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Cost per wear calculator
A good coat worn every week can cost less per wear than a cheap one worn twice. Compare two pieces and see.
By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026
Piece A
0.29 per wear
Piece B
0.58 per wear
Piece A costs 0.29 less each time you wear it.
Use any currency: the result is in the same currency as the prices you enter.
How cost per wear works
Cost per wear is the price divided by the number of times you wear something. A piece you wear twice a week for four years is worn over 400 times, so even an expensive one can cost very little each time.
- Be honest about how often you’ll wear it: it’s the number that matters most.
- Classic pieces in neutral colours tend to be worn for longer.
- Looking after clothes, and repairing them, lowers cost per wear further.
For more ideas, read our guide to a more sustainable wardrobe.
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