I wonder why men DON'T usually carry bags! Men must have things to carry around, well actually I know they do because I can't tell you how many times I have been asked "Can you please put this in your bag? Oh wait do you mind holding my cigarettes too? And the lighter? Oh one more thing it's just a bottle of Zantac in case my stomach bothers me. Thanks. Um can you hold the keys too? Thanks hon."Hey kids.
I'm the new guy in town so don't rough me up too bad.
I just thought I would share my experience in this thread if anyone is interested.
I'm actually a straight guy. Purses have become a hobby of mine. It all started when a friend wanted to save some money. She asked me to shop online for gently used brand name bags. I started my research and eventually learned the brands, styles and price points. I found there were lots of opportunities to slam offers on some really nice bags that were never used. I guess this strategy performed well because I now shop for quite a few women in my circle. To say I know more about purse fashion than all combined would probably be a true statement. And I've actually started on shoes but don't know enough just yet.
Since then I have found myself looking at almost every bag I pass. Being a straight guy, maybe that's not normal, but whatever. Having purse shopped so much, I even bought a few bags for myself. My favorite is F10909 from Coach. I also have a Coach 9541. I don't get the opportunity to use them very often because society always stares no matter which bag I carry. I always take a bag when traveling though. There are usually so many distractions and possibilities in airports that few people ever notice. I had a flight attendant walk by once when I was using my 9541. She just smiled and probably assumed I was gay but hey whatever. I actually tried using my 9541 a few months ago. I went to a store around closing time with a friend of mine. There were only a few customers inside but a woman that was shopping the aisles froze when she made eye contact with me. She then started following behind us, peaking from other aisles and sticking her head around corners in disbelief. I mean it's just a bag and I really only buy black, brown or camel colors. It's not like I was sporting a bright coral colorblock. Although, I probably would if I could. I actually wouldn't mind a leatherware top handle from a few years ago in multicolor but that's an unneeded challenge. I think I can rock some bags pretty good despite my size. My build isn't exactly petite so that probably doesn't help with acceptance. Anyway, I'm mostly a hobo and soho kind of guy but like some totes and satchels. No matter which bag I choose, they probably won't be considered conforming to men for a long time. Oh well. Psychology is amazing and purses are awesome. I don't care what anyone says
Buy your own bag lol.
Sorry you get looks from people but good for you for carrying whatever you want!
