Purses... What kind

I used to be very into purses but it's been a few years since I've recovered from that addiction, lol. I haven't bought one since the last one my dh got me as a gift. He liked how easy it made gift giving though. Poor guy has to give it a bit more thought now.
ETA,: most of them came from Von Maur (local department store) and most are Coach or Kate Spade with a few Dooney, Nine West, a few TJ Maxx specials, and a Burberry and an LV. I switch them out frequently still to minimize wear and tear and to suit the season or my outfit. My absolute favorite is still the one that started the whole obsession: a striped Kate Spade that's about ten years old now.

AmeriBag, Baggallini (Hampton and Sydney),and Vera Bradley (100 bag and crossbody). I get them from eBay.

I usually get something in a bright color and carry it 6-12 months. I am carrying a bright pink Coach that came from the Coach Outlet now. I prefer a light bag with a long shoulder strap.

I'm not a brand or trend follower unless I see something that really catches my eye and just so happens to be a popular or status brand, or currently in style. I like what I like. Mostly I like a simple bag with an extra long strap that I can wear crossbody style, to keep my hands and arms free. It's also got to have a little pocket for easy access to my phone and keys. 

I have a self-imposed limit as to what I spend on purses because I have a budget to stick to when it comes to "extras" and there are a lot more things I like to buy than just purses. Most of my purses cost less than $40. A few have cost between $50-$85. I have never spent more than $85 on one so far. 

I don't change my purses with every outfit. I have a few different sizes in brown and in black, and then some random other ones in different colors or patterns. I'm more likely to match the size of the purse to what I need to carry wherever I happen to be going, than to match it to an outfit. I've got a couple simple little bags I can use for evening bags. One is just a black velvet clutch, the other has a chain for a strap. 

Most of them come from Marshall's, Ross, and Target. I have had some luck at thrift shops, and occasionally I will get one at a department store on clearance or for a rare splurge. 

I will say that despite mostly carrying cheap and simple purses, I did just splurge and buy myself a bright and colorful Vera Bradley crossbody bag, and didn't think twice because the pattern and colors make me happy when I look at it. But that's still not what I'd consider high-end or expensive. Just a bit more than I usually pay, and a bit more colorful than I usually choose. 

I'm definitely not a trend follower, but I will admit to being a purse ho! I've spent anywhere from $10 to $1800, from cheap Target purses to Louis Vuitton. I've pretty much toned my collection down to one brown, black, white, magenta and teal. I'm a definite believe that you get what you pay for. My cheap purses last me maybe one season, but my higher end purses have lasted me years. I currently am carrying Coach, Michael Kors, and Louis Vuitton.

I was significantly overweight for many years, so purses were my vice. It's so much easier to try on purses than clothes!!

Obviously the poor man has never been on this site.     I think that would've been a hilarious title.

I have a lot of purses. Some are "no name" some are lower end designer. Then I have also Chanel, LV, Gucci bags. Oh and Kate Spade. When we had our closet customized I definitely had to have an entire unit built for my purses. On the other hand, I'm usually in $7 flip flops. Definitely not a shoe person.

I change my purse out when I feel like it. I might carry one for months on end or swap out in a week's time.

I mostly buy my bags when we are on vacation from the designer's brick and mortar. It sure beats a shot glass as a souvenir.

Definitely not a purse ho. I have tons of bags, but most of them were under $30. A few in the $75 range, and one that was $125. I love finding more expensive bags at places like TJ Maxx for under $40. I don't look for particular brands on purpose, but I realized I tend to gravitate towards the same brands unconsciously, based on style and price point. I have a number of Aigner bags, Fossil bags, and Liz Claiborne bags. But a lot of those were purchased when my lifestyle was very different (corporate job.) I do change bags fairly often--sometimes for a particular outfit, sometimes for the change of season, and sometimes for functionality. While I still own a number of handbags that have short straps to go just under the arm, or on the wrist, I almost never use them anymore. I can't keep a bag on my shoulder no matter what I do, and it drives me crazy. So I only buy cross-body bags now. I prefer a medium size bag that can hold a number of items--even my small Kindle. I prefer a small outside pocket for my cell phone. If I get a bag that's too big, I tend to fill it up and it's too heavy. I like bags that stay out of my way, lol. As for color, I tend to stick with brown and black during the fall and winter, but prefer colors during the spring and summer. The bag I am carrying right now is a pretty soft minty green leather and natural straw.

I fell in love, both from a 'look' and practical sense for a style of bag from one of our high street stores this season. Essentially, it's a tote, but with an inner bag that can be removed to be an over the shoulder purse. Looks great and is so versatile! I can take it to work as the tote, with papers etc in the outer lining but everything I need to be more secure in the 'inner purse' and if I need to create the two bags, if I go shopping for instance.

I ended up with two, which became three because one was faulty and when I took it back the styles were in the sale!

I hate purses. I have some that people have given me. I also have a few that I inherited. I don't use them but they sre special because of the person who ownef them loved them. My daughtern gave me nice purse and it sits on a shelf in my walk in closet. I do use it when I go on long trips. I have a small messanget bag for my tablet I use when I havemto taje my tablet with me. I do have a tiny cross over body purse. It is anout 5 inches wide by about 4 inches high and about 2 inches thick. It has a zip pouch in the middle and a pocket on each side.. It also has a slot for credit cards and drivers license on the back. I can put my money, phone, a smal tube of advil, and my keys in it. It has no room for anything else and I love it.......

have a great day,
dori

I'm a purse 'ho' of the classic conservative variety. I have specifics that a purse has to meet- built in wallet, room for 2 iphones, two pockets and fit inside my laptop bag for business travel. Has to look professional, Black preferable. I will pay whatever it takes when I find one that meets my spec's. and will carry it and not look for another one until that one dies. I have a Brahmin that I have had for almost 3 years, still looks great and works perfectly for me. I hope it lasts for another 3 years. I do have a little summer cross-body bag, I carry when I need something fun and not as professional, but hate changing purses.