How Much Should You Spend on Your Clothes as an Escort?

Dressing up appropriately is the number one rule of becoming a successful escort. It is part of an escort's job to accompany their clients to different events; thus, you need to have all types of clothes in your wardrobe to look good for your clients.

A client might want you to attend a posh gala event or go sightseeing with him. Therefore, from casuals to formals, escorts require a variety of clothes to always look presentable for their clients. 

However, it doesn't mean escorts should spend more than necessary on their clothes. You need to make a proper clothing budget so you won't end up burning all your savings on buying new clothes. 

If you aren't good with budgets or you are a new escort with no clue about how much to spend on clothing, this post is for you. Here, you will learn how much is adequate for escorts to spend on clothes and how you can shop for new clothes within your budget. 

How Much Should You Spend on Clothes Monthly?

Indeed, escorts need appropriate clothes to look good for their clients, but it doesn't mean they should spend their whole month's earnings on new clothes. Besides clothes, escorts also need to invest in makeup, shoes, and other styling accessories to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you need to set a significant budget aside for shopping on a monthly basis. 

As per the award-winning financial planner Pete Dunn, one should spend 5% of his or her monthly income on clothes. For example, if you make $4,000 per month working as an escort, you should spend $200 on new clothes every month. 

Now, this is a very broad calculation because there are many other factors that need to be considered before setting a 5% clothes shopping budget for yourself. Being an escort with top Ottawa escort reviews and ratings, you will have different spending power and requirements than an escort who has just started her career. Thus, one should consider the following factors before setting a monthly clothes budget:

• How often do you go out with your clients? If you offer outcall services often and even go out on trips abroad with your clients, you will be required to buy more clothes as compared to escorts who occasionally provide outcall services. In contrast, if you are an incall escort, you don't need to invest that much in your clothes as you will be spending time indoors with your clients. However, you need to invest in sexy and matching lingerie to excite your clients. 
• Do you have any debts or a mortgage? If you have credit bills, a house loan, or any other mortgage to pay, you should first pay your dues and then apply the 5% formula on your remaining income. This way, you can make sure that you have sufficient funds to pay your bills and maintain a good credit score. 
• How many obligations do you have? If you have to support your family, pay your tuition fee, or any other obligations, your monthly clothing budget will again be different compared to other escorts. So, you have to first set aside an amount to pay your monthly bills, and then you should buy clothes from your savings. 
• How much do you charge for services? It is important to consider your service charges before buying clothes. For example, if you charge $500 to accompany your client to a dinner date, you can spend around $100-$150 on your dress. On the contrary, if you charge less than $500 from your clients, you shouldn't overspend on clothes. 

All in all, the spending power of every escort is different. So, you should define your clothes budget after paying your bills, other expenses and setting aside a sum for savings. 

How to Shop for New Clothes and Stay Within Budget?

Many people think that they can't buy good quality clothes on a budget, which is totally wrong. If you shop smartly, you can easily buy branded and fancy clothes within your budget. Here are a few tips that escorts can follow to buy stylish clothes to impress their clients without blowing their savings:

Buy one branded piece per month

It is a common belief that one should only buy cheaper clothes as on average, a person wears a clothing item seven times maximum. Here you should change this phenomenon, escorts. 

You don't need to buy a variety of clothes every month. You can buy a single piece of branded clothing per month and give it a full run for the money. Instead of wearing a cheap dress one time for your one client, you can wear that one branded dress for your different clients. 

That means if you have 10 outcall clients, you can wear one dress ten times. Suppose you charge $500 from each client; you can make $5,000 by wearing one dress. Based on this equation, you can spend a good fortune on a dress. 

It is alright if you buy a dress every month; just make sure to squeeze every ounce of its value.

Stock up basic clothes more 

This is a styling tip by designer Michael Kors, who tweeted that 70% of your wardrobe should compress everyday clothes. That's because escorts don't have to attend parties or events with their clients every day. Mostly, clients prefer to spend time in solitude with their beautiful escorts. And for this, escorts need regular clothes like t-shirts, jeans, skirts, shorts, etc. 

Plus, basic clothes can be easily mixed and matched to make an entirely new outfit. For example, a single pair of black trousers in your wardrobe, you can pair with all sorts of tops for different looks. For example, for a picnic date with a client, you can pair your trousers with a flowy sleeveless cotton top. If the occasion is not that casual, you can pair them with a silk blouse. 

Check out second-hand stores 

There's nothing wrong with buying second-hand clothes. In fact, many people resell their branded clothes on sites like eBay, Poshmark, Thredup, and The RealReal after wearing them for just one time. 

Exploring these sites can help you find the branded clothes at highly affordable rates. Especially if you have to buy something on short notice that you are probably never going to wear again. For example, if your client takes you to a Halloween party, ordering a second-hand dress is a great option as you can't wear a Halloween dress often. 

Invest in clothing accessories 

Besides clothes, you should also invest in accessories like belts, shrugs, scarves, and necklaces. These accessories can help you jazz up your old clothes, such as adorning your old t-shirt with a new shrug or scarf. Similarly, you can add a broach or belt to your old dress to make it look new. 

Purchase one really great swimsuit

If you are going on a beach trip with your client, you should purchase one really great swimsuit to impress your client. That's because cheaper swimsuits will sag, stretch or sheer before you can even tempt your client. If you're bringing one swimsuit for the entire trip, make it comfortable, sexy, and a perfect fit to accentuate all of your assets. 

Many clients give escorts the money they need to shop for clothes for a trip. But if your client hasn't offered extra shopping money or you want to save money, find a single gorgeous swimsuit that will be sufficient. 

Trade with your friends 

If you aren't comfortable with purchasing second-hand clothes from strangers, you can exchange clothes with your other escort friends who are the same size as you. This way, you can share your clothes and always wear something new to swoon your clients without breaking the bank. 

Shop offseason 

Shopping offseason is one of the common ways to save money on clothes. Usually, popular brands introduce clearance sales at the end of every season as they have to stock up the new clothes for the upcoming season. So, you can use this opportunity to buy clothes at great discounts. 

Store your clothes with care

If you want to extend the life of your clothes, you should store them very carefully. That means properly fold your cashmere sweaters, don't overstuff your drawers, put your dresses in plastic dry-cleaning bags, and always hang them in your almirah. 

The Right Clothing Budget for Escorts 

For escorts, clothes are like investments. Dressing in trendy and occasion-appropriate clothes helps you land more clients. Therefore, you should spend a significant amount of your earnings on clothes. But don't spend too much money on clothes and end up broke. Consider your earnings and clients' requirements to set a moderate shopping budget. 

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