The Forgotten $150 Rule For Buying BETTER Clothing

[@Phlegm_Thrower]

1. Don't copy influencers and their "haul" from a fast fashion retailer. 2. Don't give in to FOMO. 3. Don't buy too many trendy stuff that you won't wear anymore next year.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

Just watch the vids then research then I scroll for an hour through Etsy for the stuff no one advertises hehe

[@adeleviuhko7186]

@@senritsujumpsuit6021 fr Etsy is the best

[@sophiasmith5069]

@@adeleviuhko7186 the problem are the shipping cost to Europe. 😭

[@adeleviuhko7186]

@@sophiasmith5069 I know 😭 I'm in Finland myself so I understand better than u can imagine. Usually I just sort by shipping from Europe but sometimes a girl's gotta splurge 😂

[@sophiasmith5069]

@@adeleviuhko7186 I know the struggle 😭. Do you have vinted in Finland? I mean it is not as wide as Etsy is, but the shipping are at worst 10€.

[@frzen]

The forgotten art of the recession coming soon so look out for bargains

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Too true D:

[@BakaMangaka]

This aged well in UK

[@BeckBeckGo]

Except you spend more over time buying cheap shit so

[@frzen]

@@BeckBeckGo I mean people selling their good shit second hand when they can't justify keeping €$¥£900 pants. then we pounce

[@OutJoke]

​@@BeckBeckGo good point

[@Mokeysniper]

i really like these more conceptual Clothing videos. Where you talk about a concept or general clothing theme. Good way to branch of pure Product Reviews

[@bigboi4743]

Funny movement man watch clothing video???

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@bagamiasbanii]

I Like how you bring all arguments from all angles. Just when I think I’m having an imaginary dialogue with counter arguments to a point you make, you then continue by adding the same counter argument to your own speech. And then going in a third direction. And then inviting people to think about a fourth aspect. And so on. And then you bring it home with a nice bow on it. I’ve noticed this is your pattern and I find it brilliant and sometimes I even need to pause a video to rethink what you say because it’s just too well said I kinda want to absorb it better. 🥇

[@collidingwithmars]

the pacing of this video was SO good I love the subtle details of moving the intro back slightly and video essaying it a bit more

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks so much!

[@ringotheflamingo6900]

recently, I have mostly been buying relatively expensive pieces (plenty under 150 and 100 but still painful prices for my part time job having ass) from grailed and it really has forced me to make up a bunch of outfits in my head and be certain it'll have a place in my wardrobe in the years to come. I think you learn more about what you really like during the catharsis of when you scroll through a bunch of boring expensive shit until you find something you love enough to be worth the money compared to impulse buying shit you kinda like but will ditch in a year

[@deltasquared7777]

First thing is: buy only clothing that you really, really like, and double think whether you will still like it next year. ( Sort of the difference if it is only a one night stand or will it be a lasting relationship). Second thing is to be sure that it fits. Most of the time this involves finding a really good tailor. Just about everything can be made to look much better if it is carefully tailored, even to the point that if you find an article you really want, but it does not fit properly -think whether it can be made to fit by a bit of careful tailoring. A good tailor can work wonders for how you look and feel.

[@eindbaas]

Try soaking the top part of the pants and do some stretching movements for at least a minute. Then just keep wearing until dry. Works particularly well for jeans, but anything that's mostly cotton should work. I've stretched quite some sale pants 😅

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Either I'll get some better fitting pants or I'll look like a soggy idiot for a while, so I'll give it a go. Thanks!

[@lalaland8185]

Great video. I think these kinds of rules are good for a certain period of time, allowing you to tune your style and giving you time to breathe.

[@bernadmanny]

Jackets are also my favourite article of clothing, but I live in a Mediterranean climate combined with my lifestyle means chances to wear them are few, I only have two though, I manage to window shop mostly.

[@armandblake]

How about putting 50/100$ in the piggy bank towards a grail item every time you feel the urge to buy something that it’s non just the same? That might work.

[@chirwub]

I think brand reputation is more important than price I've spent a $180 on a sophnet hoodie that ripped after 1 wear. never buying that brand again lol. Also bought a $190 (on sale) margiela belt has started to fall apart after wearing it regularly over just 1 year. so I think if your looking for quality and long lasting pieces you need to exclusively buy brands that are known specifically for their quality/craftsmanship. or if you want to buy eco friendly then look for brands that are known for that and have transparency around their manufacturing, uses natural earth dyes, etc.

[@lovepilie]

I actually do think the 150 dollar price point makes sense financially even if you are not that well off. I actually depends more on the living costs in your country. Let me elaborate (I will consider that 1 dollar equals 1 euros since it is my currency, I live in France) : - if you want a good quality pair of jeans, most prices start around the 100 euros mark (think Levi's and such : for this price you get something produced in poorer countries, and designs that are mainstream and not innovative). That price point will include brands that try to be priced the same to "compete" but are of poorer quality. So, chances that you put your money in a brand that hires good designer and/or use quality products would definitely be more realistic at 150. So, 150 seems like the price point at which you would have eliminated most mainstream fashion options, thus making the purchase a conscious one, and the reality of paying 50 euros for the "same" item of clothing is realistically making you sweat a bit XD. If the pair is from a good designer, chances that your item will stay fashionably relevant longer also increases! - if you want a good pair of sneakers, most brands are also already around the 100 euro mark. So it would not be quite a conscious purchase. At 150 however you are *starting* to hit the top range, like one of a kind collabs I hope this helps!

[@AwarSurrect]

Ill just say that i love how good quality your videos are.

[@onemadhungrynomad]

very transparent and environmentally friendly brands DO exist and i STRONGLY recommend supporting them as they also produce better quality garments and pay their workers fair wages.

[@Joshamon1]

Not necessarily with regards to thrifting but I often buy items second hand from depop etc. This often means you can get access to better quality or more expensive brands and items but at more affordable prices. Admittedly this won't be applicable to all styles though

[@jamesstone5851]

Nah. Do what you want. Binge vintage sweatshirt reselling apps while listening to the Halo 3 soundtrack. Fill your spare room with clothing. SEND THE OLD STOCK DIRECTLY TO AFRICA ON A PALLET FOR £150

[@Robstrap]

Gotta love all these "vegans" and "Progressive people who care about the earth" who buy $300 worth of fast fashion every month that they wear once in the rain and it falls apart. I've been buying higher quality stuff for the last few years and its so much better. I think spending more on stuff like nice leather shoes, jackets, trousers etc is good. And if you're looking for a nice budget T shirt then buy the Uniqlo U crew neck t shirts. They are by far the best t shirts I've ever used and they are only £12 each. They are so thick and I have some which I have literally worn for 3 years and still wear today (they still feel nice and aren't falling apart, the colours have faded a bit tho but thats expected after that long). Uniqlo is also the king of socks.

[@pancakez727]

absolutely love this Gundam tee

[@NestorVass]

The only fast fashion I by nowadays is from Uniqlo, or maybe socks and underwear from hnm or pull and bear

[@j.walker6845]

It’s logical if you buy fewer, nicer things, you’ll take better care of them, you’ll have fewer decisions when dressing and you’ll look better.

[@Jade93972]

... where can i buy a belt mounted tamagochi in the current year

[@ringrev]

Did the heart on that jumper really say "Spank me"? I'm going to go right ahead and pretend it did.

[@yucafries7681]

I buy tshirts for less $10 that are identical to shirts sold at a designer shop without the designer’s embroidered monogram. I spent $150 on 16 tshirts. Saved $950

[@turquoisetortoise3789]

Ah, thats an interesting rule, though im not a fan of going for a "Painful price point" and for my wardrobe i dont buy anything until i feel the piece will fit into at least 2 outfits.

[@111nick6]

You sir are a philosopher

[@mocchiepitaph7734]

Personally I think one should really invest into good essentials , wich you can wear almost daily, and consider every purchase on a basis of wearability. I have a simple belt that I got for 10€, I wear it daily. On the other hand you could spend your money on very expensive items, wich you cant wear as often, that ultimately just dont hold any real value to your wardrobe.

[@liowalker5365]

yo what shirt is that? love gundam.

[@kostakisx107]

And i have a solution about it: chinese techwear brands , im mostly talking about enshadower. Ive been looking on their website the last few days and im thrilled. Ive also seen some reviews , including yours , and im pretty impressed about their quality. Looking forward on buying from them so i can achieve that technical look ive been craving for so many years and save a lot of money too!

[@adrian1689]

I don’t really think that was the point of the video. The point is that by buying more expensive garments, you are lowering the likelihood of you over consuming and having a wardrobe of clothes you don’t really wear all that often

[@kostakisx107]

@@adrian1689 my bad then , i misunderstood the point

[@JimInfinita]

I'm actually still waiting for you to burn some old t-shirts to try and summon a new one

[@HighQualityLeftover]

Bro my wardrobe is 50% black v-necks. i dont have that problem. i pick my clothing like a character in The Simpsons: oh the same thing again today? how consistent of myself

[@Allatum]

Another reason to buy ACRNM ;)

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Hoping this video convinces my gf that me buying Acronym is actually a really smart investment

[@brotherm7274]

Me watching this while opening packages from FarFetch and Mr Porter

[@ThisIsAntwon]

"I will never financially recover from this"

[@1-eye-willy]

i buy my socks from dollar tree, best fucking socks ive ever bought

[@akizuki2971]

Basically…. Just buy stuff that you actually like

[@OguzDemirelli]

I don't spend 150 on any one item

[@xlixity]

I don't think this works. All it will do is make people get into heavy debt. If you're already an impulsive buyer, making your vice even more expensive is only going to accelerate your demise. This rule works in theory because it assumes people have restraint and discipline. Lol

[@user_MrWhite]

I made a similar rule for myself when buying really any non comsumable item (clothes, tools, tech, furniture, ...) that i only actually buy something after at least watching a few reviews or reading articles about it and just getting all the information about that piece. That creates some kind of barrier to only buy stuff i am willing to spend time researching about and at the end i also really know if it fits my needs or not.

[@oneeyeop-en6720]

Cant find any Reviews for socks from c&a...but i want to buy them since i need socks... Can you say me where i can find a review for socks from c&a?

[@javaally1203]

Very good philosphy to have that can be applied to everything including food. My grandmother had that concept she lived through the great depression, her motto was "cheap things are expensive", her way of saying buy it nice or buy it twice. I still have ACG cargos and shoes that outlasted every other cargo pants and shoes, and they look nicer as well.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I have come across so many occasions of people trying to get away buying the cheap version of something (non fashion related) and needing to replace it or fix it themselves, so there's truth in that for sure. Of course being in the position to choose between the cheap and expensive versions of something in the first place is a privilege!

[@thelongestdongrod190]

The 150$ rule kinda helped me, i grew up homeless and when I was in middle school (2012) I fell in love with clothing and fashion cause that's when a bunch of new trends started popping off. obviously we didn't have any money except for when my moms tax return would "magically" come in, all me and my brother had was just 100$ to get clothes that were supposed to last us til next year, so we would go to Ross or goodwill and by shirts and pants cheap and use the rest for shoes as wearing fake or off brand shoes was suicide in school. As I grew older and trends changed my love in clothing and fashion never ended, and then I got my first job and moved in with my friend, and eventually I found myself buying so many clothes, didn't matter really what brand or anything it was, if I even kinda liked it I bought it. I found myself with way too many clothes, and most I only really wore once or under very specific circumstances. After I quit my first job I started working in a shoe store at the mall, and that's where my shoe addiction started since we got 50% off of all shoes in our store, but the more shoes I didn't really care for them, I just liked our discount and finally filling that hole of never having shoes when I was growing up. And it got bad like my room became a messof thrown around shirts and shoes and pants cause I didn't have anywhere to put put and there were so much that I just got lazy lmao. That's when my taste in clothing kinda started to refine and I started looking into more higher end brands. Before I'd waste entire checks on like bags of shit pretty much, then I started saving up for the more expensive things, and I would actually save quite a bit so I can still buy the thing I wanted and still have left over, then I donated all my old clothing, and started only really buying one thing at a time. Definitely helped out the space in my room and closet and I also have a significantly different style than my other coworkers, even the distract manager was impressed by how I dressed. Clothing is such a slippery slope

[@shprite781]

The forgotten art of never buying clothes over 3 digits

[@themadhattress5008]

I buy a lot of my clothes second hand. In fact, I prefer to do that for financial reasons as well as practical ones. But there's more to it. If you know how to take care of your clothes, including being able to do basic things like mend a hole in a garment or sew on a button, your clothes can last much, much longer. This is viable for your wallet as well as for the environment. Every year, tons of clothes get thrown out instead of just donated or handed on to someone else. Every year, landfills fill up with unwanted clothes while even thrift shops get the low end of the deal. Most people don't want to shop at thrift shops because of the implication that you're essentially just buying used clothes, no matter whether it's been washed (and generally, clothes MUST be washed and clean before they're even able to be sold or donated to thrift shops). Most people would rather spend more on new clothes than less on cheaper clothes that someone else has worn before. Going back to the environmental factor, 'new clothes' are often never worn as often as you think they would be, and clothes in stores are often replaced very quickly as new styles and seasons come into the picture. Again, these clothes are thrown out by retailers instead of just being donated. This means a lot of clothes, and the resources needed to make them are wasted. This is to say nothing of the fast-fashion industry, let alone the fashion industry at large, which has its own detrimental impact. We need clothes in order to present ourselves in a way society deems appropriate or acceptable, but the cost of it all is something we never really get to think about unless we're forced to. This is how brands like Torrid and Shein can get away with churning out new styles almost every single day, and often be sold for much higher prices than they should be. At the end of the day, money is all these companies care about, regardless of the impact.

[@stylepoint1200]

💯 I am a huge proponent of second hand clothing. I buy most of my clothes this way. Not only can you get stuff for a great price but it’s also great for the world in general. This is the way!!!❤

[@MatejNovakCreative]

A lot of my favourite wardrobe pieces are the ones I wear the least, either because they’re highly specific or I’m trying to save or preserve them because they cost more (or both!).

[@cactu5jack]

True

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I can appreciate that - there's a delicate balance of not wearing things recklessly and avoiding wearing them just for the sake of keeping them nice. No sense keeping your favourite things hidden away forever!

[@japp4852]

I used to be like this. You’ll be a lot happier just wearing your favourite pieces rather than babying them.

[@Flyingredcactus]

I'm in the same situation, ie I like suits and well craft tailoring and dressed shoes, but that's the most expensives items I own and I tend to wear them less to avoid stain and tears and keeps them longer. But in order to wear my favorites style I bouth second hand (but well made) suits and more affordable shoes that I wear daily and it bothers me less to damage them a little. However, every time I put on my more expensive suits and my handmade shoes, it is an incomparable pleasure. Also I live by a rule of I can't afford to buy cheap 'cause it does not live long. And buy a rule of delaying the purchase by 24h if the amount is over 100€ for an items of clothing in order to think twice. Also, I keep a spreedsheet with all my wishlist (not only garments) filtered by price and with a ranking of desirabily, so when I'm in the mood for shopping I refered to the list first to know if there are other things that I rate more important before.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

My general rule is that the more I spend on something, the more I need to use it. I know too many people who spend hand over fist on like a suit that they might wear twice a year, and then live their lives in $20 hoodies. Don't do that. If you're a hoodie person, get them in cashmere or sea island cotton. If you're a leather jacket with everything person, save up for a really exquisite one and wear it to death. When you save stuff for ages, there's a good chance you'll end up with something pristine but dated, or that no longer fits, or that you just aren't as crazy about anymore because something more exciting has come along. Regardless of what you wear the most, that's where the bulk of your money should go.

[@devonrisner]

I actually love this rule personally. I have a really bad habit of buying a shirt because it was on sale and cheap and I wear it once, rinse and repeat and my closet is full of stuff I don't wear. But I do agree with you that you have to know when the rule needs to be broken but I think a reformed rule is something I'm gonna follow from now on. With caveats of course.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Glad you found the video useful! I totally know the feeling and I used to do it a LOT. It's surprising how few clothes people genuinely *need*, and if anything owning less makes it easier to make decisions about what to wear

[@Verse1234567]

How about a time rule? A delay for purchases maybe, so we think more about each item. Would kill flash sales though. Just moved into a smaller place and we put a rule in place (me, my wife strongly opposed it) that I should try spending ALL my disposable income on ONE item per month, to save wardrobe space. It got really off the rails, really fast. Can recommend 10/10.

[@Alexed.w]

I try to do this as well. Has lead to me buying 80% stuff less.

[@Verse1234567]

@@Alexed.w share a grail you've bought with this rule!

[@Alexed.w]

@@Verse1234567 A while back I bought this Levi's trucker jacket that has gray denim on top and on the sleeves, bleached blue denim on the torso. Kept in the wishlist for about 2 months before I pulled the trigger because I couldn't stop thinking about it, and even got it on a discount 🤑.

[@Verse1234567]

@@Alexed.w that is a sartorial dream! Niiice! I love when wishlist items finally come to you.

[@jcrosenkreuz5213]

"Think about it for as long as it'd take for you to earn the money to pay for it"

[@garygrinkevich6971]

Growing up my parents dressed me exclusively out of walmart and always balked at the price of anything that didn't have a clearance sticker on it, my sister got slightly higher quality clothes with brands like hurley, roxy, osiris etc i was always secretly jelous of this but acted like dressing cheaper gave me more "street cred" lol. This gave me a very unhealthy relationship with money, price, and value for many years until I took a design course in Junior college and began to perceive the quality of other peoples garments and what I hadn't been paying for in my own aesthetic and how much that held me back both personally and professionally. During the 06 crisis I couldn't get a job anywhere looking back on it if i had been wearing a $500 outfit instead of a $50 on it may well have opened more doors for me as i've found out now in my 30's.

[@daetsmlolliw]

I’ll spend any amount on clothing but If I hesitate for even a moment or have second thoughts walking to the register it gets put back immediately

[@Lumiverse.]

This was exactly what I needed to hear-bought $99 and $200 jackets last week and it made me realize I wanted to own only very nicely designed things. Your video feels like pure serendipity.

[@41052]

How’d you have enough to pay rent and buy food? Cause damn, I’d maybe understand 100 but 200, damn. Buy whatever makes you happy but how do you survive? Also how was the stitching and feel of the material? Do you see any fraying?

[@Snoop_Dugg]

@@41052 You just have to save up for a few months. Try not to rely on credit cards or buy now pay later schemes because that will hurt you in the end. Also waiting will mean that you end up liking what you get even more. And the nicer things are tailored to your body shape even more, so you look better than something mass produced.

[@theewildrose]

There's nothing wrong with this but if i get the same thing at thrift store for 20 bucks am I fucking up? Lol

[@Snoop_Dugg]

@@theewildrose I reckon it's fine. Obviously appreciating what you've got will go a long way to making your life happy. Some people use thrifting in lieu of a personality lol

[@41052]

@@Snoop_Dugg yeah the only logical way I can see buying expensive clothing is saving up for it for months, even a year. So like have you ever compared a 100$ shirt to a 10$?

[@mrh2232]

I work on a $8.50/h wage My work was running low on materials one time and laying off workers, at the time i thought i wasn’t gonna be layd off because i was new and decided to impulse buy a pair of jordan 1s. i was layd off a week later and left with no income for a month. Now i try to avoid impulse buying and big spending on items by thinking that i might get layd off the next week.

[@jubakusha]

someone please help me with budgeting my family is starving: t shirt: $150 hoodie: $150 jorts: $150 underwear: $150 toe socks: $150 crocs: $150

[@M0ebius]

Thinking in terms of value is absolutely spot on. Personally I have two criterias for judging value: 1. The cost per use criteria. The more often you use an item for the duration of its product life, the easier it is to justify its value. If you wear something daily, it is easy to justify splurging because you extract far more value PER USE than something you wear once or twice a month. This is IMO the best criteria for everyday items, and for me personally it eventually evolved into a somewhat expensive personal uniform that I love to wear daily. 2. The high istakes criteria. Some items are not used often, but when you do it is in situations that has higher stakes. For instance performance/protective equipment for sports or adventuring, or it can be social stakes so like an expensive suit. So for me I will pay full price for something like basketball shoes IF it has the exact grip/comfort/protectiveness that I am looking for since that is my primary hobby. I also have two bespoke suits, one gray and one black, for weddings/funerals/business. For everything else, be it trendy accessories or experimental fashion, look for cheap options and try it out for a bit. If you find that you reeeally like it, then and only then should you invest into upgrades.

[@takemeseriouslynt]

One of my best trick is to just do a lot of window shopping. I like planning what I like months in advance, look around, and one of the sure way of knowing if you truly love something is to never buy it on trend. Its like this automatic rule of if its currently on trend don't buy it, buy something else that you wanted; some people tell you do the whole trip twice, but thats never enough for me, think about how much of your hour of work you're putting. Also price in descending order for your future purchase (except special purchases such as winter coats, wedding attire, funeral attire, business attire, court attire, once in a life time occasion) Shoes should always be the most expensive, then bottoms such as pants, then jeans, then jacket, then vest, then blouses (button up shirts), regular tees... This list is based on how much the average person wear those things(and also the craftsmanship behind those. With a really good pair of shoes, and some nice fitting pants(based on your style but just the right silhouette for you : baggy, skinny, fitted, loose...) Also after a certain limit, there is no point in buying too expensive : expensive within measure if its 1k or more I think you're paying too much. One good trick too for wardrobe is getting stuff fitted by a tailor, it makes every basic, or cheap clothes look really amazing, and much more comfortable. In general I think when you know where to look for it the maximum you should ever pay for any single piece of clothing is 300$(currently), I believe its the maximum, beyond special material, but for shoes you should if you got the money (like 1k or less or more) go get some shoes handmade for your feet specifically, not designer but just good old school craftsmanship, with leather or something.

[@opodeldox]

I have an easy system, there is an limited amount of items I have of a kind and if I buy a new one, an old one as to go. I need one windbreaker, If I buy a new one it will replace the old one, that means the new windbreaker has to be an improvement. I have 10 T-Shirts, if I buy a new one, an other one has to go.

[@charlkriek4863]

Also limit the amount of things you buy. Cap the amount of shirts you own at 10. Pants - 1 in every neutral colour. Black,Navy,Beige,Grey,Tan. Jackets capped at 4 maybe 5 jackets. Everything should work with each other.

[@Tetraden-a]

And then there is people like me, saving brutally for 3 months just to afford a 100€ piece.

[@meuconmyeuc1337]

I've both FOMO purchased and waited 2 years to pull the trigger and the only advice I have is, see yourself using it and ask yourself how often that's going to happen and how would I feel? That's all I do and is why I have thousands of dollars worth of items in dozens of wish lists because at the end of the day, I won't wear those items often, but I do like them so until I find something that is better, I keep it in a list to reference and sometimes I go back and end up deleting dozens of items because my style has changed just enough.

[@Alexed.w]

For me imposing voluntary space constraints (i literally don't have the space for more than 15 tshirts), and delaying purchases from the moment I see them works amazingly!

[@bpouelas]

Great video, have always loved thrifting and have gotten some high quality, older style goods. However, funny enough, I still find myself impulse purchasing clothing items there due to the lower stakes. Still hit 80%+ of the time, but could be more conscientious when I buy. Thanks for the perspective!

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

I've argued for *years* that nearly everything you buy that isn't something you outright "need" should hurt a bit. It's always better to save up for something you truly adore than it is to buy loads of stuff because it's fairly cheap, and not really love any of it. People argue that that's elitist, but at the end of the day, "poor" people aren't buying from Shein. They know better. They know that they can't afford to buy things that fall apart after two washes, or that they will probably only wear twice because the fabric and fit tend to be crappy. The vast majority of fast fashion buyers are middle class consumers, who say they can't afford better clothes. What they really mean is they can't afford to buy better clothes all the time. I'm pretty lucky. My monthly clothing budget looks more like a lot of people's yearly budget. I still only buy a handful of pieces a year, not counting basics like tees. Yes, that means I have to put a lot of thought into each piece I do buy, but once you get used to thinking that way it's not that hard. After your mid-twenties, you should have a pretty good idea what suits you best. I have a few main "ideas" and I buy different permutations of those ideas. I also stick to a color palate that I very, very rarely deviate from. If you stick to a color palate it's very easy to work in pieces that are a bit more experimental. It also seems like you have more than you really do because you can make far more different outfits with fewer pieces. At the end of the day, buying less isn't really that difficult. It just means putting in more thought. Instead of buying a bunch of clothes for fun, you're going to spend time window shopping instead.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Omg i made this rule for myself when I was 25 except I said $100 at least. That way everything I own is really nice, it’s in my personal style, and there’s never an issue like I had before with cheap fast fashion that showed every imperfection. I go to my favorite shops see what’s on clearance from the previous season and go from there since I’m still poor 😅 I just want things to last for years!

[@WinderTP]

Absolutely agree with everything in this video, other than me trying to focus more on high performance/durability to price and trying to make the price hurt enough that I can use my stuff for a longer time and feeling comforatable I don't "need" a new jacket or shoes because "I spent so much on it". Also trying to make sure they are well-cleaned and doesn't look torn to pieces after wear, so that I can donate the T-shirts or pants down the line instead of dooming them to the landfill. Now boomer shooters on the other hand I just can't stop buying them I love Ultrakill and Turbo Overkill and Postal and Severed Steel and-

[@none3110]

0:58 Try the lululemon men's underwear 5 pack for 118$, they are insanely good

[@NamiBurger]

Funny. I always subconsciously shop for clothing items worth at least $100 these days. Lowest I will be okay with is $80, but honestly anything just below $200 can be seen as "cheap" for me. I figured after years of being a shopaholic buying fast fashion that anything cheaper simply did not last for me-- as in i never wore it much OR it physically destroyed itself in a few months (i mean, washes). Doing this allowed me to really discover what clothing pieces meant a lot to me personally, suited me, and gave me a buffer time before i went to either return it or buy something else alltogether. Im currently donating/throwing out old clothes before really seeing what i need to buy now to build a sort of "capsule wardrobe". In the process ive also learned to value and appreciate what i do have also, so its not like im shopping a ton anyway. Its more like every time i buy an item it actually fulfills me more than just the temporary high of buying just anything for the sake of it. I dont need brand names, but i would prefer to own a few nice designer pieces that i get many uses out of versus a hundred cheaper items i will wear maybe once or twice. Also, dont believe in "sales" much. Theyre there to get you to spend a ton on items the average person truly should not and DO NOT care for.

[@bjamofficial]

Buying things because you like them : BIG BRAIN : - getting into techwear has gotten me to think about how, when, and why I purchase clothing more than anything (reading "No Label: Naomi Klein" even) because the things I really value were much more expensive than I was used to paying, but overtime I realized that I no longer felt compelled to buy something when out near shops (or in shops), I see something cool maybe but know that it isn't exactly what I want even if less expensive. It took years, but now I do feel like I have a much slimmer wardrobe of stuff I really love. Also let's be honest your channel made me really want to look into what I was buying because you looked into these same things with such insight and love.

[@Haildawn]

Same here!! This is a great comment

[@caleblatreille8224]

I always appreciate when you do more philosophical videos, but you passed up an opportunity here to point out how this rule (and that article) totally miss the mark. The fast fashion industry only thrives because the financial burdens of global shipping, foreign labour, pollution, and corporate taxes are much lower at scale (ie. if you have enough capital) than they are for small, independent clothiers. If these things were properly costed into the prices at Zara, Shein, H&M, etc. no one would have to set arbitrary personal consumption guidelines.

[@treesforthewins5062]

honestly the 150 rule makes a lot of sense. But I get the same effect without the same crying of my budget by just keeping a window in my browser full of clothing I'm considering buying. And culling it once a week. And if something manages to stay in their for a couple of months? then I buy it. It stops me from impulse buying and lets me feel if an object is something I really like. Because lemme tell you as someone who's got bad impulse control? A monetary sacrifice does not stop an impulse purchase ;-; It's great cause it does actually work for stuff like thrifting! Because you can apply it to like an item you haven't found in particular but know you want like this specific type of jacket and it's something you've wanted for a while, so that thrifted piece is still decently thought out

[@andrewh4806]

I do the same thing. I keep a browser or favourites list open. If the item is still there months later (or I come to my senses), the list then gets amended.

[@cybersub4693]

This 150 rule is really just a take on quality vs quantity. Most people fall into one camp or another. I personally go for quality because life is too short to be a cheap mfer.

[@VioletSadi]

Thinking about things in terms of my hourly wage helps with value to me

[@tintinsimon]

This channel man. I loved this video. Sincerely appreciate you can call into question your and our habits, as well as shine a light on the indirect consequences of talking about fashion (since recommendations and reviews are likely to lead to consumption). I really liked how you expanded upon the initial and limited premise to offer a fully fledged out thought process. Ironically, the sacrifice approach leads one to be less passive in their consumption. Buying can be seen as an act, but if you buy because of exterior factors (advertising, sale, YT review), you are somewhat passive through influence in various forms. By applying sacrifice, the active tailored consideration strangely give the buyer comprehensive agency over their impulses and habits, which I find unexpectedly liberating! Thanks for the vid!

[@anniebeanie710]

Yeah its hard to judge the quality just based on the price tag. I am currently in a process of trying to declutter my wardrobe and decided to use approach of giving everything a chance. I started by making a decision about things i already wore frequently if i get rid of it or love it and want to keep it. Then i put those selected favorites to the side to give unworn or not so much worn items a chance. After they are worn repeatedly i make a decision on those. Rinse and repeat. I found some not-so-cheap gorgeous items developed lint balls and other issue after just few wears and on other hand some (although not definitelly all) cheap supermarket bought clothing has became my favorites and showed up to be really really durable, easy to combine with other things and looking as new even after many wears. Anyway a good lesson about true value of items from various sources i tried so far.

[@tennersohsu7267]

I really like smaller brands because i feel like i can get the same '$150 quality' a mainstream brand has for half the price. There are plently of really good instagram brands with high quality clothing and owners that can directly communicate with you who care.

[@micheller3251]

The ultimate trick is to have little space for storing your clothes, because the more space you have the more you'll buy to fill that space. It's easier to feel like you have enough clothes when you have a small closet that is already packed than when you have a walk-in that is still half-empty. (and if you already have a walk-in why not turn it into a cozy reading corner!)

[@hoppyhoppy9267]

I like this tip. Classic

[@T19R0N]

Interesting video. Not something I struggle with personally (I probably should buy a bit more clothing), but here's two thoughts: 1. If "the thing you want" is below the threshold you could just donate the difference to charity. 2. There are other sacrifices you could make (i.e. not monetary), which, if tied to buying clothes, might make you more deliberate. What makes the "150$ rule" great is that it's very simple. I think that when you're trying to change your own behavior, especially with regards to impulse control, a very simple rule (with minimal exceptions if any) is a lot easier to follow and stick to.

[@roberttudisco6530]

Very insightful video! I have been doing a lot of thinking on this topic as well. I have been a second hand and bargain shopper for a while now, but last year I decided that I wanted to try a different approach. I felt like I was buying too many things on sale strictly for that sale price, and as a result I was spending more money on more frequent discounted items. My new strategy is if I really want something, I need to be able to afford it at its retail price. If I can and still want to do that, than I go through with it.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks! I think that's a good strategy - after all, sales are designed to get people *not* to think about what they're buying and just spend. I often find things I purchase on sale are ones which I'd already seen full-price and thought they were interesting, but even then it's easy to buy stuff you don't actually like that much just because it seems like a good deal

[@AnymMusic]

I've just put on my own set of rules. (btw nice Vitalydesign rings) t-shirts, 10-20eur is totally fine. jeans, 50-100eur is often decent enough quality to last a good while shoes, personally 100eur minimum. leather jackets, 200eur. Leather goes a LONG way (still wear one from 6 years ago. That's 33eur a year) hoodies, 30-60eur

[@mikebegonia6134]

Buy quality, and only stuff that really fits you.

[@adri.progression]

Thank you Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Military truck for the detailed breakdown and set of Thresholds for the criteria on which to execute a purchase. A level of intention is required instead of mindless impulses, and I'm glad you bring up this topic to the level of detail and accessibility of humor that you do, to show how willing you are to progress.

[@mind-of-neo]

The whole different price range for each garment point stuck out to me. Some items are more overpriced than others lol. I always would go into basic sportwear type shops and wonder why so many of these very basic looking jogging pants (and hoodies)had a price tag of $100+ for what looks like a few bucks worth of material

[@Americansikkunt]

Just buy Japanese selvedge denim. Problem solved.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

My underwear is Reebok, my socks are Reebok, my pants Amazon Essentials, my black shirts are Walmart's George Brand, Old Navy sweaters; cheap. The only "branded" things of higher quality that I buy; Adidas shorts, Adidas sandals, Crocs sandals, Adidas wind breakers, Timberland winter jackets, Nike/Vans/Converse shoes that will last years.

[@Sciencef1ction]

This is something I’ve had to implement in a major way as of late, as someone with over a thousand garments of clothing (a lot of them for the purpose of reselling) I’ve found myself overwhelmed and taking a loss on many of them simply for the sake of clearing up space. Take it from me There’s nothing more gratifying than knowing exactly what to wear and when to wear it because you’re wardrobe is curated in such a way. As apposed to having everything and truly loving nothing. Great video Antwon

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks so much! No doubt very relieving to cut down to a smaller, better wardrobe (not to mention the extra $ from selling stuff, even if it's less than what you paid)

[@guillaumeraux]

I used to read a french men’s fashion blog in 2011. One thing they kept repeating was: « Invest in good quality clothing, even if it’s more expensive, even if you don’t have much money. » « Save some money, buy less pieces that are: - Timeless - Good quality - Good looking - Coherent in your wardrobe. If you’re starting from scratch, focus on basic and versatile items, with neutral colours. You cannot look good without having good fundamentals first. You’ll look better, feel more confident, take care of your clothe better, they will last longer and keep their shape and colour longer, so you’ll end up spending the same or even less, long term, while looking better. So it’s better for your wallet, and the environment. You cannot lose by doing this. But you need patience, to do that over 2, 3, 5 years, depending on your budget. Of course, you can spend less on basic pieces, thrifted and second-end clothe, but for anything that is not a t-shirt, or underwear, take the habit of looking for 3 digit prices (in US dollars/euros/pounds) that have a coherent price/quality ratio. And yes, for outerwear, it’s more like 450-500 euros minimum for most decent quality wool/leather jackets/coats. In the end, in 12 years, I only regretted one or 2 150€+ grabs. I remember wearing hoodies for the past 15-20 years. Nobody ever told me anything about it. The first time I bought a 140€ blank hoodie, I got 5 compliments in the first week-end I wore it. And it was a basic from a small unknown (but quality brand). People aren’t willing to wait, save, take the risk and invest in less, but better clothing.

[@AlexHider]

I find that asking myself “what problem does this solve for me” helps to weed out a lot of purchases. 90% of the time, the answer is “a lack of this item”, which is not a problem of any kind.

[@VonDutchNL]

Lol.. these days with discount codes, many many clothing apps.. I literally spend under €200 for 10+ luxury brand clothing pieces. Just bought a new leather jacket for €35, that retailed for €599.

[@teeboh99]

When I got my first job out of uni, I set this rule for myself! It was the £100 rule. I wasnt getting paid loads so this made sure that each purchase would sting just a little bit. For the longest time I just kept wearing the clothes I had, but I recently started following this rule and actually buying clothes and it has completely revamped my wardrobe. I combined it with a, max of 1 item per month, or wait 2 months and I could get a £200 item. This caused me all of a sudden to become so much more invested in fashion and how I looked, while price isn’t a mark of quality, it can often be a good signifier, so it allowed me to find brands local to me doing cool and innovative work, from there I found related brands, platforms and designers. And for the past few months I’ve just been getting non stop compliments on my outfits whenever I leave the house, it’s honestly been crazy I don’t think it’s really about the price because I sometimes go to £50 for an item, but like you said, it makes you consider your purchases much more meaningfully, and can instil a respect of fashion in you

[@ringrev]

"Never" buy one piece of underwear, buy enough for a full wash +1. Same idea for socks, with the added benefit of not having to excavate the one true matching sock from the darkest dungeon depths of hell when you already should have been out the door 2 minutes ago. For these purchases, classic brands are the bees knees, given that you'll likely be able to pick up replacements when needed. If the old designs sold enough, they'll still be kept in stock.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Haha very solid advice! Forever struggling with my similar-but-not-identical black socks over here D:

[@IncubiAkster]

How the hell do you even spend $150 on a piece of clothing. What is it made of, gold? Or do people really buy clothing scams where you arent buying the fabric, you are buying some stupid logo they were brainwashed into thinking was worth anything. You will be hard pressed to spend more than even $20 on a tshirt, its not complicated or expensive to make dude.

[@luancosta199]

After finding the beauty of buying from local church bazaars that sell everything at $1 MAXIMUM i refuse to buy anything over $10 and weirdly value my clothes more even tho they're obscenely cheap

[@baby.nay.]

It’s all about shopping around. I truly miss shopping in person when you could see the quality or lack there of in person. I’ve come to know which brands are good quality for me… but I appreciate the point you make about fast fashion charging practically $150 for a cheap jacket.. because brands change over time and a lot of pricing is truly inflated to give the buyer the assumption it’s quality when a lesser known indie brand might have a way better product for a same or lower price point Im reading a great book called overdressed from 2012 that has so much interesting information about fast fashion production. I picked it up at a thrift store and the print date actually made me excited bc I knew it would go into more depth on the factors prior to social media . I highly recommend to anyone interested, especially from an American perspective, as it provides a great account of how fashion production pretty much stopped in the us

[@kaw8473]

I'll go to my grave regretting all the clothing I've purchased from Amazon. I beg anyone here to shop secondhand, buy sustainable fabrics and don't be afraid to ask for clothing for Christmas.

[@steveg4082]

So those $12 shirts from Walmart that I haven’t worn yet should be donated ASAP? And not replaced. So I’ll only buy stuff I’m going to love from now on. Live and learn

[@e36boy]

I realized my expensive stuff last longer and look better as they age. I'm not saying all cheap stuff are bad but at the age of 40 you will actually see which brands last. I have a 30 year old Ralph Lauren Oxford and it still looks and feel great which was a hand me down.

[@Rasputin185]

Thrift store masterrace! Fast fashion really fucks my brain, know people who struggle with money for food at the end of the month but online shopping/fast shopping while walking past smth in the city is so deeply entangled in their brains it doesn't strike them as weird because 'I could always send it back/return it'

[@moldveien1515]

Interesting bit to me is that judge of value, as somone who does most of my shopping from taobao weidian etc and alot of that reps i think the way people buy reps helped me really learn this. The way people usually find reps is on reddit and discord where people post their purchases and give feedback on its quality in comparison to other sellers and the original, this gives a very good judge on wether or not its worth buying in the first place. Take a off white varsity jacket i baught, the feedback i saw on the listing was that it feels very well built and had only a minor flaw a tiny but of text in cursive on the sleeve that is misspelt. But it cant really be seen unless you get really up close to the sleeve. To me that jacket was worth more than the 40usd i spent on it and i wear it all the time. I know its fake i am also very honest about that fact i dont want to give out an image that i am richer than i am. But it feels good to wear, it looks good and it also keeps me nice and cozy here in the arctic hellscape that is norway. I dont buy reps exclusivly but it certiantly opened my eyes to quality over quantity. I used to buy mainly cheap bad quality replicas in bulk. Now i barley buy reps from china, as i fell more in love with chinese domestic brands like Li ning LNG and Wookong that would have never found without going through the massive market that is taobao/tmall.

[@dawnelder9046]

The rule is useless because price does not tell how good something is made. Most designer things are now over priced junk. If you want to pick good quality clothing, get some sewing skills and learn about fabric. I remember seeing a very expensive plaid jacket in an expensive clothing shop window. Not one plaid was matched. The button holes were machine and I can guess that the buttons were machine sewn on as well. That is what I could see from the window. I am guessing the fabric was also second rate and improper construction.

[@c.k.g.]

I'm a regular thrifter, I could still see myself using this rule, but not applying it literally. Even if the item is $5 I could ask myself would I be willing to pay $100

[@lovelasnow]

This made me think of my hobby fashion style bought an item new from the brand because it was a made to order purchasing: worth it, looking at my bank account before it arrived: pain, now in my closet: worth it! The quality is amazing

[@Wesrl]

I unknowingly used this rule when buying my Cycling kit. I don’t buy cheap cycling kit now I get discount on the item but keep in mind the MSRP of it to assess the value

[@shinnam]

Went on a clothes diet, didn't buy anything for a year. Now I buy second hand, that are natural fibers, and have to have something in my current wardrobe that is worn out. I have several pieces over 10 years old, my jackets are all wool or leather and more than 10 years old.

[@garrettrigoni6864]

I've moved away from fast fashion and shop at higher end retailers first. Less H&M and more Scotch & Soda. If I don't find what I "need" at the higher end retailers, then I look at the lower end - if I really "need" it, that is...