https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:27:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color/page/2#post-1848585 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:30:23 +0000 tammyw 1848585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such great advice! I happened to see the AllSaints bag today at Nordstrom and I didn't like the color at all -- way too cool. But I do really like the Tory Burch bag, and I like that link that shows how well that color goes with so many other things!</p> <p>I did see this bag at Nordstrom today as well and thought it might be cool as an alternate "small" crossbody bag. The only hesitation I had was that it was Nubuck (felt similar to suede). Super pretty, but one of the reviews said that it marked up something terrible (even picked up the color from blue jeans). Is that common with Nubuck? Seems crazy for such an expensive bag.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/allsaints-cooper-nubuck-calfskin-leather-tote/4597811?origin=saveforlater">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/al.....aveforlate</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color/page/2#post-1848269 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:06:00 +0000 JAileen 1848269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, definitely get the Tory Burch. First, it goes with your hair color, so no matter what you're wearing, it will go. Second, take a look at this ensemble. It combines several neutrals.</p> <p><a href="https://youlookfab.com/2014/07/25/ensemble-ink-brown-grey-and-black/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2014/07.....and-black/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color/page/2#post-1848266 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:27:59 +0000 kerlyn 1848266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, they're both really pretty. &nbsp;I have similar light brown hair, and I carry my cognac and tan bags more than any others. &nbsp;They seem to bookend my hair nicely. &nbsp;I also just think that those warm brown tones are such a pretty contrast to black and gray, adding a bit of warmth and earthiness to an outfit. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color/page/2#post-1848265 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:06:18 +0000 tammyw 1848265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back because I found a few handbags I like and wondered if one of these might be a good fit? For some reason, handbag decisions are tough for me!</p> <p>Taylor Tote in saddle Tory Burch (30% off) -- biggest question though -- I wear a lot of greys. Would this color work okay if I'm wearing a lot of black, gray and white?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.toryburch.com/taylor-tote/35603.html?cgid=handbags-totes&amp;dwvar_35603_color=248&amp;start=29">https://www.toryburch.com/tayl.....248&#038;s</a></p> <p>Gray suede All Saints:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/allsaints-ray-nubuck-tote/4691169?origin=saveforlater">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/al.....veforlater</a></p> <p>So far that's all I've found that I like of what's current, but would love advice (and any links if someone has found other good ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835340 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:48:24 +0000 tammyw 1835340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for the kind compliments and the wonderful advice. It sounds like some kind of tan or cognac might be my best bet (which is what I'm most drawn to anyway). </p> <p>I've looked at the Fossil bags and kind of like the Emma Work Tote, but just wasn't 100% sure. I love the Rebecca Minkoff bag styles, but haven't found one that works completely. I noticed a lot of the bags lately are unlined and I really hate that. I like a little structure and at least one zip on the inside but preferably a few little pockets (for phone, keys, lip balm). So I'll keep looking and hoping to find the absolutely perfect simple leather tote with long straps but a little organization. I'm sure something will pop up for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835180 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:16:25 +0000 DonnaF 1835180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've found that colors that I don't actually wear but *go* with those that I do wear seem to be ridiculously versatile: Like the pleather bag in Finds below that I wore out, an army green bag, and I imagine a mustard bag would work as well.&nbsp; I have a neutral heavy wardrobe (grays, cream, white, and black), so a black bag doesn't really *add* anything.&nbsp; Since cognac is hard to find in clothing, my cognac tote and bag work since I have cognac shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835175 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:45:07 +0000 madeline 1835175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the beautiful family photo.<br /> I agree with the others who said cognac or tan for your handbag.<br /> I could never choose, so I have about 20 handbags and I switch them out all the time! All different shapes, sizes, colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835158 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:00:49 +0000 The Cat 1835158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found grey to be a versatile bag colour for me. (Both my personal colours and my wardrobe colours are definitely cool.)</p> <p>Having seen the nice photo of you, I think your personal colours (hair, etc.) look warm, so I guess a cognac or tan bag would be a good choice for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835134 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:01:44 +0000 JuniperGreen 1835134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous photo! &nbsp;</p> <p>I think a navy or cognac bag sounds like it could be very versatile for you - or gray too! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835108 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:25:06 +0000 Anonymous 1835108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After seeing the photo, get the whiskey colored bag. Do you have footwear in a similar color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835104 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:09:38 +0000 julesegr 1835104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in agreement with those who say to echo your hair color, which I might not have said before I saw your family photo. I think a cognac bag would be perfect.&nbsp;</p> <p>What part of the country are you in? I'm also seeing a lighter tan if you are in an area with 2-3 seasons of warm weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835095 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:35:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 1835095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Laura. I should have also said what a gorgeous family photo and you have such nice hair it would be good to match it. So I vote for the Whiskey bag as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835090 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:29:07 +0000 Laura G 1835090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a beautiful picture of your family.</p> <p>I guess I'm the outlier here...I say wear your hair color. There's a "rightness" about having your clothes echo your coloring that everyone can see/feel, even if they don't consciously notice it.</p> <p>That first bag, in Whiskey, is beautiful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835026 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:37:31 +0000 jill58 1835026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One comment on the Hobo 'Patti' which features "vintage leather." I had a hobo 'Lauren' wallet for several years that I loved, however, the leather scratches really easily. It definitely looks "vintage," but not in a good way. I would recommend Rebecca Minkoff and Fossil.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835019 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:16:14 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1835019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those who brought up blue bags have a good point as well.</p> <p>Navy wouldn't work with my wardrobe, but I have a more denimy blue one that goes well with my jeans-heavy closet. So, a blue that complements whatever blues you might wear could be a good alternative neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835011 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:20:13 +0000 Anonymous 1835011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Bijou, I immediately thought of cognac, because it would relate so well to your lovely hair. Also, if your existing bag is black, a cognac or whiskey would give you a lighter-colored option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1835008 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:06:15 +0000 texstyle 1835008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own several handbags but only one formal clutch is black. I use navy, cognac, burgundy the most lately, I was using an off white bag for quite a while and really liked the color but haven't found a good replacement and that one is feeling tired. I ordered the small olive cross body Angie recently picked but I'm not sure I will keep it as it is really small for my needs.<br />I would love to find a larger deep olive bag to use as a neutral.</p> <p>I wear jeans a lot - denim shorts and jeans in cooler weather, so a navy handbag works well for me but I like to change it up and don't really mind switching bags nearly as much as I used to. I keep them relatively neat and buy based on the same features I know I will use - 2 interior slip pockets, one interior zip and at least one exterior slip or zip pocket works best for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834997 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:24:00 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1834997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use a basic black tote for work, but the purse that's gotten the most use over the past years has been a silver hobo bag that I wore to death. If I could find another one I'd snap it up but I'm finicky about shoulder straps and inside pockets and size. I've been looking at oxblood purses but I don't think it has enough pop for me. Purses are one of the few areas in my wardrobe where I just buy what I like and throw it in with whatever I'm wearing even if it seems off to me. I have a black purse that's really just my funeral purse, and I get a lot of use from a plum bag in the cool months. I wear a lot of black, blue, teal/aqua, and fuschia. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834990 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:17:47 +0000 Bijou 1834990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love handbags, but when I travel I only take one and invariably it will either be my grey or cognac bag - I find these colours much more versatile than black. My grey bag is a dark grey (so a good substitute for black) and the cognac works well with everything. With your beautiful hair, I think a cognac bag would be stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834980 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:09:21 +0000 Jane 1834980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm like Jenni and have one main hand bag at a time. This time around it is a black bag, smaller than normal, a Michael Kors one, which is unusual for me, as sometimes I find the branding too much. Last time around it was a slightly lighter than usual Radley, which was really nice. I used it for about 8 months, but I am so heavy a user with bags, it wore out quicker than I expected. What was great about the Radley, was that the colour was very adaptable with both black and navy, because of it's slightly lighter colour. So, may be what Staysfit says, that a navy colour is more flexible than it at first seems. Lovely family photo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834978 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:02:19 +0000 RobinF 1834978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a lot of the colors you listed and I would use a dark brown-cognac with all those except for some reason I can't do it with gray. I know it isn't neutral, but what about a pink bag? It goes with a surprising amount of neutrals and would be a pretty pop of color.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834960 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:54:47 +0000 Anonymous 1834960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My main handbag is navy blue. It works with almost everything in my wardrobe. My suggestion would be to find a color that works with all your neutrals and doesn't clash with your colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834927 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:11:54 +0000 Jenni NZ 1834927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one major bag at a time. I had a grey one with laser cut-outs for over 2 years which I really liked, went with most things and was used virtually every day until the straps were wearing ( it wasn't leather). My next bag was my current tan leather one which goes with most things- similar to your Hobo example in whiskey and used almost every day since bought in October 2016. I very occasionally swap out for a cobalt one I bought in May 2015, or a red leather one that was a gift from my mother over 20 years ago. Those are really only used to match specific cobalt or red outfits, and that rarely as I'm too lazy to swap out much. Pics 1 and 3 show you the tan bag, pic 2 the less well used cobalt. I have found grey and tan made an interesting change from my previous usual black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834921 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 07:58:42 +0000 Staysfit 1834921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to think that a silver bag would go with everything until I putchased my first blue bag. It has been a surprising wardrobe workhorse. I see it isn't in your list, but the right shade of ink/navy is a perfect neutral that goes with most everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834898 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 04:31:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1834898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the cafe color or lighter brown leather would go with nearly everything you mentioned (probably not the black so well) when you want a change from the black. I have a stone colored leather bag right now. Keeping it clean isn't the disaster I feared, but does require more attention than a darker color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834885 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:19:38 +0000 jill58 1834885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pewter metallic or a very light grey works well for me. I also wear only silver jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834877 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:58:21 +0000 tammyw 1834877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear only silver jewelry -- no gold. My hair is light brown with lowlights - hair is definitely warm toned.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA: Added a family photo from Christmas Wearing very typical stuff for me. Maybe I just need to buy another black bag, haha.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834875 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:56:50 +0000 JAileen 1834875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Metallic is a great idea. Do you generally wear gold or silver jewelry? That might help you decide which metallic would be best.</p> <p>Before I went grey I wore lots of earth tones. A brown bag of some sort was best for me. Now that I've gone grey, grey is a much better color. What color is your hair? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834873 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:55:58 +0000 BrieN 1834873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my light pewter bag is a great neutral - seems to generally go with everything. I am surprised by how much I like it with tans and browns.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-handbag-color#post-1834866 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:50:50 +0000 Anonymous 1834866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had to choose one color it would be silver or pewter. This color gets the most use year round and goes with everything. </p>