Anyone Tired of Twillies and Not Afraid to Say It?

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#16
CoachCruiser said:
I do say! Which is exactly why I haven’t contributed to this forum in ages...quite a few “holier-than-thou, don’t accept what I don’t think!” women who are so bonded together that I wonder if they share credit card debt. People are allowed to share different opinions? I would love it if anyone spoke what they really thought, except bahh-ing and pecking to the rule of the roost.
People at this forum used to say what they thought without ridicule, even if it was without the general opinion of the majority. People asked polite questions, respected different opinions...it wasn’t some silly soccer-mom united front. And honestly, if opposing opinions on twillies has you that upset, you should probably reevaluate the priorities in your life. “All in good fun!”
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Just to clarify, it’s in response to the “anyone else...” type of attitude. Of course some people like something while some people don’t. That was exactly the point. “Am I the only one that...?” No, of course you are not. How is that surprising?

My opinion is simply: people have different opinions and there’s no need to act as if that’s something to be posturing about.

ETA: hmm not sure how to make it clear, I’ve no problem with whatever your opinion is on twillies or anything else (for what it’s worth I wear my bags sometimes naked sometimes not depending on my mood or outfit or whatever). It’s not a response to the specific content of the issue but rather a response of...why is this even a thing that needs to be flagged like it is a problem to state? So if anything I agree with you that nobody should feel weird posting their opinions when it’s not the same as others, and everyone should understand different people have different preferences and that’s perfectly a-Ok. I’m not sure if I ever felt that I can’t express a personal taste that’s not the prevailing one, I tend to see different opinions and tastes on tPF all the time. I think the attitude of “am I the only one...” (and therefore calling people to align them along two sides) only adds fuel to making a divide instead of letting people realize it’s just different personal tastes. Hope that makes sense :flowers:

So just to give example, instead of this post title I would say start a thread to share bags that you use without any whistles (maybe like “naked bag lovers unite!”) and encourage everyone who enjoy their bags that way to share their clean bag photos.
 
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CoachCruiser said:
I do say! Which is exactly why I haven’t contributed to this forum in ages...quite a few “holier-than-thou, don’t accept what I don’t think!” women who are so bonded together that I wonder if they share credit card debt. People are allowed to share different opinions? I would love it if anyone spoke what they really thought, except bahh-ing and pecking to the rule of the roost.
People at this forum used to say what they thought without ridicule, even if it was without the general opinion of the majority. People asked polite questions, respected different opinions...it wasn’t some silly soccer-mom united front. And honestly, if opposing opinions on twillies has you that upset, you should probably reevaluate the priorities in your life. “All in good fun!”
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Sorry, not sorry. If you had posted this thread asking "polite questions" or "respected different opinions" then the responses might be different. But you didn't. You posted a thread literally asking for the kinds of responses you received. So don't get all indignant when you get them. Good grief.

ETA - it's all in the delivery.
 
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CoachCruiser said:
I do say! Which is exactly why I haven’t contributed to this forum in ages...quite a few “holier-than-thou, don’t accept what I don’t think!” women who are so bonded together that I wonder if they share credit card debt. People are allowed to share different opinions? I would love it if anyone spoke what they really thought, except bahh-ing and pecking to the rule of the roost.
People at this forum used to say what they thought without ridicule, even if it was without the general opinion of the majority. People asked polite questions, respected different opinions...it wasn’t some silly soccer-mom united front. And honestly, if opposing opinions on twillies has you that upset, you should probably reevaluate the priorities in your life. “All in good fun!”
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I don’t think anyone is saying your opinion is wrong. As can be seen by the responses, some of us like them, some don’t. It’s all a matter of what we like, no united fronts going on. I read lots of opinions around this forum and don’t see anyone bonding, as matter of fact there was just a discussion going on in the Coach Factory thread of what people would pay or not for a high price item, all opinions, all different. Maybe I’m just naive but I don’t see the soccer mom attitudes, I’m sorry you feel like that.

and for the record, I see nothing wrong with you (or anybody) hating twillies, it’s your bag so you should be happy with what you want to do with it, I respect that.
 
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There is already so much sadness & divide in the world that I, personally, come to this forum to escape & read about & see things that make me smile, laugh, get ideas, learn & maybe see something in a different light. I would like to think you didn't mean to come across negatively, but that's how I took it & responded accordingly. #truce?
 
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I don't think I've ever posted in this forum before, anyway I personally wouldn't use twillies. I just don't really like them. However I can see how the bits about being "pretentious" and the "get over yourself" would be taken as somewhat insulting. When I see twillies on someone's bag I just wonder how they get them to stay that way, I don't think it means anything one way or the other about the person who owns the bag.
 
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While there are a good number of posters on Coach forum who love and use twillies, I don't think I've ever noticed an over abundance of them as of the recent. Coach lovers have always had a thing for the add-ons. I remember coming on here in my first year of posting and everyone seemed to have a bow scarf and keychains/charms dangling off their bags. I personally don't own scarves or twillies, and I only have about 3 or 4 bag charms that I use for specific bags. I can appreciate others sense of style with the accessories, but it ain't my thing. I am actually surprised this is a hot button topic, tbh.
 
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This is the oddest thread I have ever seen. First of all I had no idea what a twilly was. I had to look it up. Lol! But I don’t understand the need to be so critical of a person that would use one instead of simply saying you don’t like them. And then to go on and further insult people in the forum just made it all worse. That is quite a lot of drama over a handbag decoration.
 
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Had to google what a twilly was, too (my best guess out of context would have been something similar to a swirly, a pinwheel, or a ribbon used by rhythmic gymnasts :lol::giggle:...so looks like I was a bit off there)

It would seem that the original intention of a twilly may have been a bit pretentious as they would have been practical only for the elite at the time:
http://blog.madisonavenuecouture.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hermes-twilly/

But pretentious is a subjective word when we are talking to a bunch of people who love expensive purses whether it be Hermes or Coach...TPF is dedicated to designer bags after all.

But I think now people use all sorts of scarves to accessorize their bags (of any brand) and it's a way to style a bag like adding a key fob/bag charm/whatever people are calling them now or a novelty strap.

I think only certain bags and styles are suited for wrapping a scarf around. It depends on how it is executed whether it looks appropriate in my opinion. I would consider it on my Coach Regina as the white untrimmed leather on the top handle is easy to decolor from the rest of the bag. But my inability to tie a scarf (and also not completely destroy a silk scarf immediately) has prevented me from doing this.

I agree it's been a bit overdone recently but I think it's how most trends are. One could probably say the same for the Rexy bag charms or Coach signature print.

I agree with @Alexa5 above on this being an odd thread, too. But at least we know what a twilly is now! :tup:
 
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OP mentioned that they think scarves take away from the beauty of a handbag. I think the key point to that statement is they think it takes away. And I’m definitely ok with people having their own opinions on how to wear their bag. But to be told to get over myself for liking accessories is ... something. I could flip that and tell OP to get over themselves for liking what they like. But I wouldn’t because I respect people’s choices. I wouldn’t have minded this thread and it probably would have given me a chuckle if the part about getting in a private jet wasn’t included. I am the first to admit my Rexy charms are silly and over the top but I love them and life is short.

I love this forum because it’s my fun happy place, but I can’t lie this thread puts out a weird vibe for me. As a side note, I just bought 2 older Coach scarves and they’re everything I hoped they’d be :)
 
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Syren said:
OP mentioned that they think scarves take away from the beauty of a handbag. I think the key point to that statement is they think it takes away. And I’m definitely ok with people having their own opinions on how to wear their bag. But to be told to get over myself for liking accessories is ... something. I could flip that and tell OP to get over themselves for liking what they like. But I wouldn’t because I respect people’s choices. I wouldn’t have minded this thread and it probably would have given me a chuckle if the part about getting in a private jet wasn’t included. I am the first to admit my Rexy charms are silly and over the top but I love them and life is short.

I love this forum because it’s my fun happy place, but I can’t lie this thread puts out a weird vibe for me. As a side note, I just bought 2 older Coach scarves and they’re everything I hoped they’d be :smile:
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Yes, for me it was how mean spirited the original post was. It was kind of shocking to me considering this is a forum for handbags.... which is something frivilous all on its own! :smile:
 
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