‘Pass me a Kleenex.’
‘Quick, get a Band-Aid!’
‘Got any Post-Its?’
Have you ever heard or said any of these? And more importantly… should you?
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Tag: Shopping
Why do women spend more on clothes?
“Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret reality.”
― Karl Lagerfeld
Some – such as fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld – view fashion as an art form. A mode of communication. A way of life.
In Britain, women spend an average of £28,350 ($35,400) on clothing compared to men’s spend of £16,200 ($20,230). Average spends on shoes are likewise are £8,100 ($10,100) for women, £4,725 ($5,900) for men.
There is a variety of reasons for this disparity. Women’s clothes are generally more expensive, and women buy more clothes. But why?
How much does it cost to be a woman?
We talk a lot about the fact that women earn less than men. But we talk a lot less about the fact that it costs more to be a woman.
Do you have too many clothes?
Laundry has never been one of my favourite tasks. And what leads to laundry piling up and getting out of hand?
My diagnosis: TOO MANY CLOTHES.
The hamper is full. You should really do a load of washing.
But your wardrobe is jam-packed.
Which is more tempting? Grabbing something already washed and folded? Or washing the things you need to?
What is the most efficient way to shop?
I’m a big believer in having goals, and having plans to reach those goals. But there are also times when sticking to a plan too rigidly, including when you shop, can actually cost you money, time, or other opportunities.
Menu planning can be a bit like this. Having a plan is great. If I shop when I’m hungry, and I don’t have a plan, I tend to buy whatever looks quick, easy and appealing – regardless of its cost or nutritional content!
But if you want next-level savings, it’s crucial to adapt your plans on the fly – and even to go shopping without a plan at all! Here’s how:
Is my money losing its meaning?
What is money, and what does it mean to you? This was one of the first questions I explored on this blog, but my recent post on inflation and my visits yesterday (and again today!) to The British Museum made me consider the issue again.