Anyone else feel somewhat embarrassed about LV?

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whitew0lf said:
I kinda have the same concern - none of my colleagues/friends carry designer bags & I'm not sure if they will "judge" me for spending money on one, although it is my own little practice to celebrate milestones in life with significant purchases, and this was a bag I picked as a reward for myself after MONTHS of deliberation, therefore not an impulse purchase or anything. I wouldn't know how to feel if someone teases me for spending money on a bag. :sad:
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I feel the same way! I just bought my first LV a month ago at 32 years old. After I purchased my bag, I felt sheepish just because I felt like the timing probably wasn't the best (with covid). But this wasn't a spur of the moment purchase . I have wanted my bag for a long time, and the reason I bought it now was because I wanted to get a bag before the price jumped AGAIN. Since having my son last year and also working as an essential employee during a pandemic, I bought my bag as a treat for myself. I even discussed this with my husband. The funny thing is that I live in an area where I see my bag everywhere, but I just feel weird about bringing my bag to work. Maybe when the patina sets in a little more on the vachetta I'll feel better about carrying it everyday. I love my bag so much though! :smile:
 
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I recently purchased my first monogram print bag & was so excited & couldn't wait to use it. Once home & trying it on in the mirror I kept thinking that people might think I'm carrying a fake. I think it's just that the logo is so in your face & unmistakably Louis. I'm kind of a jeans & t-shirt girl, hardly where dresses, not always wearing make up with perfect hair so I had these strange thoughts that will people think I'm carrying a fake or be thinking 'oh look at her who does she think she is?' (you know what I mean) I did think I must be crazy but then stumbled on this thread. I know, I shouldn't care less what other people think, but I do. It took me about a week before I summed up the courage to wear the bag out. I was so tempted to return the bag, but now glad I decided to keep it. I don't have any friends or family that purchase expensive designer bags or clothing, I don't really have any issues at what my family think although the first thing my mum asked was "How much was that?" I didn't tell her as I know she would of blabbed it to my brother & sisters who spend most of their money on cigarettes or alcohol. I just don't want people to think I'm carrying a fake bag. I'm hoping as I continue to use it that these feelings will go away :confused1:
 
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ilovemulberry73 said:
I recently purchased my first monogram print bag & was so excited & couldn't wait to use it. Once home & trying it on in the mirror I kept thinking that people might think I'm carrying a fake. I think it's just that the logo is so in your face & unmistakably Louis. I'm kind of a jeans & t-shirt girl, hardly where dresses, not always wearing make up with perfect hair so I had these strange thoughts that will people think I'm carrying a fake or be thinking 'oh look at her who does she think she is?' (you know what I mean) I did think I must be crazy but then stumbled on this thread. I know, I shouldn't care less what other people think, but I do. It took me about a week before I summed up the courage to wear the bag out. I was so tempted to return the bag, but now glad I decided to keep it. I don't have any friends or family that purchase expensive designer bags or clothing, I don't really have any issues at what my family think although the first thing my mum asked was "How much was that?" I didn't tell her as I know she would of blabbed it to my brother & sisters who spend most of their money on cigarettes or alcohol. I just don't want people to think I'm carrying a fake bag. I'm hoping as I continue to use it that these feelings will go away :confused1:
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The feeling will go away! Enjoy your bag and don’t worry about others. Be confident and remember the happy feeling you had when you brought it home.
 
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thanks sixx said:
When I was in my 20s and 30s.......I worried so much about what people thought about me.
Then real life happened. I got married, and divorced. Several major surgeries. A broken back (ok, my less-than-stellar equestrian skills). And through it ALL....I've worked full time, sometimes MORE than full time.
Now I'm in my 50s. And I do what I want. I no longer care what others think about me.
I carry my LV bags, because I love them. I drive my beater Toyota. I also drive my lovely Mercedes.
Point is. It is MY life. I've earned every single inch of it. And I no longer care what other humans think about me.
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ilovemulberry73 said:
I recently purchased my first monogram print bag & was so excited & couldn't wait to use it. Once home & trying it on in the mirror I kept thinking that people might think I'm carrying a fake. I think it's just that the logo is so in your face & unmistakably Louis. I'm kind of a jeans & t-shirt girl, hardly where dresses, not always wearing make up with perfect hair so I had these strange thoughts that will people think I'm carrying a fake or be thinking 'oh look at her who does she think she is?' (you know what I mean) I did think I must be crazy but then stumbled on this thread. I know, I shouldn't care less what other people think, but I do. It took me about a week before I summed up the courage to wear the bag out. I was so tempted to return the bag, but now glad I decided to keep it. I don't have any friends or family that purchase expensive designer bags or clothing, I don't really have any issues at what my family think although the first thing my mum asked was "How much was that?" I didn't tell her as I know she would of blabbed it to my brother & sisters who spend most of their money on cigarettes or alcohol. I just don't want people to think I'm carrying a fake bag. I'm hoping as I continue to use it that these feelings will go away :confused1:
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Don't worry. The feeling will go away because you will get older. You'll experience more of life, and discover, people will have opinions. Nothing will change that, so you shouldn't live your life to please or change other's opinions. Live to please yourself. Like my teens say, "Sounds like a YOU problem." That's what you should think about people who judge you.
 
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Mcandy said:
i overheard someone tell another person "who would spend 1000 for a single bag?" And I was itching to tell them its me lol. I dont have much though just 2 that i bought from the store and the rest are preloves but still pricey for a bag in their eyes. I just tell some people who dared to ask how much "secret" but i couldnt lie to closest friends and when they do ask i say " i have no kids. I can afford to splurge" and they tell me " no we just wanna ask how much. " sometimes, we judge ourselves too lol.
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This happened to me with my sis in law, she goes “who would spend $4000 on one bag?!” I’m like me, I would! I mean I haven’t yet but I had intentions to. Not a single word about it from her afterwards. She prefers to spend on driving a bmw, I drive a Hyundai Santa Fe and spend on bags. I don’t ever say anything to her about that and I don’t see why she should about my spending on bags.
 
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I bought my first bag this year, I’m 27! I really just started getting into the world of luxury goods last year but started small with slgs to see if I wanted to invest in a bag. I bought a speedy 30b in DE and haven’t looked back! I don’t feel embarrassed at all, I wear it proudly. I live in a smaller town about an hour from a major city and hardly ever see anyone wearing LV here but I don’t care. My brother has made comments to me about being into “this stuff” but we all have our thing, you know? I don’t judge him for his “stuff” lol. If you can afford it and enjoy it, then just go for it!
 
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ilovemulberry73 said:
I recently purchased my first monogram print bag & was so excited & couldn't wait to use it. Once home & trying it on in the mirror I kept thinking that people might think I'm carrying a fake. I think it's just that the logo is so in your face & unmistakably Louis. I'm kind of a jeans & t-shirt girl, hardly where dresses, not always wearing make up with perfect hair so I had these strange thoughts that will people think I'm carrying a fake or be thinking 'oh look at her who does she think she is?' (you know what I mean) I did think I must be crazy but then stumbled on this thread. I know, I shouldn't care less what other people think, but I do. It took me about a week before I summed up the courage to wear the bag out. I was so tempted to return the bag, but now glad I decided to keep it. I don't have any friends or family that purchase expensive designer bags or clothing, I don't really have any issues at what my family think although the first thing my mum asked was "How much was that?" I didn't tell her as I know she would of blabbed it to my brother & sisters who spend most of their money on cigarettes or alcohol. I just don't want people to think I'm carrying a fake bag. I'm hoping as I continue to use it that these feelings will go away :confused1:
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While there ARE good fakes out there most of the time I see really BAD ones. People who know what’s up can tell the difference. Even people who don’t can too! Don’t let that stop you from wearing it. As far as the price point, I say this to my students who ask but like others said, everyone has their thing. I drive a 12 year old car and will continue to do so until it really won’t run anymore!! So yeah I can also buy a couple 2k handbags. And they hold their value better than a new car! ;)
 
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stellaadams said:
For sure. I'm a teenager so carrying LV at my age seems ridiculous and I get stares from old ladies. But little do they know I worked very hard for my bags.
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I can totally relate to this, I bought my first lv bag when at 20 (I'm 23 now) for graduating cc. My parents, friends, and for sure strangers still look at me weird for wearing luxury brands. But age definitely shouldn't matter as long as you're happy :smile:
 
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