The Cost-Per-Wear formula:
$ / # = CPW
Price of the item (divided by) Number of wears (equals) Cost-Per-Wear
Example 1: $120 for these leopard flats at Plum Bottom—pair them with jeans, pants, skirts and dresses. Can be worn year round. $120 / 120 wears a year = $1.00 a wear
Example 2: $205 for these black suede pumps from Plum Bottom—perfect for fall and winter. $205 / 50 wears a year = $4.10 a wear
Example 3: $325 for these black knee high boots from Plum Bottom—black knee high boots are a must-have for your closet and will be worn several times throughout the week. $325 / 115 wears a year = $2.83 a wear
Example 4: $190 classic black pump from Plum Bottom—You can easily wear this pump day and night. $190 / 220 wears a year = $0.86 cents a wear
Always take into account what you’re initially spending, and if it’s a need or a want. It might turn out that the $200 boots you’ve worn a 100 of times was a better deal than your $30 boots you only wore once before falling apart.
3 questions to help with your Cost-Per-Wear item, and picking a quality piece with value…
1. Is it classic? You don’t see the item going out of style anytime soon.
2. Is it versatile? The item can be worn day to night and with multi outfits.
3. Is it durable? You can tell that the item is well made and will not fall apart after a couple of wears or uses.
Give the CPW formula a try next time you’re shopping. You may find that getting a classic piece that’s a bit more lavish than the trendy item will give you more use and last longer.
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Location: Plum Bottom (http://www.plumbottom.net), The Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace