Paying more for your Doll's clothing than your own....

That's for sure because doll clothes are more expensive than mine

 

Just something to add; of course my doll's clothes are more expensive than my own but it's also because I often shop during sales! Recently I managed to purchase a shirt that would have cost me $80 for $30, had I bought it in its original price it might actually have been the most expensive shirt in my entire wardrobe!

Even when there are sales in the doll world they're hardly ever as drastic as some real world sales that can go as low as 50 and 70% off!

 

I also always feel sorry for money for clothes for myself, but my daughter is not. I buy her clothes and shoes and a lot more often and more expensive than itself.

 

It's out of question that I spend more for my dolls than myself, first i spend for me and my family and if I've something left it will be for the dolls because for sure doll clothes are expensive, so I shop on the secondary market or during sales too .

 

I love clothes, I love looking good. Nothing has changed since getting into the hobby. I make clothes for my dolls (and sometimes for myself) and though I'm not brilliant at sewing I am improving so the complexity of the dolls clothes is improving too.
Personally I don't want to be a badly dressed doll owner, I love make-up, shoes, bags, clothes and I would feel awkward if my doll were dressed better than myself.

 

This is so true. I only buy clothes at thrift shops because I couldn't fathom spending over 20 dollars on an article of clothing. I guess those morals do not apply to my dolls XD

 

I've noticed that too !!

I bought a LE MSD Set for the Bunny Eared Coat and she basically has a $50 coat.. while I just bought my self a $10.88 hoodie !! The same goes for Handbags.. I use to buy nice handbags and I went cold turkey on them..

 

I noticed how expensive the clothes can get, but for me it's harder to make tiny clothes than human sized ones, so I will pay if I have to. I'm just learning to sew doll clothes now, and I find it hard because of the tiny size. I've been sewing my own clothes for 30 years!

 

Meh! I do not mind spending a bit more on doll clothes than my own. Doll clothing NEVER wears out and they will not have to worry about it not fitting due to weight loss or gain.

 

So true! I guess that's why we spend the $$ on the dolls, they are perfect and we are not!!

 

I totally spend more on dolly clothing & shoes then on my own. Here's how i see things. Doll clothing can be resold for a good price, mine cannot once it's worn. Doll clothing can last forever, mine won't as i wash my clothing alot (kinda OCD about dirty). So why would i spend so much one my own clothing if they aren't going to last. Also don't forget about outgrowing human clothing (as in getting fat ) I always shop for sale clothing and shoes for myself.

 

this is why i learned to sew!

 

i make most of my clothes but I buy her jeans and they cost twice as much as my own

 

I've never really been into fashion (well, wearing it, reading about how its changed is another thing all together), so never really bothered about spending under £10 on a tshirt and under £20 for a pair of jeans that I'll then wear until they're thread bare and ripped.

As for doll clothing, I did drop £43 on three Lati Yellow dresses and one MSD t-shirt not too long ago, and £18 on a top, skirt and leggings. I do try to make my on clothing for my dolls though.

 

looks like i'm the same then lol my dolls get better clothes than I do

 

I pretty much shop exclusively secondhand. It's cheaper, and I tend to find cooler stuff, honestly. I usually buy my shoes new, though... And sometimes my mom and I might be at the mall for whatever reason (ugh, MALL) and see something nice enough (and not overpriced!) to get. I mean, I think $10 for a shirt is crazy, since I usually get them for $2-$6.

But then DOLLS... I'm like 'OH MY GOD MY DOLL NEEDS THAT SHIRT\PANTS\JACKET\ETC' and then look at the price and be like 'CRAP' and then usually I get it anyway... I am pretty picky about what I get for them though. It has to be good quality, I have to like it, and I have to take into account whether or not the doll's character would wear it, regardless of how good I think it would look on them, or how cool it is. Like Raouken corsets, LOVE. But I'll never have any because none of my dolls wear corsets. Ah well.

 

Yeah, I spend way more money on my dolls clothes and accessories than myself...
Maybe... Actually no.

I think i buy myself clothes and stuff more often... But when i do find dolly stuff i like, it tends to be more expensive.

Soooo I think it equals out in the long run.

 

I was thinking about this the other day when I started putting doll clothes in a cart and the amount equalled almost $200 and there was less in there than what I could get for myself at the same price. I was a bit irritated with that fact when I realized that we have become so accustomed to paying through the nose for these guys that it has become normal. I understand having to pay for the material and man power to make them but the markup is a bit rediculous.

That being said I'll still end up paying the $200 for my dolls clothes because my sweing abilities is less than satisfactory.

 

Sighhh I greatly agree... Whenever I see a super cute outfit (and the price) I quickly realize that I could be wearing the same outfit for the same price... Hehe I can't resist though and can't stop thinking about how great my girl would look in it...

 

I really want to know where you are buying all these inexpensive clothes. Jumpers can cost £20-30 in a regular high street store here, but then again people are a lot less casual with the way they dress than in the US.

I honestly don't think doll clothing is really expensive in comparison to human clothes.