Share Your Edited Bag Closet Journey......

[diane278]

You need to kick me out of the club. Massaccesi has a big sale going and I caved, plus he is already working on two bags for me. Alas, I am weak.

You can run but you can’t hide! You’re not getting out of this process that easily! You know how experts say that diets can’t be maintained indefinitely because they’re too rigid? Well, I think it’s the same with bag diets. Our collections can ebb & flow as our lives (and wardrobes) do. @Rami00 got down to six bags and recently posted a couple of gorgeous new additions...ebb & flow.....from what I’ve read, she finds a way to remain under 10 bags.

 

[diane278]

I actually did the curating in my pinterest board in deciding which ones to keep, so the result is something similar to this! I also keep a snapshot of all my current bags on my phone, so that whenever I feel a tug of desire when I pass by the shops, I take a look at the picture and can still say, "Ah yes, I am still good. So far."

I’m going to copy this idea..... thanks!

 

[elzi]

I actually did the curating in my pinterest board in deciding which ones to keep, so the result is something similar to this! I also keep a snapshot of all my current bags on my phone, so that whenever I feel a tug of desire when I pass by the shops, I take a look at the picture and can still say, "Ah yes, I am still good. So far."

Yessss I do this too! Always make sure I have a photo of my bag collection on hand!

 

[piperdog]

There's a definite ebb and flow. 9 months ago I got my own HG bag and was content for about 6 months. Over the summer I went to Italy and succumbed to BV. That started off a new cycle of wanting more. So far I haven't bought, but holidays sales will be hard to resist.

 

[southernbelle43]

You can run but you can’t hide! You’re not getting out of this process that easily! You know how experts say that diets can’t be maintained indefinitely because they’re too rigid? Well, I think it’s the same with bag diets. Our collections can ebb & flow as our lives (and wardrobes) do. @Rami00 got down to six bags and recently posted a couple of gorgeous new additions...ebb & flow.....from what I’ve read, she finds a way to remain under 10 bags.

I cannot seem to get below 20 whatever I do!! It is sort of like my weight. No matter what I eat or do not eat, my body has a weight that it wants and it is going to be that weight no matter what.in my own defense it has taken me the better part of two yers to figure out exactly the style of bag that I prefer. I think I have settled on that and am trying to replace the ones that do not work with ones that really please me. At least this is my excuse for now.

 

[diane278]

I cannot seem to get below 20 whatever I do!! It is sort of like my weight. No matter what I eat or do not eat, my body has a weight that it wants and it is going to be that weight no matter what.in my own defense it has taken me the better part of two yers to figure out exactly the style of bag that I prefer. I think I have settled on that and am trying to replace the ones that do not work with ones that really please me. At least this is my excuse for now.

Maybe 20 is your base......who knows what the future will bring? 23? 17?

 

[southernbelle43]

Maybe 20 is your base......who knows what the future will bring? 23? 17?

I refuse to go above 20 and that is that!

 

[Chachalouve]

I am at 12 including two contemporary bags, not counting my sport or beach bags..
Trying hard to downsize to 10 including those two.. Which means letting go the duplicates in my collection and not sure I can!
However, I love the idea of 10 bags only..

 

[missconvy]

I know, it’s tough. Duplicates gives me peace of mind that my precious bags won’t get damaged.

I am at 12 including two contemporary bags, not counting my sport or beach bags..
Trying hard to downsize to 10 including those two.. Which means letting go the duplicates in my collection and not sure I can!
However, I love the idea of 10 bags only..

 

[southernbelle43]

What i wonder if why we care about actual numbers of bags at all. Why does it bother me that I have 20 bags! Guilt???

 

[klynneann]

What i wonder if why we care about actual numbers of bags at all. Why does it bother me that I have 20 bags! Guilt???

This. For me it's more about editing down to what one actually uses, however many that may be. I did a small purge early last year and even so I currently have over 20 bags But I keep track of their usage on the Stylebook app and right now I'm using pretty much all of them, even if it's just a few times a year. Tastes and functionality definitely change - for example, I no longer find hobo bags functional for me (too hard to quickly find things) - and I know in the future the bags that are currently functional for me may no longer be so. I do find it very useful to keep track of which bags I'm using because it has illuminated the fact that I really really prefer handheld with an optional shoulder strap over, say, a tote. So while I do use the totes that I have, I don't really look at that style as something I want to purchase more of. And I think that's another aspect to all of this - not just to pare down, but even just to stop where you are and recognize that you may already have a bag that fills the function of something you may be eyeing to purchase. And it's hard to resist the new pretties that come out every season!

 

[southernbelle43]

This. For me it's more about editing down to what one actually uses, however many that may be. I did a small purge early last year and even so I currently have over 20 bags But I keep track of their usage on the Stylebook app and right now I'm using pretty much all of them, even if it's just a few times a year. Tastes and functionality definitely change - for example, I no longer find hobo bags functional for me (too hard to quickly find things) - and I know in the future the bags that are currently functional for me may no longer be so. I do find it very useful to keep track of which bags I'm using because it has illuminated the fact that I really really prefer handheld with an optional shoulder strap over, say, a tote. So while I do use the totes that I have, I don't really look at that style as something I want to purchase more of. And I think that's another aspect to all of this - not just to pare down, but even just to stop where you are and recognize that you may already have a bag that fills the function of something you may be eyeing to purchase. And it's hard to resist the new pretties that come out every season!

Well articulated.

 

[klynneann]

Well articulated.

Thank you!

 

[diane278]

Right now, I’m feeling pretty comfortable with what’s on my shelves.....which happens to total 15. In the past, I’ve often added and added, with little thought to my overall bag situation. I think just paying attention to what I’m using and what I might think about adding will be a huge step in the right direction. I also think I’m enjoying going through this process just as much as I’d probably enjoy having a “perfect for me” collection all sorted out.

 

[Shelby33]

Does anyone on this forum decrease her number of bags by actally wearing some out? Even Hermes show wear and have to have spa treatment to refurbish. It seems like we just get bored/tired of them and sell. Maybe we need an arbitrary set number just to keep our purse ADD under control but mine would have to be more than 10.

I've honestly never had one of mine wear out!