For me, I love to ‘ball on a budget’. New York has train transportation that you can use ($33 for Unlimited 7-day use). Train transportation was our main way, however, we still budgeted $75 for Uber/Lyft services for those after-parties and times we were running late to shows — it was convenient for us to hop in a Lyft.
Naturally, I tend to only eat when i’m ‘hangry’. I am not a ‘foodie’ by any means and can live off of 1 meal and a snack per day. So, I decided to pack breakfast bars and small snacks that I am able to keep in my purse to eat throughout the day. Our hotel provided us with complimentary daily breakfast (tea, a fruit, bagel and 2 boiled eggs). That was enough to get me started. I typically ate twice a day – once for breakfast and once at night. My food budget was: $50 (I had money left over). I know what you’re thinking, but TRUST me! There is no time to sit and eat during NYFW (unless you plan an off day).
Again, due to my travel plans this year (trips all 2020), I did not budget any money to go shopping. I window shopped the entire trip. I am that girl that would spend the rest of my money for a new pair of shoes — rather than a meal to eat. However, travel priorities have switch this year – this caused for saving my coins when needed.
Moral of this question: Everything about NY is expensive. Budget according to your comfort and needs. Transportation, convenient hotel & outfits were my investments this season. Everything else was of unimportance.