50% of women buy new clothes monthly

The recession is so last season with over half of Irish women buying new clothes every month, it has emerged.

Almost three-quarters say the recession has curbed their clothes spending fashion but one in four are spending up to €2,000 a year refreshing their wardrobe.

Women might be poorer but they still want to look pretty — more than a quarter are spending between €500 and €700 on hair and beauty appointments.