What is cost per wear as it applies to clothing?

• A. Purchase price divided by the number of times the garment is worn
• B. Total amount spent on the garment
• C. Price per wear times number of wears
• D. Discount rate applied to the garment

Answer: (A)

Cost per wear measures how much value you get from a clothing item by spreading its purchase price over every time you actually wear it. In practice, you take what you paid and divide it by the number of times you wear the garment. The more you wear it, the lower the cost per wear, showing that the item is a better value. For example, a jacket that costs $120 and is worn 24 times leads to a cost per wear of $5. If a garment is expensive but worn many times, it can be a smarter buy than a cheaper piece that’s worn only a few times. This idea helps you compare items with different prices or silhouettes, focusing on long-term use rather than just upfront cost. If it isn’t worn much at all, the cost per wear stays high or isn’t meaningful.