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Is this backpack Too childish for a 30 year old?

192 replies

Spooked102 · 13/03/2022 22:13

I’ve seen the Disney loungefly backpacks and love them! Really want one but think it’s a bit childish for me. Aibu to get one?

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justaweeone · 13/03/2022 22:15

Life's too shorts, I'd get what makes me happy

justaweeone · 13/03/2022 22:15

*too short 🙈

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 13/03/2022 22:17

You're 30. You decide.

I don't know what they are but go for the thing that sparks joy. To use that slightly cheesy phrase.

Iamthewombat · 13/03/2022 22:18

Life is too short for any adult to walk around with a glittery kids’ backpack. Unless your plan is to never be taken seriously by anyone.

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 13/03/2022 22:18

I’m mid 40s and I have a bag that’s shaped like a rocket with sequins all over it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 13/03/2022 22:18

I don’t use it for work

SirenSays · 13/03/2022 22:22

I like really quirky bags and purses but they live as decor in my closet

Iamthewombat · 13/03/2022 22:23

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GregBrawlsInDogJail · 13/03/2022 22:23

You're 30, which means you're officially a big hairy adult and can do whatever the fuck you like.

Get the bag and accept the consequences or don't, but FGS don't fuck around asking people what they thiiiiiiiiink of yooooooooooou.

HollysBush · 13/03/2022 22:26

Just googled and there seam to be loads. Which one do you like?

ImInStealthMode · 13/03/2022 22:26

Totally up to you. I'm 38, probably wouldn't go for one of the ones with ears or glitter, but a more subtle design absolutely.

That said, I wouldn't judge anyone of any age who did go for a glitzy one with Mickey ears!

Life is far too short to take yourself so desperately seriously. What a drag that must be, to never allow yourself any silliness.

Sunshinedreaming2022 · 13/03/2022 22:43

Oh go for it and don’t give a fuck about what anyone else thinks.
I have a sparkly mini mouse bag, admittedly I only use it when going to disneyworld or comic con, it’s not a work bag, but it makes me smile whenever I get to bring it out.

ImNotWhoYouThinkIam · 13/03/2022 22:44

I'm 37 and the only reason i don't have one is because I can't afford one.

BattledoreAndShuttlecock · 13/03/2022 22:49

YABU unless it's the Hercules muses one in which case go for it.

NeverChange · 13/03/2022 22:49

Who gives a damn? You want one, then you get one.

I've got a pair of sparkly pink trainers during covid lockdown. I'm in my 30s and they wouldn't be out of place at a 6 year old's birthday. They are completely at odds with 99% of my corporate or smart casual warerobe. Most people hate them but I love them. I'm well past caring what other people thing.

VeronicaBeccabunga · 13/03/2022 22:50

I'm old enough to be your mum and I'm wearing Hello Kitty Converse.

A young person on a train said 'Oooh! Cool Chucks!'

They make me happy. Enough said.

BlaBlaSmthSmth · 13/03/2022 22:55

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Iamthewombat · 13/03/2022 22:57

Oh, you think that nobody will judge you by what you wear? Big mistake. Big. Huge (see what I did there?)

MaryAndHerNet · 13/03/2022 23:00

I like the print bags, not so much the ones with ears and such.

Never too old to do what makes you happy. Screw what miserable jackasses think.

nettytree · 13/03/2022 23:00

Love loungefly. I have a couple of backpack ones and a crossbody. Going to disney in August, so will probably get a couple more.

FoxyFoxyLoxy · 13/03/2022 23:01

@justaweeone

Life's too shorts, I'd get what makes me happy
Exactly this. If you love it, get it. Who cares.
BlaBlaSmthSmth · 13/03/2022 23:03

@Iamthewombat

Oh, you think that nobody will judge you by what you wear? Big mistake. Big. Huge (see what I did there?)
Yeah but it's still just..a bag.
Londoncallingtothefarawaytowns · 13/03/2022 23:06

39 and often wear loungefly cartoon item backpacks. And kids glitter trainers.
Fuck it.
Also, my stationary is sparky and anything I eat from or drink from in my workplace is cartoons.
Makes me happy.
Also I think I was a magpie in a past life. Love sparkle

Lj2245 · 13/03/2022 23:10

I have a Deadpool riding a unicorn with a rainbow Loungefly backpack. I’m 40. Couldn’t give a toss what anyone else thinks Wink

JofraArchersFastestBall · 14/03/2022 06:21

I've never heard of loungefly bags, and I'm not particularly into Disney merchandise... but some of those are really well done. I'm wondering if I can convince my daughter to wear this wall-e one!

OP I wouldn't judge you, or anyone, for wearing something fun and interesting that they love. Life is too short. Plus we don't judge people (men) for wearing sports/Star Wars/music merchandise, do we?

Is this backpack Too childish for a 30 year old?