2022 - Planned Acquisitions - $1,245

Collections

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.