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I'm no 'fashionista', but I do love clothes and accessories even more than I thought I would before I transitioned. I find myself looking at other women all the time and pay close attention to how their 'look' is put together if their style catches my eye. I own eleven pairs of shoes and six purses I've bought myself and two more that my mom and sister in law gave me. I know that probably sounds excessive, but as far as the shoes are concerned, I only wear five pairs with any regularity, but I use all five purses I bought, depending on what I'm wearing. I've been living 24/7 as the woman I've always been for 27 wonderful months now, so in that time my styles have changed and I've accumulated things, like shoes and purses, lol! What I'd like to know is this, how many pairs of shoes do you own, how many do you wear, and how many purses do you have and use, too? Hugs, Mira

Zero purses (but 1 woman's wallet) and a single pair of sneakers. BUT I might buy a purse of a very specific type since I am starting to accumulate more crap I can carry than what I can fit in the pocket of my jeans. Plus, the pockets on many women's jeans are so friggin small. It's uber annoying.

Way too many... and I want more  >:-)

Not enough!

Ohhh I have four purses. One is a backpack sort for those active sort of events. The remaining three are Coach purses and one Coach satchel sort of bag. They are NOT cheap but they are timeless and last a very long time! You just cant go wrong with Coach.

Shoes? Crap I suppose about 14 pairs of shoes. Most are athletic shoes. My life is about sports it seems so my shoes fit my life well.

My wife and I have about a dozen purses and clutches and over 50 pairs of footwear between us. 

In other words, still not enough...

Now every time we travel, we have to bring an extra suitcase for shoes alone.

purses: 1
shoes: 11

Purses I have maybe 3 or 4 but really only use one. Shoes I got about 15 - 20 pairs in some combination of heels and boots. Due to where I work, I am limited to only flat soled shoes which means my shoe options go down to 3 realistically.

I have an addiction to shoes!! and boots! Anytime I go into a department store I always scan the shoe section....I easily have over thirty pairs of shoes and 6-8 pairs of boots. I mostly wear flats, sandals, flip flops and athletic type....I only wear about 7-10 on a regular basis. I have heels but only wear for special occasions and job interviews.....have never been able to afford a pair that won't hurt after 4-5 hours!!

About the only thing I like about winter is the chance to wear cute boots!! I wear boots 75% of the time and I usually get compliments from guys and girls about my boots.

In the little over 2 years I have been FT I have gone through about 7 purses but I only use one at a time....I'm getting a bit bored with the one I have now....hmmm think I'll have to go shopping!

3-4 purses & maybe 10 pairs of shoes, pretty skimpy however it seems my weekly electrolysis visita have stopped my shopping trips. Maybe later I will work more on my wardrope & accessories, I hope.

7 purses and 25 pairs of shoes

Thank you, ladies. It sounds like I'm simply one of many who has multiples of both, but I have far fewer than most of you it seems. Like Shelly, anytime I go to the mall I check the shoe stores, and the department stores, but I've gotten two cute purses cheap at Target. The most expensive purse I have was only $63.00, from Kohl's, and one of my favorite, most utilitarian purses was only $22.00. I want to look pretty and stylish, but when I see the Jimmy Choo, Prada, Louie Vuitton, etc., and other purses in Vogue and Elle it kind of grosses me out how expensive they are. I guess I haven't given myself to the accessory dark side yet (and couldn't even if I wanted to, lol!) and never will. I can't see paying several thousand dollars for purses, clutches and bags when there are so many people in the world starving and even in America, where 1 in 6 children go to bed hungry. It's just not that important.
I also wear bracelets and necklaces every day and those I AM sick of buying cheap, because they either break, rust or corrode, change color or make my skin turn colors.

*sigh*
One purse, two pairs of shoes.
I think I need only maybe one more purse, but I definitely need more shoes!

two purses
three pair of sneakers
one pair of boots
one pair of flats

4 purses and 9 pairs of shoes.

With size thirteen feet (men's size) I have a hard time finding shoes.   I own a couple purses.  But I own lots and lots of bras and skirts and blouses and panty hose.   What can I say.

Purses: 17
Shoes: 62

... don't judge.  ;)

Um yeah... did I mention I really like shoes.

Quote from: JennX on December 18, 2013, 10:54:31 PM
Purses: 17
Shoes: 62

... don't judge.  ;)

Um yeah... did I mention I really like shoes.

You 'like' shoes?!?! I think you really love shoes. But I'd have way more than ten pairs if I could afford it. I feel for you Michelle. They're finally realizing that there are lots of tall women with size 10 (my size) and 11's. Maybe they'll keep going.

Purses - 3 (I fawn colour - great colour), 1 Bright Apple Green - goes with 3 dress/outfits I have), 1 Orange/Light Red - goes with 2 Dress/Outfits and a pair of matching flat shoes.
Shoes 8 pairs
2 Flats ( both closed toe). I black & 1 Orange pair
1 Pair oriental flip flops - bought in Asia
2 pairs of Open two sandals (1 2'Heel, 1 3.5in heel)
1 pair of Black open toe Court shoes (3.5' heel)
1 pair of high heel boots (Brown)
1 pair of beige court shoes (2" heels)

1 Purse
7 pairs of shoes. 

Hmm, I think 6 pairs of shoes (not all of which I am fond of or wear much) and 2 purses. I'll be getting another (bigger) purse early next year. And even though I'm probably going to be replacing my whole wardrobe next year, I'll have to be conservative because I'll be moving by plane and I don't want to ship too much stuff. Will probably only bring like, 3-4 shoes and 2 purses. ;_;

I have 9 (I can't believe that - 9!) pairs if shoes and one pair of boots.
I have no purses of my own, but I have the long term loan of my partner's Coach.

I would love more, but I'm keeping the beast in check as best I can :D

Quote from: JennX on December 18, 2013, 10:54:31 PM
Purses: 17
Shoes: 62

... don't judge.  ;)

Um yeah... did I mention I really like shoes.

Jen, that is so funny & now with you new job you can attack the malls for more shoes & bags. Wish I were there to go shopping with you girl friend.

Shoes: 72 pairs (woman)
Purses: 31

But still not enough :) Today I had my brand new black/white pumps on, there are great! :angel:

Quote from: FrancisAnn on December 20, 2013, 06:15:54 PM
Jen, that is so funny & now with you new job you can attack the malls for more shoes & bags. Wish I were there to go shopping with you girl friend.

That is what I'll be doing all day tomorrow.  ;D  ;D

2 purse's and 12 pairs of shoes  mild compared to some  ::)

I'm embarrassed :laugh:

10 pair of boots at least 40 shoes and Goddess knows how many purses. I wear about four pair of shoes regularly.

I bought myself a hand painted leather purse (handbag) for Christmas :embarrassed: and some shoes and a new dress :embarrassed:

I buy a lot of clothes on line from Brands direct, it has been great! And extremely addictive.

'He' had one pair of shoes. Mmmmm

Quote from: Miranda Catherine on December 18, 2013, 07:07:39 PM
What I'd like to know is this, how many pairs of shoes do you own, how many do you wear, and how many purses do you have and use, too? Hugs, Mira

I seldom wear high heels, I mean > 4 inch, but I have > 10 pairs. I have about 5 purses, and I carry each of them everyday. As it is winter, I wear a pair of long boots with 3 inch heels. I do not transition, but I sometimes wear heels in my work place.

And, two pairs of high heel ankle boots are coming to my home from the U.S. and England. I can not wait for wearing them.

barbie~~

Quote from: Lara1969 on December 20, 2013, 07:20:24 PM
Shoes: 72 pairs (woman)
Purses: 31

But still not enough :) Today I had my brand new black/white pumps on, there are great! :angel:

Wow!!

barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on December 21, 2013, 06:40:15 AM
I seldom wear high heels, I mean > 4 inch, but I have > 10 pairs.

I was wrong. When I checked photos of my shoes, I found that the number is at least 20 pairs. I did not realize that I am keeping so many shoes.....

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3713%2F11479195073_8980685fdd_o.png&hash=aa62f8aa13e640726af5883aad7bc6c13bcc1ef5)

And, a few pairs are still in the box, unopened....

barbie~~

I own about 10 pairs of shoes and 2 purses.

I like your shoes barbie


Me, I have 5 purses.. this includes one every day purse.. and the other four.. two of them clutch purses and the other two are small with a strap.. used mainly when I go out at night or functions.. When you dress up, you cant come with a every day purse.

Shoes... At least 60 pairs
I have 5 pairs of flats.. and the rest are heels.. from 1.5 to 6 inch spike heels. I love wearing boots in the winter months.. My fav are my knee high boots. I have 4 pairs of knee high boots with 3.5 heels (brown, black, grey, cream). my newest pair are a black platform knee highs with a 6 inch spike heel.. I love them.. I also have various types of ankle boots and high heel pumps.

In the summer months its strappy high heel sandals all with varing height of heels, or anything that are open.. i want to show off my painted toes..

I love shoe shopping..

Quote from: svaso on December 18, 2013, 07:30:46 PM
Not enough!

Yup!!! I need more  :icon_evil_laugh:

Quote from: noleen111 on December 22, 2013, 05:56:52 AM

Shoes... At least 60 pairs
I have 5 pairs of flats.. and the rest are heels.. from 1.5 to 6 inch spike heels. I love wearing boots in the winter months.. My fav are my knee high boots. I have 4 pairs of knee high boots with 3.5 heels (brown, black, grey, cream). my newest pair are a black platform knee highs with a 6 inch spike heel.. I love them.. I also have various types of ankle boots and high heel pumps.

Noleen,

The high heel pumps in your avatar look like a pair of mine (the photo with fishnet). I have never tried them outdoors, and I brought them to my office.

Mine is US women's size 11, although I usually wear size 10. As they are still too tight, I will increase the width a little bit by using hair dryer. While wearing the pumps with thick socks, heating up for 3-4 minutes by the hair dryer will do that, according to the tip provided in an internet shoe store.

barbie~~

barbie~~