A marketing person would say you like simplicity and reliability. You'll probably pay more for something if it has perceived quality above it's peers. Being sli

A marketing person would say you like simplicity and reliability. You'll probably pay more for something if it has perceived quality above it's peers. Being slightly overbuilt leads to reliability. For example, you have a good chance of wearing boots rather than sneakers, because they can deal with mud puddles or snow or whatever. They cost more, but they are simple and reliable in all environments. You are expressing those values, other people pick up on it. just because you don't cultivate an image, you still have an image.