now remember that is an average my friend. Most often, I buy a new shirt and maybe a necklace or a pair of earrings. I usually have a go-to pair of jeans and sometimes shoes. I may purchase new shoes if I didn't already have something (this happens a lot if its during a change of season). Occasionally, a pair of jeans or a dress.

If neccessary, depending on my supply, new lipstick or eyeshadow may be called for.

It really depends on what I have and what I would like to have new to go for the certain occasion or the look I am wanting that particular time or date, and what I have and what I have that is needing replacement at the time. Things I might put off but since I have a date, I purchase sooner.

nails, I don't really do anything. I don't get mani's and pedi's except for real special occasions. Though I DO recall actually formulating my own special color for that wedding with that guy...lol and doing my own nails that one time. I mean, yeah, I did my own mixing...to go perfectly with my dress.

I know we don't HAVE to do this, but no one has to do anything when it comes to dating. I like to put effort into my appearance. But, there isn't much incentive to do it on a daily basis if I'm just going to work and then home alone. If I have a date, I'm going to make an effort, and probably buy something new since there is an occasion to do so (or an excuse).

This tends to be how I shop. the other way I acquire new clothes is if I am going on vacation. I don't shop a whole lot just for the heck of it.

so to the person who asked don't I already have clothes? yes, a lot actually after all. but, I tend to acquire clothes because I shop for occasions...not the other way around. I don't shop hoping for an occasion.

This actually tends to be cheaper for me.

And I have a lot of basic boring work clothes...yeah, I have clothes. But not all of my clothes are date worthy.

Is anyone really that utilitarian? geez...