to the extent my bank balance allows me

[alpacinou]

Hello.

Have I used "bank balance" correctly and naturally in this sentence? Does it work?

I follow the latest fashion trends to the extent my bank balance allows me.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

You might change "follow." That just implies that you watch trends. The second part of the sentence implies that you actually buy things.

 

[alpacinou]

You might change "follow." That just implies that you watch trends. The second part of the sentence implies that you actually buy things.

What verb should I use?

 

[Tarheel]

Perhaps:

I keep up with the latest trends (buying this and that) as my bank balance allows.

 

[alpacinou]

Does this work?

I try to buy the latest fashion trends items to the extent my bank balance allows me.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Does this work?

I try to buy the latest fashions [STRIKE]trends items[/STRIKE] to the extent my bank balance allows me.

Now it does!