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LulaMaeBarnes · Jul 5th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Eh, idk. He's certainly had his opinions before on bags. I'm not sure if I could keep it knowing he found it ugly, I do respect his opinion. Some things he just doesn't understand though. I once got a Lucky Brand bag that he said was the 'ugliest thing i've ever seen' and said he wouldn't go out with me if I had it on. I wore it for a week and now it's sitting in my closet. I guess I've grown out of love with it too.

Hoodster777 · Jul 5th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Never! I don't have a SO, but my dad makes fun of 2 of my bags constantly. I can see why- one is a MbyMJ tote with a flourescent lime green handle, and the other is a shiny silver Betseyville bag (I call it my reflector bag, lol), but I don't care. I tell him- I spent my money on them, and they make me happy.

LuvAllBags · Jul 5th, 2009, 04:44 PM

I rarely ask my hubby for his thoughts on my bags, but he certainly does offer them sometimes! He'll say, "That's interesting," but not much more than that if he doesn't like something.

If he really hated something, it would depend on how much I loved it whether I would keep or get rid of it. If I loved it, I'd keep it. If I was "eh" about it, I'd probably get rid of it to spare the grief of the rolled eyes.

labelmom5 · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Depends on how much I like it, if I love love love it, I would keep it, I'd try not to wear it around him too much but still keep it. If I dont care for it much I would get rid of it.

pursegirl3 · Jul 5th, 2009, 08:16 PM

My DH is pretty honest in his opinions. if we are at the store and i'm trying one on i usually get the "It looks like a feedbag" as for which bags he likes "any of them that are already paid for" guys you have to love them!!!!!

doloresmia · Jul 5th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Hoodster777

Never! I don't have a SO, but my dad makes fun of 2 of my bags constantly. I can see why- one is a MbyMJ tote with a flourescent lime green handle, and the other is a shiny silver Betseyville bag (I call it my reflector bag, lol), but I don't care. I tell him- I spent my money on them, and they make me happy.

Hoodster - that makes me LAUGH!

Ladies, i am enjoying reading all of your thoughts on the subject! it is a pickle, isn't it?

doloresmia · Jul 5th, 2009, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Baggiana

I am so glad that your etoupe birkin finally came your way!!! Congratulations!!! You must be in 7th Heaven!

But again, a birkin and a pyramid are not equivalent, imo. The Birkin is refined, and I do not see you just grabbing one with very casual wear, though the etoupe color could be a good equivalent for the ferro without the offending grey. Still it is a refined bag, and the pyramid can function over a wider range of wardrobe uses...
The same with your BV knot and python clutch. Clutches are wonderful, but do not function handbags in our modern lifestyle (remember this is just my most un-humble opinion!). They have their places in your wardrobe, but are not substitutes for the pyramid. I do know how it is, though, when the thing for which you have long lusted surfaces, and you find that you must act quickly - and find a way to offset the financial bite. You are a really smart cookie - you knew what you wanted to do.

BTW, I am not in the category of the shopper that can afford/or even wants to spend that kind of money on handbags in a month - or even 3 months... especially in the current economic environment. Enjoy your HG!

My etoupe is not getting to me until this week.... it is stopping on the way to me chez a very very very dear tPF friend so i can avoid the sales tax which is WHEW!

i took my DH to BV today to look at the FW line. he hates all the colors. when compared with my beloved ferro, which i was wearing today, there isn't a color i wanted instead. well maybe bramble, but since he really hates Rouge H, he would hate bramble. then of course there was a lady in there with a curry sloane and that was pretty fabulous and there are a couple on ebay now.... along with a GORGEOUS tea sloane....

baggiana you are absolutely right, there is definitely a place for a casual gorgeous bag like the new pyramid. my birkins and my BV knot and clutch don't fill that slot.

doloresmia · Jul 5th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by pursegirl3

my dh is pretty honest in his opinions. If we are at the store and i'm trying one on i usually get the "it looks like a feedbag" as for which bags he likes "any of them that are already paid for" guys you have to love them!!!!!

lol!

papertiger · Jul 5th, 2009, 09:30 PM

My SO is very respectful of what I wear. If I'm wearing it he thinks it must be good.

(Sorry if that sounds nauseating)

papertiger · Jul 5th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Er but he's not the same with my fav perfume.

I can only wear it when he's not around

DreamingBeauty · Jul 5th, 2009, 11:40 PM

I'd keep things I really liked even if my SO or anyone else dissed it. Perhaps they don't like it b/c it is different and they aren't used to it. You have to take chances and risk a faux pas to be a real trendsetter, otherwise you're just following everyone else. If I was on the fence about the item and asking opinions, I would of course be open to input and consider returning the item.

mzbag · Jul 5th, 2009, 11:50 PM

I ask my DH his opinion if second thoughts come to mind before a purchase.

Also, my DH usually would like the style however may not like the color.

I won't make the purchase if DH dislikes the handbag

.

As for any handbags that I have purchased prior and DH does not like I will not sell.

DH has plenty of things I don't like and he would never sell his stuff

so not selling mine!

chessmont · Jul 6th, 2009, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by papertiger

My SO is very respectful of what I wear. If I'm wearing it he thinks it must be good.

(Sorry if that sounds nauseating)

No, it sounds fabulous!!

tadpolenyc · Jul 6th, 2009, 08:06 AM

ha! not a chance. if he hates it, it must mean it's a pretty damn good lookin' bag.

Carri · Jul 6th, 2009, 08:25 AM

If I really liked it I would keep it. I'm the one wearing the bag, not him.

I recently bought a patent leather bag that I absolutely love. DH told me that it looks like plastic. However, everytime I use it I get remarks from other people about how good it looks. It is definitely a keeper for me.

Jul 5th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#61
LulaMaeBarnes Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 2,052	Eh, idk. He's certainly had his opinions before on bags. I'm not sure if I could keep it knowing he found it ugly, I do respect his opinion. Some things he just doesn't understand though. I once got a Lucky Brand bag that he said was the 'ugliest thing i've ever seen' and said he wouldn't go out with me if I had it on. I wore it for a week and now it's sitting in my closet. I guess I've grown out of love with it too.
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Jul 5th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#62
Hoodster777 Sectumsempra Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 965	Never! I don't have a SO, but my dad makes fun of 2 of my bags constantly. I can see why- one is a MbyMJ tote with a flourescent lime green handle, and the other is a shiny silver Betseyville bag (I call it my reflector bag, lol), but I don't care. I tell him- I spent my money on them, and they make me happy.
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Jul 5th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#63
LuvAllBags Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	I rarely ask my hubby for his thoughts on my bags, but he certainly does offer them sometimes! He'll say, "That's interesting," but not much more than that if he doesn't like something. If he really hated something, it would depend on how much I loved it whether I would keep or get rid of it. If I loved it, I'd keep it. If I was "eh" about it, I'd probably get rid of it to spare the grief of the rolled eyes.
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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#64
labelmom5 Luvinmybags Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, Ca Posts: 446	Depends on how much I like it, if I love love love it, I would keep it, I'd try not to wear it around him too much but still keep it. If I dont care for it much I would get rid of it.
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Jul 5th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#71
DreamingBeauty Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,610	I'd keep things I really liked even if my SO or anyone else dissed it. Perhaps they don't like it b/c it is different and they aren't used to it. You have to take chances and risk a faux pas to be a real trendsetter, otherwise you're just following everyone else. If I was on the fence about the item and asking opinions, I would of course be open to input and consider returning the item.
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Jul 5th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#65
pursegirl3 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: South of L.V. Posts: 288	My DH is pretty honest in his opinions. if we are at the store and i'm trying one on i usually get the "It looks like a feedbag" as for which bags he likes "any of them that are already paid for" guys you have to love them!!!!!

Jul 5th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#69
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,685	My SO is very respectful of what I wear. If I'm wearing it he thinks it must be good. (Sorry if that sounds nauseating)

Jul 5th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#70
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,685	Er but he's not the same with my fav perfume. I can only wear it when he's not around

Jul 5th, 2009, 11:50 PM	#72
mzbag Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: The Northwest Burbs,IL Posts: 594	I ask my DH his opinion if second thoughts come to mind before a purchase. Also, my DH usually would like the style however may not like the color. I won't make the purchase if DH dislikes the handbag. As for any handbags that I have purchased prior and DH does not like I will not sell. DH has plenty of things I don't like and he would never sell his stuffso not selling mine!

Jul 6th, 2009, 08:06 AM	#74
tadpolenyc empirestateofmind Joined: Sep 2006 Location: new york, ny Posts: 20,226	ha! not a chance. if he hates it, it must mean it's a pretty damn good lookin' bag.
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Jul 6th, 2009, 08:25 AM	#75
Carri Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 331	If I really liked it I would keep it. I'm the one wearing the bag, not him. I recently bought a patent leather bag that I absolutely love. DH told me that it looks like plastic. However, everytime I use it I get remarks from other people about how good it looks. It is definitely a keeper for me.
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