Re: How much do you spend?
The most expensive shoes I've gotten were the $60 gorgeous golden ones for my wedding. They were definitely a good buy, and I do not regret the purchase at all (they still look hot), but I do not spend that much on shoes regularly. I'd probably spend $25-40 on REAL shoes that need to last and look dressy and professional. But I will also wear my $10-20 ones from Payless. And they've actually stood the test of time really well.
I don't buy desi clothes regularly. Most of my desi clothes are from my jahez and bari, with a few new suits, that are mostly gifts, other than some more casual ones I bought myself.
Work clothes I buy pretty regularly -- nice pants, pretty and professional tops, mostly items that can translate into casual wear if paired with something different.