Prices of doggy apparel- what's your price range?

[Paisley-n-Me]

Since getting my new puppy I have been looking online at all the doggy clothes and I am shocked at some of the prices! I was looking at a site this morning and there were several dresses priced between $170 to over $400. I did see harness vests that were $47 -$50 on this same site. In my opinion, what I'm seeing online, paying $30- $40 for a piece of clothing is not an expensive piece. It seems to be the low end dollar amount on most sites. What do you think?
What do you expect to pay when your shopping for something new for your dog?
...and if I'm not being too nosey.. what is the most you have paid for one piece of clothing for your dog?

So far the most I've paid is $30 for one piece. ( which hasn't came in the mail yet... and I ordered it a bit larger than Paisley is now so she can wear it later/longer)

[nancyf007]

It can get out of control. I do not spend a lot of money on my babies clothes. I cannot afford it. There are so many people on this website that sell wonderful clothes at affordable prices. There are also places like pet supermarket, walmart, target etc that have adorable things for reasonable prices.
I just don't even consider spending 400.00 on an outfit for Abby or Riley.

[Paisley-n-Me]

Originally Posted by nancyf007

It can get out of control. I do not spend a lot of money on my babies clothes. I cannot afford it. There are so many people on this website that sell wonderful clothes at affordable prices. There are also places like pet supermarket, walmart, target etc that have adorable things for reasonable prices.
I just don't even consider spending 400.00 on an outfit for Abby or Riley.

Oh I would NEVER pay $400 for clothes for Paisley either. I was pretty shocked at those prices. Even if I had millions of dollars I don't think i would spend that much. ...but there must be people that do because I see the stuff priced like that for sale.
I have to drive 70 miles to get to a Target. The Walmart in Mt vernon, 30 minutes away, does carry a few things for pets but not much in clothes.
I'm wanting to order a dress from one of the YT members.. hoping she gets my PM today

[nancyf007]

Try going onto amazon.com. You may be able to find some deals on there.

[KazzyK810]

How much I'll pay depends on the item. Obviously I'd expect to spend alot less on a tank or t-shirt ($5-$30) than I would a winter coat ($50+). I'd pay alot more for custom work/sizing because ZoE is hard to fit and if I can get stuff that fits great & looks really good on her, I'd pay extra to do so. I'd probably pay up to $100 for a nice coat or custom sweater or dress.

I can't see paying more than that unless it's for a really special occasion. I know some people involve their dogs in their wedding party...maybe for something like that I'd expect to pay a few hundred for the custom work, higher quality fabric, and hand-beading, etc.

[cdra]

I wouldn't pay more than $2O bucks for a piece fo my roxy. I guess it's cause we have 2 kids, one on the way and I was just laid off. My dh finds no reason to put clothing on a dog so the expense is mine. Ive been lucky and found a few cute dresses on clearance and have converted some baby clothes into doggy clothes. I really think anything made for dogs is seriously overpriced. I don't understand why a dog sweater would cost so much Just because it's made for a dog.

[Lindzorz]

Originally Posted by cdra

I wouldn't pay more than $2O bucks for a piece fo my roxy. I guess it's cause we have 2 kids, one on the way and I was just laid off. My dh finds no reason to put clothing on a dog so the expense is mine. Ive been lucky and found a few cute dresses on clearance and have converted some baby clothes into doggy clothes. I really think anything made for dogs is seriously overpriced. I don't understand why a dog sweater would cost so much Just because it's made for a dog.

Same here. The way I look at it, I won't spend $60 for a pair of jeans for myself, why spend that much or more on an outfit for a dog? It's not even that the dogs like them -- it's really just accessories for their owner, lol. I probably wouldn't go over $25 for something for Nilla (as in a shirt/coat).

[Princess10]

I think the most I'd spend is $20 on an outfit & probably only for a special occasion. I've found her reallly cute dresses for about $15 average & I think that's fine. When I get my dream harness dress custom made I'll spend more, but that's to make me happy (& Princess) but no one else. I don't have the money either and if I did it'd still be hard to justify some of the prices I see.

[jadabug]

I make about 90% of Jada's clothes. The most I have ever spent was on their Easter outfits this past Easter. I had a two Furryboo.com vouchers that I paid $25.00 each for and you got to spend $50.00 for each voucher at an online boutique. I splurged and bought Jada 2 Tonimari casual outfits and adorable Easter Dress and Bogie a matching vest. I think the dress was $60.00 and the vest was $30.00. I probably would never spend that much again on one dress. Heck I could have bought enough fabric to make 40 dresses for that amount

[Paisley-n-Me]

I personally think the doggy clothes are over-priced on some of those web sites too. However, nobody is made to buy them, it's not something anyone has to have to survive so it's a choice of a luxery. If those people making/selling them can get that kind of money that helps make their living, then I'm happy for them! I myself just would not spend that kind of money on dog clothes.
Please don't get me wrong... I don't see anything wrong with paying a lot for dog clothes as long as the person can afford to do it and they're not neglecting their bills, their family or whatever.. it's their money, they can buy whatever they wish. I just have other things/people (kids & grandkids) I can spend money on, so I just can't justify spending that on dog clothes....per item anyhow.
I don't mind splurging occasioanally, but my idea of splurging would be maybe $60 on one piece of clothing for Paisley. Which it would have to be something I really loved and really wanted before I'd pay that. I had a hard time clicking the "buy now" button to buy the $30 dress! LOL ...that was splurging for me!

[Paisley-n-Me]

Originally Posted by jadabug

I make about 90% of Jada's clothes. The most I have ever spent was on their Easter outfits this past Easter. I had a two Furryboo.com vouchers that I paid $25.00 each for and you got to spend $50.00 for each voucher at an online boutique. I splurged and bought Jada 2 Tonimari casual outfits and adorable Easter Dress and Bogie a matching vest. I think the dress was $60.00 and the vest was $30.00. I probably would never spend that much again on one dress. Heck I could have bought enough fabric to make 40 dresses for that amount

I think you posted while I was typing!

I wish I knew how to make Paisley's clothes. That would be so much fun! I have asewing machine and know how to sew easy stuff but I've never made clothes.

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by Paisley-n-Me

I personally think the doggy clothes are over-priced on some of those web sites too. However, nobody is made to buy them, it's not something anyone has to have to survive so it's a choice of a luxery. If those people making/selling them can get that kind of money that helps make their living, then I'm happy for them! I myself just would not spend that kind of money on dog clothes.
Please don't get me wrong... I don't see anything wrong with paying a lot for dog clothes as long as the person can afford to do it and they're not neglecting their bills, their family or whatever.. it's their money, they can buy whatever they wish. I just have other things/people (kids & grandkids) I can spend money on, so I just can't justify spending that on dog clothes....per item anyhow.
I don't mind splurging occasioanally, but my idea of splurging would be maybe $60 on one piece of clothing for Paisley. Which it would have to be something I really loved and really wanted before I'd pay that. I had a hard time clicking the "buy now" button to buy the $30 dress! LOL ...that was splurging for me!

I agree 100% and the $60.00 dress for Jada is a one time only purchase. I would not do it again. I love the dress, but it was a very extravagant splurge for me.

[heartmyyorkie]

Originally Posted by Paisley-n-Me

I think you posted while I was typing!

I wish I knew how to make Paisley's clothes. That would be so much fun! I have asewing machine and know how to sew easy stuff but I've never made clothes.

If you can use a sewing machine then you can make clothes. I am in the process of making my first dress and can't figure how to thread my darn machine...it had been used maybe 6 times, and I can't figure it out it's been so long, arg!

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by heartmyyorkie

If you can use a sewing machine then you can make clothes. I am in the process of making my first dress and can't figure how to thread my darn machine...it had been used maybe 6 times, and I can't figure it out it's been so long, arg!

LOL threading the machine is the hardest part for me Even with my bifocals I have trouble seeing the eye of the needle

Originally Posted by Paisley-n-Me

I think you posted while I was typing!

I wish I knew how to make Paisley's clothes. That would be so much fun! I have asewing machine and know how to sew easy stuff but I've never made clothes.

If you can sew easy stuff, a harness dress isn't hard at all. The first one I made, I just made a template from a harness Jada already had. Get some cheap fabric or go to goodwill and buy a few adult dresses and cut them up for fabric and practice with that. This way if you mess up you aren't out much money, just your time.

[angieNchloe]

i found a lady on ebay who has a doggie apparal store...her sewing is perfect! She has adorable items and her dresses are around 20.00. I would never pay more for dresses for a dog than i did my own daughter, no way! I've ordered 2 items from this seller so far and love the fit....

Dresses, Shirts items in The Doggie Closet store on eBay!