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How men shop and dress (5 minute anonymous survey)

I'm doing research for a project on how men buy clothes, dress for occasions, and feel about their wardrobes. Nothing is being sold here, answers are anonymous, and it takes about five minutes. Honest answers are the whole point. Thank you.

How old are you?

Under 21
21 to 27
28 to 34
35 to 44
45 or older
How old are you?
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Roughly how much do you spend on clothing in a typical month?

Under $50
$50 to $150
$150 to $300
$300 to $600
$600 or more
Roughly how much do you spend on clothing in a typical month?
A

How often do you dress up for an occasion like a wedding, date, work event, or party?

Rarely
A few times a year
Monthly
Weekly or more
How often do you dress up for an occasion like a wedding, date, work event, or party?
A

When you need an outfit for a specific occasion, what do you usually do? (Select all that apply)

Wear something I own
Buy something new
Borrow from someone
Figure it out last minute
When you need an outfit for a specific occasion, what do you usually do? (Select all that apply)

Have you ever wanted a designer or higher-end piece but hesitated to buy it?

Yes
No
Have you ever wanted a designer or higher-end piece but hesitated to buy it?
A

If yes, why did you hesitate? (Select all that apply)

Too expensive
Not sure I would wear it enough
Couldn't tell if it would suit me
Didn't want to commit
If yes, why did you hesitate? (Select all that apply)

How many of your nicer items have you worn three times or fewer?

None
A few
A lot
Most of them
How many of your nicer items have you worn three times or fewer?
A

What stops you from buying more premium clothing? (Select all that apply)

Price
Fit uncertainty
I don't know what suits me
I would wear it too rarely to justify
I don't enjoy shopping
Other
What stops you from buying more premium clothing? (Select all that apply)

Before today, did you know you can rent clothing by subscription or per item?

Yes, I've used it
Yes, but never tried it
No
Before today, did you know you can rent clothing by subscription or per item?
A

Would you consider renting clothes alongside buying what you own?

Definitely
Maybe
Probably not
No
Would you consider renting clothes alongside buying what you own?
A

If you've never rented clothes, what's the main reason? (Select all that apply)

Never really thought about it
Didn't know it was an option for me
Never found one that fit my style
Wasn't sure how it works
Prefer to own my clothes
Just haven't gotten around to it
Other
If you've never rented clothes, what's the main reason? (Select all that apply)

Which occasions would renting actually appeal to you for? (Select all that apply)

Weddings and formal events
Dates
Work
Travel and vacation
Trying a new style
None
Which occasions would renting actually appeal to you for? (Select all that apply)

What would a clothing rental have to get right for you to actually try it?

When you go to an event with a partner or friend, do you think about how your outfits look together?

Always
Sometimes
Never
When you go to an event with a partner or friend, do you think about how your outfits look together?
A

Who decides what you wear to events as a couple?

Me
My partner
We decide together
We don't coordinate

If you could wear higher-end, better-made clothing and designer pieces without having to buy them, how appealing is that to you?

Very appealing
Somewhat appealing
Not really
Not at all
If you could wear higher-end, better-made clothing and designer pieces without having to buy them, how appealing is that to you?
A

How much do you wish you dressed better or more stylishly than you do now?

A lot
Somewhat
I'm happy with how I dress
How much do you wish you dressed better or more stylishly than you do now?
A

Have you ever wanted to dress nicer to impress a date or someone you're interested in?

Yes, often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Have you ever wanted to dress nicer to impress a date or someone you're interested in?
A

How much do you care about what your clothes are made of, natural fibers like wool, cotton, and linen versus synthetic, plastic-based materials?

A lot
Somewhat
Not much
Haven't thought about it
How much do you care about what your clothes are made of, natural fibers like wool, cotton, and linen versus synthetic, plastic-based materials?
A

Does the sustainability or environmental impact of your clothing matter to you?

Yes, a lot
Somewhat
Not really
Does the sustainability or environmental impact of your clothing matter to you?
A

What's your single biggest frustration with clothes or getting dressed?