My new(ish) position requires business professional attire; specifically, suit & tie or sport coat & tie while the Legislature's in session. I own three suits that fit (two that don't - I've put on weight since I got out of the Navy) and had no sport coats until last fall. I was pretty excited about a "Buy One, Get TWO Free" ad I saw until I looked at what the "Buy One" would cost ... $650 for a nice wool suit from that purveyor!
I settled for a couple of new pairs of Haggar slacks on-sale for $28. They're polyester, but not hideous, and should get me through the end of session so that I can save up for higher-quality options.