Handbags: How many is enough?

[Marco]

Handbags: How many is enough?

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By: Fate
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This past weekend, like every woman in NYC, I headed to the theatres to see Sex and the City. (Don’t worry, no spoilers here for those who haven’t seen it but what are you waiting for??) While I was mentally cataloging every shoe and every handbag on the big screen, I came to wonder: how many of us purse-loving gals own as many bags as our favorite on-screen characters? The night before the movie opened, I was talking to my BF over dinner about my newest object of lust - a handbag, of course - and he stared at me blankly. After a period of silence, he asks, “Why do you need so many bags?” A completely sincere question because he, in his Y-chromosome world, cannot comprehend the concept of a handbag being more than just functional. I began thinking about my overstuffed bag and shoe closet and if I’m being completely honest (always a dangerous enterprise), it is possible to say that I have too much. But ‘too much’ is a relative concept, isn’t it? *wink* So I pass these questions on to you:

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[Barbara]

Not sure there is ever enought bags for some of us.I had about 30 bags.heehee And donated a few to Good Will.So i am down to 22 now.heehee

[Barbara]

For got to say this is a great question

[raven1083]

there is no limitation for me i just love collecting different designer handbags.

[angelthelson]

if i have money to spare, a few classic and iconic bags (hermes, chanel) i should say 10 is good for me

[sk1442]

The thing with bag lovers is that once you have bags and displayed them aound enough, you will always like another bag that comes to the market...so you can collect as many as you like or now thanks to internet you can sell your old ones too and buy new ones without feeling very guilty

[rita.jones56]

Exactly, there can never be enough. The only way I wouldn't be interested in new styles to hit the market is if I lost interest in handbags altogether, and I don't see that happening.

[jennylemon]

As many handbags as pairs of shoes is a good number

[laura]

Probably around 7 for me (one for every day of the week, lol!). I'd rather have quality over quantity. If I had a ton of handbags, I wouldn't be able to enjoy them all!

[sk1442]

as many as you can

[mowse]

i'm not sure that's possible lol. When i'm 80 i'll let you know if i have too much

[Maxine]

Every girl needs a bunch of beauties to keep her grounded (those Birkins are HEAVY!), make her friends drool and pass along to her daughter(s) one day.

A classic Chanel is a must, as is (though I hate to admit it) a Marc Jacobs, and last but not least an Hermes, ANY Hermes (even if it's just a wallet, plus they do make bags that don't cost four thousand dollars you know). Throw in a Balenciaga, add a splash of Botega, and you've got yourself a nice collection any woman would be proud of.

The extras can include an endless array of forgettable delectables such as that pink Gap (yes, I said GAP) leather tote I carry on the first day of spring every year. Just remember that a well-made luxury item will last you through the years, when 30 cheaper bags will fall apart and leave you hanging.

Yes, I KNOW you need a gym bag, but just imagine how much classier that sack will look on one arm when there's a classic Chanel 2.55 on the other.

[2gdfcs]

For now, I seem to get all antsy if I own more than 5-6 bags, but at one point I had almost 20. I've been slowly paring down my collection and actually being pretty exclusive to balenciaga, though I still have some Coach (though most of it's going to be sold off).

If I had enough money and space though, I'd probably want a dozen bals!

[d4rkangel]

hmm for me .. at least 2 new bags every year .. but i also sell some of my unused bags too .. i called it bags recycle .. sell some n buy some .. hehe

i said once to my bf that when i had one birkin .. i will stop buying bags .. n he doubt it ..

[olivejuice4u]

You can never have too many! Unless, of course, you have one in every color and every size Do you have any fabric bags?

[Gaijin]

I'd have enough LV If I already have...uhm... err.... haave.... I can't get enough of ''em!

[kagome]

For me, it is about how many you can afford.

[Chic1]

Depends on the person.. I enjoy having beautiful, fun bags. The more individual, the better. I dont like walking into women that are carrying my bag so I say buy the ones that are more special and unique, sort of less traveled!

[olivejuice4u]

If you are looking for a unique bag, check out olivejuice4u. Most are one of kind at most 5 may be made out the same fabric. You won't run into anyone with the same bag People will ask, "Where'd you get that cute bag?". It's not the typical Coach!

[pradeepa]

Now a days girls are liking this hand bag very much because its very comfortable and stylish also.We can keep our personal things,money,and make up kid also.Its very important for every one.So we can have more than 20 hand
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[MarthaT]

In my oppinion, a girl can never have too many bags, its just the same with shoes haha

[laalparda]

Originally Posted by jennylemon

As many handbags as pairs of shoes is a good number

What an idea is it...!
You are right. If you follow the fashion rule then you will find that shoes and bags should be match with each other.

[Designers Loft]

I think no women can have enough, but the question is, where can we put all of them?

Should we kick the kids out to make room for them? Just kidding!Ill kick out my husband first! Another joke! I'm really kidding! Hahaha

Ok, im serious now! Believe it or not, i only have a few. Meaning, I only have 6, don't you agree thats a few, specially for someone who sells designer handbags, I say thats a few..lol

I would love to have all my handbags match my shoes but my children's college education is more important.

Am I still in the topic? lol sorry