Anyone else feel somewhat embarrassed about LV?
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I don't wear all my LV's around my family and my MIL (she's the worst when it comes to my bags) because of the questions and comments I get. There are also some places I'll never wear my Louis (for example job interviews). But other than that I enjoy my bags and don't care about the stares and comments I get from strangers, co-workers or friends.
I know what you mean. When I am bringing out a new LV around my family or friends, I am aprehensive about how they'll react. For some reason, they have no issues with coming right out and asking how much things cost!!
I wear my LV anyway. I wear it because I've paid ooodles for it and refuse to have it just sit on a shelf. When I face scrutiny, I play it off like it's nothing. I mean, we love LV, work hard for it - why should we let other ruin it for us. And in saying this I will still hide my LV from my MIL
So, so true! I feel the same way but I will still hide the true number of LV's but from my SIL. And she isn't dumb either; if she sees me with a new bag she'll look up the price online so there's no way for me to be coy about telling her how much my bad costs! *sigh* Oh well, at least she only thinks I own 3 LV's. If she only knew!
No, at least not most of the time. I was caught off guard the other day when someone complimented my purse genuinely and I did feel little awkward at all the attention I was getting. But I got over it since that's just part of carrying LV sometimes.
I don't take my LV bag to work because no one else there does, and there are certain people I wouldn't intentionally show it to, but if I did run into one of them while carrying LV I wouldn't try to hide it.
Someone mentioned BV and I know they (often) cost more than LV but I don't even know what they look like - not necessarily the price that puts me off but the recognizability.
Someone mentioned BV and I know they (often) cost more than LV but I don't even know what they look like - not necessarily the price that puts me off but the recognizability.
Im sorry but this thread seems kinda ridiculous! Embarrassed about carrying LV? Thats crazy! Why on earth would anyone care if someone else thinks negatively about them? I just dont get it. Its my money, my life and my choices. If I choose to spend my money on LV instead of something else, why would I be embarrassed of it? Why do you put any weight whatsoever in what someone else thinks of you? Its not their life or their money, but yours. Do you think they feel embarrassed driving around in expensive cars or having a professionally decorated house or whatever? Of course not! We buy and do as we like because it makes us happy, not because of what someone else thinks of us or the image thats projected. At least it should be that way! No way would I spend my hard earned money on LV and then not carry it somewhere just because someone might not like it or feel bad about it...too bad! You obviously bought LV because you liked it...now carry them with pride!
Good on you for being 24 and being able to afford your own LV.
If anyone, it should be me (which I kinda do) who feel embarrass carrying my LV. Lol I'm a 24 yo n unfortunately I need my parents help on it. N I don't care when ppl say things like spoilt, so what, if ur not then save up so u can afford it n stop the jealousy
I don't. I am financially independent and have worked hard to afford the luxury items I own. But I would if I were owing someone money or receiving financial aid/support from others (spouse excluded). I would also feel uncomfortable carrying LV or any designer bag if I'm visiting someone in poverty or a dire financial situation.
It's great for you that you don't feel bad about carrying your LV but not all people are like you. Some people feel bad / uncomfortable if they're put under a magnifying glass and told that they are stupid because they spend so much money on bags. Maybe you have never experienced this but I can truly relate to people who do get embarrassed sometimes when carrying their LV's. I've been made fun of for example during a party when my MIL decided to tell everyone there how stupid it was that I was the youngest person at the party and a student not even working full time and still I was the only person with such an expensive bag. After that she grabbed my bag (which I had left in another small room with a closed door) and passed it to others to see it and to try it on. I'm not even ashamed to say that all I wanted was to cry and go home. I don't care what my MIL or anybody else really thinks but I do care enough about me not to let myself to be in a situation like that ever again. So I won't carry any of my LV's when we're going to visit her.
I didnt mean to offend anyone. I just think people should spend less time worrying about what others think of them, and more time worrying about themselves and being happy! Im sorry for your MIL situation...but you're right, people are different. If that had happened to me, I would have just ignored her and not felt bad at all because I dont care what people think as long as I am happy with my choices. Im sure she has something that someone else might think is a waste of money or stupid too! Everyone places value on different things and she has no right to treat you like that because of your choices and I would have told her so. I hope things get better between you two in the future! I think you must care on some level what she thinks of you or you wouldn't have gotten so upset by her rude comments? Anyway, dont be ashamed and dont let her or anyone else make you feel bad...life is too short!
why do care what others think?? u own LV u own LV!! u dont have to give explanations to anyone on how can you afford it??? just enjoy it and take it wherever you want to irrespective of what others think.. when I forst bought my speed, I got a stare from my cousins but hell i dont care i stilll flaunt it afterallits my money and i can do whatever I want with it