I can so relate to this thread. In my case, my life has evolved significantly and the bags I bought, mostly all Gucci's will outlast anything which is why I am holding on to them. I am fortunate in that I have always gravitated to bags that are under the radar and unrecognizable to the public but, at the same time, they are all one style; hobo. Each of my Gucci's have no significant identification other than one has the horsebit on the handle. In fact, when entering Hermes, wearing my Marrakech, which has two G's hanging on tassels, the SA asked if my bag was a Kooba! 
Bottom line, I have not stopped wearing a Coach shoulder bag from three years ago because it is the most functional, lightweight leather bag I have ever bought. It is a neutral gray and has an outside pocket for my car key and cell phone. While I love my Gucci bags, I now crave a more tailored, more structured shoulder bag which has a light colored interior so I don't have to fumble around inside.
Speaking of light colored interior, the one bag I bought which I do love, is the BV Veneta in medium size which means, it is too small for me to wear for daytime so I look forward to wearing it when I go out for dinner.
To summarize, I think that as we get older, our priorities change and we realize it's not the "stuff" that satiates us it's the time and love we give and receive which is priceless. Just because I can afford "that" bag doesn't mean I need to own it. I am that comfortable knowing now that I don't want or need it.
Bottom line, I have not stopped wearing a Coach shoulder bag from three years ago because it is the most functional, lightweight leather bag I have ever bought. It is a neutral gray and has an outside pocket for my car key and cell phone. While I love my Gucci bags, I now crave a more tailored, more structured shoulder bag which has a light colored interior so I don't have to fumble around inside.
Speaking of light colored interior, the one bag I bought which I do love, is the BV Veneta in medium size which means, it is too small for me to wear for daytime so I look forward to wearing it when I go out for dinner.
To summarize, I think that as we get older, our priorities change and we realize it's not the "stuff" that satiates us it's the time and love we give and receive which is priceless. Just because I can afford "that" bag doesn't mean I need to own it. I am that comfortable knowing now that I don't want or need it.
My point is that I'm most happy and genuinely stylish when I'm building a look around things that I already have and love. Anyone with enough resources can run out and buy a bunch of designer accessories, but that's no replacement for really knowing what you like, what suits your life, and what kind of aesthetic you want to put out there. And when you're really secure in those things, you can admire new releases (or even allegedly "must-have" classics) without feeling like YOU have to have it. Want the truth? A Kelly or a Chanel jumbo would make NO sense with my life or my wardrobe. So why am I meant to covet these things? It's easy to get carried away, especially on the internet, where our brains are already seeking novelty and firing dopamine just from all the overwhelming input of images and information. Discussions like these help us remember - and remind each other - who we really are.
