How can they look presentable at work?

I would guess both are professionals.  If they don't even maintain at least a professional apparence at work how can they advance to a management role?  The way you dress yourself kind of telling people where you belong.  Not saying anything excessive, but at least maintain a clean, professional apparence.  That $500/yr is a joke.

Have you seen anyone at work who is wearing same clothes over and over? It's annoying to say the least.  For a woman that's unacceptable, especially when she actually can afford something better.