I’m over bags. I still love the ones I own, but I don’t need to buy any more. I’d rather buy jewelry right now, and I have four more items of jewelry on my wishlist; after that, I will be done with most luxury items. Shoes will have to be replaced, but even then, I’m sort of over spending $500-$1k on shoes. I have enough and enough is enough—too much luxury shopping is unnecessary.
Completely gone off bags
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This!!!! And, I agree. But, then, I’ve always been more of a jewelry hound anyway. LOL! I’m focusing on that and lots of travel.
Plus, bags are very durable. I think everyone should have fun building their collection. But, once you have enough to satisfy your daily wearing needs, why buy lots more? When you have enough to rotate, they can last to the next generation and beyond. No reason to keep buying and buying tons each year.
I’ve gotten to a point where I’m happy with my collection and I don’t have a desperate need to buy new bags. I used to really enjoy the ‘chase’ of researching bags, scrolling through the online collection and going into stores to look at bags and finally buying a bag that I’ve wanted for months, but I don’t get the same high anymore.
I have 17 luxury bags and honestly don’t want any more right now, although I’m not opposed to adding to my collection if I find a bag that seems really exceptional to me. There are bags that I’ve liked for a long time, like the black Chanel reissue, but I feel no pressing urge to buy it. Margot Robbie’s character wore it in the new Tarantino movie- if that came out a few years ago I wouldn’t have calmed down until I had it in my hands, now I forgot about it as soon as the scene ended.
I think I’m just pretty burned out with material things after years of collecting. I’m much more strongly focused on experiences, as I find most people also are nowadays. I just get way more enjoyment from going to see a band that I love with close friends than buying (yet another) handbag. I’m also a lot happier now than I was in the depths of my handbag collecting phase. This change is still a chicken-and-egg problem for me.
Also, no citation, but me and my friend were talking about minimalism and he said that studies found that people gain the most satisfaction when acquiring items they like and getting rid of items they don’t like, but don’t gain as much satisfaction while actually owning the items. So the optimal strategy to maximize satisfaction with your possessions is only replace items you own since you get to simultaneously get rid of something and acquire a shiny new item.
This is my take on things anyway; I think people can buy as much as they want if it makes them happy. I’m definitely not a minimalist now, but my fixation on bags had just gotten so overwhelming and almost unhealthy and I’m glad I’m out of that phase.
I have 17 luxury bags and honestly don’t want any more right now, although I’m not opposed to adding to my collection if I find a bag that seems really exceptional to me. There are bags that I’ve liked for a long time, like the black Chanel reissue, but I feel no pressing urge to buy it. Margot Robbie’s character wore it in the new Tarantino movie- if that came out a few years ago I wouldn’t have calmed down until I had it in my hands, now I forgot about it as soon as the scene ended.
I think I’m just pretty burned out with material things after years of collecting. I’m much more strongly focused on experiences, as I find most people also are nowadays. I just get way more enjoyment from going to see a band that I love with close friends than buying (yet another) handbag. I’m also a lot happier now than I was in the depths of my handbag collecting phase. This change is still a chicken-and-egg problem for me.
Also, no citation, but me and my friend were talking about minimalism and he said that studies found that people gain the most satisfaction when acquiring items they like and getting rid of items they don’t like, but don’t gain as much satisfaction while actually owning the items. So the optimal strategy to maximize satisfaction with your possessions is only replace items you own since you get to simultaneously get rid of something and acquire a shiny new item.
This is my take on things anyway; I think people can buy as much as they want if it makes them happy. I’m definitely not a minimalist now, but my fixation on bags had just gotten so overwhelming and almost unhealthy and I’m glad I’m out of that phase.
I've reached a point related to this. I wouldn't say I've gone off bags altogether - still wildly in love with my own bags and always thrilled to see others' collections - but I don't feel the pull to buy at the moment. I did buy a number of LC LP totes in Paris this summer, but that was because I genuinely needed the packing space and there's a convenient boutique in CDG.
As it is, I have 11 bags by premier designers, 8 by contemporary, and still a few anti-theft and formal evening bags floating around. And this doesn't even take into consideration all the old ones I've repurposed around the house. I may fall back into the collecting game again later, but for now, I'm just enjoying what I have and admiring everyone else's from a distance.
As it is, I have 11 bags by premier designers, 8 by contemporary, and still a few anti-theft and formal evening bags floating around. And this doesn't even take into consideration all the old ones I've repurposed around the house. I may fall back into the collecting game again later, but for now, I'm just enjoying what I have and admiring everyone else's from a distance.
Confession time.
I’m still very obsessed with my bags, your bags, everyone’s bags, lol. I truly have too many but I think they each serve a purpose.
There was a period of about 3 years where nothing was really bought so the last couple of years (especially this year on bags) I’ve made up for it.
But, I think I’m done for now. I’m content, I think. I’m hunting for a red Celine Mini luggage but it will come in time. I don’t know how many bags I have and quiche frankly, I’m too afraid to count! 50! Yikes. I’m just guessing. And only 4 of them are Coach, the rest are premier. Double yikes! And no, no Hermès or craziness like that. I wish. That’s what I’m saving up for these days. There’s no rush, though as I’ve got a couple of closets to play in.
I’m still very obsessed with my bags, your bags, everyone’s bags, lol. I truly have too many but I think they each serve a purpose.
There was a period of about 3 years where nothing was really bought so the last couple of years (especially this year on bags) I’ve made up for it.
But, I think I’m done for now. I’m content, I think. I’m hunting for a red Celine Mini luggage but it will come in time. I don’t know how many bags I have and quiche frankly, I’m too afraid to count! 50! Yikes. I’m just guessing. And only 4 of them are Coach, the rest are premier. Double yikes! And no, no Hermès or craziness like that. I wish. That’s what I’m saving up for these days. There’s no rush, though as I’ve got a couple of closets to play in.
I’m on my way here. In the last few years I’ve sold a lot. I used those funds to get some newer fun styles and some replacement classics that I had to sell in the past due to financial reasons. Now I’m pretty happy with what I have. Some bags are purely for fun, some are for special occasions and some are my daily go to. I can’t say I’m off bags but I’ve definitely slowed down. I think I’m more careful about all my purchases—not just bags. There was a time where I would search the sale rack for some cool new clothing and now I have no desire to do that. I do value experiences more and saving for a rainy day as well.
Oh my goodness people! How can you be OVER bags? Soooo many new delights every season, not to mention vintage & second hand treasures...
I don’t think I’ll ever be over bags but I have slowed down. I have other hobbies after all. My hobbies also compete with each other.
I haven't bought a designer bag for probably 2 years now. I used to buy like 2-4 bags a year back in the day! I slowed down ever since I bought a house - the ex-husband was very frugal so didn't like me buying expensive things. I bought two small proenza's when I was separated 2 years ago which felt amazing and liberating. Now I'm in a long distance and my major purchases are plane tickets! I want to get back into buying a nice bag but maybe once in a while, not 2-4 times a year, but financial priorities lie elsewhere right now 
I don't even wear most of my bags these days because they're all so big and I don't carry much these days, hence why I'm not into bags as much as I used to be. I can't bring myself to sell them though!
I don't even wear most of my bags these days because they're all so big and I don't carry much these days, hence why I'm not into bags as much as I used to be. I can't bring myself to sell them though!