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WIW: the satchel battle continues...

Sveta

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OK, this is a little cheating: I did not use any of those new birthday bags today because in the morning I still was not sure which one I want to keep so did not dare to cut the tags. However when I came home to take pictures I realized that both of them should work with my outfit better than the nude clutch I used today.
Sooo - which one you like better?
(my hubby preferred the dove here and still wants me to keep both, my very own enabler!)

Only mine polka dot sweater - NAS
Martin straight leg trousers - Banana Republic
Red Munro Robyn booties - NAS
Danier "Michelle" satchels - dove and black
Very old studded belt - Winners

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Latest reply was from Deborah

Echo

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I'm still a bigger fan of the black, even with this outfit. But your DH is right; the true answer is to keep both.

deb

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I like the dove better with this outfit. But, the black is still my favorite because of the gold hardware. I just love it.

Sveta

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I am leaning toward keeping both (bossy Angie has spoken )
Deb, they both have gold hardware but it is more noticeable on the black one - and this is what attracted me to it in the first place.

Jewell

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I still prefer the dove bag. I would have barely noticed the black bag in the picture with your black trousers if I hadn't been looking for it. But the dove bag is a "can't miss" kind of bag. I don't see anything wrong with keeping both UNLESS you suspect that you'll get tired of the silhouette and one will become an orphan.

Jaime

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With this outfit I like the black, but ultimately I think you must listen to DH and Angie and keep both!

merwoman

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I'm with your hubby - I prefer the dove here. So that settles it - keep both

Suz

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I prefer dove here -- so you MUST keep both!! If Mr. S and Angie agree, what is the argument? It is your xmas gift to you.

Sveta

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I think they both work here but differently. Dove is bringing an unexpected and contrast note and black in understated and elegant and allows the sweater to take the central stage...or maybe I am kidding myself...
Suz, I consider both of them as birthday present so I still can count on something else for Christmas as well

carambola

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I'm sticking with my love for the dove. Keep both if you love both! I think the only argument for sending one back would be if you crave variety in the silhouette of your bags.

Neel

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Your DH seems to be a very sweet enabler! I still love the dove for the pop! And you should never ever (ever!) disregard the opinion of your OH ;). I vote keep both!

cheryle (Dianthus)

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They are both beautiful bags and it really comes down to personal preference and you are the person whose preference counts. Go with what you love Sveta. you won't regret it.

Gigi

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I like the black with this outfit. I think when you have the dove purse, the purse is more in the spotlight, but when you have the black purse, I notice your sweater, booties, and belt more. I suppose you could say that the dove purse distracts the eye more from the outfit elements, while the black allows the outfit elements to stand out.

Karie

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I prefer the dove with the outfit you are wearing (and I LOVE that dotty top). However, if DH says you should keep both you simply must listen to him! Wifey duty and all that, right?!

Angela K

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My vote is for the dove with this outfit but by all means keep them both! The are great bags and I love the fact that they stand up when you put them down. That's always the clincher for me, once I find a style that I like.

Ariadne

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I love them both. And i love your hubby for encouraging you to keep both!

You look especially gorgeous today!

Janet

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I agree with your hubs! Love the dove, and you should keep both.

CocoLion

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I like the dove grey satchel best. But you can't go wrong, either way!

CocoLion

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… And I love DHs problem solving skills!

vipanchi

I like the dove too!

LAR101

I prefer the black for the same reasons as Gigi.
Sveta, I like your thinking of how each works.
Nice to solve the 'problem' by keeping both.

lyn67

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Sveta, I like both of your satchels, of course. But think I have kind of a clue for your dilemma. Have you thought about your outerwear, too? I usually love contrasting bags for casual and sunny and blending for more dressy or snowy, darker days in winter. I do both, but have to admit I mainly have black or brown outerwear.

Emily

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I like the dove better here, but still prefer black overall....

Runcarla

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Love dove best...

cbayna

Both colors hold its own depending on your outfit. Of course in some outfits dove grey will show off more and in some outfits it is the black. Both are neutrals hence either one will fit in its own way. In your photos above, the dove grey looks better (due to contrast, the 2nd photo shows too much black) and I am sure in other outfits the black will look better.Since the head honchos your DH and Angie have spoken keep them both so you can stop agonizing which one to keep.

Anonymous

I think you must keep both!

donnat

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Love the dove

Lisa

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I still prefer the dove one. If you keep both, you may have a tough time deciding which bag to use everyday.

Catnip

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I prefer the black bag with this outfit. It's somehow sleeker and more elegant, and you already have one contrasting color with the booties. The dove, however, would be great with other outfits. Originally I thought having two bags in exactly the same style might not be good, but now I'm wavering. The dove bag looks larger, probably because it's a light color. If you truly love both of them and will use them, then I say keep both!

Transcona Shannon

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I love hubby and Angie's choice - both!

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