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2022 - Planned Acquisitions - $1,245

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2022 Wish List & Spending Summary

Planning, tracking, and closing out the year

$800
Initial Budget
$1,245
Final Total Spent
5
Categories
4
Update Rounds
Table of Contents
① Year-End Summary
② Initial Wish List
③ Wardrobe Refresh
④ Update — Feb 2022
⑤ Update — Apr 2022
⑥ Update — Aug 2022
⑦ Update — Sep 2022
⑧ Update — Dec 2022
 
The Full Picture

Year-End Summary

As 2021 came to a close, I planned my acquisitions for 2022, focusing on various collections and budgeting around $800. Overall, I spent a bit more than expected, but each acquisition feels worthwhile.

Category Amount
Clothes & Shoes $633
Knives $58
Watches $329 (final cost for SE2 only)
iPhone $200
Tech $25
Final Total $1,245
The Plan

Initial Wish List

Clothes — $360 budgeted
Item Cost Status
Uniqlo T-Shirts x3 $45 Done
Uniqlo Polo Shirt x2 $50 Done
Banana Republic Crew Sweater $15 Done
Uniqlo Heat Tech Shirt $20 Done
Uniqlo Ultra Down $80 Done
Northface Venture 2 Rain Jacket $100 Done
Adidas Red Gym Shorts x2 $50 Done
Subtotal $360
Shoes — $200 budgeted
Item Cost Status
Air Jordan 1 $110 Done
Subtotal $110
Initial wish list total: $470 — under budget heading into the year.
Philosophy

Wardrobe Refresh

2022 is a refresh year for my wardrobe. I've standardized on Uniqlo Supima Cotton T-Shirts. Despite being pricier than Hanes, Uniqlo's Supima lasts significantly longer, and after testing both brands, I've found Uniqlo maintains its quality over time, making it a better investment.

Update — 2/7/2022

February Additions

I adjusted my plan slightly with these new additions. Simplifying my shirt and sweater palette to white makes mix-and-match easier.

  • →Green Varsity Jacket — $28
  • →White Crewneck Sweater (GAP) — $10
  • →White Zip Hoodie (GAP) — $35
  • →Adidas Superstars Sneakers — $30
  • →Blue Jeans (H&M) — $20
Update total: $123 — overall running total: $593.
Update — 4/8/2022

April Additions

After a patient search, I added a Green Chore Over Shirt Jacket for $40 and a collegiate green Adidas Track Jacket for my collection. I also expanded my knife collection with a mint green Alox Classic for $38 and a Victorinox Explorer for $20.

  • →Chore Over Shirt Jacket (Green) — $40
  • →Alox Classic (Mint Green) — $38
  • →Victorinox Explorer — $20
Update total: $98 — overall running total: $691.
Looking ahead: saving for an Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch — planning both Moon and Mars editions, each at $280.
Update — 8/17/2022

August Addition

I added a Timex Mk1 Mechanical for $80. It's a great alternative to my Casio watches, especially when I feel overdressed with the Omega or cautious with my vintage Zenith.

Update — 9/22/2022

September Tech Expenditure

  • →iPhone 14 Pro (after trade-in) — $200
  • →Apple Watch SE2 — $329
Tech total: $529 — overall running total: $1,220.
Update — 12/10/2022

Year-End Close

Closing out the year, I purchased an Air Jordan 1 Low and a wireless keyboard set for $25, bringing my total to $1,245. I acquired three watches this year but decided to keep only the Apple Watch SE2 after selling the Timex and Omega.

Budgeted $800, spent $1,245 across 5 categories — every acquisition felt worthwhile.

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