Does Carrying an Expensive Bag Give You More Confidence?

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#2
Not really. Here where I live people don't wear luxury brands very much, I don't know why, when our capital city is an hour away and there you see them all and much, Lv, Chanel... I sometimes feel little vulnerable when people give me not so nice looks when they see my bags �� But I use what I love ��
 
#4
It probably helps some people with low self-confidence establish themselves in the particular socio-economic category they want to be perceived in.
A lot of people might say "I just carry it for myself" but this self doesn't exist outside the image others reflect to us.
So I would say: yes. Carrying an expensive bag in undeniably a strategy to boost one's self confidence, among other aspects of the experience of course.
 
#7
No, carrying an expensive bag does not boost my confidence. In fact, I find that if I carry/wear too many expensive at once, I start to feel somewhat insecure (I know, that's kind of bad). But I start to feel like I am a walking target for pickpocketers, thieves. But when I wear one or 2 nice designer pieces, I feel comfortable. Regardless, my emotional confidence levels stays the same (which has nothing to do with designer items at all- it's so much deeper than that!). Maybe as far as fashion confidence, I do admit that I personally feel that wearing one or 2 designer pieces boosts my usual, otherwise simpler outfits. Of course, only my 2 cents. I believe that everyone should do what they feel good with.
 
#8
I wouldnt say confident... in my opinion, if I carried an expensive bag for confidence reasons, thats pretty much saying i'm carrying an expensive lie- because what happens when I no longer have the bag on me?

Honestly when I wear/carry anything expensive, its really just to "blend in" I suppose and sometimes, to showoff to certain snottier people. I also feel proud because i'm able to save money for such items.

I live in Los Angeles and theres just too much $$$ walking around. I also live in a highly populated Asian city (SGV)... this means one too many Maserati's, Bentleys, Rolls-Royce, etc from the Asians dumping their money and kids into 'murica. "Oh hey, you got the fancy new LE bag! Havent seen one of those yet!" "Yeah, well my new Asian neighbors got all 5, so did their daughters." LOL.
 
#10
I recently bought a new-to-me Gucci bag, and my husband noticed how quickly the salespersons in Saks and Neiman's were to try to help me. I didn't even notice because my attention was on buying my face wash which is why I was there. Not much commission coming from me as it was only $24. But...I may have thrown in a Tom Ford Lips & Boys lipstick while he wasn't looking! LOL!

So, I guess that the answer would be no since I don't even notice the attention.
 
#11
I would say it immediately prevents others from deeming me not worthy. With that first impression out of the way, we can then move on and get down to business.
 
#12
No...but it's just what I've been surrounded with from childhood but a bag that I really like regardless makes me happy and I like admiring bags anyway lol
 
#14
More confidence, as in a sense of boldness & assurance = yes, sometimes
Each bag has positive memories, which feel good & perhaps shine through my face/actions.
I can have them repaired about worldwide, if needed.
They may serve as a costume of sorts, when impressions must be made--much as bold, red lipstick.
I wouldn't own them, if they did nothing to help me enjoy life more.

More self-confidence, as in an increased trust in my own judgment, decisions, worth, feelings, abilities, etc. = no
This comes from within, growing through experiences & with time.
It cannot be bought, imo.
It's earned, often with many challenges & some mistakes--part of being human & engaged with this world.

Hope this answers helpfully.
 
#15
remainsilly said:
More confidence, as in a sense of boldness & assurance = yes, sometimes
Each bag has positive memories, which feel good & perhaps shine through my face/actions.
I can have them repaired about worldwide, if needed.
They may serve as a costume of sorts, when impressions must be made--much as bold, red lipstick.
I wouldn't own them, if they did nothing to help me enjoy life more.

More self-confidence, as in an increased trust in my own judgment, decisions, worth, feelings, abilities, etc. = no
This comes from within, growing through experiences & with time.
It cannot be bought, imo.
It's earned, often with many challenges & some mistakes--part of being human & engaged with this world.

Hope this answers helpfully.
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This. And, great post! :smile1:

On a deep level, no, my bags don't give me confidence. Or rather I should say, they don't impact my sense of self-worth. But in terms of having a great bag as part of an outfit to show I belong in a certain situation, sometimes.

Reminding myself that I got myself a great bag as a gift for myself, or some other positive memory can help if I'm having a bad day, as can the sensual experience of touching or smelling wonderful leather. So they can give me a boost, but I wouldn't exactly call it confidence. And it has more to do with my love of the bag than with whatever image the bag may help me project.
 
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