The Poor Consumer
It’s currently New York Fashion Week, and I’ve irrationally developed the fear of a stranger in Lower Manhattan chasing me down with a mic and camera to ask the dreaded question of “what are you wearing?” In this not-so-unrealistic reality, I’m wearing a $7 Shein shirt, Forever 21 jeans, clearance-rack boots, and bronzed Urban Outfitters bangles. When the question of this impromptu journalist leaves their mouth, mine can’t find the words due to embarrassment over my shirt being made of 60%...