Should I buy shirts at discount even if I don't currently need them?
Would it be reasonable to purchase some shirts even if I don't need them at my work currently? I'm in IT and we have a super casual dresscode (t-shirt, jeans). But I have an opportunity to purchase some really high quality shirts right now at a very low price.
Not sure if, or how many I should buy tbh. Feels like it might be a smart move if I change job in 2-3 years that requires a more proper dresscode?
Atleast considering getting 2 to wear at any upcoming events outside of work.
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Do you need them?
Not currently at my workplace, but expecting to need them perhaps if I change job in the future (staying 1-2 more years atleast though).
Wouldn't get them if I didn't have such a discount opportunity. They're otherwise really price in my country.
this type of thinking has always resulted in me owning things I don't need or particularly enjoy
but also I get it
If you don’t own one and you see yourself wearing one soon and it’s as you say very cheap then go for it
But if wearing them is just wishful thinking maybe hold off
there is no guarantee you will be shaped the way you are or like the things you do in 2-3 years
Yeah I don't own a single shirt right now, so definitely gonna get 2 for any events off-work.
@kyn that's very true
If you don’t own a shirt you probably may need to get one in short notice and if this one is truly very cheap might as well get it
do you actually want the thing or is it just cheap
i know i couldnt be trusted to answer that question so i turned off like 90% of my search alerts
and for the second time in a year im on track to donate 2+ trash bags of clothes
don't be like me
I've always wanted them but they're too expensive at retail price (150 euro), but can't really utilize them at work.
Ok I’m gonna stop being general
What do you want
If it’s a white dress shirt buy it
If it’s a funky 70s camp collar shirt don’t buy it
My thought is getting versatile colors, so white and blue. Perhaps grey also? Not sure what's the most optimal colors here if I'm only picking 2 or 3
No funky 70s vibes
versatility depends on all the other things you plan to wear it with
Just show us the item no one is gonna steal it
Black chinos or black jeans
It's any items here: https://www.etonshirts.com/us/en/category/shirts
do you have the money to afford buying 2-3 extra shirts that you will not currently wear
like kyn said there's no guarantee of how you'll be shaped or where you'll be working in 2-3 years
Yeah got the money, and think I'll be using 2 occasionally. Feels like I need to grow up and wear shirts if going out to restaurants
i bought a bunch of dress shirts right when graduating college, dropped out of grad school soon after, and worked at a grocery store wherein i could just wear t shirts
Yeah, makes more sense to buy 2 then
buy it then imo
actually see if you wear them though; you shouldn't be trying to force reasons to justify your purchases
Will do!
Given I only wear navy/black chinos and black jeans, what would be the most versatile colors for 2 shirts? White is quite given I guess?
if it's "i'm interviewing at places" fine, if it's "i might be going out to fancy restaurants" when you've never been to such a restaurant it's worth looking at whether you need it
white and light gray or light blue
Yeah, sometimes I show up to restaurants or other events where I wished I had a shirt tbh 😂
Will take a look into those, thanks!