I want to limit my bags to 10 total but...

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#16
Currently I have around 20. About half are special use bags- backpack, clear bum bag, beach bag etc. The rest are divided by season. I would like to have less, but I’m one of those ladies that feels stupid carrying a high end bag while wearing sweats/yoga clothes.
 
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For many years, I had a handful of bags - one a daily-use satchel in a British tan color which went with almost everything I wear and one black handbag. For evening outings, I had two smaller size purses - one in black and one in a cream color with gold detail which again went with a lot of outfits. All were in good quality leather, and for some years, I remained completely oblivious to the entire world of handbags out there!
Then, we went through a very dreary winter - endless grey skies for months, lots of snow and frigid temperatures and when spring finally arrived, I could not bear to carry any neutral colors - suddenly I wanted a pink bag. A nice bright pink bag and I wanted it right away. And that started my bag journey!
In the beginning, I bought in an impulsive fashion and made some mistakes since I did not fully understand my taste in terms of handbag style and function, but since most of these early purchases were contemporary bags, at least the mistakes were not exorbitant. But I really learnt and understood my tastes and preferences as the year evolved. And now, as I start to very slowly add some premier bags to my collection, I know I would like to have a total of about 15 bags or so. I don't switch out my bags very often, I don't want the hassle of selling bags, and my tastes lean towards the classics so I know this number will work well for me. :smile:
 
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Thank you all for your comments. I must have messed up my notification preferences as I just saw these comments for the first time.

The "10" is something I just came up with to try to prevent myself from wanting more and more bags. So its a bit arbitrary and not set in stone. Just as a background, until January of this year, my last LV purchase was 10 years ago and I have purchased a couple of vintage pieces in that timeframe. I also have moved several times in those 10 years and I purged all of my contemporary and designers bags that I didn't use and it was sort of a pain so I don't want to go through that again. Being back on TPF in recent months, I find myself wanting more bags but I'm trying to fight this urge. I do have to think about the "sentimental = hoarding" concept.
 
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Pagan said:
I have about 20 bags at the moment, and that feels like plenty. If I find a style that really works for me, I’ll often get it in mutiple colours or sizes.

For awhile I was getting different styles and colours but I’ve realized that those bags never got used. I prefer classic bag styles and colours that I don’t have to switch daily. I’ve now passed along those bags to my daughters and their friends. Everyone is happy and I’m much more selective.

The bulk of my collection is Coach 1941 and LV. I love Coach Rogues (the older style) and have six. I have three different sizes and two have tea roses. No regrets about those. I also like Coach Dinky bags (particularly the discontinued 24 size) and have 4 of these. That’s 10’right there and there are none I’d like to part with.

I also love LV NFs and have just purchased a third. I am using my Speedy B a ton and may consider adding a second in the Classic style eventually, but not anytime soon. My evening bags are matching Lady Dior clutches, one black and one powder pink.

I then have a handful of bags I own just one of, and have no desire to add any others.

I just cleaned out 4 bags to make room (physically and mentally) for two recent LV purchases. I feel bag content at the moment. All of my bag needs are met with what I have. I can just enjoy other styles on others without needing to own them. I know they would not get enough rotation to make it worth their cost to me.

What helped me focus was paying attention to what I reach for over and over, and what I most enjoy carrying. Anything else (however pristine or lovely) got culled. It made more sense to pass on an essentially brand new bag to someone else who would get joy from carrying it while it was still current.
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Yes I'm old enough now to know what works for me and what doesn't so I don't get influenced by other people's collections. I only like top handle and crossbody and like structure so I don't own any neverfull or classic chanels. But like you, when I like something I tend to want multiples (I don't have any multiples yet in bags, slgs, yes), I'm just trying to fight the need vs want battle.
 
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jellyv said:
Yeah, strict limit is more psychological than a number for me. I simply hate it when I rarely use a bag that's meant for everyday usage but in fact I shun it. A clutch or small bag for evening is in a different category, where I expect not to use it that often so it's fine.

The strict limit relating to storage is interesting. I wouldn't personally think of, I have 6 linear feet (or whatever) so that's the firm space allowance for bags/SLGs I'd focus on having a collection that meets my needs, vs. being persuaded by anyone else's collection.
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Its true, having a collection that works is better than trying to correctly fill a space. I know even with the 9 that I have plus some no name bags and clutches, I have way more than enough for what I NEED. I've been using my shelving system in my closet as a gate keeper both visually and psychologically to limit my purchases to a certain degree.
 
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jellyv said:
Bingo. I used to roll with one bag per fall-winter, one for spring-summer. And was perfectly content! I still admire people who use the beejeepus out of their bags and make them a signature. The wealthiest gal I know, classic old money, has one. One.
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Yeah but I bet she has hundreds of something else. I have a friend who is also very well off but she's not into luxury bags. She loves dishes, glasses and wooden spoons and she asks why I buy bags and how many I have. I tell her I have less than the number of wooden spoons she has.
 
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jellyv said:
Bingo. I used to roll with one bag per fall-winter, one for spring-summer. And was perfectly content! I still admire people who use the beejeepus out of their bags and make them a signature. The wealthiest gal I know, classic old money, has one. One.
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That's basically where I'm at right now. I have one main bag for fall/winter and one main bag for spring/summer. I also have a couple of less expensive bags (non- leather or saffiano leather) to wear on rainy days or if I'm just in the mood.
 
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For me it's more about function than an exact number. Do I have a bag for travel, a night out, work and etc. If I feel like I'm not using a bag, I'll sell it. But I rarely wear the same bag for more than a couple days before I switch, so I definitely like having options. I couldn't imagine going back to the old days of only having one bag!

There is one youtuber that seems to have every new LV bag that comes out and I just wonder how she's able to use them all. I remember a TPF user years ago had an excel chart to make sure her bags were rotated, she had THAT many.
 
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I’d like 10 and if we assume that multiples count as 1 item then I think I might be there. This excludes clutches and SLG’s, those are my downfall as I have nearly 50. I do have about 10 contemporary bags but they are set aside to either sell or donate to charity.

Any Brits here may remember this scene about 1 item LMAO [emoji23]

 
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BlueCherry said:
I’d like 10 and if we assume that multiples count as 1 item then I think I might be there. This excludes clutches and SLG’s, those are my downfall as I have nearly 50. I do have about 10 contemporary bags but they are set aside to either sell or donate to charity.

Any Brits here may remember this scene about 1 item LMAO [emoji23]
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This is hilarious! So three speedies would be considered one item... Alright :happydance:
 
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BlueCherry said:
I’d like 10 and if we assume that multiples count as 1 item then I think I might be there. This excludes clutches and SLG’s, those are my downfall as I have nearly 50. I do have about 10 contemporary bags but they are set aside to either sell or donate to charity.

Any Brits here may remember this scene about 1 item LMAO [emoji23]

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"... three steak 'n' kidney basta*rd pies..." :lol: Nobody but nobody swears like the Scottish. Pure Lowland poetry :tup:

And I'm counting my Balenciaga City:s as 1 (one) item henceforth :yes:
 
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EdnaMode said:
This is hilarious! So three speedies would be considered one item... Alright :happydance:
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Absolutely lol :ghi5:

SomethingGoodCanWork said:
"... three steak 'n' kidney basta*rd pies..." :lol: Nobody but nobody swears like the Scottish. Pure Lowland poetry :tup:

And I'm counting my Balenciaga City:s as 1 (one) item henceforth :yes:
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And yes you too SGCW, this applies to Chanel wallets and bastias in case you are struggling to decide lol ...

And being Irish, yes they can swear like the Scottish, add being a builder into the mix and I’m doomed :facepalm:
 
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