Buying cheap clothes may seem like a good idea… until you do the math.
In the short term, it seems practical: more clothes for less money. But in the long term, the reality is that fast fashion ends up costing much more—in money, in quality, and in environmental impact.
The hidden cost of cheap clothes
In Spain, a person buys between 30 and 40 new items of clothing per year .
In the case of fast fashion, prices are low:
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T-shirts: €8-15
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Trousers or jeans: €20-30
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Sweatshirts: €15-25
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Lightweight jackets: €25-40
That equates to an annual expenditure of between €700 and €1,200 on clothing alone.
And how long do those clothes last?
Most have a lifespan of 1 to 2 years , and in many cases, much less.
After 7 to 10 washes, the seams weaken, the colors fade, and the shape disappears.
The most worrying thing is that less than half of that clothing is actually used .
The rest is forgotten in the closet or ends up in landfills.
In summary:
Your "cheap wardrobe" can cost you between €3,500 and €6,000 over five years , not including footwear or accessories.
The alternative: a sustainable wardrobe
In a sustainable wardrobe, you buy out of necessity, not on impulse. This means you think carefully about whether you will use something before buying it, so you will use 100% of the clothes you buy. Because they are high-quality, after use and washing they will maintain their shape, feel, and style, and there is no need to constantly replace them.
In a more selective and durable wardrobe, an average of about 5 items per year and if each one has a At an average cost of €60, you would have invested over five years 1,600€.
That means that In just five years you would have saved between €1,900 and €4,400 , not counting the space, time and frustration of clothes that are 'no longer useful'.
Buy less, live better
At Greener , we believe in fashion that performs.
Garments made with sustainable materials, well-made and designed to last you for years.
Clothing that retains its shape, feel, and purpose.
Because when you buy well, you buy less .
And when you buy less, you save more — inside, outside, and for the planet.
Discover our timeless collection , created to last, to care for you and to accompany you season after season.