Wardrobe Budget Planner
Enter a total budget and, optionally, which categories to prioritize, to see a category-by-category spending plan.
Your allocation
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tops | $250.00 | 25.0% |
| Bottoms | $200.00 | 20.0% |
| Outerwear | $200.00 | 20.0% |
| Shoes | $200.00 | 20.0% |
| Accessories | $150.00 | 15.0% |
Base split: 25% tops, 20% bottoms, 20% outerwear, 20% shoes, 15% accessories. Checking a priority category shifts 10 percentage points toward the categories you pick, taken proportionally from the rest.
Why split a wardrobe budget by category at all
A single lump-sum budget tends to get spent on whatever catches your eye first, which often means one category (tops are a common culprit) eats the whole budget while shoes or outerwear get whatever's left. Splitting the total up front, even loosely, makes it easier to notice a gap before you're standing in a cold winter with a great t-shirt collection and no coat.
The percentages here are a sensible starting point, not a strict rule — adjust them with the priority checkboxes to match a wardrobe that's genuinely light in one area, or a season where one category matters more than usual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the default percentages come from?
The planner starts from a commonly used wardrobe-budget split: 25% tops, 20% bottoms, 20% outerwear, 20% shoes, and 15% accessories. It's a general guideline, not a formula unique to any one person's closet or climate.
What happens when I check a priority category?
Checking one or more categories shifts a fixed pool of 10 percentage points toward them, split evenly if you pick more than one, and taken proportionally from the categories you didn't prioritize. The categories you check always end up with a bigger share than the base split.
Why don't outerwear and shoes get a bigger default share?
The default split assumes you replace tops and bottoms most often and outerwear and shoes less frequently, so it weights the categories you'll likely shop for more often slightly higher. If your situation is the opposite — say, you need a serious winter coat this year — use the priority checkboxes to rebalance.
Does the allocation always add up to my full budget?
Yes — the five category amounts always sum to exactly the budget you entered, with any rounding remainder folded into the largest category so the totals reconcile to the cent.
Should accessories really get the smallest share?
In the default split, yes — accessories are usually the least expensive per-item category, so a smaller dollar share can still buy more distinct pieces than the same share in outerwear or shoes. Use the priority checkbox if accessories are actually where you spend the most.
This is a guide, not a rule — not professional styling or financial advice. The split is a general guideline; your own priorities and climate should adjust it.