SAHM's: Do you feel uncomfortable wearing your Chanels out and about?

#16
Great question. Sometimes yes. My day usually takes me through alot of different situations, during the day my kids are at school and I run around on my own I feel fine. I live in a well to do area and a chanel bag is not a rareity.

But once I pick up my kids sometimes I feel silly. Even walking into my kids school sometimes (depending on the bag) I feel uncomfortable. But what am I to do? I am not about to carry an extra bag with me and change everytime. So I am just going to have to let it go and just be who I am!
 
#17
I used feel uncomforable carrying Chanel and LV around my family and people who thinks I am crazy spending so much money on a bag. But I love them and don't think about it anymore. why buy them and not use them.
 
#18
the thing is. . . a lot of people are not even going to notice the bag.
WE notice them because that's what WE love, hence our membership here.
But most people couldn't care less. . . this is a big reason why I don't care, no one seems to even notice my bags.
 
#21
But most people couldn't care less. . . this is a big reason why I don't care, no one seems to even notice my bags.
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I completely agree with you on this.

On another note,
Sometimes I think I feel I could have better spent my "bag money" towards my son's braces or other usages - but that only last a moment :P
 
#23
I am SAHGF and I have a regular Nicky Hilton/Samantha Tavasa star bag that I carry around every day...I only use my designer bags when there is a special occasion, event, dinner, party, etc.
 
#25
I'm a SAHM and like to wear my Chanel bags when I go out for dinner, shopping or visiting friends. The only place I do feel self conscious is when there is an event at my son's school ... a lot of mothers there do not carry designer bags (they might else where but at the school, everyone is pretty low key).
 
#26
I tend to turn the logo inwards also; and that bothers me, for some reason. The fact that I have heard other women put down a mom carrying a LV ("who does she think SHE is", "must be nice", "only a fool would spend money like that on a purse", and the one that I think would fit me: "if you can afford designer bags, why can't they live in a nicer house? Warped priorities, that's why") Yes, I have heard these things said as a few women pass by during drop-off/pick-up (private school). SHould I care? No. I'm too old for cliques; yet it still bugs me because people do notice (even down to who drives what :rolleyes: ). Good to know I'm not the only one feels this way. :yes:
 
#27
Funny because I was wondering myself how other moms felt and am also glad to know that I am not alone if feeling this way. My kids go to a private school too, but rarely (if at all) do you see a chanel. Some Louie but that's about it (and probably a good mixture of fake). I know what you mean cjj. I know women can be like that and talk. But I just don't want anyone looking at me with that "who does she think she is" kind of way. I guess I should'nt care, but I do. Having said that, I am off to pick up my daughter with my red lambskin flap (could I be more subtle, lol)!!
 
#28
I have struggled a little with that, too. Not only am I a sahm, but also live in a very small town. I literally think I may be the only one in town with a Chanel. I still carry it, I love it. My flaps do seem a little formal sometimes, though. I need another tote : )
 
#29
interesting thread. i've taken my purse to the grocery store, etc. because it's my purse. when i worked, i don't recall getting the 'how can she afford that purse' comments but admittedly my most expensive purses were coach's. now, because my kids are still young (4...going on 21! eek! & 18 months), i primarily carry the diaper bag and i *hate* carrying 2 bags...too tough keeping up with these munchkins. :smile:
 
#30
I am a SAHM, too, and I feel good carrying my Chanels out and about town so I usually don't really take what others think into account. It's taken me a long time to be able to wear designer bags, so I am going to enjoy it and wear it anywhere my day takes me! LOL
 
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