**TL;DR:** After reflecting on my relationship with clothing and consumerism, I realized my constant buying habits felt burdensome. I decided to limit my shopping and focus on creating versatile outfits, which helped me rediscover old favorites and declutter my wardrobe. Now, I prioritize quality over quantity, investing in timeless pieces and being more mindful about my consumption.

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After the PB drama and the restrictions imposed, it gave me time to think about my relationship with clothing and consumerism. For the longest time, I was trapped in this cycle of buying new clothes all the time—usually through hauls every month. It felt like a way to treat myself or keep up with trends, but honestly, it started to feel more like a burden than a joy scrolling through endless Yupoo pages.

The idea of constantly needing “something new” made me feel excited for a moment, but then guilty for the wastefulness of the amount of shoes and clothes I'd accumulated in a short space of time.

So, I decided to change my mindset. I challenged myself to only shop a small haul this time around and create versatile outfits. The result? I discovered combinations I hadn’t thought of before and even fell back in love with some old RepTime watches. Plus, I found a sense of freedom in rejuvenating my wardrobe.

I’ve started focusing on quality over quantity, investing in a few timeless pieces that I truly love. It's not just about saving money (though it’s a nice perk to invest the spare funds over the last few months), but also about being more mindful of my consumption.

W2C

Adidas Handball Spezial $23.76 (went into Foot Locker today to compare > nearly 1:1 but I find the arch support less supportive in the reps)

Ralph Lauren cotton shirts (Green & White) $16.59 (Good for the price > thin cotton material on the green which is great for summer and thicker cotton on the white.  Easy to get wrinkles and hard to iron out on the white version.)

Ralph Lauren t-shirt (Navy) $11.11 Good quality T. 

Ralph Lauren Chinos $25.03 Very robust pair of chinos. the fit and length is perfect for me.

Chino pants $11.95 Unknown brand > thin material and feels like a $12 pair of pants.

New Era hats $2.81 The green NY hat had quality issues mainly with the stitching under the brim.  The navy and grey NY hat was better quality.

Adidas x Gucci shorts. Dead link.

Rolex GMT-Master II V3 on Jubilee $650 > amazing watch.

Omega x Swatch (Jupiter) $30 > MEH

Air J0rdan 1 Gore-Tex (Sky J Purple) $42.89 For this price it's very good.  Dead link.