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Cost Per Wear Calculator
Divide what a piece costs you by the number of times you will wear it. Add care costs and resale value for a fuller picture, and compare two options side by side.
Your result will appear here.
How to measure
- Be honest about how often you will wear it: a coat may be worn daily for five months a year, an occasion dress twice.
- Care costs include dry cleaning, repairs and conditioning; resale is what you could realistically sell it for later.
Example: a 300 jacket worn once a week for three years is 156 wears — about 1.92 per wear.
Good to know
Cost per wear is a guide for comparing options. It does not account for inflation, comfort, ethics or how much you love a piece.
Reference chart
| Price | Wear | Years | Total wears | Cost per wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 2 × per month | 1 | 24 | 1.25 |
| 120 | 1 × per week | 3 | 156 | 0.77 |
| 300 | 2 × per week | 5 | 520 | 0.58 |
| 900 | 1 × per week | 10 | 520 | 1.73 |
FAQs
What is a good cost per wear?
There is no universal number. Many people aim for under 1 in their currency for everyday basics and accept more for special pieces.
Does it work in any currency?
Yes. Enter prices in any currency; the result is in the same currency.