I'm definately NOT an expensive jeans buyer, can't bring myself to do it. I just think of how that 200 could go towards an LV accessory or some Dior costume jewelry or a new tattoo.....My limit would be 200. I like J brand, Sass and Bide, Siwy and Tsubi...some of my faves, but i'd probably only get them from ebay. The most I spent was $140 on a pair of indigo colored J Lot style from Miss Sixty, I was in Scotland and the exchange rate was worse than I thought. But i love them!!