https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:21:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag/page/2#post-2231478 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:17:22 +0000 Anonymous 2231478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There’s something really special about that color block bag </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag/page/2#post-2231474 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:04:10 +0000 Carla 2231474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the botkier, but then I am looking for a colour-block bag with a flap top myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag/page/2#post-2231385 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:58:37 +0000 Jonesy 2231385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are just picking one, I'd go with the solid dark brown one because it's the most versatile, IMHO. But they are all gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag/page/2#post-2231348 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:43:14 +0000 Ginger 2231348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go for (a) myself. The colorblock bag would function as a statement and less as part of a complement, if that makes sense. The contrast is significant so it wouldn't blend as much. I like the idea of swapping out guitar straps, too.</p> <p>They're both great options, though. I don't wonder you haven't decided yet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag/page/2#post-2231345 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:31:20 +0000 Tanya 2231345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Slim Cat!</p> <p>DonnaF, I misremembered.&nbsp; The color block bag is dark cognac on the back side, with a big chocolate pocket over it.&nbsp; &nbsp;More pics here:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/botkier-new-york-cobble-hill-leather-crossbody-0400014805805.html?type=Featured%20Items#primary-image-4">https://www.saksfifthavenue.co.....0014805805</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231342 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:22:26 +0000 slim cat 2231342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Both final options look great - I do love color blocked bag a bit more but it's purely personal ( dark brown is not my color ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231340 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:17:53 +0000 Tanya 2231340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the input, DonnaF and JAileen.&nbsp; &nbsp;The color block bag is dark chocolate on the back side, same color as the solid bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231338 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:15:06 +0000 JAileen 2231338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to color block! &nbsp;That’s why I liked the other one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231336 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:45:00 +0000 DonnaF 2231336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both Botkier bags are gorgeous. I like the dark brown for you because it is so darn rare. Is the color block one cognac or brown on the back side? That would weigh into my decision as well as the various outfits I would wear with the bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231333 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:01:06 +0000 Tanya 2231333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your thoughts, very helpful.</p> <p>I have decided that I am definitely getting the Botkier Cobble Hill, but debating between:<br />a) getting the solid dark chocolate one and a couple of extra fun guitar straps to match lighter/warmer brown shoes (spent some time on Etsy yesterday and there are some good options)<br />b) getting the color block version.</p> <p>I am leaning towards option a), but will take some more time to think it through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231309 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:30:13 +0000 Helena 2231309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest something different, but seeing the consensus here, I'll echo Suntiger's suggestion and say, if you were to spot a silk scarf with a bunch of browns (an animal print maybe?) you could tie it on as a way to match it with a variety of your shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231304 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:19:59 +0000 RobinF 2231304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love your two favorites. The Botkier caught my eye right away. But then again, the color blocked may be more versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231302 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:10:55 +0000 unfrumped 2231302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tough choice!<br /> I love cool dark brown so Botkier could be great. I also get a lot of use from a couple of patterned bags because I have fewer prints in clothing.<br /> While it’s important to think about how the handbag plays with your outfit col, may provide an accent, or be a way to use certain colors that aren’t face colors, I think it’s super important to “ love” the bag itself— whatever combination of color, leather feel , functionality, ease of opening, strap comfort. When I get a bag just based on some kind of static “ look” ( usually a color I think is great), but I don’t love these other aspects, it often languishes and I wear favorites instead, even if not giving the same color pop or whatever. I also agree about hardware- try to get the cooler metals you love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231288 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:27:56 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2231288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you looked at Staud bags? The color blocked one you added at the end made me think of them. &lt;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://staud.clothing/collections/shop?q=brown+handbag">https://staud.clothing/collect.....wn+handbag</a>&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231264 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:45:39 +0000 N 2231264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the botika colour block, the Marc Jacobs and the made well camera bag best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231261 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:09:18 +0000 Anonymous 2231261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leopard! &nbsp;It blends with a variety of browns </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231256 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:28:35 +0000 Jessikams 2231256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have so much trouble with this!&nbsp; Brown is the ONE color of bag I don't really have, because they all look so "bleh" to me....too basic.&nbsp; But brown would go with lots of my shoes and fairly well with my hair too.</p> <p>What do you think about a patterned or multicolored bag?&nbsp; I find them to be very useful.&nbsp; And it will match your various colors of brown shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231254 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:59:21 +0000 Brooklyn 2231254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw the colourblocked Botkier bag you added. I think that looks great and could solve the problem. I love colourblocked bags and find them very useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231250 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:53:26 +0000 Brooklyn 2231250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought was that you should look for a rust or cognac coloured bag since it’s a great opportunity to wear a colour that you like but don’t like near your face away from your face. But it would be nice to create a complement with your shoes since you probably won’t be able to do it with a scarf (because of the face proximity).</p> <p>Looking at your shoes, I think you could go either way, because you have both warm browns and cool browns represented. </p> <p>So I would think about which shoes are your favourite (and therefore a complement would be more useful) and which bag style (as opposed to colour) you prefer. Also, if you were to choose cool over warm, do you have an alternative bag that you could team with the warm shoes (and vice versa). Eg A maroon bag could look good with cognac/rust. And a deep purple or metallic silver/pewter bag could look good with cool brown shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231233 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:51:53 +0000 Jaime 2231233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was immediately drawn to the dark brown Botkier and see I am in good company. Looks like it has gunmetal hardware too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231189 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:22:26 +0000 Tanya 2231189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate all the input.</p> <p>Suntiger, that is an excellent idea!&nbsp; I could try to find several guitar straps to switch/match other booties.&nbsp; The main trouble is going to be to find them with gunmetal hardware, to match the bag, as most these days is gold.</p> <p>Kaelyn it is a beautiful bag.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since it is saffiano leather, it is a bit stiff, and quite structured, so if you enjoy those features, it should work for you.&nbsp; It comes in many colors, some colorblock, too (but not the right combo for my needs).&nbsp; Beyond color, the other main consideration is hardware, which ideally should not be gold.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am heavily leaning towards the chocolate Botkier now, and may want to hunt the Madewell down when it goes on deep sale, if it is still available, although I am trying to stick to one only. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231187 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:16:00 +0000 Kaelyn 2231187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may have to vote for the Botkier instead, honestly. Since it's a style that's worked well for you already in another color, and you consider it your best shade of brown, it sounds like a good bet! (I also added it, as well as the same bag in black, to my own finds--it's lovely!) But I still think either that or the Madewell would be a good choice. Are there any other considerations about the bags other than color that you're thinking about that might help you choose? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231181 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:04:51 +0000 Anonymous 2231181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Botkier gets my vote too! Could you have a spare strap in shades of the other browns if you wear it with the lighter boots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231135 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:28:32 +0000 Kate 2231135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go for my best brown. I really like both Botkier bags, but prefer the small solid color brown.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231112 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 17:38:00 +0000 Tanya 2231112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate everyone’s input. </p> <p>Kaelyn, my hair is dark ashy blonde, so light taupe would be a better match than the tan of the MJ bag. Nevertheless, it is close enough, and I do not want a taupe bag for this purpose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231079 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:05:57 +0000 cat2 2231079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Botkier, go for your best brown. Plus, it’s a more sophisticated look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231077 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:58:58 +0000 Kaelyn 2231077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the Madewell camera bag. The tan in it looks a bit lighter than the Marc Jacobs you said matched your hair, but it's close enough that I think it'd still look really good. The color blocking looks crisp and I think it'd go well with most of the shoes.</p> <p>My second choice would be your "best" brown; if you feel good with it, you'd likely use it more. I also have cool coloring and finding those dark chocolate browns is SUCH a struggle, but when a piece works, it WORKS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231075 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:57:49 +0000 rachylou 2231075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the Botkier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231071 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:56:25 +0000 Tanya 2231071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your feedback.&nbsp; &nbsp;It appears that the two main candidates are the dark chocolate Botkier and the color-blocked Madewell.&nbsp; Those are my two favorites as well.&nbsp; I will have to do some more thinking.</p> <p>Full disclosure, I already have the Botkier in a completely different color (very pale dove grey).&nbsp; &nbsp; It is a beautifully made bag that works well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-choosing-brown-bag#post-2231069 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:52:11 +0000 Angie 2231069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Phoebe</b> said, if you are getting ONE.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Botkier, <b>Tanya</b>, gets my top vote: </p>