Do You Know the Cost Per Wear of Your Clothes?

When shopping for clothes, the most obvious thing to do is look at the price tag.

A ₹999 shirt feels like a better deal than one priced at ₹2,999 because it costs less and gives you the satisfaction of finding something affordable. But the lowest price tag does not mean the lowest cost and that's where cost per wear changes the way you look at your wardrobe.

So What Is Cost Per Wear?

The simplest cost-per-wear calculation is the price of an item divided by the number of times you actually wear it.

For example, if you buy a ₹1,000 shirt and wear it only 5 times, its cost per wear is ₹200.

Then Comes Cost Per Wear With Maintenance

You can also include the money spent on washing or dry cleaning your garments. Add these costs to the purchase price, then divide the total by the number of times you wore the item.

Let's Test This With Your Wardrobe

Pick one item from your wardrobe and note how much you paid for it. Now divide that price by the number of times you have worn it.

A ₹2,000 dress worn twice costs ₹1,000 per wear.

This can help you see which clothes you use and which ones you may want to wear more often.

Also Try This Before You Buy

Take the price of the item and divide it by how many times you think you will wear it.

For example, a ₹2,000 shirt worn 20 times costs ₹100 per wear.

Now compare it with a cheaper item you may wear only a few times. This check helps you see which one gives you better value in the long run.

A lower cost per wear is the ideal goal because it helps you understand the long term value of your garments. The more you wear an item, the lower its cost per wear becomes.

In the end, the most affordable item in your wardrobe is the one you wear the most.