Roll Call for those of us on a Handbag Ban and why!
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You have a beautiful collection Narnanz and I hear you about having too many. Look at my forum name. So far I've been really good for the past 6-7 months, I have not purchased one new handbag and I actually switched out of a bag I've been using for quite awhile to one in my collection. My cost to wear numbers are terrible for the majority of my collection. So many of the bags I bought look great but don't fit my lifestyle.
I don’t wear all my bags. If I want another bag, I need to wear the ones I have or rehome them.
I need to go on a bag ban, but I’m not quite there yet! I’m hoping to find some inspiration here
I've actually decided that unless one of my current bags completely falls apart, I'm done buying handbags. Current prices are just exorbitant and hard to justify. One can be fashionable in other ways with higher impact than having the newest it bag. I'm not participating in the consumption culture anymore. I feel like I'm barely making use of my current collection of 9 bags. For me, bags are functional, not display trophies.
I agree with everything you're saying here! I also want to wear out all of my bags and use them to the fullest. I'm on handbag ban because I want to invest more money every month, and save more. I feel like I could and should have saved more money in the last few years. I want to save my money for investing and save my time for other hobbies and pursuits.
I was just in Paris. I saw so many stylish people, almost none of them were carrying designer bags. I feel like I see many people who use their designer bags as a crutch, wearing uninspired clothing and relying on the bag to amp up the outfit. It's honestly lazy fashion.
This thread made me check - when did I purchase my last bag? It was July of last year. I haven’t bought any other bags since then. I have been very busy with work stuff, therefore, don’t even have time to hang out with friends or shop. I am not on a ban per se, but being more mindful about shopping.
Although my last bag purchase was July of last year, it doesn’t mean I didn’t spend money elsewhere. I got a wallet and a ring. I know I really need to curb my spending. I have put more money into retirement, so hopefully this intentional saving helps. Out of sight, out of mind.
Although my last bag purchase was July of last year, it doesn’t mean I didn’t spend money elsewhere
. I got a wallet and a ring. I know I really need to curb my spending. I have put more money into retirement, so hopefully this intentional saving helps. Out of sight, out of mind.
I'm putting more money into savings and investing too. I set up automatic transfers into those accounts every month and then I budget like I don't have that money.This thread made me check - when did I purchase my last bag? It was July of last year. I haven’t bought any other bags since then. I have been very busy with work stuff, therefore, don’t even have time to hang out with friends or shop. I am not on a ban per se, but being more mindful about shopping.
Although my last bag purchase was July of last year, it doesn’t mean I didn’t spend money elsewhere
I am waiting for a SO Kelly to show up, and I'm on Ban Island to prevent the guilt that will probably appear after buying it.
Last year after purchasing my Birkin I had a few hard weeks dealing with sticker shock, although that purchase was completely affordable and expected (it was as a SO too, so the least I can say was that I was prepared).
The bag ban's justified as well because I would like to use my discretionary money towards clothing rather than bags as I'm feeling I tend to dress slightly too casually at work (like every day is Friday wear, lol)
That's my style but alas we know a book is partly judged by its cover, so I'm investing in a few business pieces to look like a skillful co-worker.
(But leaving the Birkin at home to prevent jealousy...)
Last year after purchasing my Birkin I had a few hard weeks dealing with sticker shock, although that purchase was completely affordable and expected (it was as a SO too, so the least I can say was that I was prepared).
The bag ban's justified as well because I would like to use my discretionary money towards clothing rather than bags as I'm feeling I tend to dress slightly too casually at work (like every day is Friday wear, lol)
That's my style but alas we know a book is partly judged by its cover, so I'm investing in a few business pieces to look like a skillful co-worker.
(But leaving the Birkin at home to prevent jealousy...)
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I'm on a verge of a ban. So much money spent on moving to a new place recently and getting new furniture for it, plus a new business not exactly being a great success yet, so understandably my dearest husband is not completely thrilled with me wanting to buy a new bag for an upcoming occasion. I already struggled to get a new outfit ("don't you have something in your closet already?" and I didn't) which he graciously ok'd but he's struggling with the shoes, bag and rest of the "unnecessary" accessories that men struggle to understand.
Yes, I have many, many handbags but all of them are either too cumbersome to be used or just not the style I want to carry right now. I try to get bags that are timeless but I might have failed. I have way too many bags that just feel too big, the shape is not ideal or they are made of very hard leather which I don't seem to get along most of the time.
Yes, I have many, many handbags but all of them are either too cumbersome to be used or just not the style I want to carry right now. I try to get bags that are timeless but I might have failed. I have way too many bags that just feel too big, the shape is not ideal or they are made of very hard leather which I don't seem to get along most of the time.
Maybe sell some of those bags and replace with a couple of bags that fit your lifestyle now? Sometimes I hang on to stuff because I don’t want to take a loss but it’s better to get rid of it and buy something that‘s practical and a good fit for your lifestyle’s needs.