PurseBlog Asks: Do You Baby Your Bags?

you guys got me thinking…

Kaitlin Serio

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Dec 17, 2018

A few weeks ago, I admitted that I had some regret about buying a white bag. While I really love having a white bag in my rotation, and it’s a bag that was, at one time, a big dream for me, it’s a bit annoying having a bag that is so high maintenance so to speak. Looking bag on the last year with my Chloé Drew I realized I didn’t actually ‘baby’ the bag as much as I thought I had. Sure, I kept it stuffed with tissue paper and tucked away in its duster bag when I wasn’t using it, but when it was in use I didn’t treat my bag as delicately as I probably should have.

I still love having it in my rotation, and at one point it felt like a true dream purchase, but there is no denying that a light-colored bag can be a little high-maintenance. I wasn’t going to swap out my bag just because it was delicate and white, which got me thinking, and I soon realized that I don’t baby any of my bags at all. If I want to wear a bag, I wear a bag. It doesn’t matter where I’m going, who I’m going with or what the weather is going to be like while I’m heading there. Looking back on the past year with my Chloé Drew, I realized I had not actually been babying it nearly as much as I thought. Back in high school I got my first big girl bag—my beloved Louis Vuitton Speedy. I used that bag every single day for almost two years! It didn’t matter if I was going to workout and my bag would be locked away in a sweaty gym locker, it came with me!

Yes, I kept it stuffed with tissue paper and stored in its dust bag when it was off duty, but once it came out of the closet, I used it pretty freely. There’s a fine line between not babying your bags, but still taking good care of them overall. I’ve always been good with my belongings, never losing jewelry or sunglasses, and looking after my favorite items. One of the reasons why I don’t mind investing in nice things is that I know they’ll be with me for years to come! My Drew went with me to nights out in the city, rubbed against denim and darker fabrics, and generally came along anywhere I wanted to take it. However I don’t let certain situations deter me from using a particular bag, but what about you all? Do you baby your bags?

I was not about to leave a bag behind simply because it was delicate or white. properly stuffed and in dustbags, and do not use the same bag two or more days in a row, but my secret of keeping them looking new is designating one premium designer bag for knock-about daily carrying. I have one LV that I use for shopping and errands. I carry my needlework, small shopping items, or library books in it. That made me realize something else: I do not really baby any of my bags. It’s like the big sister that ’takes one for the team’ so the other ones can sit pretty and pristine.

I take care of my bags but I can’t say that I “baby them.” In the end, they are meant to be loved and used, not admired from afar like museum pieces.

If I want to wear a bag, I wear it. That drives my purchases too. I only buy ones I can USE so no suede or very light colors.

I’m in the same boat. The weather, the occasion, and the company usually do not change my mind. Bags are meant to be used and enjoyed!

I’m on the same page. Even pouring rain on the first day I carried my Saint Laurent Nano Sac de Jour did not keep me from using it.

That being said, I do think I cross a line that most non-bag-obsessed normal people don’t do, like I brush out my suede bags, carry a reusable bag inside my bag in case I need to protect it, condition them, spray the ones whose leather can take it with water repellant, etc. So some might say I definitely baby my bags, but I personally don’t think so because I am not afraid to use them and when I get wear, it’s just a badge of honor and a memory on each bag

I pretty much do what you do. And back in high school, when I got my first major designer bag, my Louis Vuitton Speedy, I carried that thing every single day for nearly two years, even to the gym. And in the closet, they have space around them… they aren’t squooshed together.

But once I take a bag out to carry it, I pretty much carry it everywhere. The only exception is if it’s really pouring down buckets of rain, and I plan to be doing a lot of walking. That said, not babying my bags does not mean neglecting them. Oh, and I don’t put my bag on the floor in restaurants or in restrooms, but that’s just basic hygiene… it doesn’t have anything to do with the value of the bag.

In all, I’d say I’m fairly relaxed about my bags. When I first became interested in designer bags (when I joined tPF in 2013! There is a real difference between using a bag well and abusing it. The past couple of years, though, I’ve let it go. And I honestly don’t see any difference in the look of the leather, so I was probably overdoing it in the first flush of my new hobby. Of course, if a bag were to get scratches, stains, or watermarks I would definitely clean/condition it, but that hasn’t happened in quite some time.

I try to be careful with my belongings in general, and bags are no exception. It also depends on the type of bag and type of material (Chanel Classic Flap versus Gucci Crossbody for example or coated canvas versus lambskin). My wallets have taken a beating because once I have one I stick with it for years. I avoid putting them on the floor when I can, store them stuffed and in dust bags, and rotate through them so I am not wearing any one bag out too quickly. (I pretty much do what you do – they are stored well when not in use but when I’m out and about I use them freely but not carelessly.

I use my bags. I don’t have the time, desire, nor inclination to baby them. I still use my favorite pieces in real life, though, because that is the point of owning them. I don’t abuse them. I do take care of them and store them properly. At the end of the day, it’s meant to hold our daily essentials.

They are meant to be part of my day, not sit untouched in a closet. I baby my Chanel Classic flap just because I intend to use it until I’m rocking a walking cane. I also baby a Tod’s D-bag since the smooth leather would make scratches very obvious. I have a new Gucci Disco bag that I take care of just because it’s new. I think that balance is what matters most for luxury bags. I do avoid getting my bags wet in the rain as I’ve had issues with mold before. I really think saffiano leather is the best material for bags. It can withstand a bit of abuse, doesn’t scratch easily and retain it’s shape/structure.

Some readers are more protective, especially with delicate materials, light colors, or highly structured styles.

I don’t put my bags on the floor or dirty surfaces, store them in their dust bags, and make sure not to overload them.

I take care of my bags but I don’t think “babying them” is the right expression.

Others prefer a more practical approach and choose bags they can use without worrying too much. I get over it pretty quickly. My only deterrents for not using a bag would be the weather (if there’s a high likelihood of rain and I’m going to be outside) and big crowds at things like concerts and fairs where safety, security (i. zippered bags vs non-zippered bags), mobility (small bags vs big bags), and scratch-resistant-ness are key considerations. In my own closet, I tend to gravitate toward pieces that can handle regular wear, and I am more willing to be casual with a bag if it is sturdy enough to take it. I try my best not to put bags on the floor, whether not they are luxury brand leather or my neoprene laptop bag. Again, I don’t think that’s babying, that’s just good sense. You wouldn’t put a shoe on a table, so why would you let a bag that you place on your desk touch the floor?

Still, I am not careless.

I do baby my bags sometimes guard them jealous from rain and put them in dust bags just constructed a huge shelf in my bedroom just for my bags so I can display them. They cost me a fortune you know.

I do take care of them. I keep bags stored properly, I do not overload them, and I try to be mindful of anything that could stain, scratch, or warp the shape. i put make up in a make up, not directly into the handbag), I try not to overstuff them. And when i don’t use them i put a pillow or something inside, so they don’t loose their shape. What I have learned is that “babying” a bag is not the same as caring for it. I wear light colored bags with dark clothing, I still carry LV bags with vachetta when it rains. I guess what it comes down to is I wanna use and enjoy them, but i don’t want to be careless and abuse them.

I don’t baby my bags anymore. Care means preserving the quality of the piece so you can keep enjoying it for years. I used to be so different a few years back – I babied all of my bags and never really got to enjoy them freely. Now I just pick what I like and carry it.

And that’s the best way to enjoy your bags, young lady. Babying, on the other hand, can sometimes make a bag feel too precious to actually use. Don’t fret over those silly things. Life has more to offer than worrying about how your bags will look years later.

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