Submit Your Closet Confessional

What is a Closet Confessional?

Our Closet Confessionals series each features one reader responding to a number of questions about their income, shopping habits, bag collections and beyond. We want to demystify the numbers and internal negotiations that are always lurking in the background behind anyone’s love for shopping.

How does it work?

To participate, all you have to do is fill out the following questionnaire. The more detail, the better. Your name and email will be kept confidential and only used if we need to reach out to you for additional clarification, should we choose to publish your answers.

For more information on this feature, please visit this introductory article.

Thank you for participating!
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Name*
Email*
Do you wish to reveal your identity to our readers?*
- Yes
- No
Where can our readers find you online?
Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.?
Are you a PurseForum (TPF) member?*
- Yes
- No
Your Age?*
Your Gender Identity?
Where do you live?*

For example: Miami, FL or Berlin, GER
What is your occupation?*
What industry do you work in?*
Your annual salary?*
Total Household Income?*

Onto The Bags...
How many bags do you own?*
What bags are in your collection?
If your collection is too large, list your most notable ones.
How much is your collection worth in total?*
What is your most expensive bag?*
Do you ever regret any of your bag purchases? If so, which ones and why?*
What age did you get your first designer bag, and what was it?*
Is there a specific bag you are looking to purchase next?
Do you have a ‘holy grail’ dream bag you've always wanted to own?*
Any particular bag that holds a special sentimental value?*
Do you feel like your bags change people's perceptions of you or how you're treated?*
Do you want them to - at work, in public, or among friends?
How do you take care of your handbags?*

On Shopping
How often do you buy new bags?*
Do you prefer shopping for bags online or in-store? Why?*
Which stores do you frequent the most?*
Have you ever returned a bag after purchasing it? Why did you make that decision?*
Do you ever buy second-hand bags, and if so, where do you buy used?*
Do you sell old bags to pay for new purchases?*
...and if so, where do you sell them?
Do you ever donate or gift your old bags?*
If so, to whom?
Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase more bags?*
Keeping up with trends, falling to marketing, etc.
Do you consider your bag purchases investments?*
Do you follow the latest fashion trends when deciding on your next purchase, or do you prefer classic styles?*
Are Sales Associate relationships instrumental to your shopping?*
If so, describe the relationship.
Do you enjoy shopping beyond just acquiring something new?*
Satisfying a shopping addiction? Retail therapy? Do you consider yourself a shopaholic?
Have you ever felt you received inferior service at a store or boutique due to your appearance, ethnicity or gender?*
Share your story.
What are some factors that may dissuade you from buying a bag, even if you like it?*
Is there a brand you outright refuse to buy? Why?*

On Budgeting
Who pays for your bags?*
Do you set aside a budget for your bag purchases?*
...and if so, how much do you set aside monthly/annually?
Have you ever purchased a counterfeit because you couldn't afford a designer item?*
Do you ever hide purchases from your significant other?*
Have your friends or family ever criticized your bag-buying habits? If so, how did you respond?*
Have you ever made a significant sacrifice to afford a bag? If so, what was it?*
Do you think your shopping is ever a problem? Have you ever felt like you were struggling with a shopping addiction?*
Have you managed to overcome it, and if so, how?
Let's get personal
Any other expensive hobbies or passions?
What is your greatest fear?
Which living person do you most admire?
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
What is your favorite journey you have taken so far?
Any parting words you would like to share with our readers?
Upload A Few Images Of Your Bags!
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Share pictures of your precious collection with us for use in the article. Optional, but highly encouraged!
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