How much should your wardrobe be worth?

There are 2 kinds of people in this world: Those who spend tons of money on their clothes, buy whatever they like/see & Those who shop smart, look for sales and find the best deals to fill their wardrobe. I'm part of the latter group and so is a friend of mine whose outfit I was noticing yesterday. She is required to dress business formal for work which is something I am very unfamiliar with since most of my jobs have allowed casual attire. I don't think she has ever spent over $50 on any of her clothes yet she looks like a milliion bucks. She dresses absolutely adorable, looks totally fashionable while still managing to look very professional. I thought about another friend who actually shops at all the high end stores, spends 100's of dollars and obviously dresses and looks professional, yet, I don't think I would ever notice her style or give her a second look if she was to pass me in the hallway.

Isn't it amazing how much an individual's dressing style can make even the inexpensive stuff look great? I think if my smart shopper friend had to dress from my Rich friend's closet, I have a feeling she would still manage to make herself look cute and fashionable. I absolutely admire that quality in people and so totally believe that its not about the amount of money spent but the thought and originality put into an outfit that makes it look so amazing.

Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder .. i.e. if they can find beauty in any pieces given to them and put it together beautifully ;)