I think our culture finds new excuses to overconsume and compete with other people (being trendier than someone else is very Jonesian imo).
I like fashion. "Dressing up creatively" is nice, but we don't need seasonal chronic discontent for our wardrobes. (Lookin at you FW and SS). We need to wear things out more than we buy stuff.
Unfortunately, we don't make the best decisions. Like we thought we would like X popular brand because everyone else says it's comfortable, but it feels awful on your own feet. 🤷🏻♀️
It's kind of crazy how we've let other people influence how we spend our money? I understand what you mean about trends from a cultural perspective. But... every time I go to a trendy overhyped coffee or boba shop, I feel like I've wasted my money because it wasn't even that good. I could make something similar at home for much cheaper. 😭 Some foodies on IG are just hopping on new spots to make content...
Agree that society is sneakily good at finding ways to get us to spend money! I think the concept of personal style as it’s touted now can have some of the same negative effects of trends—getting us to spend more and chronically be dissatisfied with ourselves. But I also think it’s worthwhile to be curious about trends without necessarily sinking money into them.
I think our culture finds new excuses to overconsume and compete with other people (being trendier than someone else is very Jonesian imo).
I like fashion. "Dressing up creatively" is nice, but we don't need seasonal chronic discontent for our wardrobes. (Lookin at you FW and SS). We need to wear things out more than we buy stuff.
Unfortunately, we don't make the best decisions. Like we thought we would like X popular brand because everyone else says it's comfortable, but it feels awful on your own feet. 🤷🏻♀️
It's kind of crazy how we've let other people influence how we spend our money? I understand what you mean about trends from a cultural perspective. But... every time I go to a trendy overhyped coffee or boba shop, I feel like I've wasted my money because it wasn't even that good. I could make something similar at home for much cheaper. 😭 Some foodies on IG are just hopping on new spots to make content...
Agree that society is sneakily good at finding ways to get us to spend money! I think the concept of personal style as it’s touted now can have some of the same negative effects of trends—getting us to spend more and chronically be dissatisfied with ourselves. But I also think it’s worthwhile to be curious about trends without necessarily sinking money into them.
Stacey! Your recent essays have been incredible
Girl, you inspire me to think deeper!!! (Also I’m so grateful you got me onto John Steinbeck lol… changed my life 🫶)
Love this take & always appreciate a dude tie-in