Let’s talk numbers—the clothing budget for professionals doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be strategic. Whether you’re leveling up, shifting industries, or holding steady in your career, your clothing budget for professionals should reflect your goals, your presence, and the rooms you want to own. As a wardrobe stylist for executives, I’m all about helping you make smart, intentional investments that align with your brand and keep you looking polished without overspending.
The question of how much to spend on clothes is subjective…but there is a formula! Executive wardrobe strategist, Monica Barnett, says the short answer is, “Don’t blow the bank…on everything!“
Rather, there is a framework that uses three categories: Save, Spend, Splurge that, along with understanding what stage you are in your career, will aid in determining what you should be allocating. The career stages include:
- Early Career
- Early Career-Mid-Career
- Mid-Career
- Deep Mid-Career
- Senior Level
- Executive Level
It provides a solid guideline, but you ultimately know better than anyone because once you get the bill… it’ just you and your decisions!
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