OP here. The value here is really the price it was when new. Most of the clothes was purchased over the past 10+ years. I didn't buy any new clothes the year prior to this project at all. I spent more in clothes during the project than I had in the prior few years. But I also had lost nearly 50 pounds and my old clothes wasn't really fitting.
I want to make it clear that I'm not criticizing, but genuinely curious. I don't care if people spend their money on clothing. More power to anyone who does and derives joy from it.
Thank you for more clarification, but I'm still curious if you feel this is about average for your social circle or area?
IMO it would be pretty normal for a collection of clothing over 10+ years for someone with a pretty robust social life. I immediately am thinking of weddings, formal events, party events, family events, exercising, dates (both formal and informal), interviews, and work (I assume this person may have worked in workplaces of various formality).
