https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:42:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1923793 Tue, 29 May 2018 21:43:12 +0000 Bonnie 1923793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Currently I have three black bags; one is dressy, another is sporty, and the one I use the most is all purpose. They make me feel prepared but if I carry any one too long, it makes me feel cranky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1923751 Tue, 29 May 2018 18:11:56 +0000 Carla 1923751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1923741 Tue, 29 May 2018 17:22:33 +0000 Greenjeans 1923741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the great comments, everyone! &nbsp;I've read them all and love the range and thoughtfulness. &nbsp;</p> <p>Just back from a two-week road trip where my new bag served as luggage and a shoulder bag. &nbsp;It helped me feel organized/centered the whole time we were away. &nbsp;(No small feat given the number of places we stayed!)</p> <p><b>Runcarla</b>, thanks for sharing that story about your mom's dream which I found very interesting. &nbsp;I've heard it said that bags can be deeply symbolic and that the way some women feel about their bags is a reflection of how they feel about their bodies. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1918955 Sun, 13 May 2018 11:31:28 +0000 Bijou 1918955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love bags too and see them as an essential part of each outfit. I think great accessories are a good way of changing up more basic outfits and I get great utility and use from all my bags. I really enjoy using a statement bag and don't really have any that are utility only function. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1918915 Sun, 13 May 2018 04:53:53 +0000 Gigi 1918915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely bag! Congratulations on your first "grown-up" bag. :)</p> <p>I bought my first leather bag last year. It made me feel polished, even though the style of bag was boho and was kind of laid back.&nbsp;</p> <p>I recently bought my second leather bag--a cute satchel. This one makes me feel sophisticated and grown-up in a good way.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wish I had more cash...I would love more bags! I can see how some people get the "bag bug" and have a very large collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1918865 Sat, 12 May 2018 21:08:02 +0000 jill58 1918865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love bags. For years I only carried one. Now I have a pretty large collection including hobos, satchels and a variety of crossbody bags. I feel about my handbags as Jenni feels about her shoes (although I like shoes too) -- there's a happiness factor. I don't know where this came from. I was certainly brought with the implicit idea that one or two bags should be enough but as an adult I seem to have loosened the reins and allowed my collection to grow.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1918864 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:54:28 +0000 Jenni NZ 1918864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new bag is beautiful. I saw this thread right after you posted it and decided not to be the first response because I thought to myself that my bag didn't make me feel anything! Overall my bag is just a practical thing, although I do choose each long-term one carefully in the past few years. Generally I only want to use one, and have it go with as many outfits as possible. So the current tan 70s inspired leather one from October 2016 was bought after several tan items of clothing or shoes and I knew it would also be good with black in winter and brights in summer. The previous vinyl grey bag with laser cut-outs was carefully chosen as well to be neutral and my style. It got a ratty looking handle after a while so got donated.<br /> I do have 3 others, 2 red and one cobalt, two of which were gifts and I change out very occasionally. Plus I have several clutch bags for evening looks but they don't get much wear.<br /> So on thinking more, looking at my main bag makes me feel...pleased. Pleased that I chose well and that I like this very useful item.<br /> I'm generally much more a shoe girl and shoes make me actually happy rather than just pleased, if that makes any sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel/page/2#post-1918845 Sat, 12 May 2018 18:57:39 +0000 Jane 1918845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love bags. My collection isn't huge, but most days I have a different bag with me. I also have a weekend and a work collection! What a lovely bag that is - how lovely it is a gift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918841 Sat, 12 May 2018 18:54:57 +0000 Mainelady 1918841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new Pendleton bag is beautiful! I am a fan of Pendleton products. I love their woolens and their bags. I have my eye on weekender style bag.<br /> I am a life long bag lady. It all started with a leather alligator clutch my grandmother handed down to me when I was 13. When I picked up that bag, I felt happy, confident, mature and worthy (of what I don’t really know). That bag gave me a feeling of importance.<br /> Handbags are happiness factors for me. I had quite a large collection until a couple of years ago. I donated several and now have a smaller collection of bags that really make my heart brim with happiness. I just trotted my newest bag out this week. On the outside I was calm and collected, on the inside I was swooning over that bag all day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918832 Sat, 12 May 2018 17:50:08 +0000 Jackson 1918832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a black comfortable bag and it quite suits my preferences. There are many pockets inside so I can put my favorite things there. It became the part of my everyday life. Girls if you want to buy a bag like that you can do it here:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.6pm.com/p/cole-haan-kathlyn-satchel-black/product/9083871/color/3">https://www.6pm.com/p/cole-haa.....71/color/3</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918804 Sat, 12 May 2018 16:06:49 +0000 Barbara Diane 1918804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rarely change bags. I carry a lot of items so I carry my large size nylon adjustable Le Pilage. Just when I think it is ridiculous and I should carry a smaller bag I take off a sweater and am so grateful I can just place it in my bag. However I miss having easy places for phone, keys, etc.</p> <p>I loved my nylon Nordstrom bags from years ago. $30, came with an attached, removable small zippered bag and a key attachment. </p> <p>I was thrilled when I found the first nylon bag as the weight offsets what I carry. Longchamp was the only replacement nylon bag I could find after Nordstrom stopped carrying their house brand. I had no idea it was a “thing” for quite a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918745 Sat, 12 May 2018 13:49:12 +0000 anchie 1918745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel awkward and naked when out without the handbag. It is probably just a habit. Yesterday I went with my daughter to get the dress that I was considering and wanted to try it once more. My daughter seat on the couch in the shop while waiting for me and I left my handbag with hear thinking it will be easier to browse the shop without the bag. But I felt so weird and self conscious without it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918738 Sat, 12 May 2018 13:39:21 +0000 Anonymous 1918738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Pendleton bag is awesome!<br /> I definitely have a Pendleton bag on my bucket list. I think its casualness would pair well with my puffer and would look equally nice with my pea coat. (Basically, it would be a fall/winter item.)</p> <p>A leather satchel definitely makes me feel put-together for work. </p> <p>I also like canvas bags and straw bags. They don’t have to be expensive. But it’s nice to have a bag for every occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918517 Fri, 11 May 2018 16:45:09 +0000 RobinF 1918517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not a purse person (more a shoe person) but the few I have are ones I love and feel good carrying. And they last me a long time. Just last weekend I treated myself to a new one from Nordstrom Rack that I think I am going to love - such fun!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918511 Fri, 11 May 2018 16:24:53 +0000 tulle 1918511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question...For years I felt awkward and unsatisfied with my handbag, and went keys-in-pocket like you, or carried a backpack.&nbsp; Finally I realized that my problem was expecting one or two purses to go with everything.&nbsp; Now I have a wardrobe of about a dozen bags in different colors, textures, sizes, and styles.&nbsp; If I get an outfit that isn't well served by any of them, I look for a new one that will work perfectly.&nbsp; Now that I'm no longer "making do" with an all-purpose handbag, all my bags are favorites! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918447 Fri, 11 May 2018 11:22:49 +0000 Katerina 1918447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful bag! And a fun post.&nbsp;<br />I have quite a few bags, most of them are structured satchels. Sometimes, I don´t swap bags as I should when I dress and the one I wear is not prefect with the outfit. It is disturbing, I feel bothered by that. When, on the other hand, a bag is perfect and makes an outfit - what a joy. It makes me feel chic.<br />My favorite bags (I have a couple of faves) are great quality, simple, large, structured and understated.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918427 Fri, 11 May 2018 10:03:43 +0000 jussie 1918427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm good question. I’ve never had many bags but I certainly can relate to that feeling. I always use a good quality leather bag, and it does help me feel put together. The current one has lasted 5 years.... and it’s still going... It’ll need to retire next year though. I also have a nice quality leather satchel for work.<br /> It’s funny, because I like to have a really large range of clothes.... but I’m happy with minimal bags.<br /> But yeah, they’re important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918412 Fri, 11 May 2018 08:12:58 +0000 lyn67 1918412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cannot imagine my life without handbags, prefferable as large as they can be not&nbsp; only for practical reasons but for an accent of happy color/texture (in summer) or polish (in winter). Still, I do not swap my bags daily, only have few for the season and is&nbsp; usually a tote for summer, but I carry all my life:-) daily in them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918374 Fri, 11 May 2018 04:31:14 +0000 rachylou 1918374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my Queen mum handbags. They make me feel Civilised </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918365 Fri, 11 May 2018 02:52:00 +0000 Windchime 1918365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful tote! </p> <p>I can identify with your experience about what a nice bag can do for one’s confidence. About a month ago, I bought a lovely grey leather handbag. As far as I remember, it’s the first leather bag I’ve owned. It’s by The Sak and is on the casual side, with a blue camera strap, but I just love how it looks and feels, and I feel put together and kind of...sophisticated, and/or just a bit more confident when I’m carrying this bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918361 Fri, 11 May 2018 02:44:08 +0000 Jaime 1918361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am more of a shoe person but have a large bag collection as well. (I have a large everything collection after years of thrifting.) But I tend to stick to crossbody bags for most occasions. My bags make me feel prepared because I have all my essentials strapped to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918348 Fri, 11 May 2018 01:38:36 +0000 cindysmith 1918348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great gift!</p> <p>My bag makes me feel prepared, safe. When severe weather threatened at work a couple of weeks ago, I had a moment of panic (no real storm shelter there) and remembered the bakery next door is a whole house, and I grabbed my purse and felt like I was going to be ok. Everything I would need to start over was in there. Debit/credit cards, ss card, phone, tablet, nicotine, hairbrush, chapstick, lotion, house &amp; car keys.</p> <p>Once we move into the new house, I'll be keeping my purse inside the safe room whenever I'm home LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918338 Fri, 11 May 2018 00:07:56 +0000 binkle 1918338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super bag! Isn't it great to have these moments of serendipity - "oh, THIS is what I've been missing!"</p> <p>I have two quality totes I used when working (Coach and Furla), that made me feel more put-together and professional.</p> <p>Plus a splurge Mulberry that I bought after passing some rigorous exams - it reminds me of that achievement.</p> <p>And a Francesco Biasia casual hobo style with fringe tassels that I've had over 10 years - it looks just as adorable to me now as it did when I first spotted it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918334 Fri, 11 May 2018 00:03:09 +0000 Anonymous 1918334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I expect a lot out of my purses . &nbsp;I want them to be functional, but to be the most luxurious and beautifully made that I can afford. That's why I choose quality over quantity (typically having 3-4 &nbsp;in rotation per season) . &nbsp;They absolutely make or break an outfit, in my mind. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918318 Thu, 10 May 2018 23:09:59 +0000 JAileen 1918318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a beautiful bag. I love Pendleton.</p> <p>I probably have more bags than anyone here on the forum. You wouldn’t know it though, because I don’t use most of them. I have a lot of vintage Coach bags that I bought at thrift stores in the last 10 years or so. Most of them are too small for daily use, especially since I have a giant cell phone, but I try to use them when I can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918298 Thu, 10 May 2018 22:12:49 +0000 gradfashionista 1918298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE bags and recently added one to my collection that makes my heart sing. I understand why people aren’t into them, or why they prefer not to spend more than X on them, but they’re the only category where I feel justified splurging. That might be overcompensation speaking, as a result of the constraints that my feet have imposed on footwear (and consequently) dress options. Nevertheless, I find the right bag helps make my style look less casual, and makes a huge difference in how organized I feel out of the house. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918292 Thu, 10 May 2018 22:00:37 +0000 Angie 1918292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Janet</b> said to a tee.&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE BAGS - and more than shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918291 Thu, 10 May 2018 21:58:28 +0000 Janet 1918291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pretty significant bag collection, and I definitely feel more pulled together when I have just the right bag for an outfit. </p> <p>That’s a great bag, and I’m glad you are enjoying it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918288 Thu, 10 May 2018 21:54:49 +0000 Carla 1918288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mother described a recurring dream she was having, in which she lost her purse and was distraught. She interpreted it as her feelings around aging (she was about to turn 80) and loss of her sense of 'self'. </p> <p>I can understand how these portable works of art (and everything we stuff into them) can become important. My most successful everyday bags are generally practical and sporty with a little quirk - like me! However, I have others for special occaisions that suit the personas I adopt for those situations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-your-bag-make-you-feel#post-1918276 Thu, 10 May 2018 21:38:17 +0000 Style Fan 1918276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a gorgeous bag.<br />I have some vintage bags that I love.&nbsp; Some I bought decades ago and some I purchased at consignment stores.&nbsp; They make me feel fab but they usually only come out on special occasions.<br />My everyday bag is from the late 80s.&nbsp; It is in a sorry state.&nbsp; Very RATE.&nbsp; But it holds many memories and is useful. </p>