WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER WEAR LUXURY IN THE WORKPLACE ( from a business owner).
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2023
- Wearing luxury to the work place can be a mind field, women are judged much harsher than men. If a man wears a luxury watch or drives a luxury car, it will not attract the same level of judgement as a women wearing a luxury handbag or luxury jewellery to work. As a business owner who still works full time in the business, this is something I have to navigate from both sides of the perspective. In this video I share with you 5 reasons why it might not be a good idea for you to wear your luxury items to work. This isn't right, but unfortunately can be a reality.
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Trust me on this - jealous people will remain jealous no matter the price of your item. I remember working in an office with very jaded, evil people that used to comment on my H&M earrings daily (3 Euro a pair, back then... so far away from luxury). I never wore anything expensive or special to that place and still got unpleasant comments from those jealous, disgusting people... That taught me, envy and jealousy do not care about price tags. If they're there, they'll always be. Regardless of the item you wear.
This is really interesting, thank you
This is EXACTLY my experience. People will gossip and talk and if you try to make yourself a small target, it only panders to their power. Best to brazen it out, even though it hurts. Wearing flashy styles might not be the go, so wearing more neutral or less attention getting designs might work better. Also wear the same bags over and over so it's not a passing parade. Regardless don't overthink it... if you perform at a high level, they will need you and promote you.
So true, lux or not, jealous co-workers(friends?) will always judge us. Only here in youtube, 2 of my sisters and one friend that truly understand my love for lux😢. My supposed friends kinda ghosted me when I posted my lux progress like they want me to stay like what I was before(don't have lux). It's like they hated I got it first or that I ever have them.
I work in a male dominated field. My work parking lot is filled with the latest souped up top model cars, trucks, motorcycles and even vintage cars. The men all congratulate each other and geek out about their new purchases. The women not the same. A woman wearing a new shirt with no branding can trigger passive aggressive comments in the office. There's definitely a double standard, and we women are the ones enforing it. It's sad really.
It really is sad, why all women can’t lift each other up is beyond me
I’m a man and the most toxic places I have worked at have been because of women. 🤦🏻♂️
The only luxury item someone brought in where I used to work was an LV bag. I don’t know what style, but I did think it was really nice. That young lady also had a posh, expensive watch, but I can’t remember the brand. I never judged her, I just thought the bag was lovely. People should be allowed to spend their money on what they like.
That’s because you are lovely! I wish all people reacted like this
While I agree with everything you said regarding perceptions and judgements, I will not stop wearing my luxury items. I’m in my mid 40’s and worked too damn hard to get where I am to not wear what I love. I honestly don’t care what other people think. I believe I am toughened from judgement regarding marrying earlier yet not deciding to have children. You wouldn’t believe the snide comments and pressure I received for 15 years on that topic. At this point, I live my life and will not change it for anyone. I just don’t care. #sorrynotsorry
I love this, i am actively working to get more like you 💕
Let’s be friends!!! It’s giving bad ass confidence and I live for humans like this!!! ❤ #IDGAF
truly❤
dont pay ATtention to them !! they are like chewable SPit !! nonsense !!🤮👹
gossiper&insecure WEAk people !! ,
life is too short to understand their evil attitude🤮🤮
instead
focus to our REAL Oness & be kind to others , do our job w/ SMile😀🤩 dignity
I agree, I also used to care way too much and I am now at a point that I have earned my stripes and can show it off without fear of judgement. In my last job I wore a designer tote and was told I was getting paid too well.
Someone at work made a comment about my LV bag and how I spent so much on it. I said, you spent your money on kids. This is my kid. They never said anything again lmaooo
Why would anyone work in such toxic environment? I wear my designer items everywhere I go, I have nothing to hide.
Love this
1000% agree with you. I wear my designer bags/clothes anywhere I want. I could care less what people think. Haters will always hate.
@@hope85582 alright it happens but why do you care and why does it bother you? I get negative remarks once in a while but I don’t sensitive about it. Sorry about your job!
@@milananalimit can be hard for people to change jobs for a whole host of reasons so that’s why people work in those environments. As for why does anyone care about the comments, not everyone is built the same & not every society is in the same…sometimes being excluded or picked on can have serious affects on you like Amelia mentions, being skipped over for a promotion or even something like maybe being excluded from stuff. I do try and make an effort to keep my life private now whilst when I was younger I was too open
@@sams3015 do you really believe that someone will actually not promote you because you own some luxury? To me it sounds insane and more like an excuse, it’s all about how you do your work except for very few sectors. I understand being excluded sucks but i think if people decide to exclude someone because of jealousy it’s actually a blessing.
Oh dear 😅, don't show them your luxury bags, don't show them that you're smart, don't show them that you're beautiful, don't show them that you're wealthy, don't show them that you're talented, don't show them that you can do the job properly, don't show them that you're happy and content in life... And then you find yourself in the workspace with a bunch of miserable creatures, all because: read above. And if you consider that you are an avarage of people you're surrounded with, then good luck... How about not forcing yourselves to that job that is probably underpaid anyway and start living true to our soul purpose 😊
I love this view point x
Agree - I have been a successful realtor outside New York City for 25 years. I rarely carry an expensive bag into appointments. Once I get to know a client more they may see a nice bag, but definitely not for initial meetings. I also never carry a bag into showings I only carry my keys, my listing and my card. I could not agree more with what you are saying. Also I drive a nice car but not a flashy car because as an agent people see my car often . This is also a reason to NOT have colleagues on your social media, watching everything you do and wear every day. I have always blocked all other agents on my socials it’s a universal decision and it has served me very well.
Great advice i think
@@ameliarosescloset everything you said was very true. Smart businesswoman 💪
Yessss I am never friends with co workers. Idk how so many are lol
Girrrlllll - we gotta respond to this judgement better as opposed to being being smaller at work.
I’m one of those who wear luxury at work and people know about my channel and I actively engage with people who ask and have found fellow bag, shoe and watch lovers because of it. I think this may be cultural… in Australia people are more open to have a conversation rather than be passive aggressive. We would say - we don’t have kids, we paid off our house, we invested well in our youth…
I knew this was your view and I absolutely love it! This view is basically part 2 of the video but unfortunately not all bosses/ work places are as fab as you my friend. Making ourselves smaller in work is definitely not ideal, but equally there are work situations where there is a lot of negativity caused, reading some of the experiences in the comments is just awful
@@ameliarosescloset it’s gotta be the next movement!!
@@DaylesAddiction People can be relentlessly unkind and often what bugs them is not wearing brands, but YOU being YOU. So important to pick your battles. Legal field is very crowded with conformist nobodies so I had to do conservative but even then because I still looked striking I would sheet them to tears for just being me. Important to find healthy workplaces where you can shine! Brisvegas is vastly different to say Establishment Melbourne. OMG. so different!
They are jalous on the cheep things too if you are happy with them and you shine. That is why I never got promotion when I was that way. You are right!
Jealous even if we are just happy!!
I wear what I want, to where I want. I learned a long time ago… I can’t live my life by other people’s standards. Performance is quantifiable and measurable. If I bring in 100k of business, that’s provable… pay me… promote me… or I’ll leave. It’s 2023… plus we all wear designer in the city of London anyway 😂😂😂
LIVE YOUR LIFE… for you and only you. People will find ANY reason to hate on you…you’re beautiful, you’re smart, you’re successful. DO NOT SHRINK YOURSELF. Changing any part of you to accommodate anyone else’s pre conceived notions of you… nah not me! I’m a bad Ass! I do me and you know what… I AM HAPPY!
I absolutely love this!!!!!
I am a train conductor so i dont bring handbags to work . However, I do carry an LV card case and wallet in my pocket to remind me that I'm still a girl, although the card case is from a mans collection. Everyone in mycraft makes a very good living. When they make comments to me I just tell them that they don't know how to manage their money.
Great answer!
I have had soo much of this in the past when I was in a corporate environment. So much judgement. Now I have stepped back it is so liberating to not have to think about what snide comments I might receive. We should be able to wear anything anywhere but I hated the judgement so always had to think where I was going or who I might be meeting. Some clients liked it as they saw me as a professional plus clearly (in their mind) successful individual so that impressed them. Some other clients commented that they could see where their fees were going.... Can't win! You do you!
I’ve had the - i see where my fees are going!!
Totally agree with you. I was in a similar situation. I brought my brand new limited edition LV Speedy to work only to hear from my then boss I was paid too much. It was the last time I took a designer bag to work.
It’s a terrible response but happens all too often
Hi Amelia, i do agree some of your points that it could happen in a workplace. I think different country have different work culture. Some workplace may have not jealous people. About 1 year ago, i start to carry all my luxury handbags to work which i don't used to bring. I changed my mind because i am already in my mid 40s. How many 10 years we could have in our life? Plus i dont want my handbags to sit in my shelves most of the time. I want to enjoy them as much as i can in my life. I do notice some of my colleagues stare at my handbags. But i just ignore them and i have not heard any negative comments. If they do, they may continue to do so behind my back, so long it does not get through my ears.
Love this, the way it should be!
One day I decided to go to LV discreetly during my lunch time. That store is half a block from the office. My boss happened to walk along the same street and saw me. He told everyone at work that he saw me at LV and he said “she’s such a primadonna” 🤣 I didn’t even take a bag to the office and he was already judging me!
This is awful!
That’s very inappropriate of him, I would of pulled him up on it…maybe even went to HR
I don’t carry my luxury bags to work or work related events. I also stopped telling colleagues about my vacations. When I’m off for an extended period of time, they always where to now? I just say that I am visiting family .
Awful you have to hide your light
I wear my Gucci bag, gold chains, cleans kicks, Ralph Lauren tops to work everyday….. I don’t care what anyone says. I eat right and stay in shape also. I try to present the best version of myself.
I love this attitude!
@@ameliarosescloset life is short… Enjoy it while you can.
Great discussion Amelia! Thankful that work from home so don’t have to worry about this anymore!
It’s a hard one to navigate!
You have THE best timing! Tomorrow I fly out to meet my boss and team mates for the FIRST time (and I've worked in this job for over 2 years). I literally have a selection of small-sized luxury bags that are packed in my carry on suitcase and I'm going to unpack them straight away after hearing your advice. Thank you so much!
Good luck with the meeting, i hope it goes well!!
I agree with you, it is nuts why the office isnt a place for a nice accessory
And not judgement and jealousy free
You are absolutely right!
My current work place is in the public sector so there are very few raises that depend on seniority and no bonuses so nobody cares when I bring my luxury bags to work, in my country and culture people automatically assume that the bags are fakes from Aliexpress so they don't really care but my contract will end soon and I'll have to find a job in the private sector so I always say I'll use my Senrev bags or my DeMiller bags that are super luxury and they don't have massive logos on them because I don't want to be judged from the job interview.
Awful we have to think about it!
I have to agree with you. I’m so tired of all this. I never wear luxury to job interviews but after that I don’t care. Most my time is spent at work and I want to be able to wear my nice things. I also feel like when I put in long hours I want to be able to look at my nice bag and feel like it’s at least worth it in some way 😂😅
love this , it does make the hours a little easier!
I have to say, this is NOT the position I was expecting Amelia Rose to have on this issue. Who wants to work at a company that determines promotions and salary increases based on what employees wear or on whether employees are in need of more money? Who actually thinks employers are that knowledgeable about bags to make that kind of determination? We luxury handbag lovers may have bags on the brain 24/7, but most people do not. Are 2023 adult workplaces really the same as high school? People will be jealous and mean??? And if they are, are there adult people really caring about this?
I was totally expecting “wear what you want, do your job well, and be kind to people”. Not “means girls and vindictive employers are real”.
For what it’s worth, I’ve been wearing luxury to work for about 15 years, as an employee and as a boss, in the non-profit and the private sector. It has not affected me work wise nor relationship wise. Seriously, no one cares. I’m seriously wondering, are men being warned not to wear expensive watches or drive nice cars for fear of not getting raises or promotions?
No men absolutely aren’t, it’s a reality of the sexism and double standards that are real in some work places. And don’t worry, the position you were expecting, the flip side of this video, is also coming x
I’ve been blessed to work with women that are secure with themselves and don’t involve themselves in petty jealousy. I wear all my Hermes and Chanel bags and I have never had any negative reaction. I actually think it’s a positive thing. My boss has said multiple times thank you for coming in I know you don’t need the money. He knows that me working 2 short days doesn’t pay the bills or my bags. With that my boss knows I’m there because I love what I do and I can walk away at any time. Great topic! I feel for women who work in petty environments.
It’s nice that you feel that way. However when they think that “you don’t need the money” because of things that you wear we can get really screwed at work. I was a waitress for years and got comments such as this often. I would get bullied out of stations and forced to take early outs all because they thought that I “Had money” and they needed it more.
@@lienecarter6411 nobody actually thinks that employees don’t need money, it’s a joke. But it’s nice to know that some people actually come to work coz it’s what they want to do and not just money.
@@lienecarter6411 Wow, that’s terrible! I’m sorry you went through that. I’m in the medical field so I wear scrubs. I’ve been employed at the same place for 21 years and have kept the same schedule so I think i’m good. I feel appreciated and never judged.
Oh that is a very interesting perspective, and lovely you don’t face snide comments but support
@@ameliarosescloset After reading some of these comments I truly feel blessed to work with the women I do.
So true unfortunately. I was able to get away with it back in the day because I was in advertising sales and throwing that luxury handbag on the table was a sign of your success and said to clients “she must no what she is talking about cause she is dressed to the nines”….those we the good ole days.
Has it changed in your industry?
Not sure. I left the industry 10 years ago. Still collecting bags but selling all the ole corporate bags that were good for lugging a laptop. @@ameliarosescloset
Yes Amelia i totally agree with you, Last time when i get my Speedy 25, i am thinking of bringing it to work but when i think again, i decided not to. I love my handbags, love to use it but not at workplace. The most i carry would be those contemporary brands. Yes there are some in the organization love to show off, carrying Berkin Hermes and perhaps changing it quite a fair bit, i am thinking the same too. She spends all her money on those stuff...I see where you are coming from. Yeah i wish i would have a little more courage to use it at the workplace and don't care what people think. But the argument may also arise if we do not use it at the workplace, do we have so many occasions to use it or to rotate these handbags? But thus far, i do not carry these luxury handbags to work. Like those luxury jewelry that is not in your face, i do not mind, certainly not Cartier Love bracelet or JUC. Those more low-key Cartier pieces like the Diamond necklace that do not scream Cartier, i worn it every day 😂☺
Thank you for sharing this!
If Ive worked hard to get an item, I wear it. However, I never carried these items (not even Coach or MK) into a work environment because I always used cheap stuff because you never know who you can trust.
good point, and you never can know who you can trust
This is why my work car is a 2014 and my work bag is a black Prene tote!!! I'm completely debt free and frugal as heck but I love nice things so I budget and save for them. I have waffled on getting a neverfull for work so much because I don't want some of my clients or colleagues to be negative about it. I have literally wanted a Neverfull since I first started with my company almost 15 years ago but every since I've been in a position to get one I just have been afraid too for all of these reasons you've mentioned!
The neverfull is the one bag I take to work every single day!
I care about the opinions of 5 people in my life. Anymore and I’d go nuts. It’s not always easy to shake it off.
As i get older i am getting better and better at this
Yes, I can guarantee that your staff if they watch your videos, they will believe that all of the money that you spend on your expensive handbags is coming from your own business which means you can afford to pay them more. So that’s quite a chance you’re taking having a RUclips channel so that everyone who works for you sees exactly what you’re spending your money on and that you have extra money to spend.
Yes very true, i didn’t show my face at first. Then i decided i wasn’t going to let others opinions stop me doing what i wanted to do
@@ameliarosescloset not showing your face probably didn’t help much. Your voice is extremely distinctive.
@@MariaRodriguez-om1yi i was told that! It’s hard to keep everyone happy, in the end i decided to do what i loved doing and know i look after my staff well
Well done - important thoughts/advice
Thank you
Amelia, truer words were never said. I think Sophie Shohet made a video about this too and I think you are both right. I am an independent contractor and have rarely worn what I have to the office or out and about because I was always worried about other peoples perspective. I am now over 60 and have decided I am going to use what I have! Though, LOL, last year I wore my Fendace heels to the Christmas party and an attendee, "how much did those cost? I would rather spend my money on travel." I looked at her and said, "Yes, I do both, I went to Egypt and was inside the pyramid of Khufu and sailed down the Nile, and You?". The stinker in me loved it but I do get several comments, "where did that come from??" Well I have had these bags and things for years and just not worn them out. I would not bring them to an appointment and still drive a mid range car! I love looking at my closet---brings me joy. If I was someone trying to prove myself at a job---def would not be bringing!
PS you seem very fiscally responsible---stop apologizing, if this is what brings you joy, life is too short. And you recycle (I do too) so this is being responsible!
thank you, and i love your reply to that colleague
I appreciate that this is a very realistic take on this issue! Of course people can disagree, but these are realistic problems that people face.
unfortunately these are real problems people face
Even if we receive equal salary, there will always be people who invest their money smart and they will receive some extra money to spend on whatever. You can wear and buy whatever makes you feel happy ❤
Very true
Not sure if you want to make videos about this, but your mindset for being a successful entrepreneur/ maybe investor, could be refreshing. Like what you had on your other channel. I liked that content, but prefer to see it here on the same channel ❤🎁🛍💰😜
@@TanteLeenBespaart- I liked that content too and found that channel before this. Maybe those videos just don’t get the views on this channel and are therefore not worth the effort to film.
That's where bullying and harassment policies come in. I reckon those who are going to be chatting behind people's backs etc will just find something else to gossip about if they're intent on doing so. Not sure a person needs to change the way they dress just in case others don't like it, but I do see that there could be unconscious/conscious bias.
You are right they will always find something to talk about
I wear my luxury bags to work, but my workplace is small and we are all friends and life each other up, I've never been afraid of not getting a raise or bonus because of my bag.
The only place I don't actually take luxury bags is to my yoga classes 😂 when I first started yoga I took an LV bag and this student told me off she said in front of the other students "not only are you carrying a dead animal! You're also an idiot for spending so much money on a bag!" It was so shocking and I didn't even know how to respond so I just walked out. From now on I take this ugly material tote 😅
all work places should be like this!
Hi Amelia ! I only own " unpractical" designer handbags ( mostly vintage ) so no good for work . I always congratuate a friend with a smile on my face because I know she saved up for months to buy it and I have no problem she shows off at work . I'm from Paris and here we love " discreet" luxury brands , biggy logos do not impress anymore . I do not mean to be rude by saying that , it is a kind of Parisian attitude towards luxury : to own sth unique but great quality . You made great points as jealousy and envy are principal factors why to wear a Chanel after work .
Thank you, i think paris has so many logos i can see why they move to other styles
@@ameliarosescloset Believe me it is more about having sth unique ( because your friends had no clue about THIS brand , perfumes included ) , kind of Parisian phobia 😀
Good topic! You can save money to buy what you love. Unfortunately some people do not have the discipline to save and then get jealous of the person who is able to save and splurge on a beautiful luxury item 💝
The only designer bags I wear to work are my less obvious ones like my Celine belt bag, Saint Laurent Sac de Jour, and my Mulberry Zipped Bayswater. It’s not so much that I care what people think, I just don’t want to waste time protecting myself from the energy they’ll try to send my way. I just want to focus on doing my job.
That sums it up so well- i don’t want to waste time protecting myself from the energy
You raise a different point of view and petty judgemental people are everywhere. In my opinion the majority of people could not tell the difference. I was taught that no matter where you go, good grooming and clean appropriate clothes is what matters not the money. I can’t afford designer anything but I do invest in well made classic pieces for work and socializing. My casual at home look is all Costco or Walmart. To quote my mother, Cleanliness is next to Godliness and you never have another chance to make a good impression. I enjoy your videos and your positive attitude. Cheers 🇨🇦🍷
Oh i think i love your mother! What a fabulous quote!
I agree with you that the work environment requires a certain decorum that best fits it. Otherwise, yours and others’ focus gets redirected to unnecessary and unproductive behaviors. The most important person you want to impress with your luxury collection is YOU…😉💞
I think this is so true
Maybe evaluate where you work. I am a doctor in my fifties, have been wearing only designer shoes and brands and mid-range designer clothes for 20 years, and never ever a career event that I could ascribe to these choices. My style is minimalist and monochromatic and I don't do obvious logos, so maybe that's something, but I get genuine compliments on my style, just as other workers who wear high street sometimes get on theirs. I'm not going to change what I like for others and wouldn't stay in such a jealous environment.
I love this. The way it should be
If I never wear luxury in the work place, I would almost never be wearing my items except on weekends if I even go out to somewhere nice other than groceries and shopping. That will be wasting my money having my items just sit there in the shelves. I bought my items to enjoy and not just have it sitting in the house. Of course, Chanel classic flaps or Hermes are a little different. But, I wear my LV, Prada, Cartier, etc. all the time.
I think that’s fabulous, i am working on caring less!
All very valid viewpoints, but I take my LV Monogram side trunk in to work and I see it the same as x, y, z colleague driving in their flashy car in to work… 🤷♀️ lol
I wear my lv easier than chanel to work
I know some ppl would think "who cares? I wear whatever I want" well I think of it this way too and my environment is perfectly fine for luxury items.
BUT I agree to what you say on how ppl judge. Unfortunately, we can't control how others think and therefore negatively impact us without us even knowing what happened. I spend more on self maintenance now, instead of things. Looking better gives me confidence to achieve more ❤
I wish it wasn’t a thing we had to consider
Sophie Shohet did a good series about this a few years back….what shocked me about her stories is she had a Dior wallet in a river island bag & that was enough for the comments. I’ve already discussed in comments before, my spendthrift, Aldi & primark loving mother got comments she was “stuck up” because she likes long haul holidays or city breaks over the 2 weeks in Spain thing. A workmate really took issue with that
Awh such an awful attitude for people to have!
With the current cost of living crisis, our colleagues may have a lot of hard times behind the scenes. I wouldn’t want to be too flashy and show off. They also don’t see what’s happening behind the scenes - maybe I saved up for a year for that bag. I would just want to get on with work and move on. So thankful to work from home so I don’t want to worry about what I’m wearing 😂
Yeah i think these are genuine concerns
I agree but I also think that it depends on your workplace too. You should judge the situation accordingly but still try to retain your individuality and passion. I wear most of my luxury bags to my current role with no problems (except Chanel as it’s too recognisable and I feel sometimes that it doesn’t work in a professional environment) but I would definitely have received all of those passive aggressive comments at my old place despite those people earning way more money than I was on at the time. That said, I do feel that I chose more subdued bags before I got the promotion that I was actively working towards (Mulberry, Prada, Givenchy, Celine) and despite having global clients I will always wear a discrete logo/contemporary for meetings as I feel that’s a more professional approach. I do see luxury and contemporary bags where I work though it’s mainly in the London offices. That certainly doesn’t stop me from wearing mine!
it definitely depends on the workplace and the people you work with
Nobody has ever said anything to me about it but my argument would be designer items can show that you are good at money management and can save to purchase a high ticket item. In the same way that a university degree while also being a qualification (supposedly) can also show that you can stick to something long term and achieve a goal
this is such a good way to look at it!
Jessica Pearson is one of my spirit animals. Her and Beth Dutton from Yellowstone
*we are the same person*!!!
Haha. I actually wish someone WOULD notice my bags! The first day of wearing what I considered to be a high end bag (Burberry and ludicrously capacious 😂) I worried about it getting stolen. I needn’t have worried as no one ever recognised it for what it was or commented on it. My vintage Chanel is not a popular design and not logo heavy and no one has ever recognised that either. Pretty much in New Zealand I don’t think anyone gives a sh*t!
This is brilliant! Definitely depends where you live i think
@@ameliarosescloset That’s why I’m so lucky to have you and the rest of the purse posse in my life! 🙏🏽
Not getting a raise because I wear lux is my biggest worry/concern. Which has stopped me from wearing bag styles I think, they would know are lux.
There’s a part 2 which hopefully will help!
I like using my luxury bags for fun outings. For work, I rely on workhorse brands like Dooney. My Dooney tote work bag gets thrown around, stuffed to the gills with water bottles and tech stuff. I even once accidentally spilled hot coffee in it ! I cleaned it out and it still goes to work, looks and functions fantastically. So for work, I look for something carefree that I can do real damage to and not really worry about it. A Chanel bag really isn’t hardwearing enough in my opinion. I do occasionally take my luxe bags, but then I find I’m having to be extra careful. So, it’s not so much about what people think, it’s about doing what you find to be most practical in your lifestyle and work situation.
Good point in not wanting to have to be careful at work with it
I agree with the risk of possible judgment in the workplace. This presents a challenge- when and where do you wear these bags, if you live a normal, rather then glamorous, full of events lifestyle. To a casual restaurant? Playground? Kids events? Family gatherings? Meeting a friend? These events don’t preclude judgement and a luxury handbag could be seen as inappropriate.
Having recently retired I find few occasions to wear my bags, unless I wear them to a supermarket, gym, casual dining. 😢
It really is a dilemma, there’s a lot of mine i only wear at weekends or when off
I wear my luxury bags daily. I don't even own any "normal" bags (gifted or sold all of them). I wear them to the city, for walks, shopping, to a cosmetic studio for a facial, to restaurants, office. For me it's just a normal day to day bag, only it costs a "bit more. Don't really care. I know a girl who wears her Chanel 22 to a kid's playground or when she's out with a stroller. She also owns only designer bags. It takes me 3-5months to save for one, there is no way I would not wear them.
@janafigallova9458 i love this attitide
For the most part, I do agree with you 99% of what you’re saying but I also think it depends on what city you live in what state you live in and exactly what career you have. For example, if you live in an affluent part of California and you are in real estate or interior design, or maybe a lawyer, there are certain careers that it actually would not look bad maybe even helpful
Totally agree with this 100 %
I couldn’t tell you what handbags my staff carry. No idea, and no time to care. The only way we can ever break this stigma is by pushing back against it. Back yourself for the raise, make your case for why you deserve it.
Couldn’t agree more and love your attitude, i do think unfortunately however that not all bosses are as fabulous as you! This side of the debate is part 2 of the video, some of the experiences people are sharing in the comments are just awful
Yes, people around will eye on you when you carry a luxury bag, especially Chanel!! Jealousy comes then!
I think so too
It’s true.. am the only female in my physician group/partner and I feel ky partners spend their money on other things like cars and boats etc but I love my luxury goods and I wear them.. I work hard and I buy what I like within reason.😊
I love that you can wear them, i think women are harder on other women
It's sad to give Designers so much power over your life. We get judged for EVERYTHING about us: religion, age, size, looks, accent, and yes, designer bags or dressing in rags. So since that is the reality - wear what makes YOU happy.
Love this and so true
I have worn my luxury pieces to work and I’m not even in a corporate environment. I don’t care. People know me as fashionable but they also see me as a competent, intelligent person.
i love this
I live in one of the most areas in the U.S. so carrying an LV canvas bag raises no eyebrows.
It definitely depends on where you live, some areas no one would even notice i’m sure!
I'll wear whatever I want and will openly mock other grown men and women who can't handle themselves properly because of clothes.
That is true strength!
People will pocket watch for sure and become very envious. Even the car and outfits that are nice others will always watch everything..
Agreed
I, too, never carry my luxury handbags to work! I always use my contemporary collection instead so I won’t have to worry about opinions and comments , just in case.
It’s awful we have to consider this
I have always heard dress for the position you want, but never out dress your boss!
that is a good saying!
Hello Amelia, i don't wear any luxury at all to my day to day work . But what is your view if i wear my Lady Dior to work Christmas party?
Wear it and love it!
I barely even wear my contemporary bags to work and only started to be less cautious when I saw Kate Spade and Dooney and Bourke in the office for a while. Also, I personally don't wear logo to work even if I wear designer.
I think a lot of people feel like this
Contemporary bags are mostly what you will see around here both at work and outside of work. I live in small town Ohio. That’s the norm.
@@idaranwa4370 I'm in N Fla so mostly same.
Agreed. Yes, some people are stupidly jealous and jump to conclusions. And there will be silent ones who become depressed because they can't afford anything luxe. Yet, why not be altruistic and deliberately choose to not stimulate anything the least bit negative? Such an easy way to make the world a better place. This is precisely the reasoning behind school uniforms. [Edit] I have occasionally worn some luxe items that I know will make people laugh. Usually silly stuff that most people will have no idea how much it costs.
Oh yes i forgot about the school uniforms
Hi @ameliarosescloset, I love the conversations you've been having lately about luxury. I also love your collection, it's fun yet beautiful.
Could you make a video about the idea of showing off designer items? I got a couple comments from friends that made me think about this. I never bought my designer items with the intention of showing off. When I didn't have designer items, I didn't see other people with them and think they're showing off. I just thought that's a nice shoe or purse; not that this person is showing off, or thinks that they're better than anyone. It's strange to me to hear these assumptions come up in my personal life and in luxury conversations on RUclips. I don't have many designer items, and don't wear them as often as I would like because of this idea of showing off. I feel like I just like pretty things, but is it actually showing off?
Interesting topic, i didn’t wear mine a lot at the start at all because of this
It happened to me as well. Now I force myself but I’m still conscious with work and certain people in my close circle. I have only 3 bags with logos and I’m pretty sure that I stopped buying logos because I feel a bit more undercover 😅. Maybe is good for me that we are living a bit quitter luxe times. Of course, if it’s pouring, the only choice for me is monogram.
Is a very annoying situation and very difficult to balance. You buy those things because you want to wear them, but then you can not ware them because they affect the ego of the others and consequently your future. I already feel like my middle range 2nd hand car caused to much attention now imagine if I would bring a luxury bag to work😢. There are just professional environments that are worst than others. My previous company was more relaxed on this maybe because there was lots of people with expensive hobbies. In this company even the fact I come with a high street matching set (without logos) gets often comments like : “I don’t even want to seat down close to you. You make me look bad”. When comments like this happen once is even cute, but when is constante it becomes annoying. I never had situations like this at my 2 previous employers. I try to adjust to my environment, but I also do not want to walk around everyday on a wrinkly hard-rock t-shirt just because makes the others happy. With almost 50 years, I also want to wear the collection of nice things (just a few are luxury) that I built over the years. Again, is very difficult to find the right balance in certain environments 😞. I have a friend that has similar issues with family members what I suppose is even worst. There will always be people that can not see a poor man with a freshly washed shirt without feeling jealous.😅
I’m trying to get better at balancing this and not caring what anyone thinks or says
If I didn’t wear my bags to work I’d never wear them ! I do work for myself so it’s probably different but if I didn’t I’d have 1 day a week to wear them ❤
I would definitely get more wear out of mine if i took them to work
Never carry a bag more expensive than the boss's bag. She will think she pays you too much money.
Very good point
I’m a guy. I have brought my LV, Gucci, and Coach man bags to work. People have made comments but nothing mean. Most loved them and wish they could buy one lol But it’s weird that my $300 Coach Tote gets more attention than the more expensive LV bag. 😂
I’m getting better at wearing mine
@@ameliarosescloset I stopped caring once I saw that even my less expensive Coach Field Tote drew attention. It’s not even loud. It’s all black. Not a monogram type. I figured if people judge me on both my high end bags and low end bags they’re gonna judge regardless. So may as well take what you want lol
Maybe I’ve just worked in non-toxic places, or like in my current job the pay raises promotions are kinda standardized.
I work as a developer. Neither of my bosses seem to care. I’ve discussed some planned purchases with my ex-manager. Some of my coworkers think it’s cool. Tech corporate seems different from business corporate.
I think you are right and it depends on the industry
@@ameliarosescloset yeah. Which does really suck.
Here in America people just assume it’s fake. I told everybody my YSA was fake not one person argue it
Ohhh that’s interesting
I will not give people that type of control over me. I started my collection in 2007 first with LV. My things will not just sit in my closet and gain dust because I’m taking in someone else’s feelings. That’s their insecurities and their opinions. People spoke on Jesus, so them assuming how I got something or paid for something is not my problem. I purchased things to wear not to sit in my closet.
I love this!!
I feel people will judge at work for luxury pieces if I wear them. Almost like sense of jealousy!
I think there’s a real risk of this
I’m a teacher (year 40 in education), I didn’t start rotating my luxury bags into my day to day until recently…I tell colleagues and even students that I didn’t treat myself to luxury until after sending both of my kids to uni and paying tuition for 8 years straight. During those years I didn’t travel, buy new cars or even buy many clothes. For three years after my youngest graduated I kept to that budget and put the “tuition money” into my savings. I worked hard and tell my students that they need to treat themselves and pay cash for their treats.
Love this and that you now can wear them
Honestly I used to think the same but as I’ve gotten older I mentally just tell them to go to hell. I’ve worked my ass off and want to enjoy what I’ve worked for.
Love this attitude
I wear my luxury items everywhere. Jealous people are everywhere and I use my neverful everyday because it fits my laptop.
I love this attitude!
#sorrynotsorry ❤
Love this
Oh dear...I ❤ your channel, but I do disagree. Why are you working if you are stressedabout showing the luxuries you want to buy with the rewards of your paycheck. Whoever has a problem with your success and joy needs to move down the road. I enjoy my victories and enjoy spending money on luxury bags i've worked hard to purchase. Life is for empowering your success and joys! There's no room in life in being apologetic to jealousy and people who wish you ill will. Great video❤❤ 🇺🇸
I think you will enjoy part 2 of this video better! There might even be a special guest!
Amelia
I enjoy your videos and respect your opinion, but you are on youtube showing your beautiful bags.
You think people at your workplace aren’t aware of your youtube videos?
Your video is confusing to me.
I have lots of luxury bags and use them according to the occasion.
i try to be kind and mindful, most of my bags are for my eyes only (and my family when they go to my closet)
not because im afraid of wearing them at work, i buy handbags because i enjoy looking at them and wearing then at appropriate times.
A classic chanel double flap bag is out of place in my daily work environment. A chanel tote or lv tote bag is perfect!
Not very many people in my real life know about my channel
Makes sense now, but
how?
I would love to start my chanel if i could keep it a secret from people i work with.
Or people you work with are not interested in handbags?
Thank you for clarifying ❤
A really classic lady doesn't worry so much about this
She is lucky