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No one wants to spend more than they have to. Still, the saying "you get what you pay for" is a truism. While you might ask "why pay more?" when it comes to clothes there are ways that having an expensive wardrobe can actually save you money in the long run.

Here are some ways that spending a little more up front will help you to avoid costs on the back end or even increase your earning potential. (See also: 8 Cheap Ways to Update a Wardrobe You Hate)

Shoes

When it comes to shoes, there are basically two ways they're going to save you money: buying quality dress shoes and quality sneakers.

Retail therapy is no myth. Psychologists have found that there's a real science behind the burst of joy we feel when we treat ourselves with a big, exciting purchase — no matter how impractical it may be.

Unfortunately, buyer's remorse also exists. Once the newness wears off, our prized purchase sometimes becomes just another thing in the pile of stuff that occupies so much of the space in our lives. We begin to compare it to other things like it that we don't have. A faster sports car. A bigger jacuzzi. The latest cell phone upgrade. And just like that our big buy loses its luster.

True generosity means giving without expecting anything — zero, zilch, nada — in return. Generosity takes many forms, both tangible and intangible.

You donate to a specific cause, volunteer at a food pantry, offer to help the intern write a press release, give away free copies of your recently published book… Opportunities to brighten someone's day abound. And yet, although it may seem paradoxical, being generous can also brighten your day — and your career. (See also: 5 Ways Giving to Charity Is Good For You)

Generosity Can Boost Your Career — and Happiness

Giving makes people happier, increasing their productivity at work and leading to long-term success.

It's almost a given that tourists overpay for things. Sometimes it's because we don't know the actual (local) cost, or are unaware of negotiating tactics. Sometimes we think we're getting a good deal, but are actually unwittingly crippling local economies.