https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-568928 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:56:00 +0000 ManidipaM 568928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, hadn't seen the blue strap before, Sarah. Looks GREAT! Really makes that classic bag look up-to-the-minute retro modern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-568872 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:43:31 +0000 Fruitful 568872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! I was thinking you wouldn't use a clutch, I know I never do. And my too-small faux-patent cream-that looks-dirty Fiorelli bag is proudly owned by my 3 year old </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-568856 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:19:36 +0000 Sarah A 568856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks everyone who has taken the time to look and share ideas. I am thinking I will use on the blue strap for the time, but I love the idea of having a few changeouts to be able to coordinate, esp green, red and leopard are calling to me. I have a great cobbler locally so perhaps he can make me these items. Love the idea of a clutch but probably not very practical except for "date night"</p> <p>@bj1111 ... Yes, I think it is real... It is lined in a fine leather and the hardware seems of very good quality.</p> <p>@christieanne , yes I would imagine it as an everyday bag... It is quite a bit larger then what I have been using actually which were YLF vetoed as being a poor scale for me (they don't overwhelm their new owner who is 3 yr old if that is saying anything... Lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-568051 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:10:46 +0000 fashionista 568051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Joy and modgirl in this regard, and that's a great bag. The blue strap looks great as in pic #5, or you could use different colored straps to match some prints in your dress or tops or your shoes too. Use colored straps as accessory maybe!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-568049 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:54:21 +0000 Deborah 568049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you love it (and what's not to love) I would have a cobbler see what he could do. You just might be able to match the color. If not it makes a very cool large sized clutch. It is quite stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567979 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:41:45 +0000 bj1111 567979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>clutch. is that real alligator? if so, that is an awesome find!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567920 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:40:35 +0000 Anonymous 567920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe three thin leather cords braided together, like white-tan-yellow. Or like modgirl saidp- use it as a clutch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567911 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:34:27 +0000 taylor 567911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be all over that as a clutch!! great find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567908 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:32:35 +0000 Fruitful 567908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this darling bag! Honestly, I'd go ahead and wear it with the blue strap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567309 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:05:50 +0000 Anonymous 567309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may find an inexpensive bag with a clip on strap that you can use on this bag too. Rita 's idea of using it as a clutch, at least until the right strap shows up, seems a good solution. It's a great looking bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567302 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:58:57 +0000 Suz 567302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is SUCH a sweet bag. I'd have bought it, too. And I think you can put a different coloured strap on, no problem. The colour would depend on what you think you'll wear it with most often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567299 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:56:09 +0000 christieanne 567299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of re purposing a belt and having it made into a new strap by cobbler. They should be able to do that. Of course most cobblers could make you a strap - probably in a darker brown? Something they have on hand - but it will be more $. </p> <p>What about a scarf or length of ribbon woven into a brass chain? </p> <p>Do you see using this as an everyday bag or a very occasional use bag? I am a vintage bag maniac - have had to stop myself plenty of times from buying more. I would have brought this home as well! But, I have come to the realization that the small lady like bags don't really fit my modern needs </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567241 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:10:08 +0000 ManidipaM 567241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a beaded strap? If you can find a cheap necklace or bead belt (tortoiseshell? wood? faux pearls would be great too!)... Or maybe repurpose a thin animal-print belt? Or maybe green leather? (Black feels a little too severe for this bag to me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567239 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:09:31 +0000 modgrl 567239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Use it a clutch. Not practical but so adorable. No more purse thrifting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567224 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:59:35 +0000 Janet 567224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great steal, and a classic bag. I wonder if you might not find another inexpensive thrifted bag just for the strap, and do a transplant. I could see going for a black or dark brown strap, or even red or another color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-handbag-experts-purse-strap-dilemma#post-567221 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:56:35 +0000 Sarah A 567221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay so i am starting to realize I shouldn't thrift shop perhaps because I buy "projects"... these pants could be altered by X, this handbag by Y... so can you lovely YLFer's help me with the Y for this bag?</p> <p>I found this vintage (40's 50's?) Elizabeth Arden leather handbag today for $3.50. I just loved it... cant say why exactly. The small handle was cracked and easy to remove so i did so and tried to replace (to make it cross body) with a piece of brass chain... total failure. The link looked to heavy and was uncomfortable too. I also dont think chain strap is necessarily my style. I dont think ill be matching the warm yellowish tan color easily (maybe i am wrong? if so where would i look for such a thing?) so perhaps a black leather strap with antiqued brass hardware?</p> <p>Obviously NOT the one pictured, which I have clipped on from my gym bag for perhaps a color/idea illustration... </p> <p>Thoughts and other ideas greatly appreciated!</p> <p>ETA: pic 5 on the blue strap from another recent thrift handbag... modgirl is soooo right no more thrifting bags! </p>