

I do lust after all the lovely clothing out there but in addition to keeping a spending record I keep an inventory of all my stuff and with even my, by some standards here, limited wardrobe I can see I have too much to choose from already. But hey you do need to keep pace with the fashion.

[Isabella Ross]

Wig: $100. Panties and nylons: $120. Dresses and makeup: $300. Feeling pretty, feminine and complete: priceless.

[pamela7]

erm, having opened pandora's box since christmas we are too scared to open the latest credit card statement. ;-)
i am sure it will settle down in time.

$ 2500 US in 6 weeks, but i think that's the wardrobe sorted for now ... "she says"!

was that the pink fog everyone talks about?

[natalie_cheryl]

A year is easiest for me too figure, and that's probably close to 1200 ..... YIKES!

[Beverley Sims]

My last four months,
Cardigan in Chicago, $14.
Wigs in Hollywood, 2 for $35
Jeans in Seattle, $12
Bras in NY, $15
Assorted underwear in Boston $23.
Light Blouse in New Orleans $9.
Tights in Montreal, $8.
Leggings in Berlin, €25.
Inflatable bras in London £42
They were a special purchase I had wanted to get.
New Boots in Edinburgh £25
Bathers in Singapore, SGD$30
Well about US$350
Normally I spend about ten dollars a week on my dressing and makeup escapades.

[deebra]

What ever it is it's a cheap price for the pleasure it brings and worth every dollar. Compare this to the cost of a boat, fishing, hunting, new truck or sports car. None of the afore mentioned bring the pleasure of getting dressed in a new outfit!!!!

[Kate Simmons]

How can you really put a price on feeling good?

[junetv]

less than therapy or recreational drugs

[Sarah-RT]

per week is usually 0 but maybe per month is 50-80 Euro on splurges on amazon. i actually spend less on drab clothes which i wear daily but thats usually down to not liking the styles they have these days. I mostly wear Tee's with logos or stuff on them and jeans, ironically I could just do that en femme

[DeeArel]

Minimum, $100 per week.

[Trish]

Last year I started to make note of all my fem expenses. About September, I lost track. It's far less than what I spent on my other hobby, cars.

[ophelia]

How can you really put a price on feeling good?

Well the truth is that thinks cost money. I am curious what other sisters are spending and where I fall in the mix.
Of course each of us think it's worth the dollars.

[kimdl93]

Maybe $200 per month, but that is an average.

[YvonneDreams]

Being early in career I've spent about $400 This month, but that's more of a start up cost than anything. No way I can keep that up! But I feel I have the basics covered bras, panties, nylons a couple pair of shoes and 2 dresses. Hope fully I can keep the cost down, I just see things and think how pretty they are and would be on me.

[Kate Simmons]

I have most of my wardrobe so maintenance costs usually just hover around $25 per month for makeup, etc.

[Khora]

Why do guys always have to have expensive hobbies??

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Ophelia, I have really cut back maybe an occasional top or a pair of heels from PayLess,
I know that my collection has to have pa$$ed the five figure mark.

[flatlander_48]

Why do guys always have to have expensive hobbies??

You mean compared to Drinkin' & Chasin'?

Anyway, so far for December, January and February: ~ $350

That's probably representative, but there is a lot of fluctuation. I have all of my records for the last 8-10 years, but no motivation to go through them all...

DeeAnn

[Khora]

I mean from buying car parts for my Mustang, buying some new piece of A/V equipment for my home theater or buying those strappy heels that I just HAVE to have...and of course if you buy heels you'll need to get a new outfit to go with them.

[flatlander_48]

Same Thing, Only Different...

I drive a 2009 fJCW MINI Clubman. I've owned it since new. I haven't done much to it, but so far it has a quick shift kit, a MINI-Do-More receiver hitch and handmade shift knob and E-Brake handle of Claro Walnut. In another week or 2 it'll have new brakes, including performance RedStuff pads by EBC. In the near future I'd like to add a Strut Brace, a titanium heat shield to help protect the non-functioning hood scoop trim (MINI's like to fry those) and a new set of wheels.

There's a motorsports book or 2 that I would like to add to my collection, as well as a new DVD about BMW's history in various touring car series called ADRENALINE. And, there's always room for another collectable die cast.

And, before you know it, the 6-Hour weekend at The Glen will be upon us at the end of June. A full weekend ticket is ~ $90.

Actually, what I should be doing is buying a helmet and schedule a track day or 2...

DeeAnn

[bridget thronton]

I think $10 or $20 a week

[Adriana Moretti]

I dont think its that much per week...it depends on where you are at, and your level I guess, if you have a wardrobe, and full makeup kit..it isnt much to maintain ...if you obsess over shoes and pantys though....i guess you could drop some serious coin.....its like any other hobby i guess ..and i use that word lightly.....but you can ball on a budget if you are a smart shopper.

[Jenny Elwood]

The monetary cost is nothing compared to the cost effected in terms of wasted time, relationship with your wife and the fact that it detracts from your spiritual growth.