https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:57:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172559 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:51:52 +0000 Liz A. 1172559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know if it's too RATE for you but I saw a very cute sort of small tote (not sure of the proper name) at the gap the other day. They had a few different pastelly colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172520 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:21:10 +0000 Angie 1172520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172437 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:14:53 +0000 leopardluxe 1172437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote either orange or yellow. I think either color would complement the summery colors you mentioned you wear a lot of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172426 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:56:22 +0000 VernieJane 1172426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the bright greens that are out now, and orange leather is always a nice touch! I have been dying for a colourful Desigual bag, they look great with neutral outfits and solid colours, creates a very fun look. You can see a few models <a href="http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Handbags-Desigual-women-st10160-o749-0-bags.php" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172417 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:41:30 +0000 kerry 1172417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey AviaMariah. I was going to chime in with signature colour OR colour you feel you can't wear but love. For me this is yellow. It seems many here think yellow is a great choice too. I've tried a couple of different yellow bags without success. If you decide to try a yellow bag, will you share with us what you found, so I can possibly copy:) and end my search for the perfect yellow bag?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172406 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:26:01 +0000 lyn67 1172406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yellow from mee, too:-) I always have a yellow bag! (and an off white, and a black-then a coral, and a green tote...&nbsp;but yellow is a must-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172389 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:54:17 +0000 Marina 1172389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I subscribe to that Ivanka Trump yellow one, so pretty!<br />I'm thinking about a new spring bag as well but my choice would either be an emerald green or something pastel, like coral. I'm still thinking about these candycool bags (<a href="http://www.wearona.com/style/candycool-furla/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wearona.com/style/candycool-furla/</a>) but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to have one. I do love the yellow one in the collage </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172174 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 03:53:30 +0000 Suz 1172174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh - the Ivanka Trump!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Okay, I know we were supposed to be talking about your bag, but it seems I'm not alone in thinking yellow would be a good choice. I do think Adelfa's onto something with the cheap bag try out, though. I had no idea that I was going to love carrying the yellow one -- it was a real eye-opener. But I'm not sure everyone would react the same way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172071 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 01:54:22 +0000 Carla 1172071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My local Winner's is a fave destination for bags. They often have a really interesting selection, and often real leather as well. I stalked the Fossil bag below for almost 6 months, and snagged it when it went on deep discount. The brown leather matches my leather jacket, and it looks super with my purple leather jacket and black trench. </p> <p>Like Suz i once owned a fab, but cheap bag that I literally wore out. It was orange, and is always got comments about it. It made me happy just to look at it, and the colour was super against my grey winter coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1172006 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 23:37:36 +0000 Anonymous 1172006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a lot of skirts in the summer so I don't like to have a really "girly" colored handbag. </p> <p>In the winter I wear a lot of black and love my mint green/black purse as well as my hot pink hobo bag. </p> <p>TJ Maxx frequently has designer bags at a lower price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171975 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 23:08:11 +0000 AviaMariah 1171975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adelpha - I think you're on to something with trying it out on a more inexpensive bag. &nbsp;Dip my toe into being a bag lady. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171944 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:49:16 +0000 Adelfa 1171944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might do what Suz did and get an inexpensive bag in a bright color and see how it feels to wear it. I bought two very expensive green bags, trying to find that perfect contrasting bag, and they became instant orphans (one of them now graces the outfits of MaryK!) I also bought two&nbsp;purple bags that became orphans (I know, why couldn't I figure it out after the first green or purple bag?).</p> <p>A cobalt bag has become a workhorse. And I bought an inexpensive bone bag that I totally wore out so I'm looking for a nicer one! But basically I'm a black bag gal I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171814 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:42:39 +0000 JAileen 1171814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a bright green bag a couple years ago. It's kind of chartreuse. I love it and was surprised how it seemed to go with everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171760 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:36:49 +0000 viva 1171760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say yellow before I read any comments -- it would go so well with the colors you wear a lot. DD has a saturated golden yellow Kate Spade tote that I covet. It's gorgeous. A great color with everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171736 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:13:56 +0000 Susie 1171736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too vote for yellow. I have a yellow bag that I've had for several years and it works well with most colors and certainly with those you mentioned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171706 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:39:52 +0000 AviaMariah 1171706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April - I just pinned the Ivanka Trump. &nbsp;I really like that one. &nbsp;My DD dresses head to toe in pink which is adorable, but I'm always so excited when I can actually find girl clothes in some other color! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171702 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:35:40 +0000 April 1171702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mainly wear neutrals, but I LOVE a colorful handbag. &nbsp;For one thing, it can be put down. &nbsp;You're not spending the whole day in the color cast by its shadow. &nbsp;</p> <p>Go for something that contrasts with your typical summer clothing colors. &nbsp;I have several clothing items in a red-violet color, and when I'm wearing one of those&nbsp;<i>and</i> carrying the handbag I have in that color, I feel like one of those preschool girls&nbsp;who insist on wearing all one color (guess which one). &nbsp;</p> <p>If you like pink and turquoise in the summer, I vote bright green or yellow.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dooney-bourke-patent-leather-satchel/3647869?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=Yellow&amp;resultback=4500&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_12_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/do.....rch-person</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ivanka-trump-ava-dome-satchel/3695342?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=Sun&amp;resultback=6100&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_16_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/iv.....sonalizeds</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=85210&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=950213012">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=950213012</a>#</p> <p>(Yes, I have a preferred style of bag -- why?) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171697 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:26:28 +0000 AviaMariah 1171697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yellow is a good idea too! &nbsp;I love yellow but don't usually wear it. &nbsp;I'm thinking along the lines of what Una said;&nbsp;a color that I don't usually wear so that it's always a pop of color. &nbsp;Plus I figure if it's never going to "match" what I'm wearing then the pressure is off trying to match my bag to my outfit. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;I'm thinking no to red just because I wear so much pink and I want it to stand out a little more. &nbsp;I'm lukewarm about pastels for the same reason although it would be a great way to add pastels to my wardrobe. Off it internet shop.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171691 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:20:11 +0000 Suz 1171691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not much of a bag lady myself, although I seem to be becoming more of one since joining YLF. My dominant colours are similar to yours for summer and a few years ago I found a bright yellow bag that worked like a miracle with these. I loved it, because I never, ever wear yellow -- yet it's a colour that makes me smile! Sadly, the bag was poor quality and wore out in one season.&nbsp;</p> <p>I then replaced it with a cobalt summer bag, which I equally loved. It worked differently -- more to colour block in very simple summer outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>This spring I'd like to get a yellow or citron (again) and/ or a pastel bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd also like a bone or white bag. and a navy one, and a cranberry red or fuchsia one.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gee...who said she wasn't a bag lady? ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171683 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:10:01 +0000 Sarah 1171683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a grey cross body bag (mom of three kids, need my hands free) that I have used for a couple years now. Just this Christmas my mom got me a similar bag in red, I love it! My winter coat and boots are chocolate so the red looks much brighter than the grey. And since I have been wearing boots and winter coat everyday with all this snow the pop of color is great. I vote get one now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171674 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:01:54 +0000 catgirl 1171674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The acid green is close to citron... It fits really well with most of my colors (grey, black, ink blue). An emerald green is fun too. Or cobalt. I would go with something that doesn't have to match or go - just an unexpected bright in a color you adore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171664 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:57:51 +0000 LACeleste 1171664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi! &nbsp;YOU have to love it! &nbsp;I am in love with the green BR satchel featured on YLF&nbsp;yesterday but it is big bag. &nbsp;Have fun in your search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171651 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:44:10 +0000 Von 1171651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally would go bold - red, green, cobalt and orange are good basic colors that you could wear with anything (or, I would!).&nbsp; I usually buy colorful bags in solid colors because they're easy to add a pop to your outfit.&nbsp; If you buy a pastel bag, would you feel like retiring it come fall?&nbsp; If so, you may want to pick a color that's going to be OK for you to look at in spring, summer, and winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171650 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:44:07 +0000 Mo 1171650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure I can choose a color for you, but I'm also not much of a bag lady. &nbsp;I am totally thrilled with the purple Fossil I got a few years ago. &nbsp;I use it every day, every season, for a few years now. &nbsp;I only change out for a fun clutch a few times a year. &nbsp;I thought black and off white and other neutrals were wise choices, but turns out my purple bag goes with pretty much my whole wardrobe. &nbsp;Who knew?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-this-non-bag-lady-decide-what-color-bag-to-buy#post-1171574 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:00:19 +0000 AviaMariah 1171574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My post today on my tendency to wear black and gray during the winter has prompted me to ask for help determining what color bag to buy. &nbsp;I am not a bag lady and usually just have a black or&nbsp;cognac bag that I use every day. &nbsp;I've been known to be wild and carry a white bag in the summer. &nbsp;I've been thinking lately that I should add a bright bag for the summer and then Una's post on her acid green bag made me think that maybe I should add it now to stave off the winter blues! &nbsp;So what color? &nbsp;My first though was a color that I wear a lot in the summer like bright blue, navy&nbsp;or pink&nbsp;but isn't that kind of boring? &nbsp;I would say my usual summer color palette is bright pink, turquoise, watermelon, navy and white. &nbsp;I've been thinking about citron since I like it but don't wear it as it doesn't like me back. &nbsp;Or acid green like Una. Or orange for the same reason.&nbsp;Or I could go with a pastel like light blue or pink. &nbsp;Can you bag ladies help a girl out? &nbsp; </p>