What do you think of women dripping in designer items?

[Anonymous]

In the 80’s and 90’s, it was totally common for newly poor horse girls in 14 year old jeans to have an Hermes saddle, and it wasn’t even “luxurious” in the flashy way it is now. It was just the only French saddle available and we were having some sort of saddle-related echo of the Revolution and throwing off the English together.

Now it’s basically tacky/silly to have an Hermes saddle unless it’s sponsored and with a huge exception for “it’s the only one that fits” for which you are fully approved to ride in anything by even the snarkiest horse girls.

They’re still nice saddles, they’re just inexcusably more expensive than other comparable makers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just think it’s kind of gross b/c I am not into material consumption. And I don’t just mean designer stuff. I would feel similarly if someone showed up drowning in Walmart jewelry.

We as humans grossly overestimate the amount of goods we need and are killing the environment. I guess at least the designer stuff with hopefully last longer and be handed down unlike the cheap made in China crap so it’s somewhat better. But I also think rich people buying all this crap trickles down to people with less money trying to emulate it. I just sort of hate it all. I wish we valued other things.

But she is just one person so I wouldn’t lay the entire societal consumerism issue on her. She is a product of this society.

Lmao this is so weird. What do you consider “drowning” in jewelry?

Sorry, I meant “dripping.” I was using OP’s word.

Go watch the Buy Now documentary on Netflix and you will see why so many of us feel this way.

And before you accuse me of being a hypocrite or something I’ll mention that I live in a smaller home with one car, frequently gift and receive things through Buy Nothing, buy clothes from Poshmark and Marketplace (and when I do buy new I’ll buy 1-2 nice items a season instead of 10), I don’t have any collections or mass produced tchotchkes, I try to buy bamboo products over plastic where I can (e.g. bamboo dish scrubbers), buy refurbished technology, etc. I’m not perfect, but I put more thought into my purchases than “I want this and can afford it and I like it.” Also, I am 38 and still have clothes I can fit into from college because I try to take care of my things.

The human need to constantly acquire new things from companies that have no end of life plan for their product is going to destroy our planet. So no I’m not impressed by someone with 10 designer purses or 10 Walmart purses or whatever.

But I also know this issue is mostly the fault of capitalistic companies primed to sell more, more, more (they don’t want their products to last you forever because they want you to keep consuming more for their profits). The consumers are just a product of a system constantly making them think they need the newest XYZ. Once you recognize what is going on it makes you look at everything differently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just think it’s kind of gross b/c I am not into material consumption. And I don’t just mean designer stuff. I would feel similarly if someone showed up drowning in Walmart jewelry.

We as humans grossly overestimate the amount of goods we need and are killing the environment. I guess at least the designer stuff with hopefully last longer and be handed down unlike the cheap made in China crap so it’s somewhat better. But I also think rich people buying all this crap trickles down to people with less money trying to emulate it. I just sort of hate it all. I wish we valued other things.

But she is just one person so I wouldn’t lay the entire societal consumerism issue on her. She is a product of this society.

Lmao this is so weird. What do you consider “drowning” in jewelry?

Sorry, I meant “dripping.” I was using OP’s word.

Go watch the Buy Now documentary on Netflix and you will see why so many of us feel this way.

And before you accuse me of being a hypocrite or something I’ll mention that I live in a smaller home with one car, frequently gift and receive things through Buy Nothing, buy clothes from Poshmark and Marketplace (and when I do buy new I’ll buy 1-2 nice items a season instead of 10), I don’t have any collections or mass produced tchotchkes, I try to buy bamboo products over plastic where I can (e.g. bamboo dish scrubbers), buy refurbished technology, etc. I’m not perfect, but I put more thought into my purchases than “I want this and can afford it and I like it.” Also, I am 38 and still have clothes I can fit into from college because I try to take care of my things.

The human need to constantly acquire new things from companies that have no end of life plan for their product is going to destroy our planet. So no I’m not impressed by someone with 10 designer purses or 10 Walmart purses or whatever.

But I also know this issue is mostly the fault of capitalistic companies primed to sell more, more, more (they don’t want their products to last you forever because they want you to keep consuming more for their profits). The consumers are just a product of a system constantly making them think they need the newest XYZ. Once you recognize what is going on it makes you look at everything differently.

You sound so droll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't care about the $$ or the logos. I just find it boring when everyone has the same pieces, but that's more of a personal taste thing than a judgment of character.

And I plenty a lot of extremely wealthy people that do wear and appreciate logos. The quiet luxury thing is nonsense.

I don’t notice brands much. I have a 22 year old who has been spending money on expensive colognes. To me it’s a silly expense that doesn’t give much value.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just think it’s kind of gross b/c I am not into material consumption. And I don’t just mean designer stuff. I would feel similarly if someone showed up drowning in Walmart jewelry.

We as humans grossly overestimate the amount of goods we need and are killing the environment. I guess at least the designer stuff with hopefully last longer and be handed down unlike the cheap made in China crap so it’s somewhat better. But I also think rich people buying all this crap trickles down to people with less money trying to emulate it. I just sort of hate it all. I wish we valued other things.

But she is just one person so I wouldn’t lay the entire societal consumerism issue on her. She is a product of this society.

Lmao this is so weird. What do you consider “drowning” in jewelry?

Sorry, I meant “dripping.” I was using OP’s word.

Go watch the Buy Now documentary on Netflix and you will see why so many of us feel this way.

And before you accuse me of being a hypocrite or something I’ll mention that I live in a smaller home with one car, frequently gift and receive things through Buy Nothing, buy clothes from Poshmark and Marketplace (and when I do buy new I’ll buy 1-2 nice items a season instead of 10), I don’t have any collections or mass produced tchotchkes, I try to buy bamboo products over plastic where I can (e.g. bamboo dish scrubbers), buy refurbished technology, etc. I’m not perfect, but I put more thought into my purchases than “I want this and can afford it and I like it.” Also, I am 38 and still have clothes I can fit into from college because I try to take care of my things.

The human need to constantly acquire new things from companies that have no end of life plan for their product is going to destroy our planet. So no I’m not impressed by someone with 10 designer purses or 10 Walmart purses or whatever.

But I also know this issue is mostly the fault of capitalistic companies primed to sell more, more, more (they don’t want their products to last you forever because they want you to keep consuming more for their profits). The consumers are just a product of a system constantly making them think they need the newest XYZ. Once you recognize what is going on it makes you look at everything differently.

Ok but like…you can’t look at someone and know how much jewelry they actually own. Maybe the woman you see wearing a bracelet stack or whatever only owns those bracelets she is wearing. It just seems like a weird hill to die on.

[Anonymous]

I don't think much about people dripped out in easily recognizable designer wares other than "that person is kind of uncreative". There are better ways to signal that you are stylish and current, but these people don't know how to go about it, so they fall back on the labels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just think it’s kind of gross b/c I am not into material consumption. And I don’t just mean designer stuff. I would feel similarly if someone showed up drowning in Walmart jewelry.

We as humans grossly overestimate the amount of goods we need and are killing the environment. I guess at least the designer stuff with hopefully last longer and be handed down unlike the cheap made in China crap so it’s somewhat better. But I also think rich people buying all this crap trickles down to people with less money trying to emulate it. I just sort of hate it all. I wish we valued other things.

But she is just one person so I wouldn’t lay the entire societal consumerism issue on her. She is a product of this society.

Lmao this is so weird. What do you consider “drowning” in jewelry?

Sorry, I meant “dripping.” I was using OP’s word.

Go watch the Buy Now documentary on Netflix and you will see why so many of us feel this way.

And before you accuse me of being a hypocrite or something I’ll mention that I live in a smaller home with one car, frequently gift and receive things through Buy Nothing, buy clothes from Poshmark and Marketplace (and when I do buy new I’ll buy 1-2 nice items a season instead of 10), I don’t have any collections or mass produced tchotchkes, I try to buy bamboo products over plastic where I can (e.g. bamboo dish scrubbers), buy refurbished technology, etc. I’m not perfect, but I put more thought into my purchases than “I want this and can afford it and I like it.” Also, I am 38 and still have clothes I can fit into from college because I try to take care of my things.

The human need to constantly acquire new things from companies that have no end of life plan for their product is going to destroy our planet. So no I’m not impressed by someone with 10 designer purses or 10 Walmart purses or whatever.

But I also know this issue is mostly the fault of capitalistic companies primed to sell more, more, more (they don’t want their products to last you forever because they want you to keep consuming more for their profits). The consumers are just a product of a system constantly making them think they need the newest XYZ. Once you recognize what is going on it makes you look at everything differently.

Ok but like…you can’t look at someone and know how much jewelry they actually own. Maybe the woman you see wearing a bracelet stack or whatever only owns those bracelets she is wearing. It just seems like a weird hill to die on.

I was going off OP’s description that this person is “dripping” and “decked out” in numerous items on multiple occasions. This isn’t a one off seeing someone on the street with some bracelets. So my answer was specific to the scenario OP described.

[Anonymous]

I was a teenager in the 80s, so I still
like a bold metal logo like the now passé Reva flat. But one at a time is enough. Head to toe is just too busy and boring at the same time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just think it’s kind of gross b/c I am not into material consumption. And I don’t just mean designer stuff. I would feel similarly if someone showed up drowning in Walmart jewelry.

We as humans grossly overestimate the amount of goods we need and are killing the environment. I guess at least the designer stuff with hopefully last longer and be handed down unlike the cheap made in China crap so it’s somewhat better. But I also think rich people buying all this crap trickles down to people with less money trying to emulate it. I just sort of hate it all. I wish we valued other things.

But she is just one person so I wouldn’t lay the entire societal consumerism issue on her. She is a product of this society.

Lmao this is so weird. What do you consider “drowning” in jewelry?

Sorry, I meant “dripping.” I was using OP’s word.

Go watch the Buy Now documentary on Netflix and you will see why so many of us feel this way.

And before you accuse me of being a hypocrite or something I’ll mention that I live in a smaller home with one car, frequently gift and receive things through Buy Nothing, buy clothes from Poshmark and Marketplace (and when I do buy new I’ll buy 1-2 nice items a season instead of 10), I don’t have any collections or mass produced tchotchkes, I try to buy bamboo products over plastic where I can (e.g. bamboo dish scrubbers), buy refurbished technology, etc. I’m not perfect, but I put more thought into my purchases than “I want this and can afford it and I like it.” Also, I am 38 and still have clothes I can fit into from college because I try to take care of my things.

The human need to constantly acquire new things from companies that have no end of life plan for their product is going to destroy our planet. So no I’m not impressed by someone with 10 designer purses or 10 Walmart purses or whatever.

But I also know this issue is mostly the fault of capitalistic companies primed to sell more, more, more (they don’t want their products to last you forever because they want you to keep consuming more for their profits). The consumers are just a product of a system constantly making them think they need the newest XYZ. Once you recognize what is going on it makes you look at everything differently.

It’s great that you choose to live this lifestyle that you obviously feel passionate about, but be careful about coming across as sanctimonious and preachy to others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just think it’s kind of gross b/c I am not into material consumption. And I don’t just mean designer stuff. I would feel similarly if someone showed up drowning in Walmart jewelry.

We as humans grossly overestimate the amount of goods we need and are killing the environment. I guess at least the designer stuff with hopefully last longer and be handed down unlike the cheap made in China crap so it’s somewhat better. But I also think rich people buying all this crap trickles down to people with less money trying to emulate it. I just sort of hate it all. I wish we valued other things.

But she is just one person so I wouldn’t lay the entire societal consumerism issue on her. She is a product of this society.

Lmao this is so weird. What do you consider “drowning” in jewelry?

Sorry, I meant “dripping.” I was using OP’s word.

Go watch the Buy Now documentary on Netflix and you will see why so many of us feel this way.

And before you accuse me of being a hypocrite or something I’ll mention that I live in a smaller home with one car, frequently gift and receive things through Buy Nothing, buy clothes from Poshmark and Marketplace (and when I do buy new I’ll buy 1-2 nice items a season instead of 10), I don’t have any collections or mass produced tchotchkes, I try to buy bamboo products over plastic where I can (e.g. bamboo dish scrubbers), buy refurbished technology, etc. I’m not perfect, but I put more thought into my purchases than “I want this and can afford it and I like it.” Also, I am 38 and still have clothes I can fit into from college because I try to take care of my things.

The human need to constantly acquire new things from companies that have no end of life plan for their product is going to destroy our planet. So no I’m not impressed by someone with 10 designer purses or 10 Walmart purses or whatever.

But I also know this issue is mostly the fault of capitalistic companies primed to sell more, more, more (they don’t want their products to last you forever because they want you to keep consuming more for their profits). The consumers are just a product of a system constantly making them think they need the newest XYZ. Once you recognize what is going on it makes you look at everything differently.

It’s great that you choose to live this lifestyle that you obviously feel passionate about, but be careful about coming across as sanctimonious and preachy to others.

Right. Nothing about that post makes me want to "look at everything differently."

[Anonymous]

Sweaty try-hard

[Anonymous]

It’s over the top but some women can really pull it off. Doesn’t bother me and sometimes it actually inspires me to get some luxe items that feel special and fancy

[Anonymous]

I saw a woman at the airport once with LV suitcases wearing huge diamond earrings and hefty wedding band but otherwise she was fairly average. I just thought, eh, fancy stuff is important to her. Didn't think about it beyond that. But when it's a family member it feels more annoying somehow and in your face if you can't afford those things. Ask me how I know!

[Anonymous]

This may be an unpopular opinion but I like basic rich suburban mom style. It’s not me but give me a highlighted hair, nails done, lulu wearing soccer mom with Cartier bangles and a van cleef arpel necklace any day. You know it’s not unique and you don’t feel like you need to prove you are interesting with what you are wearing. I say, get it girl. Grab your neverfull and pick up those kiddos from soccer practice.

[Anonymous]

I would think nothing because I would have no idea. More than half the brands on your “recognizable” list I’ve never heard of, and I don’t think I could pick a single “designer” item you mention out of a line up.

So… judge all you want, but the only reason you even know enough to judge is that you know about this silly stuff.