2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

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2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.
 
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hlh0904 said:
Happy New Year to everyone!

Last year I made it a point to edit my closet and try a capsule wardrobe base with classics I love to use. I am 48 and I am trying to have a classic wardrobe with a few fun elements within it. Lordy I was so excited to get out there post vaccination and use them. Didn't really go out as often as I expected this year. SO! Here is to shopping my closet for the year 2022. I am prepared with a good closet but now I need the outings to match them. (and we are not talking about opera, concerts etc. I will settle for grocery shopping. I am not asking for much ! " Thanks OmIcRoN").

I did a huge handbag purchase in December so putting a halt on all purchases. Going to use the year to pull and edit, with the handbags, and sell ones which don't really get me excited anymore.)

I just want to get out there again (outside of my house). Put me in coach!
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@hlh0904 I’m with you on these thoughts. My style is classic with pops of color in my wardrobe. Before covid I changed bags daily and carried two different bags to my office, a carryall/tote/satchel with a smaller coordinating purse. Every weekday, I would select my outfit for the day and then go into my handbag room to choose my two bags. Then change out my things which is easy when you do it daily. Never a messy purse full of junk like receipts to clean out!

I had hoped my office would reopen this year so I could do a hybrid thing and work a few days in the office and enjoy my wardrobe/bags again. Instead I’m still working remotely. I actually enjoy going to the grocery store just to get out and “dress up” in jeans instead of leggings! Now when I do go out it’s hard to choose which bag to take. I’ve got hundreds of bags and I swear they all are begging me to choose them. Lol!

What I’m going to try to do this year when I’m tempted to buy a bag is to walk into my handbag room, look at those gorgeous bags, smell the leather, and shop my own closet/room instead!
 
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whateve said:
I'm glad the 1941 clutch works for you. I wish it did for me. They are so beautiful. I can't fit my car keys inside. I tried putting my card case and phone inside and they wouldn't fit.
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@whateve Because I’m obsessed I have about 10 of these clutches in various colors. They also made a slightly larger version I bought thinking I could fit more in it, carry it more like a self contained crossbody. That one might work for you. I’ll take comparative photos if you’d like and post in Coach size comparison Forum. It might be too large.
 
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So I’m going to do a low buy this year. I have a couple bags I am ashamed to say I have never used. I am planning on going to Paris in June, so if I take that trip, I have decided I can buy on that trip. However, my plan is no other bags, SLGs, or clothing items for 2022. I’ve got more than enough options in my closet, and I would like to use the bags that I have never used.
 
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Jereni said:
I mean… I’m right there with you. Ran across this last week and am so tempted. I don’t own a dome satchel and I like the look of this so much. But I have two light pink bags…

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Another resolution...stay away from temptations. It's so easy to find yourself scrolling through some online consignment store. I don't need another handbag at this point ; however, as some of you may know, I do work in the fashion industry. I'm permitted to spend money on what will make me money which further complicates my resolutions. I think my utmost goal is to low spend my way through the year.
 
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whateve said:
I stopped using those large ziparound wallets. I used to love them. Now I divide my stuff between smaller wallets. That way I can make sure I have the most important things with me if I have to downsize. I use a card case for the most important stuff like my ID, health insurance card, and major credit cards. I have other cards in another wallet. I love the card case because it fits easily in the pockets of my purses. Often I don't even pull the card case out. I can reach the credit card, pull it out, and put it back without removing the card case at all. This is the one I'm using now. It is Brighton.View attachment 5284470
I have a separate coin purse and a small pouch for cash, but you could put folded cash in the zipped portion of this card case.
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I carry card cases as well instead of a wallet. I then place in my LV toiletry pouch that I move from bag to bag.
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Paris Girl said:
@whateve Because I’m obsessed I have about 10 of these clutches in various colors. They also made a slightly larger version I bought thinking I could fit more in it, carry it more like a self contained crossbody. That one might work for you. I’ll take comparative photos if you’d like and post in Coach size comparison Forum. It might be too large.
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I don't remember seeing the large version. The one I bought was the one with the beautiful leather sequins. I only have one clutch that actually works for me. It's a box style clutch I got in 2014. It's got more depth than most clutches. I think the problem with the 1941 clutches for me is they have no depth.
 

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SakuraSakura said:
Use one item that scares you. I know that many of us have purses that rarely see the light of day due to being worried or feeling as it they're meant for "special events." Life is an event and we are HERE. I'm taking no prisoners.
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I am in for this one. My poor Prada never saw the light of day, because she just seems a bit to dressy . So I will wear her even if only to the market .
 
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whateve said:
I don't remember seeing the large version. The one I bought was the one with the beautiful leather sequins. I only have one clutch that actually works for me. It's a box style clutch I got in 2014. It's got more depth than most clutches. I think the problem with the 1941 clutches for me is they have no depth.
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I think the 1941 clutches were closer to a wallet than clutch. They hold quite a bit though. I’ve got some thicker zip around wallets that hold the same amount as my thinner 1941 clutch wallets so they’re more compact in my bags.
 
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Paris Girl said:
I think the 1941 clutches were closer to a wallet than clutch. They hold quite a bit though. I’ve got some thicker zip around wallets that hold the same amount as my thinner 1941 clutch wallets so they’re more compact in my bags.
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I think if I still carried large wallets, it might have worked for me as a wallet but still if I'm remembering correctly, it doesn't have the organization of a ziparound wallet. With tea roses or leather sequins, it would take up more room in a bag and I would be afraid of ruining the embellishments. I've never been one to pull my wallet out and just carry that.
 
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