https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:27:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061898 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:43:35 +0000 Deb 2061898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first and third styles have come back around and are very wearable in 2019. Probably wouldn’t waste time and money on the second one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061873 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:11:11 +0000 karen13 2061873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you really want to change the color lighter, you can try the Tarrago SELF Shine (or I think Angelus also makes a similar product) "</p> <p>I did it here, and I think it would absolutely cover with a few coats<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-lace-sleeve-top-shoe-dye-diy">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....oe-dye-diy</a>. I only did shoes that I rarely wear, so I don't know how well it would hold up, but I understand touch up is easy.</p> <p>That said, I actually like them all as is. I think Croc is a a trendy pattern this fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061802 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:46:02 +0000 Marilyn 2061802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 3rd one.&nbsp; Croc embossed is everywhere right now so it reads current to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061797 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:33:46 +0000 Brooklyn 2061797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NM, I’ve only used Tarrago, which is a coloured shoe cream rather than a dye. I’m not sure if it would work to change the colour to ivory. If you wanted to use Tarrago, which is easy and removable, I’d go for a subtle change in colour - maybe burgundy or bronze. Or a combination of the two! As I mentioned in Janet’s thread, you might end up with a patina effect. That could look quite nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061748 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:46:50 +0000 The Cat 2061748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Contrast stitching is always a thing. I think it is timeless.</p> <p>They all look fine to me. As you have green eyes, I guess green clothes and accessories, including this green bag, look great on you. </p> <p>The other two are so neutral that they go with anything. I like the fun shape of #3.</p> <p>Please don't dye these bags. Others might love them exactly as they are. If you don't like them, let them go to someone who does. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061682 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:49:10 +0000 Anonymous 2061682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Nordstrom bag is gone but this isn't :)<br /> <a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-celia-croc-embossed-leather-tote/5432609" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s.....te/5432609</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061582 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:21:52 +0000 nemosmom 2061582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div><b>Brooklyn</b> - Oh, I hadn't thought of going lighter... Have you dyed from dark to light successfully? What product did you use?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Shevia</b> - Actually, you are <i><u>very</u></i> helpful! Chain detail, croc embossing, <i>and</i> green?? - I found these (finds)! Gives me something to consider... Thanks! </p> <p><b>Sal</b> - thank you!</p> </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Joy</b> - Maybe I could try to blend the stitching on the bottom. Couldn't hurt if they were destined for donate or textile recycling anyway.<br /></div><br /> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061511 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 01:48:21 +0000 Anonymous 2061511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is very easy to use colored ( brown or navy) shoe polish on the stitching, or even magic marker or markers that are used to cover scratches in wood (come in wood tones). It is worth a try but try the brown bag because you like the size and chain. The croc texture of the navy bag is supposed to be very “in” for fall/winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061510 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 01:45:30 +0000 Sal 2061510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind the contrast stitching at all either..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061504 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 01:33:28 +0000 Jaime 2061504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am no help. I love the green color, the croc embossing and the chain detail. So I think you need to merge them all together into one perfect bag ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061470 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 22:44:54 +0000 Brooklyn 2061470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the contrast stitching! I like the first one the best. What colour were you thinking? Ivory could look good. Or you could try a colour block effect by only dyeing parts of the bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061454 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:13:36 +0000 nemosmom 2061454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Runcarla</b> - I had that exact bag in "whiskey" with a braided handle eons ago!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks, <b>Angie</b>!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061451 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:06:26 +0000 nemosmom 2061451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>SarahD8 </b>- oooh, great questions! Aside from the three above and my laptop bag, my existing bag collection is two bags: a small cognac Fossil crossbody that I only wear in summer (when it's too hot to have a jacket with pockets) and a plum clutch for special events. I wouldn't mind another small bag I could carry for special events, but I don't think any of those three fit the bill. Thanks for helping me with some introspection!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sal</b> - the brown is the one I like best, too. It is the smallest and I like the chain detail. I just don't know about that stitching... <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061450 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:04:47 +0000 Angie 2061450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what <b>Sal</b> said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061445 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:54:57 +0000 Carla 2061445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The profile of your bags is my new favourite shape. Last year I thrifted a Coach and used it all winter. I am looking forward to getting it into rotation next month. I’m currently still using my summer bags.</p> <p>Don’t know if the shape is current/trendy, but it works for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061441 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:38:19 +0000 Sal 2061441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the three I like the first one best.&nbsp; But bags are such a personal thing - it is hard to know what works best for you in terms of size, carrying and shape.&nbsp; To me that one fits best with your style direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061436 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:33:25 +0000 SarahD8 2061436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you do carry a bag, do you carry a satchel? Or do you prefer a different style? (I say this as not a bag gal, and an obligate cross body wearer: it's pointless for me to keep any bag that's not my preferred style.)</p> <p>If any of these bags were dyed a different color, when would you choose it/them over any of the bags in your existing rotation?</p> <p>What else could you do to improve your wardrobe with the time/money you would spend dyeing the bags, and which would have the bigger effect?</p> <p>These are leading questions, I know </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-or-donate-handbags#post-2061430 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:22:35 +0000 nemosmom 2061430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am NOT a bag person, but there comes a rare occasion when I don’t have a trusty pocket to hold my phone and coin purse. I’ve had these bags in holding for a (long) while and think it’s time to bring them out or let them go. None are designer or sentimental. </p> <p>I thought about dying the green one, but I’m not sure it’s worth the time. The contrast stitching in the other two look odd to me - is contrast stitching still a thing? I had a similar mock croc Dooney and Bourke tote with white chunky stitching back in my 9to5 days, but that’s at least a decade ago (or longer). </p> <p>What do you think? Should I keep any of them? Try to dye the stitching? Let them go? </p>