Findings – The paper is structured around three sections, each of which examines a particular aspect
of everyday culture. In consumerism, the role of an overhead allocation technique in the creation of
garment standardised sizing systems is explored. The potential role of accounting within the
contemporary fashion industry is also suggested in this section. In the home section, the impact of
standard costing practices in the dissemination of a classically inspired style of interior design and
exterior architecture is discussed. In the final section, the significance of leisure and entertainment in
everyday life is considered and some suggestions made regarding sites for future research in this field.