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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Bag suggestions? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Staysfit on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1641272 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 03:00:55 +0000 Staysfit 1641272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, they may not be dressier than what you already have, but I love my MZ Wallace bags. I reach for them in preference over all my other bags. They are light weight, durable, have multiple convenient pockets, come in a variety of sizes, colors and styles. I have one that is leather that I carried all winter. I have three cloth. They are easy to keep clean. They hold a ton. My medium bag looks nice but still holds an iPad, and most of the items I need for a busy work day. Isabel on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1641231 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 01:16:36 +0000 Isabel 1641231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a beautiful jacket !!!  I recently ( like,  it arrived yesterday ) bought this bag in a HEWI ( 5 years )  color, the forest green, pic. 1 : <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/orYANY-Trina-Bucket-Ever-Green/dp/B011J5DD1W?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00">http://www.amazon.com/orYANY-T.....edirect=tr</a> I also do a LOT of totes. I always carry so much stuff that I don't need. This bag size is perfect and I can carry it cross body.  All the colors are beautiful.  I have become very partial to grey and dark silver metallic too.    Pics 2 and 3 are also orYANY.  The leather is just lovely. I wouldn't do lime with your jacket unless it is more of a steel blue. I am also LOVING the deep purple bags that are around.   : )  Suz on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1641148 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 22:14:05 +0000 Suz 1641148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh wow, you are doing great here!! Thank you!! I'm coming away with such ideas.  Gaylene, that mO851 line is just amazing. I can't capture the Find because it's not enabled, but I immediately fell for this one: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.m0851.com/store/m0_cad_en/products/sh11-vertical-multi-section-tote/?path=66,44">https://www.m0851.com/store/m0.....path=66,44</a> I am going to check them out in Montreal. I am there at end of May.  Inge, I always forget about Matt and Nat, too, and those are lovely. I agree with Lisa that some might be too pale for me. But not the fuchsia!  Roxanna the Opelle line is gorgeous, too. I had never heard of them, either. I love these suggestions for Canadian companies! They mostly look more unstructured than I prefer, but I think they are stunning bags! And I should probably experiment with a more unstructured bag for a change as well -- sometimes you don't know until you try, right?  Carla, I will certainly look at Fossil .I like their Sydney tote.  Gail, I got quite intrigued with those Jetsetter bags this morning! They do ship to Canada, too, apparently.  Thank you all so much! Still deliberating but I feel as if I have some good places to begin now.  Anonymous on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1641135 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 21:53:36 +0000 Anonymous 1641135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz - I happened to see the Matt and Nat bags today .  They are gorgeous - the colours are so lovely.  I can't help but think they might be a bit on the pale side for you though? But shape and size are ideal. And wow, that m0851 line is amazing!  I can feel the old juices starting to flow - which I don't want , lol.  No more bags!   Roxanna on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1641070 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:27:48 +0000 Roxanna 1641070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I echo @Gaylene. I collect these m0851 bags - I have about 5 now - and I adore them all. Good looking, clean lines, hard wearing, and they just get more and more beautiful, Well worth the investment (also - they sometimes go on sale at end of season.) Gaylene on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1641057 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:56:48 +0000 Gaylene 1641057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ At a higher pricepoint, but have you checked out m0851 bags. Gorgeous, soft but tough, leathers with impeccable stitching. Canadian brand (Montreal) with a shop in Yorkville. I bought one of their totes about five years ago and the leather just gets better and better as it ages. With this brand, it's all about quality. <a href="https://www.m0851.com/store/m0_cad_en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.m0851.com/store/m0_cad_en/</a> Anonymous on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640924 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:50:37 +0000 Anonymous 1640924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also, Duluth Trading Co. has some good hardworking bags available at <a href="http://women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-accessories/tote-bags/wm-bags.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://women.duluthtrading.com.....-bags.aspx</a>  I like their leather totes, available in several colors and well-priced. Happy shopping! Roxanna on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640863 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:49:03 +0000 Roxanna 1640863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz: Check our Opelle. Nicely shaped bags that are fashion forward but not too uch so. Some are architectural and interesting. And - bonus! Made in canada so you don't have to pay the ridiculous exchange. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://opellecreative.com/">http://opellecreative.com/</a> This one seems perfect: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://opellecreative.com/collections/ss16-second/products/ballet-akoya">http://opellecreative.com/coll.....llet-akoya</a> Anonymous on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640791 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:45:53 +0000 Anonymous 1640791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mmmmm - I quite like the Matt & Nat pics Inge has shown here.  Those are nice bags indeed.  I keep forgetting about this line as it's more of a boutique brand  and not in every store everywhere. Which is a good thing.... abc on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640782 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:31:22 +0000 abc 1640782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Following with great interest. You know our needs and taste are similar so usually what works for you ends up a copycat temptation for me! Love the everlane option though the practical side of me would maybe choose the dove over the white. Love the metallic Sharan suggested and you and I both know metallics are neutrals that earn their keep. Please keep us posted. Btw speaking of copycatting I finally got to wear my sofft wedge sandals like yours and wow how amazing are they! Thx for the inspiration Inge on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640766 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:38:21 +0000 Inge 1640766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ First of all, I haven't had a chance yet to tell you how much I love your new blue leather jacket. It's soooo gorgeous!!-) For evening/going out I was thinking along the same lines as Sharan: a clutch that can double as a shoulder bag in a fun colour or something with interesting lines. I just had a look on the Matt & Nat website, because they often do interesting colours for Summer, and their bags often have the architectural lines we both love. In the new collection, I especially love the mint, fuchsia, lemonade and lilac colours for you (in general, but will look fab with your jacket as well). (ETA: definitely check out the pictures with the models, gives you a better idea of the details for each bag.) viva on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640765 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:37:55 +0000 viva 1640765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm adding that Everlane bag to my wishlist (Christmas, maybe?). It's beautiful, so sleek and modern. And that with a sparkly going-out bag would be so nice. Sigh. It would be nice to have a life where a sparkly going-out bag made sense. (I feel like Kirsten Dunst in the movie Little Women mooning over limes.) Carla on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640758 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:26:29 +0000 Carla 1640758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I'm a big fan of Fossil totes.  The sizes in general are perfect for schlepping stuff for a commute and busy day 'out'.  I would also suggest checking out Winners or Marshall's, if you have one since their bag collections are usually extensive and there is lots of leather as well as trending designers.   (I've picked up Fossil, Longchamps, Coach, etc. under $100.)   Gail on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640748 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:03:57 +0000 Gail 1640748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Have you looked at the bags from Henri Bendel ? They have a ton. They have a wide selection of leather, canvas and nylon.  I have the Jetsetter back pack in red and also black. Its has leather top straps with a fun purple lining and can be used as a cross body and backpack. The straps can also be removed and the bag  worn with just the two top handles on your arm  (can't think what to call that ! ) They have a ton of fun colors and sizes . The find is not available or I would post pics. Here is the link to the jetsetter in a neutral color. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.henribendel.com/jetsetter-convertible-canvas-backpack-28053404390193.html?cgid=shop_handbags_messenger_backpack&start=9">http://www.henribendel.com/jet.....shop_handb</a> I find mine very versatile and it was great for travel too I can easily fit in an iPad plus my usual pretty large wallet. Suz on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640737 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:16:53 +0000 Suz 1640737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So helpful, all -- thank you! Krish, I'm going to check Roots out again. I even have a local store to do that, wonder of wonders.  Elizabeth, I own a couple of Danier totes and I do like them. I was at our local store and one of the TO stores and saw nothing I liked at all. The stock was very low and pretty uniformly awful, in my view.  Lisa, I had not fixed on a budget yet but I think I can spend a decent but not designer amount, if that makes sense. I have finally realized that -- hey, surprise!! -- bags actually get a lot of use if they are good ones!! So the CPW pretty quickly goes down on these items. IF you choose intelligently.  Xtbay, I hadn't thought of canvas -- I will check it out. Thank you! Sharan, I love that bag. Perfect! And yes!! If the darn MK tag is removeable it's much better. (I did that with my Ralph Lauren bag, too -- just yanked it off -- so much better!)  Angie, the Everlane looks really beautiful and practical. You know my needs! I am going to check it out. I like that it has a slightly different shape and looks architectural.  Ummlila, I also love that amazing bag you posted. Wow! Interesting.  krishnidoux on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640626 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:16:17 +0000 krishnidoux 1640626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This thread is most interesting!  I have two bags: the one to carry my computer/school stuff in, and a real purse, which I try to keep as small as possible, cross body if possible as it is more practical. I own many, so I can match with what I wear that day. My work tote is from Hedgren. I love this company, they make light, stylish travel accessories.It looks like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://https://theluggageprofessionals.com.au/hedgren-inner-city-hinge-business-bag.html">this</a>. My cross bodies are various, but some I love are from Roots, they make the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://www.savespendsplurge.com/roots-dark-brown-prince-leather-crossbody-bag/">perfect size</a>, and they are not too expensive. This <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://louiseparis.fr/fr/sacs/654-chloe-petit-sac-a-bandouliere-cross-body-marcie-en-cuir-graine-marron.html">type </a>is also nice. You don't need a big purse if you have stuff in a business/work tote already.  Elizabeth P on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640615 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 01:58:40 +0000 Elizabeth P 1640615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can you get to a Danier for their clearance prices? I have bought three totes there in the last year, they are great quality, and have well designed interior pockets. Anonymous on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640602 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 01:04:56 +0000 Anonymous 1640602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yikes - that Everlane bag has my name on it. Wow.  I vote one of those, plus Sharan's metallic Kors. Can you imagine having that pair?  (yes, and I could also imagine flying to Hawaii- lol).  Seriously, that pairing would be just right for your needs, as I understand them.  I do a fair bit of evening going-out, and take the smallest chain/leather strap bag I can find that still holds my phone and smaller wallet.   Angie - I want to "meet" your avant garde client!  Tell me more about what she likes to wear :)  Suz = what's your budget ?  And is it just one bag that you are looking for ?  Of course navy or a tan shade would be good...or even a fuchsia /berry tone if you want to be a little bold. Anonymous on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640596 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:39:22 +0000 Anonymous 1640596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maybe a canvas satchel?  This is a nice one by Kate Spade: <a href="https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/satchels/kate-spade-new-york-patent-leather-accented-coated-canvas-satchel?sid=pxogmz&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping&cvosrc=cse.google.google&cvo_crid=64005223620&gclid=CKOCwNSk-8sCFQktaQodyAoDbg" rel="nofollow">https://www.therealreal.com/pr.....ather-acce</a> Firecracker (Sharan) on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640594 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:26:45 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For going out, I think a clutch with an optional strap to carry as a cross-body would be great. I don't have one, but it seems useful to me. I like to carry cross-body bags for sightseeing and shopping, if I don't need to carry a lot of stuff with me. I like my MK metallic bag for going out. The strap is not removable, but the "MK" charm was, which cinched the deal for me. The handle can be doubled, so it's a bit versatile that way. Angie on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640580 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:45:31 +0000 Angie 1640580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How about this one. My very avant-garde client has these in THREE colours. Needs to put her laptop in daily. I'm thinking the pearl grey, cognac or white. Beautiful quality.  UmmLila (Lisa) on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640575 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:28:30 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1640575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My usual bag buying criterion is that my iPad should fit -- and it often does in satchels. Now I'm upgrading to a MacBook and I think it might be sized out of my favorites. Not that I will bring it with me everywhere, but I like the flexibility. I am presently admiring a handbag that morphs shape -- the aqua Loewe hammock -- but at a price substantially above the new computer, it's not happening. <a href="http://www.loewe.com/us_en/hammock-bag-aqua-classic-calf-387-30-n27.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.loewe.com/us_en/ham.....0-n27.html</a> AviaMariah on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640561 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:29:10 +0000 AviaMariah 1640561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm following because I'm a bag ignoramus too!! Mochi on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640559 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:24:44 +0000 Mochi 1640559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I'll be out this entire evening but if you don't come up with a good option I will look into it later! CocoLion on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640557 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:20:57 +0000 CocoLion 1640557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't know, I think a tote is still the way to go.  You could try a satchel but then you have more "bag" weighing you down, especially if it is big enough to carry a laptop.  I still love my totes but do not need them all the time, I use them less than you do.  Let me think about this more Ok? Suz on "Bag suggestions?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bag-suggestions#post-1640553 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:16:44 +0000 Suz 1640553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Friends, I have a wardrobe hole. I need to improve my bag collection.  Here is the thing. I have learned that in general, I carry 2 kinds of bag:  <ol> <li>The large tote or backpack which can fit my computer and heaven only knows what else in it. This is pretty much an every day need. I prefer smaller bags for appearance (esp. since I am not a huge person) but the reality is, most of the time I need to carry a lot of stuff around.  (I do compromise in summer sometimes by using a shopper bag -- not as big as the tote but still relatively large.) </li> <li>A clutch or smaller "going out" bag, dressier than bag type 1. </li> </ol> So. For spring, I currently have a cobalt Ralph Lauren shopper, a navy Zara vegan backpack, a black-and-bone huge tote from Danier, and a hot pink clutch. I also have my grey Le Pliage which I have used all winter and which is boring the heck out of me.  What colour/ style bag would look good with my new leather jacket? (Blue) What type/ style of bag could I perhaps try to break myself out of the backpack/ tote trap? In spring/ summer I have less need to carry the computer every day, so can experiment a bit.  Also, what would be a good medium sized slightly dressier-feeling bag for going out in the evening. Sometimes a clutch isn't going to work and yet the totes/ backpacks just feel way too casual.  I'm a bag ignoramus, just like I am a jewellery ignoramus. Help! :)  Visuals/ Finds most welcome!!