2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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muchstuff said:
That’s a shame, they look great on you. But yes, comfort first!
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Thanks - I really thought the pads would help but nope!
Lesson learned!
(the hard way as usual!)
whateve said:
That's too bad! I feel your pain. My feet are narrow so I always have that problem. I've learned never to bring new shoes when traveling. I always bring the ones that have been tested with lots of walking already. That's true for bags too. I brought a bag I thought would be great on a trip and by the second or third day, my shoulder was aching.
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Fortunately, I didn't walk much in them - just from the car to the restaurant. But even that was too much!
I brought my old faithful boots to wear on the days I knew we'd be walking a lot. I *really* need to take them in for repairs but I keep wearing them! I have bought a replacement pair, but they seem dressier (quilted in the front) and they aren't broken in yet - and won't be unless I make myself take the old ones in! :giggle:
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Back home - woot!
We had a lovely time in Paris, but I’m reporting back about the shoe question...
I did bring the ones with the chunky heel and wore them twice.
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And that’s the last time I’ll ever wear them again. They were SO uncomfortable. They fit fine when I bought them, but the first time I wore them, my feet kept sliding forward in them (even though I wasn’t wearing hosiery), so I thought I’d just put gel pads at the ball of my foot and would be okay. Nope-ity, nope nope.
They are well made shoes, but too wide. Humbug!
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You looked marvelous though and they looked more delicate in these pictures.
 
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muchstuff said:
I’ve sold many bags in the past so it’s not a new thing for me but I’ve realized that there are definitely bags in my collection that I’m hanging onto for no good reason. I know the feeling I get when I carry a bag and it simply works for me. That’s what I need from every bag in my closet. The work begins...but it’s such a bad time to sell, the market’s sooooo slowwwww.
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It is holiday time . Things are starting to move.
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Back home - woot!
We had a lovely time in Paris, but I’m reporting back about the shoe question...
I did bring the ones with the chunky heel and wore them twice.
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And that’s the last time I’ll ever wear them again. They were SO uncomfortable. They fit fine when I bought them, but the first time I wore them, my feet kept sliding forward in them (even though I wasn’t wearing hosiery), so I thought I’d just put gel pads at the ball of my foot and would be okay. Nope-ity, nope nope.
They are well made shoes, but too wide. Humbug!
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Fabulous outfits, sorry to hear the shoes were uncomfortable.
 
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muchstuff said:
It must be the influence of this thread but I'm going to take a hard look at my closet and sell off anything that's at all questionable for my needs. No matter how much I love it...I hope I don't hate myself for it down the line :panic:...
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Goodluck on your closet clean up! Just don’t rush it if you’re not ready. Sometimes we hang on to some bags for no good reason, but the time will come when we’d know what to do.
dcooney4 said:
One bag came that was final sale. It was gorgeous but my shoulder immediately protested before I even finished taking the wrapping off. Luckily a friend of mine said if it comes and doesn't work for me she would buy it from me. So in and out the same day. I won't be counting it at all. Such a pity because the color was stunning. This fall I have worn almost all my fall winter bags, not all this month though. Two I wore this month as soon as I was done wearing them I put them up for sale at a great value and out they went. I get so excited when I look at the space I in my closet till I remember that the consignment shop still has quite a few bags. These challenges have really helped me this year. I have now sold most of my large totes. I am still looking for a small one with a long strap drop but it seems to be elusive.
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There’s really a lot of movement in your collection this year. Way to go! Hope you find the right one(s) for your shoulder!
Cookiefiend said:
Back home - woot!
We had a lovely time in Paris, but I’m reporting back about the shoe question...
I did bring the ones with the chunky heel and wore them twice.
View attachment 4595768
And that’s the last time I’ll ever wear them again. They were SO uncomfortable. They fit fine when I bought them, but the first time I wore them, my feet kept sliding forward in them (even though I wasn’t wearing hosiery), so I thought I’d just put gel pads at the ball of my foot and would be okay. Nope-ity, nope nope.
They are well made shoes, but too wide. Humbug!
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You really look good in these outfits! Pity the shoes didn’t work. I agree - comfort first!
 
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muchstuff said:
It must be the influence of this thread but I'm going to take a hard look at my closet and sell off anything that's at all questionable for my needs. No matter how much I love it...I hope I don't hate myself for it down the line :panic:...
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I've done that for the past four years, due to the influence of this thread. I just went through my notes to see what I've let go (because, who can remember???). Since 2016 I've donated/sold 23 bags. Eek! But here's the thing. I don't miss a single one of them. I've never reached into my closet and thought "Drat. If only I still had ______."

Last year we had a "love it or list it" challenge at the beginning of the year. Maybe it would be good to do that again in 2020?
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Back home - woot!
We had a lovely time in Paris, but I’m reporting back about the shoe question...
I did bring the ones with the chunky heel and wore them twice.
View attachment 4595768
And that’s the last time I’ll ever wear them again. They were SO uncomfortable. They fit fine when I bought them, but the first time I wore them, my feet kept sliding forward in them (even though I wasn’t wearing hosiery), so I thought I’d just put gel pads at the ball of my foot and would be okay. Nope-ity, nope nope.
They are well made shoes, but too wide. Humbug!
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You look amazing, @Cookiefiend , but I'm so sorry to hear that the shoes didn't work out for you. How annoying to have painful shoes when you're thousands of miles away from your closet. :annoyed:

Unless you bought a replacement pair of black pumps in Paris??? :graucho:
 
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ElainePG said:
I've done that for the past four years, due to the influence of this thread. I just went through my notes to see what I've let go (because, who can remember???). Since 2016 I've donated/sold 23 bags. Eek! But here's the thing. I don't miss a single one of them. I've never reached into my closet and thought "Drat. If only I still had ______."

Last year we had a "love it or list it" challenge at the beginning of the year. Maybe it would be good to do that again in 2020?
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I've regretted a few but in a more or less abstract way. Not because I miss using them but because they were so darn pretty.
 
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