Do you feel guilty about money spent on designer bags?

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#91
Only in the sense that I could have saved it up to spend on something else. But I know myself-- the reality of it is that I don't save the money up for something else. So I'm glad I purchase things that will last me a long time and look really stylish.

My DH on the other hand is great at saving, so he helps me keep myself in check.
 
#92
I don't know if guilty is quite the right word. But if I spend a substantial amount on a bag and then I think I may not love it or use it a lot, I feel very uncomfortable.
 
#95
purseinsanity said:
I do sometimes because the responsible, sensible part of me tells me the amount I spend on some bags is absolutely ridiculous, especially when I barely use them. The justification part of me tells me that I never spend what I can't afford and I work hard so I deserve it. I enable myself!
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Yes, those are my sentiments exactly. I work hard and pay my bills and do not spend in other areas so I have to have some vices. Hangbags are the only material item that I am willing to pay a significant amount of money. I always buy reasonably priced clothes and shoes (almost always on sale) and don't have any other extravagant expenses unless I travel or go to a bunch of concerts.

But still there's that guilt that spending money on handbags is silly and I should be saving it (especially when I will never be satisfied and will always be looking for my next purchase!). I think part of that comes from growing up with parents who didn't make a lot of money and who had to be very frugal to make ends meet. My mom would buy maybe 1-2 bags a year and they would be from JCPenny or Kmart. They just don't understand my love of bags.
 
#96
I used to feel guilty when I was younger because I overspent but not anymore since I subsidize my purchases and I toned down a lot. Only buy classic ones which lasts a loong time ie. Bottega Veneta.
 
#97
sdkitty said:
I don't know if guilty is quite the right word. But if I spend a substantial amount on a bag and then I think I may not love it or use it a lot, I feel very uncomfortable.
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That's sooooooooooooooo true!! That's an excellent point and I didn't realize why I was most miserable when bought my first few Coach handbags.

I feel EXACTLY the same way. I fear being a theft target and walk around unsure clutching this expensive bag like my life depended on it.

Luckily, thanks to LadyV, I found the Yorkdale sale and bought several of my bags marked down from up to $500+ to $49. My collection has expanded and I didn't spend a huge fortune. Now I can carry them around feeling confident and knowing I didn't blow the bank and could rotate my bags on a daily basis like a rich girl.

My bags are Coach, but not the hideously expensive Coach prices. So, I got the best of both worlds. Outlet prices are good too! :yahoo:

Take care,

T-Girl
 
#99
Ive always been brought up in a money tight environment.. (mother still has it difficult to pay the bills and doesn't own her house or anything because she cant work)...

That makes me feel guilty when buying a bag that my mom (family) wouldn't be able to afford with a whole month worth of income..

It makes me feel guilty because i could have spend it on "useful" things like a new car or a house (or save up for children) but in the end, growing up with not a lot of money makes me appreciate getting something like this for myself even more too ;)
 
#100
BagLuver said:
Sometimes. I don't spend more than I can afford, and I'm not in debt. But sometimes I think I could be using this money in other ways. I could be investing it or giving it to charity. I do invest and I do give to charity, but I could do more. I did not grow up spending this kind of money on luxury items, so I sometimes do feel a little guilty when I think about it. I mean, do I really need 25+ high end luxury bags? No. And some of them hardly get used. Why can't I just be happy with 4 or 5 bags?
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:yes: I feel exactly the same way. My guilt has occasionally stopped me from buying another bag at moment X, but it hasn't altogether stopped me from buying bags -- especially if there's a sale! :shame:
 
#101
I feel guilty at first, but I get over it real quick. People always tell me to enjoy buying bags now, because when I'm married, have children and have REAL bills (like a mortgage), I may have to limit my purchases.
 
#104
Never! I don't buy bags too often, and I always need time to save up for them. I'm always overly happy when I finally get it because it tends to take me a while to save up depending on the bag (I'm currently an unemployed college student). However, I do feel guilty if my parents buy them for me, which is pretty rare.
 
#105
i just joined the form, and want to get a new and my first LV, i feel really guilty.
my last handbag purchase was one year ago a CD (1000$)
how often would u guys buy an expensive purse, knowing that i have two young kids? HELP?? I REALLY WANT THAT LV>
 
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