Why Do We Spend So Much On Clothes?

[2sweet]

As homage to other related threads, instead of simply stating how much we spend on clothes or stating how many clothes we have, I want to know WHY we spend so much. After all, none of us NEED two dozen dress shirts. A dozen pairs of shoes or a dozen ties is probably a bit too much. Add it all up, and many who frequent this forum spend several K per year on clothes. Why?

Do you get compliments on your clothes?
Are you prone to addictive behavior in general?
Do you simply like to shop?

State your reason(s) WHY. No poll needed, just responses.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

To piss people off.

 

[wmmk]

Originally Posted by 2sweet

Are you prone to addictive behavior in general?
This. Although I suppose I'm more obsessive than addictive. There are lot of things that don't interest me at all, but I put a lot of time/effort/money into the few things that do. With clothing though, I don't spend as much cash as I do time. Literally of my SF-approved gear has been purchased at retail, other than a pair of Jack Purcells which are only $50 retail, anyway.

 

[hossoso]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

To piss people off.

I also buy clothing out of spite.

 

[slappysloopy]

I know SoCal spends money on clothes so he can sell it to us for a cheap price and a smile. I spend money on clothes because it's fun, it makes me feel good, and because you need to wear clothes. The reason I spend more than the average guy my age is because I want to get the right clothes and that can cost money.

 

[PinkPantser]

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=95964
Because it gives us pleasure.

Also, its generally good form to answer your own question in your opening post.

 

[2sweet]

For me, it's the compliments I receive. Also, it's a major advantage in the dating game (which doesn't necessarily mean buying "SF approved" brands or styles).

 

[TyCooN]

To stroke ourselves off.

 

[bluemagic]

I like to help make the world more beautiful.

 

[TyCooN]

Originally Posted by bluemagic

I like to help make the world more beautiful.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by bluemagic

I like to help make the world more beautiful.

You ever look in the mirror?

 

[whodini]

Those guys on SZ really got to you, huh?

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by whodini

Those guys on SZ really got to you, huh?

Well I didn't want to look like a tool and tell the truth in that I spend my money on jawnz to get *****.

 

[LA Guy]

I like clothes. It's really the only hobby that I have that really requires money.

 

[Fuuma]

I'm looking for the approval of men on the internet.