why women need many shoes and bags? any opinions? men opinion are welcome

bags and shoes collectors - Bags and shoes symbolize status of higher income groups and buying the latest designs indicate that you are always updated to the latest in in the fashion industry in order not to feel left behind with other women.
Philippines
July 13, 2009 2:33am CST
I am woman and I observe my fellow girls or women like to buy many bags and shoes. It often clog the shoe rack and cabinets. They have money to buy it and some women are really are a shopcoholic. Are you really one of these women. Does it really tells the kind of person personality and it greatly help to her social status.What do you think are the reasons behind their extreme likes to collect bags ranging from designers bag from a cheap one? Some are costly and low cost. Do you have any ideas you could share? Hi! to all men could you also share your opinion on this topic?
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25 responses
• Jamaica
13 Jul 09
I personally love lots of bags and shoes and yes they are expensive but, I can't help myself sometimes when I see all these lovely bags and shoes. I love to match the shoes and bags with the different outfits i have. I love to see when women do it. Its called fashion I guess. Sometimes I buy the bags on sale use them and all sell them back so, at times I profit of the bags. Hope this answer helps
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Yeah, as a man, you will definitely feel proud to accompany your girl whenever she wish to go. As she is well groom and keep updates of the latest fashion. You will really feel no hesitation to introduce her to your friends and family. As she got class and a good taste. bags and shoes is a good investment. if not slightly used, as what you say resale it or buy them wholesale and profit from it.thanks
@abanerji (1026)
• India
13 Jul 09
women love to shop a lot and tend to buy too many bags and shoes. well, the reason is quite obvious. there are a variety of dresses that women can opt for. when there is so much available then women also go for them. with every dress they need a different kind of foot wear. sometimes high heels, sometimes sneekers and so on. then the various colours should also match. same is the reason for bags. women use different bags for different occasions and places. even the colour of the bags must match with the colour of the foot wear. so women tend to shop more and stay with the fashion.
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• Philippines
19 Jul 09
It is really a matter of mix and match. The color of bags and shoes should also match with your dress. But, to be safe, i buy neutral colors like black, gray, brown and white. That is definitely would match anything you wear. Aside, from the other reasons you mention. having lots of bags and shoes symbolizes a woman status as something financially well of and capable of buying whatever she desires. Not just simply to make other women jealous or envy her, but as well as to attract males.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
4 Aug 09
as a woman I like my shoes to match with my purse but I do not buy more than I can afford ever. am now stuck in orthopedic shoes so am unable to shop for pretty shoes. we like to have some changes but a lot of women who probably have more money than sense go way overboard on the whole thing. I like to stay within my budget at all times. we dont need them we just want them ha ha.
6 Aug 09
Like Imelda Marcos who went into shoe collecting big time from all accounts.
• Philippines
15 Aug 09
Girls who are fond of collecting shoes, definitely have money that they could afford to buy anything they like. but, over spending is really hard on the pocket, especially if you spend more money goes to shoes than to your groceries. being Showy is not a good attitudes when you have a lot of shoes and counts its values may be lost in time when the fashion changes quickly. so far it is best to stay moderate in whatever things we gonna spend to still have a lot of savings..
@Dansoy (32)
• Philippines
13 Jul 09
Hi! I'm a man. You know there is a word (disease) for this kind of weakness; I just can't remember it. Why women loves to shop till they drop beats me...I can somehow observe my mom on how she loves color pairing when it comes to shoes and bags & dresses. She doesn't stop on the simple color of brown but she has several shades of brown- from lighter to darker shade. Of course, it has to go with a matching shoes or sandals. The only colors she settles for one are black and white. I guess women goes to this kind of intricateness because they love to look good. When they feel they look good they feel more confident and it will somehow gives them a positive aura...I hope...My dear, I have one word for this - VANITY!
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Oh, OMG,many women will definitely reacts. But, it is really funny sometimes as over indulgence may be annoying to male, especially, if the women keep looking at the shoes or bags display and still undecided which bags and shoes to buy. You must have a lot of patience. After, it finish looking, you will really enjoy the marvelous sight of your girl or with your mother. Whatever keep them happy, they are free to lavish on them. Vanity is good and it symbolizes fashion, and good personality.
• United States
13 Jul 09
Yes, honey, but when we look good, doesn't that make YOUR head turn? It is a society thing, really. Society drives women to shop, because according to society, we need to be thin and pretty. In order to be pretty, we have to adorn ourselves with pretty things. A lot of these pretty things are expensive. It is a confidence booster when we look like a million bucks. It is even more satisfying when we look like a million bucks but didn't spend much for the effect!
• United States
14 Jul 09
I know why women have so many shoes,and if you don't and your a women be lucky. Shoes are our escape.A lot of times clothes don't fit food makes you only fater but shoes always fit.
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Yeah, you're right food can make you fat, but shoes will not disappoint you. as you says it will fit you and no more exercise is needed for your footsies. Whatever shoes that makes you comfortable, just buy it and will make your day happy..thanks
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
thanks
• United States
20 Jul 09
Your welcome.
@Dinu024 (315)
• India
13 Jul 09
It's one of those old age questions men have been asking women for years. It's up there with "what's inside the women's bathroom?", and "why do women always want to know what others(particularly men) are thinking?". This one question to which millions of men want to know the answer for, "Why do women so many shoes?". The truth is women are in love with shoes. let me give you some of the reasons why. 1. Variety : Women feel that they cannot simply were the same shoe everyday. That goes for the bag too. They need a change. Their shoes and bags need to match their outfit and their outfit(total costume) needs to match their activities and lifestyle. After all, you can't wear open toe sandals if you are going hiking in the canyons now can you? Plus, variety is the spice of life. 2. Style : Women think that they need to look good(stylish i.e., up to trend) or look hot or more comfortable. see what i mean? They need different styles for different looks. 3. Good Deal : Women are born shoppers. It is a true talent(cannot disagree to it) and no true shopper can turn down a good deal on a pair of shoes. This is one reason why discount stores are running good. 4. Comfort : High heel shoes look great but, they really hurt the tootsies. Most women i know alternate between high heels and flats. You know what that means...more shoes. and you can tell even more reasons but being a boy i could identify only these
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
all the things you mention are definitely right. Women need variety of shoes and bags as additional booster to their egos. having a lot of it symbolizes her taste beyond the extraordinary contentment of the basic style. It a status symbol and by just looking to all women who exhibit fashion is really have a good taste. know also to do mix and style match to their everyday apparels. That definitely goes to match the occasion they are attending, such as parties, wedding,mourning, baptismal, wedding and everyday clothing as in offices, going to mall or simple slipper use in ordinary activities. thanks for your responses..
@allie4712 (130)
• United States
19 Jul 09
I think it's stupid to spend that much money on a bag and things that go on your feet. Ok depending on jobs yes fancy shoes are necesary but to go to the mall and you have to have a pair of shoes and a purse that much just to go buy more. I mean come on. Theres people out there that don't have shoes to wear at all and yet these rich folk go out and buy whatever they want and as many as they want and it's just rediculous. To a lot of girls everything has to match so I guess that's how they inquire so many bags. Me myself have quite a few pairs of shoes but over half of them were given to me. If you're one of those people that just have to buy and buy and buy don't keep your old shoes and bags. Go to good will or a thrift store and donate all the old stuff you don't use. Other people can use them.
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Definitely, I will donate my old shoes and bags than keeping them to rot in my bodega. By the way i only have moderate collection of shoes and bags and I will give them to my younger sisters. About the rich people who are impulse buyer and a fan of designer bags. We cannot control them as they work it hard to buy their want. A lot of bags is sold in garage sales and if i have plenty i may host one for me. This would surely makes me earn and at least get almost 50% of what I spend before. thanks.
@jwfarrimond (4473)
6 Aug 09
Its a mystery wrapped in an enigma.... Why do women have to tote around so much stuff in their bags? Another female mystery.
• Philippines
15 Aug 09
I am a girl but not like to carry heavy bags which lot of women like, and their reasons they have a lot of things which they put inside like a complete stuffs of beauty arsenal such as their dress, maybe shoes, make up and lot of toiletries..which they could pick up easily when they need it..
• Philippines
27 Jul 09
Hi neelianoscet I had been observed that mostly ladies are fun of collecting different classess of bags. May because its part of their lifetyle and ETHNICAL FASHION in mingling with friends so that they have many bags to choose with to MATCH with their dressess in every occassion that they will be attending usually. What do you think my friend is it party correct?
• Philippines
2 Aug 09
I think so.. and ladies are going to feel depress without new things in their collection. Also, to tell you frankly some ladies are very envious of their friends who are always in to the fashion things, in order not to be left behind, they buy and buy until they get happy..
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
24 Jul 09
guess i'm the far and few in between, i own less than ten pairs of shoes, including my jogging shoes and work shoes and slippers. i use the same bag for most days and i only have two other bags. to me, the quantity is not as important as the quality. i don't mind using the same thing day in day out as long as it last. however, i mind using something that will give way when i'm outside. so i'd rather save my money and pay for something good rather than buy many many that spoils very soon.
@coolcoder (2018)
• United States
14 Aug 09
I'm a woman, and personally, the thought of spending all day long clothes-shopping bores me out of my mind. lol I've never been one to willingly shop for new clothes unless I really, really needed them; being fashionable just isn't my thing. When the occasion calls for it, I'll dress up, but just to dress up for the heck of it? Nope...not gonna do it. I'm not trying to impress anyone, because really...if someone only likes you because of what you wear, or what purse you have and how much it costs, is that person really a friend?
• Philippines
15 Aug 09
I too do not like to go shopping if i have few money, i like to shop for fashionable item when I have enough savings. But, I do not do it occasionally as I will loss all my hard earned money their are more important things that need to focus than being extravagant for a while but used it wisely in an important occasion in order not to get behind with peers..I think having new is a stress releasing the tension which build up during tough times, need to look pleasing to please our self as a means to reward self after a hard day's work. true..indeed a friend will never befriend you because you have something to show but befriend you for who you are..
@shibham (16977)
• India
2 Aug 09
i consider it as fashion. i think women are most interested in varieties than men. they are fond of changes.
• Philippines
2 Aug 09
Having to wear the same items would make this life a boring world to live. It is good how fast women are changing their things, hopefully they are not the same things in changing fast their men.too..
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@nehaagra (848)
• Singapore
26 Jul 09
Its very simple, we do wear differnt types of dress, and with different dresses we do need matching shoes and bags. Also the color, you can't take a red bag with blue dress, colors also need to be matched. Also we need to have some common shades too, that's goes well with all dress, and all occassions. Yep different ocassions too need different sets of hand bags and shoes. And so we finally end up having a quite of them..
• Philippines
27 Jul 09
That great common sense. We need variety of shoes and bags to make our life not monotonous. Making our life colorful and changing mood from saddest to joy. It add vibrant to personality and a good things to boost one's confidence. Women have a lots of it even though they get older like my mom she never stop buying and she love all sorts of bags and shoes. It never fades even one grow old. It is like passion, not just for fashion. It gives a good vibes feelings..
@busky5 (3164)
• Thailand
24 Jul 09
I think the women like to change.The women are fast boring and like to go the same time the changing of fashions.Some women such as me like to buy the sale bags or shoes sometime i didn't plan to buy, but when i saw the sale may be i bought immediately.You ever did or not.
• Philippines
27 Jul 09
Sales are a great savings. You could get branded and quality shoes and bags at a great discounts! I am too excited when their are sales and I make saving and every time their is sales I go to my favorite malls to shop. I buy not only for myself but also to my sibling. I always like to buy shoes or bags that i like but even if they are in sales and I do no like the item on sale I do not buy.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
14 Jul 09
I'm certainly never been a shopaholic, I only tend to buy things like clothes when I really need them. As for bags? I design my own tote bags and they last for years...LOL...so I guess I do have a "designer" bag....heehee. Anyway, I'm on a budget so can't go nutsy buying a lot of clothes or shoes/bags in general
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Oh, you're so creative and definitely you save well..What gonna be the name of your bag? Maybe pyewacket bag's..well, I cannot hardly wait to buy it! gonna be lovable as you are..thanks
@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 09
Hello neelianoscet, I was a shopaholic before. I spent like no tomorrow. But after getting married, my priorities changed and I no longer spent like no one business anymore Husband really good at controlling my spending expenditure. I love to look good and so, I loved to buy anything that look good to me. The bad thing is that I was an impulse buyer too but very lucky that I am not into branded stuff too much. I don't follow trend and anything that looks attractive to me, I will buy. When I was in my 20's (right after graduating and started working) I loved to have many shoes with different colors and patent to wear to office, not to wear the same clothes at least in a month (so, need to buy many clothes though...) and a handbag must be the same color with the shoes or at least different patent from the ones that I used in a week and not to forget about all the skin care products to try on, the make up sets and etc! When I think of it now, I feel like I wasted too much on this and if I don't, I definitely can buy another nice house or car for myself!
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Every women who got married really changes their excessive shopping craving and the focus of spending is more on the family budget. Anyway, those memories of you, will make you smile whenever yo remember you're being impulsive buyer. Then, you realize your expenses buying lots off bags and shoes can buy a car or a house. What, a heck of money? Anyway, that is past already. you're definitely more clever in your spending now days..thanks for your response..
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@kaguvkov (1318)
• Davao, Philippines
14 Jul 09
It's like a sort of disease, you know. Women wants something new always even if they have a lots of those things already in their shoe rack or cabinet. They love bags, shoes/sandals, dress , you know, they make their life happy with those things. I always go with my sister when we go out together for a shop. I fell tired and bored with her because she is always choosing something new for her which is in fact a tons of it in the house. It's just a waste of money I told her and she listened to me. lol
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
But, that will make your head turn to glance to women especially if the wearer is pretty and know to carry it with elegance. men should just tolerate and live with it the women whose definitely unending collection of shoes and bags acts as ego booster on their part. it is really a waste of money if you just buy and buy without thinking and especially if the spending is too excessive that even the budget for food is sacrifices.. thanks
@jshekhar (1562)
• India
14 Jul 09
Hello Neelianoscet, I am a male and I never understood this fact. May be women and girls want to decorate themselves all the time and they want to look good. Even we men want to look good but we don't go around shopping for everything that matches with everything we wear, like sunglasses, shoes, clothes, etc. It is just about the perception. May be they think they should not repeat their clothes in a month or something.. not sure.. LOL
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
Women buy variety of bags and shoes and change it every time a latest design is available. This will keep them updated with the latest fashion and won't feel left behind by their other peers-women of course. It look as a competition to make one self attractive and a status symbol. Having new things to wear boost one's ego same with you-men. You definitely like to charm girls and having something new makes you too, attractive with women. It is better to women to keep fast in changing their shoes, bags and clothes than changing men! lol..
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
Women are fashionable than men. They have lots of accessories to choose from compare to men. Most of them want to be always extravagant even in its simple way. They love shopping or even window shopping. They can't decide for a certain clothes right away. They need to roam around and fit them one by one ending up to buy everything they'd just fit. The clothes and shoes should always be color coordinated up to the bags and accessories.
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
It also mean women are more vain than men. very choosy and delicate with their things. they want to be appreciated and having new apparels or accessories to wear make them confident to face any people, whether in their workplaces, parties and i any occasion that require you to be conscious on the kind of items you wear.
@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
we girls love to look pretty with those bags, shoes, make ups, dresses, jewelries etc.. to look pretty of course, and to let boys look at us with those things.. me also love to collect those things, it just makes me feel a real women.. and i know it sounds annoying buying a lot of those things everyday.. lol..!!
• Philippines
19 Jul 09
It could makes any women envy you, it you buy everyday! lol..And, surely a lot of guy will notice you as you pass by and may even invite you for a date. Enjoy wearing your bags and shoes..thanks