How many purses do you own

But having this urge to acquiring lots of bags is different from those who want to make a collection. It falls under different categories: by its brand, the material used, or souvenir from going to different places. It is more of a hobby of collecting but in a planned manner.

To have few bags lying around is very handy, if you need some fast cash. Planning to buy a bag is made easy nowadays having the Internet plus the growing industry of locally-produced bags from different parts the world. More online sites provide for the needs of bag-lovers, be it brand-new or pre-loved. How many purses is an "average" acceptable without being excessive! Or one that an aspiring minimalist can admit to without being deemed hypocritical? Personally, I feel that accessories help change the vibe of an outfit, so unless you have similar items or they are just sitting there as orphans, I wouldn't worry about the number of purses.

I have an entire plastic crate full of handbags of various kinds, plus several others that are stuffed on shelves or randomly strewn around the house where I last put them down. As long as you can put them all away, it's probably fine. In my case this is not true, so I have been working on purging them!

Maybe go through your bags to see which ones you really use a lot, and the rest "retire" to another part of your home where they are not as accessible. If you find yourself going into your stored stash for a bag, then that one should also be in your current use bags. After a period of time, maybe 6 months to a year I do a year since I wear things seasonally , sell off or donate the ones you really don't need.

I have about 10 bags right now but a few are going for resale since I really don't want them they are listed as "failures" on Una's thread.

I have 2 leather messengers in navy and red that I wear a lot, a cognac leather tote that I will wear a lot when I redye it dark brown, and a olive hobo that I also wear at times. I also have 2 beaded evening purses but don't consider these daily bags. So 3 to 6 is ideal for me. You will decide what is right for you -- keep more if you use more.

I agree that it's nice to have a variety. When I feel like I have too many, I take a look and see if there are any I don't use or enjoy anymore. I've gotten much more choosy lately, so the bag that never seems large enough for the occasions I want to use it? The bag that's looking worn out? A nice bag, but I haven't used it in over a year? But there's nothing wrong with a collection of bags!

Keep as many as you use and love, and for which you have space. Bags can really mix up a look, so I don't think there is a set number here. It's more about your personal need to remix up your look with a bag. When I started PurseBlog with Vlad out of my dorm room, I never dreamed that it would be where it is today. I remember saving up to buy my first Louis Vuitton piece the Wapity , and how exciting that was for me.

I specifically recall getting a Fendi Spy from my parents for Christmas, and how hard it was to track down that bag and find the version I wanted at the time. My first Birkin—though the purchase was somewhat hilarious because I wound up feeling ill—will forever be an incredibly important part of my bag collection. My Chanel Reissue? That was part of an extravagant birthday celebration that Vlad planned for me, and I got to go to Chanel and pick the bag of my dreams out.

Now that I have Millie, I imagine passing my bags down to her. I want her to know the story of each bag, to appreciate how bags are more than just bags to me, and for her to really look forward to getting to use my bags.

I do the same with my bags. I do change them out, but not nearly as often as I did before I had Millie, and many of them are dated and not yet back in style. Keep in mind, the number of handbags often depends on your house, apartment, or place of living. Aka how much space you have. After hours upon hours of research and debate, I finally have a number that I feel comfortable sharing with you.

Because of this belief there is often a steep price tag that is associated with a designer handbag. I highly recommend having 5 high quality handbags in your collection.

The 5 types of bags I recommend adding to your collection are the following:. If you are a minimalist or live in a small space you could easily get away with having 3 handbags. One small evening handbag, one mid size bag, and one tote bag.