Sunglasses, bags, jewellery - AIBU

I would possibly give up one of the pets before getting rid of my prescription shades. I am very sensitive to light and wear them year round. I just could not cope without them and when wearing contacts normal sunnies over them too.

Im a minimal jewellery person, I have a very light bracelet and necklace on me at all times as in I sleep and shower with them on although of course occasionally take them off for a sauna or something and I wear a pair of studs in my ears but thats it. I can't wear rings so just as well I have none to wear.

Handbags are a pain to me too so I wear a cross body one for practical reasons like the case for my sunnies or my regular glasses, phone, kindle, dog poo bags and a bag for life for nipping to a shop. Back in the day I had a huge collection of handbags for every occasion though.

I never wear jewellery other than my wedding ring because I can't be arsed choosing any. I hardly ever wear sunglasses because I try really hard to hold on to them but I put them down in the house or the car or anywhere and they slip behind things and vanish.

I usually carry a bag because I don't like not having a book with me at all times. Always a cross-body one. I couldn't be doing with a tote or a classic handbag.

But I don't think this makes me at all unusual or interesting.

I can't see how anyone can call you unreasonable. It's a personal choice, which you are totally entitled to have. I do quite often carry a bag out of necessity but if I can get away with it, I don't. I wear earrings but very little other jewellery, I don't even routinely wear my wedding ring (it's too big at the moment but that's not the reason, I just don't really like wearing rings). I sometimes, rarely, wear a necklace. I like the stacks on other people, but don't want to wear one myself.
I also wear minimal or no make up.
I'm happy with my choices. I don't need to be told that there are ways to make doing these things easier. If people want to do this stuff, good for them. But I have my own choices.

No, can’t really be bothered with any of that.

Only jewellery I wear is my engagement and wedding rings (which I love! I never take them off).

I carry a tote bag if necessary on a day out, or a rucksack for walking, but I don’t actually own a purse of any sort. 😂

Sunglasses I do actually wear because protecting my eyes from the sun is important, but they aren’t anything fancy. I think they came from the M&S in Waterloo.

I’m a very utilitarian person. I don’t buy stuff I don’t need.

I'm the same, OP. I love clothes and try to be stylish but jewellery and accessories have never worked for me.

I honestly think it must be because I'm very slightly autistic (I can hear the groans and see the eye-rolling already!) but seriously, my daughter is and, having learned about her issues, I can see that my dislike of things dangling round my neck and from my ears, or balancing on my nose for long periods, may be connected to the sensory issues she has.

I buy earrings and necklaces and I put them on...then I take them off before I go out because I just can't be doing with the feel of them, the movement, the clanking etc etc. I so wish I didn't feel like that, but when I see women with lots of jewellery, I think 'That looks so glam', and then immediately after 'How do they stand all that stuff clinking and moving?'

I wish it wasn't so.

I love jewellery, handbags and sun glasses, I enjoy buying them, choosing what to put with different outfits etc, I swear, I cannot wear clothes that are tight on my neck and wrists, I hate feeling 'bundled up' in the winter and really dislike tights and socks, I suppose we are all just different.😀

Polarising sunglasses preserve more of the colour in the world.

Look at Mia Tui bags, pocket for phones, light coloured interiors so no digging around in a black inner. Accessible back zips for tickets/purse etc. As others have said, small cross body bags are easier to dig into.

I'd look at ADHD indicators in mid life women, you may feel more at home!

Sunglases I have no issues with but then I wear glasses anyway so I’m used to it. I’m not a big fan of jewellery generally and rarely take a bag out. I actively seek trousers with pockets deep enough for my phone and keys so I don’t need to take a bag (I don’t wear skirts or dresses much either!)

Sunglasses are worth getting used to, they're not just a fashion accessory. Maybe you've tried ones that are too small/big if they're hurting your face.

Bags can obviously be very useful. I couldn't securely carry all the things I need in pockets. I don't like big, one-section bags because I hate digging through to find things. So I use bags with sections.

Jewellery - not useful at all, so if you hate the way it looks and feels then I wouldn't bother trying to convince myself otherwise.

And I dislike gloves.

YANBU. I do not love the feeling of jewellery and only wear my thin wedding band. I find wearing glasses incredibly uncomfortable and use contacts, never sun glasses, they make me dizzy. I do carry a small Longchamp backpack but it's hardly fashionista territory. I don't wear a watch nor earring, scarf, hat, ever.

Point of this thread? If you don’t like it, don’t wear it … not sure what you are arguing with people over?!?
Yes, I wear sunglasses as I don’t want to damage my eyes, carry a bag so I don’t lose my things and wear some jewellery … you don’t, so what?

This is me! I don’t wear any jewellery except my wedding and engagement rings, I can’t stand earrings or bracelets or necklaces because I’m just really aware of them on me and they drive me mad. Sunglasses I can’t stand earrings tolerate but I also need them as my eyes are so sensitive to the sun! Bags I’ll only wear a cross the body bag because holding them on my shoulder is annoying.

When it’s hot I don’t even wear my wedding and engagement rings because they irritate me and I’m really aware of them!

Its not just you!

You do need to protect your eyes though - cataract.

I don't have a day to day bag I always carry. Il take a bag if I'm going on a night or day out to an event or if going actual shopping trip (rarely do as I hate shopping). Otherwise I don't use one. I have a work provided bag for laptop and things etc. If I'm just nipping to the supermarket or family/friends, out with the kids I don't bother and just throw my phone in a pocket. Also use it to pay for anything.

Sunglasses I have two prescription pairs I keep one in the car and will be wearing a pair if its sunny. They don't bother me.

Not a huge jewellery person. Only wear my wedding, engagement and eternity ring day to day. Never wear earrings as one holes closed up and I don't like them on me, I just don't think they suit me. Both my daughters always wear earrings. Il wear a necklace and bangle/bracelet if going to an event or night out. Usually need to buy new ones because by the time I am, one of my daughters have acquired the last one I bought.

I only wear sunglasses when I need sunglasses but I wouldn't like to be without them when I do.

I don't hate jewellery but I'm not good at choosing it so often don't bother, and I do find dress jewellery can irritate. Not enough to make my skin sore, but itchy.

I can't be doing with bags unless I really need one and then it will either be a back pack or a small cross body bag. Mostly I wear things with pockets or put my bank card and lip balm in my bra!

Honestly I never find this with bags - maybe it’s just practice being a London commuter and having to locate my card to tap through barriers whilst walking briskly at the same time, usually whilst also carrying a laptop case and a cup of coffee, I can just dip my hand into my bag without taking it off my shoulder and retrieve what I’m looking for! Sturdy straps that grip, or a crossbody bag might work better.

If sunglasses aren’t for you then I guess that’s just how it is, it’s totally your choice really. But I put them in the same category as not really liking sunscreen because it makes me feel a bit greasy - my body will thank me for both.

You want a satchel or handbag with a strap that goes across your body so that it doesn't fall off when you're getting stuff out or putting it back in.
Any bag that just sits on 1 shoulder without going across your body will slip from your shoulder and is easy to steal.

Sorry, my last comment came across as stating the obvious! 😂What I was trying to say is that wearing sunglasses is non-negotiable. The older you will thank you for it!

Try on a ton of sunglasses and you will find a pair that will be comfortable to wear.

Buy bags with inner pockets for your phone and purse etc (and be regimented about always putting each back in the same one so you know where it is), and use a make-up bag inside the bag to contain any odds and ends. Then you don’t have to rummage. Sunglasses can be about finding the right fit for your face and vision. You don’t have to go mega expensive but it’s absolutely worth investing in a pair that fits to protect your eyes in the sun.

I don’t tend to wear a lot of jewellery except for special occasions as I also often find it irritating-feeling on my neck or wrists. That one is completely optional though.