Mar 17
I’ve been thinking about the money we spend on clothes on a yearly basis. How much do you think is too much? Today’s essentials aren’t cheap (if you like to own mid to high quality so they last long). How many clothes and accessaries do you really need and want?
That question actually got me thinking about the social function as a woman. There are official work dress code and social event dress code, and there is unofficial hanging out/leisure/vacation/stay-home dress code. There are clothes that we like to wear so we can fantasize being in a various situations, and clothes that make us feel good and powerful, and clothes that follow or lead fashion trend. There are too many reasons to buy clothes. When and where the buying stops?
I’m very curious to know how much you spend on clothes monthly or yearly before this diet and plan to spend after the diet?
I spend about $1000 each year. Is it too much?
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Oct 05
Continuing on with my theme of spending money on experiences, not clothing, this past weekend I completed a half marathon at Disneyworld! It was officially the “Wine and Dine” race, but a better title would have been, “It’s Not The Heat, It’s The Humidity.” It was so brutal out there, I’m just glad to have survived!
I kept a close eye on my spending, saved all my receipts, and astonished my fellow travelers by not buying any clothing at all. At DISNEYWORLD, no less. I bought sequined mouse ears and a frame, and gifts for others. My greatest expense was food, but I knew it would be, and I knew it was important for me to be well-nourished while there.
All in all, considering the entrance fee, plane fare, hotel, and food, I spent about the equivalent of one nice handbag, a pair of jeans, and two pairs of boots. What I got in return was a much more meaningful experience, sense of accomplishment, and quality time with my friends than any fashion accessories could have delivered.
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Nov 07
Well, it seems that, despite the recession, shoe sales rose in September and October… hmmm. I’m wondering if my fellow TGAAD dieters are partially responsible for this? 
Check out the NY Times article.
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