I hear you. I too have spent the last couple months in a shopping frenzy as I lost weight and had to replace my regular and cycling wardrobes. At one point, my husband was also concerned about all the deliveries until I explained that I had to send back more stuff than I kept due to the size inconsistencies. Guys don't get that part. They buy clothes by body measurement, and for the most part manufacturers make the clothes to match the posted body measurements. Why can't they do that for us gals???

But yes, I am glad I have the gear. Take yesterday. I never would have ridden except I just had to know if I would stay dry in a cold wet windy drizzle in my new goretex pants and craft rain jacket. The clothes keep me healthy and sane, and I was careful to buy stuff I can also use for skiing or other outdoor activities. So I do think it is money well spent. And good clothes do last a long time, as long as our bodies don't keep changing size.