5 ways trackies can save you money this winter
I had never owned a tracksuit until a week ago..
I confess myself converted. The level of comfort that can be achieved in a good pair of trackies is potentially beyond compare.
This realization led to some dedicated cerebral energy into how tracksuits could improve other parts of my life, most particularly, how it could potentially save me money this winter.
Cheap attire
Let’s start with the obvious- tracksuits are as a cheap as chips. You can pick up a pair for less than $10 and, considering they’re one of the more convertible items of clothing around, you can wear them all the time (other than to work, which may be pushing the tracksuit love affair just a little too far).
What can trackies teach us?
While clothing is obviously is a necessity, it is also an arena for impulse spending. Have a couple of staples, creative accessories and a nice pair of trackies, and you can stand in stead to save a fair amount of money.
Tracksuits love you for who you really are
If there is one thing that can be said for tracksuits; they’re loyal. They don’t abandon you and begin to fray should you wear them every day in a week. They also don’t judge you should you put on a few extra kilos over Christmas; they still fit you and comfort you, even in the darkest times.
What trackies can teach us?
Invest in items that are of long-lasting quality and that you have more than a passing need for. Spend your money on the important basics, and dispense with the peripheral items. Tracksuits are in no way peripheral items, just so we’re clear.
Classics never fail
Let’s be honest, while tracksuits have fleeting moments of hipness (think velour and hip hop), they are a stable rock in the swirling abyss of fashion frenzy. They are what they are and make no apologies for the fact.
What can trackies teach us?
Being trendy is fun. It also costs a lot of money. Stick with what you like, as opposed to the trend of the day, and you’re probably more likely to be wearing it/ using it/ flaunting it in ten years’ time.
Getting in the mood
While trackies may be an outfit for shlepping around the house, they may also be your exercise gear. If I’m wearing tracksuit pants, I’m more likely to head out for an early morning walk or jog. They’re everything you need to get exercising- comfy, warm, and easy to move around in.
What can trackies teach us?
Exercise is free and essential to staying healthy and happy. What can that do for our savings? Exercise can bring with it increased focus and a more positive outlook, two essentials to a successful saving strategy.
Cosy it up inside
Tracksuits say warmth and comfort. They don’t say a night out on the tiles (unless you have a unique sense of style rooted in the 1970s). Embrace the tracksuit, and embrace the night in that comes with it.
What can trackies teach us?
When you’re on a saving scheme, going out every night is simply not an option. A couple of beers at the pub with your mates or a cheap meal at the café down the road are wonderful, but they cannot be the default if you’re on a tight budget. Snuggle up to your loved one or cook a cosy meal, all the while saving your dimes.
How do you think tracksuits can save you money?
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