lindsey stanberry on clothing spending
"It’s never been easier to find a good deal"
As I’ve been thinking and writing about clothing spending over the last couple of months, I knew I wanted to get takes from people who spend most of their work life thinking about money. I interviewed five amazing personal finance Substackers about clothing spending, so for the next few weeks, enjoy another perspective on clothing spending each Thursday. Last week, we heard from from Healthy Rich.
Today, I’m delighted to have from the popular newsletter The Purse.
Q: What’s your philosophy on spending on clothing?
A: I love shopping and beautiful clothes, and in the past, I’ve gotten a lot of joy spending money on new clothes. I would rather spend my disposable income on a new pair of shoes than a fancy dinner out. That said, I’m struggling with a lot of climate anxiety right now, and I can’t help but think about how my personal consumption impacts the greater world. So I’ve tried to be more thoughtful about how I shop. I don’t shop online if I can help it, and I’m trying in general …