The Wear Ledger

Write the real use case before you calculate. This printable sheet is for your own notes; no account, tracking or submission.

01 / The piece

Name / type:What I actually wear it for:A similar item already owned:

02 / The expectation

Purchase price: $Likely wears this year:Extra care / repair: $

Planning estimate

(Price paid + extra care/repair) ÷ realistic wears = $ ______ per wear

This does not measure comfort, meaning, environmental impact or resale. For an already-owned item, the purchase price is spent; focus on whether it serves you now.

03 / Mark actual wears

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04 / First friction

What stops me choosing it?A small fix I could actually do:

05 / At season's end

Actual wears / revised estimate:Next action: keep / repair / pass on

Original Real Manly worksheet. Estimates are personal assumptions, not guarantees. Article: realmanly.com/style/cost-per-wear-beyond-price-tag/