DD1 outfits are mostly handed down to DD2. Bonds suits are awesome even if a little $$$ BUT they hold the wear well. We always doubted if we could afford it all and we can - we just make it work. Only do the things we can afford to do and always look at a big picture. Admitiddly we pay high tax through the year and get a big refund that goes to things we put off (updatign kitchen, driveway etc).