It's just a hunch, but you're not a mod are youOne of the defining moments of my life was when I was in my late 40s, when a group of us had a session in the pub, and we realised we were no longer attractive to women.
It was an epiphany. I no longer felt the need to impress anyone. It's hugely liberating and has saved me thousands and thousands.
Hair transplant? Don't give a shit.
Nice clothes? Don't give a shit.
Big car? Don't give a shit.
Flash look-at-me holidays? Don't give a shit.
None of it matters.
I don't care how old/bald or whatever I am, I will always give a shit how I present myself.
Giving a shit has nothing to do with money. I completely agree about the status symbol thing though, a load of vacuous bull shit.