For people who love fashion, shopping can feel like a battle of heart and wallet. Is that gorgeous bag really going to improve your life? Should you put it on layaway or charge it to a credit card?
These are nagging questions when buying anything, but they loom particularly large when shopping for luxury goods. While inaccessible by design, luxury items have gotten significantly more expensive across the board, putting them even further out of reach for most people.
The Styles desk is crunching the numbers and talking to industry professionals about costs. But we want to hear from you, the shopper.
The questions below will help us understand what you spent years saving for, or what you’re still paying off. Maybe you used to be a high-fashion hound, but in recent years you’ve moved onto more affordable brands.
After we read through your responses, we might follow up with more questions about your shopping habits or ask to publish your take as part of a bigger project.
We will not publish any part of your response without your permission, nor will we share your contact information outside of The Times newsroom or use it for any reason other than to get in touch with you.
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