https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:50:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724627 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:19:55 +0000 Lisa 1724627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun, I always enjoy a good closet edit and number crunching posts.&nbsp; A lovely collection of bags here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724593 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:25:01 +0000 Tanya 1724593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your input, Style Fan and Jen!&nbsp; <br />It is fun to hear the you can manage to with clutches much better than I - I simply need to my hands free.&nbsp; Good to hear conformation that #3 should be done with, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724495 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:22:48 +0000 Anonymous 1724495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a fun assortment, although I am into clutches for evening and daytime. I'd lose #3. Like all your definite keepers, though. Especially the silver and cobalt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724476 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:33:38 +0000 Style Fan 1724476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great collection of bags Tanya.&nbsp; I never used clutches either until recently.&nbsp; Now I am a clutch convert.&nbsp; I have no explanation for why.&nbsp; I still like a crossbody for everyday errands, etc.<br />I don't follow trends.&nbsp; I have no idea what the trends are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724413 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:44:42 +0000 Anonymous 1724413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe, I see...makes sense! I might use that acronym too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724409 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:40:54 +0000 Tanya 1724409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Deb!</p> <p>Diane, I really appreciate your comments, as it seams that we share the same attitude when it comes to bags.&nbsp; Glad my possible purchases sound logical. MVP was taken form sports terminology, it means "Most Valuable Player"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724408 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:38:13 +0000 Anonymous 1724408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great analysis again Tanya! I think you've got a great collection of bags. I'm no expert on trendiness of bag styles, so I'll leave that to others. I think you and I have similar tastes in the types of bags we like.... I never got into clutches much either and only have three or four that I use for evenings and they all have detachable straps. I also like cross body bags for weekend casual and I have a few (medium sized) totes. I love the sound of your possible purchases.</p> <p>BTW what does MVP stand for?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724400 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:17:50 +0000 deb 1724400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice collection! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-2-bags#post-1724395 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:04:39 +0000 Tanya 1724395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a bit behind posting my closet edit progress.&nbsp; I will be doing it by categories as it is easier that way. Yesterday I did summer shoes, bags and accessories.&nbsp; Today I am doing winter shoes, outerwear and jackets. <br />From tomorrow on it is going to be different clothing types.</p> <p>When it comes to bags, I am a moderate.&nbsp; I am not a bag lady like Angie - shoes are my preferred fashion category, but I like to have a decent selection to go with all of my outfits.&nbsp; This is also one category when I don't follow the trends too closely - I am aware of what the trends are and if I get a new bag I will get something that is trending, but I am not super-conscious of the trends like I am with shoes and jeans.&nbsp; I much prefer real leather and will rarely get a non-leather bag unless it's a clutch or a rarely-worn cross-body.&nbsp; Speaking of clutches, I really prefer my bags to have handles/shoulder straps and never got on the whole big-clutch-as-a-daybag bandwagon.&nbsp; I only have small special occasion clutches.</p> <p>While going to my bags, I divided in my 3 categories based on their purpose, and noted the frequency of wear for day bags.&nbsp; I also started running a word document of "nice to haves/would love" - while I won't be shopping I want to keep a running list of next most logical purchases in all the wardrobe categories.&nbsp; I have purged five bags, need to repair some and am on the fence on keeping some as well, so need your input on those.</p> <p>Category 1: Small occasion clutches (photo 1).&nbsp; These are small dressy clutches for semi/-formal or formal occasions that are by definition rare. My selection is pretty basic and simple (black satin, black patent, silver leather, matte gold fake-croc and cognac). They are not exciting at all, but serve their purpose.&nbsp; One day I will get something really gorgeous in this category, but it is extremely low on my priority list.</p> <p>Category 2: Weekend cross-body bags.&nbsp; These are regularly worn on weekends for errands and casual events, and represented by Finds 1-6. The MVP is the BR bag in #1, and the ancient blue fake snake-skin in #2 is a close second.&nbsp; The #2 is getting to be in bad shape and needs replacement, but I don't want to get rid of it till I find something similar.</p> <p>Category 2A: Weekend in-betweens (finds 7-9).&nbsp; This consists of my black leather tote that I use to schlep dance clothes and shoes to the practices and two small pretty bags (burgundy patent and black quilted)&nbsp; that are in between clutches and cross-bodies, that I wear to nicer dinners etc., and still have a shoulder strap for practicality.</p> <p>Category 3: Day-bags - the main bag category.&nbsp; There are three groups in here: the ones worn all the time, then occasionally and finally rarely.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />The absolute MVP is the silver RM satchel (#10), in its third year of year and probably being worm 60% of the time, as it goes with everything.&nbsp; Together with the pale grey tote (#8) and bone satchel (#9) they form my perfect summer trio - between the three of them I am covered for any spring/summer outfit.&nbsp; I do not have the fall/winter equivalent; the three bags in 10-12 are as close as it gets (black, burgundy leather and navy fabric satchel). Ideally I would like gunmetal/pewter (darker equivalent of the silver RM), ink leather and black with some special detailing.&nbsp; This goes in Word file.&nbsp; <br />#13-15 are warmer neutrals (taupe, cognac, tan) worn with medium frequency.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; #16-19 are fun colors (dark pink/berry, orchid, cobalt and pale blue)also worn with medium frequency and #20 is a fabric checked bag that rarely wear but is fun.<br />#20 and #21 are two older bags of great quality that need repair.&nbsp; The black Joe's Jeans bag needs the zipper fixed and the cream Kooba needs good professional cleaning.&nbsp; I am curious what you think of the shapes, are they dated?&nbsp; I am perfectly find with current not trendy, but do not want something that is clearly way past it's prime.&nbsp; If the vote is dated than I will just get rid of them instead of dealing with the repairs.<br />Finally, in photos #2 and #3 there two summer bags I am thinking of getting rid of unless there is a good reason not to. They are white/tan linen satchel and huge white leather CM tote. Both have had a lot of wear in the past and didn't get almost any wear in the last 3 years die to my "perfect summer trio"</p> <p>I have realized at the end that the proper verb should have been "Carry a Bag" instead of "Wear a Bag" but I admit that I am too lazy to go back and fix in everywhere, as the post is pretty long. </p>