Framework
The Cost-Per-Wear Calculator
The only number that tells you what luxury actually costs.
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Simple Formula
5yr
Evaluation Horizon
90%
Of Luxury Items Overpriced Per-Use
How It Works
The Process
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Calculate Total Cost
Include purchase price, alterations, care products, and any maintenance costs over the item's expected lifetime.
2
Estimate Usage
Be realistic about how often you'll use the item per year, and for how many years. Multiply uses per year by expected years of utility.
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Factor Resale Value
Research what the item retains on the secondary market after your expected ownership period. Subtract this from total cost.
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Divide and Decide
Net cost divided by total uses gives you cost-per-wear. Compare across alternatives. The lowest number wins — not the lowest price tag.