2025 Planned Acquisitions - $750

Planning for 2025: Building a Thoughtful Wardrobe and Budget

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on my year and planning for what’s next. Each year, I set strategic goals that help increase my productivity in acquisitions and prevent impulsive spending. This structured approach keeps my wardrobe refined and tailored to my actual needs, with an emphasis on quality and thoughtful purchases.

Affordable Learning

An important lesson I’ve embraced is the value of testing with affordable options before committing to high-ticket items. Lower-priced alternatives offer a way to experiment and understand what works best for my lifestyle without overspending. This doesn’t require buying a lot; instead, it’s about identifying essentials and choosing wisely.

Investing When Ready

Once I’ve identified what’s essential, everything else falls into place incrementally. This approach enables me to budget more effectively, focusing on a few high-quality items that truly enhance my collection. Here’s how I’m allocating my budget for 2025:

Shoes - $400
- Common Projects - Achilles: $400
Clothes - $350
- Alpha Industries Bomber (Sage Green): $200
- Uniqlo T-Shirts (4): $100
- Blue Jeans: $40
- Khaki Shorts: $10
Hobbies and Tech
- Budget allocation still pending

Total Budget: $750

Footwear Essentials

For daily wear, I’m drawn to the classic silhouette of the Stan Smiths, which I anticipate will become a go-to choice, freeing up space for a more premium “halo” sneaker. My well-loved Air Force 1 triple whites, which have been staples for years, will continue in rotation alongside the Common Projects Achilles.

My 2025 rotation:

Daily: Stan Smith, Air Jordan 1 RBT
Beaters: AF1 Red/White
Heaters: CP, AF1 Triple Whites
Gym: Milers

Outerwear Upgrade

A significant outerwear upgrade is in store, too. I’m planning to replace my current budget bomber jacket with the Alpha Industries bomber in sage green. My previous jacket served well as an entry-level option, but I’m now ready for a version that offers more quality and durability.

Denim Goals

New blue jeans are also on my list for 2025. A basic, versatile pair will round out my wardrobe nicely. Over time, I intend to learn more about denim, with a plan to invest in selvedge jeans by 2026 as my understanding of fabric and fit develops.

Through this deliberate approach, I aim to make thoughtful, quality-driven purchases that enhance my personal style and minimize impulsive buys.

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