I spend as much as $10,000 a year on clothes before I retire, and I'm a real shopaholic. But after I retired, I had a different attitude and decided to re-examine my buying habits. My wife has been urging me to buy new clothes, but I don't think I need to go out of my way to shop for the New Year, and I should have a beautiful day every day. After some discussion, I decided not to buy too many clothes and just have fun. To explore how much I spent on clothes in 2023, I took stock.
In the summer, I bought a pair of loose cargo pants, ** for 10578 yuan. After I retired, I no longer focused on silhouette and curvaceous clothing, but rather on loose and comfortable styles. These cargo pants became my go-to for the summer and I wore them all summer without changing or washing. Comfort was an important consideration for me.
Heading into autumn, I realized that jeans were no longer my favorite choice, so I decided to buy a pair of cargo pants that were suitable for the spring and autumn weather. So, I bought another pair of cargo pants, ** for 88$8. It's a woman's trait that this kind of clothing matches each other, and I'm no exception. Once I buy a new outfit, I want to buy another garment that goes with it to ensure the overall look. So, I bought another top to match the cargo pants, and this little cardigan only cost 69$9. This shopping pattern is a reflection of how I restrained myself after retirement.
Winter came, and although I had the desire to buy in my heart, I had to suppress it. My closet is already stacked with more than 30 down jackets, as well as winter clothes like cashmere coats and padded jackets. So I made up my mind not to buy new clothes or new shoes. After retirement, I understood the importance of saving, not only for my own pension expenses, but also to help my family through some financial difficulties.
In 2023 I bought 3 pieces of clothing and spent a total of 26448 yuan, compared with the desire to buy before retirement. I did some accounting and found that I had saved a lot of money. When I retire, I need to realize that my shopping spending power has diminished and I need to focus more on saving and saving. Middle-aged and elderly people need more financial support, and a frugal and thrifty lifestyle will bring me more happiness and satisfaction. Physical and mental health and satisfaction come from the fulfillment of life, moderate shopping and rational consumption in order to live a better life.
In 2023, after I retired, I took stock of the cost of buying clothes and spent 265 yuan. Compared to my pre-retirement period, when I had a rich desire to shop, I have gradually mastered the ability to save and save. The idea of living in retirement and focusing on thrift and thrift has made me more aware of my financial responsibilities and obligations. At the same time, saving does not mean sacrificing the quality of life, as long as we plan and spend wisely, we can live a happy and healthy life within a limited budget. Happiness is an inner feeling, and through moderate shopping and a thrifty lifestyle, I have found a more balanced and contented state of life. I hope that after retirement, you can also have a clear understanding of your financial situation, plan and spend reasonably, and live a fulfilling, healthy and satisfied life.