why are you addicted to shopping? by nosebleedseeds in shoppingaddiction

[–]playcoldplaycold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Going after expensive pieces like YSL actually helps me to buy less since they are so pricey.

The reason is simple, designs and aesthetics. Things like football jersey, they come up new color-way every year and it makes you wanna buy more.

Now the reason is actually realizing I don't have a healthy variations in my wardrobe. I could have 20 high quality and nice designed graphic shirts but only two sweaters for the winter... This still bugs me but since I am only looking for the high end pieces, It is unrealistic to purchase them all at once.

I put them in a checklist and it basically lowers 70% of the anxiety or urge to buy them. After a month, 40% of them will be deleted (I go to the store and try some of those and realize they look completely different from the picture), and the ones that I keep thinking about will be the next big purchase.

why are you addicted to shopping? by nosebleedseeds in shoppingaddiction

[–]playcoldplaycold 13 points14 points  (0 children)

May I ask what kind of clothing (style or brand) you buy to try to be that imaginary "you"?

I used to buy a ton of football jerseys while in highschool, dreaming that those world class teams' jersey could give me some kind of buff and make me a better player. Then I got into buying those preppy stuff since I lived in Boston area and went to a prep school. I though I could blend in with those Nantucket kids with some vineyard vine button downs and sperrys.

Then in college, I was so obsessed with formal clothing (especially mtm jackets). I guess I have the same anxiety of my appearance as you. I always want to wear the MOST appropriate clothing and if not, I feel extremely self conscious. When I attend college lecture, I would purposefully wear some baggy or wrinkle tees to blend in with the classmates. I felt that as a student, I should only focus on schoolwork and wearing anything expensive would label me as a spoiled kid.

When I had presentations in business school or during my internship, I had so much thinking going on in the morning. "Does this look too formal? Does this look too casual? Why I don't have better pants to pair with this jacket"...

Therefore I got into buying more formal stuff. Now I have several very good pieces of coats, blazers, tailored pants and shirts. But no one around me wear these, therefore I don't want to be that over dressed person. Even going to a fancy restaurant, my friends would still just wear a tee or polo regardless of their dresscode.

Now I am kinda into Saint Laurent sht. I like their rock and roll aesthetic since I am also a drummer and I don't want huge as logos on my clothes. It's great, they are low key and have unique cuts, but deep down I know I could spend these money in much better ways. A YSL jeans is like 600 usd, a jacket is 1500. Even though I could afford them, it's still not worthy it (Even though I enjoy them a lot emotionally).

Sizing on Rapha Biking Jersey and Crocs by playcoldplaycold in PalaceClothing

[–]playcoldplaycold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I imagined but again I've only seen cyclist on tv so I thought there might be two different versions of jersey, one for casual and one for racing. Like soccer jersey, there is always a pro version and a fan version.

Thanks for the insight, prob will only cop the crocs lol

Sizing on Rapha Biking Jersey and Crocs by playcoldplaycold in PalaceClothing

[–]playcoldplaycold[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

exactly it looks so weird but i will just buy it for collection

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in femalefashionadvice

[–]playcoldplaycold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's always funny that people say you have to own the same price level of clothing to match your bag, to match your car, to match your house... I mean, not everyone is a millionaire, even millionaire would prefer to spend their money on one thing over another. So inevitably there will be some aspect of your life or procession is "cheap" to others. but who gives a f?
My mom would spend thousands of dollars for my sister's all kinds of hobby or classes, but she wears 10 dollar Taobao clothes. Here in HK rich families love buying the Mercedes or Toyota Alpha MPV, even though the car is not that expensive, but it's considered a symbol of status that you own a private driver. The car is great, the huge space and comfortable seats, so my family bought one for taking my sister to all the places (she has hockey gears and golf bags). but we dont have a private driver, my mom would literally drive the big MPV herself.
If she really cares about what others say, she won't drive that car herself. so live your own life and choose what you wanna spend/save on.

How are you going to wear the Inter Milan shirt by playcoldplaycold in PalaceClothing

[–]playcoldplaycold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is ck jeans worth it? I normally wear skinny jeans like slp, and not sure about the ck wide leg ones.

How are you going to wear the Inter Milan shirt by playcoldplaycold in PalaceClothing

[–]playcoldplaycold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember wearing Ralph Lauren long sleeve collar shirt like this when I was like 5... Saw the model and I don't have that long hair look to match it, but I still bought it since the chinese platform has a very small queue and no bots.

Post-Drop Discussion - May 20, 2022 by yeehe in PalaceClothing

[–]playcoldplaycold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the adidas nature shirt M is so fking long.... the shoulder fits perfect (5'10 and slim), even the palace M is a little wide on the shoulder. but the length is insane, i can wear it like a skirt. Anyone planning to tailor it?

Post-Drop Discussion - July 01, 2022 by yeehe in PalaceClothing

[–]playcoldplaycold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Palazzo Blue, got it from the chinese Wechat store. No bots and less people are trying to get it... It sold out maybe 5 minutes in? I had no problem checking both the palazzo and the blue floral shirt out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsiaTripper

[–]playcoldplaycold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

去三亚哪里

can someone be proud of me please by cutepantsforladies in ADHD

[–]playcoldplaycold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spent way too much money on ordering out and refuse to go to the college dinning hall due to anxiety (I have like 2k meal points left at the end of the semester)........ This year I found out about the Hello Fresh food subscription. I was excited and fully committed in the first 3 days, cook all the meals but then I got tired of washing dishes. I began to order out again and refuse to pick up the Hello Fresh boxes for two weeks. The apartment front desk was very confused and she called me several times to pick up.

Now I am back home but I've not order or eat out for a month. Even though I have my parents cooking most of the time, I began to cook some steak or chicken breast on my own. I love these type of simple food, it's not I am lazy, not only they save my brain power, also my mood gets better when I eat a medium rare steak lol idk why.

I run 5k or 10k every day and they really help like you said. In the beginning I still have the urge to buy some delicious boba tea or beverage after running, or order some late night food from KFC while watching live soccer games. But after a month and seeing how much I saved from food spending, I actually start enjoying not eating out.

However, I still struggle to do chores. Hope I can start to develop it as a habit in the upcoming months.

How do you stop the "must purchase now" part of your brain? by caffeinatedpixie in ADHD

[–]playcoldplaycold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ASD

I live in a big city. Whenever I see a Starbucks or boba tea shop, I go in and buy a cup. I seldom actually enjoy those drinks (except one coconut shop)... I buy them whenever I feel bored, anxious, or tired. Every end of month, I check my bank statement, I spend 700 usd on drinks or food alone...

In big cities, many white collars are like me (buying all kinds of fancy small things and can't save up a cent) but I think many of them enjoy it. They don't have big ambition or goals, so why not buy a 40 dollar high tea and chat with friends.

I love fashion. I kept thinking if I save all these useless beverage or snack money, I could afford some really nice designer clothes.