Personal Consumer Issues • Struggling with the Hedonic Treadmill / Lifestyle Creep

Luxury clothing is a con. It’s a genius way to remove money from rich people’s pockets with huge margins. I’d would rather invest in LVMH than buy anything they sell.

Luxury clothing:
Not sure what the definition is of luxury, but I will admit to having some items of clothing that are pricey and I want to defend them. The most important item on my list of expensive clothing is performance gear. Good gear that fits the needs of the activity make a huge difference. As an example, ski gear that keeps you warm but isn't bulky while also durable isn't cheap, but in my opinion well worth the money.

My favorite daily attire is jeans and a t-shirt. What I find is that nicer t-shirts are preshrunk (don't shrink in the dryer) and I can buy brands that fit a lean muscular physic. Plus the material is softer to the touch. You don't get that from cheaper t-shirts. I am willing to pay more for that.

I also have a couple of pairs of sweat pants and shorts that are pricey as well. Same thing. They are soft, fit better, and don't shrink in the wash. They are more comfortable to be active in. Although they cost more, they last far longer than the cheap stuff.

I really don't think I am being coned here or maybe I am comfortably oblivious of reality.

Well, at least don't put the luxury clothing in the clothes dryer. They will be ruined prematurely.

That's my point....they don't get ruined in the dryer.

What brands of clothing are we talking about? Most high end stuff like LVMH brands (e.g. Loro Piana) shrink like crazy if washed and dried like a normal polo. Even mid range brands like Lacoste and Boss don’t do well in a dryer. The care instructions clearly say to avoid the dryer.

Statistics: Posted by EnjoyIt — Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:57 pm — Replies 83 — Views 5550