Pulling in a second salary, I did a little guilt-free shopping for clothes this spring. My usual black t-shirts and jeans weren’t going to cut it in the classroom. I’m still compelled to only buy things on sale, but I was able for the first time to move a step above my usual spending caps. I bought 4 pairs of $100 pants from Banana Republic (sale price $49.00). Three cashmere sweaters from J. Crew ($140 reg; $40 on sale).

I’m rather shocked at other people’s spending caps. Who spends $200 on jeans? $100 on a pair of flats? $100 on a bra?

Though there are a few things that I can no longer wear, I am able to afford better quality clothes than I could in the past. Sure, I can’t wear those super short skirts and black tights that I used to favor, but now I’m snuggling a black, v-neck cashmere sweater. And I’m on the hunt for the perfect t-strap pump.

Question of the Day: How much would you spend for a pair of jeans?