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Originally Posted by prostock69
Not all women are this way. I don't understand the fascination with owning multiple expensive purses, shoes, and clothes either. I own about 10 pair of shoes and one purse which I spent $70 on at Kohls. When it wears out, I buy another one. It's black so it goes with everything.
In all seriousness, I think the real reason why women buy excessive amounts of clothes, shoes and purses is to compete with their friends who do the same. Unfortunately, the pressure to "fit in" and be accepted by our peers didn't end once we graduated high school and/or college. It continues into the work place and with our neighbors (keeping up with the Joneses) as well.
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Oh so true!! I've spent many years in retail management working in the high dollar boutiques that those types flock to. It is pathetic and nearly laughable to watch it in action. I would also add that some of their spending habits have to do with lack of attention (or that they feel they have to compete for that attention) from their husbands/boyfriends. It's an attempt to fill a void. There's nothing quite like getting yanked into a dressing room to play the roll of their 'shrink' for an hour. It's exhausting! I'm so glad I'm out of that business now.
Thankfully I've never counted myself among those women. Sure I have nice things. But I've always been happiest getting dirty out in the shop or helping my friends with their latest project.