https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:57:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2238621 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:00:09 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2238621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made a great decision. Paraphrasing Stephen King (The Gunslinger)… “There are other bags than these”.</p> <p>Your bag will come! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2238424 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:33:26 +0000 Theodora 2238424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the box, making it’s way back to the vendor. &nbsp;Thanks for all of your insight! &nbsp;I was so excited about the color, and missing some pre-Covid fun, that I needed the help with my decision.</p> <p>Next! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2238090 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 02:40:32 +0000 rachylou 2238090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return too. This will never not fail to irritate… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2238080 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:57:38 +0000 Bijou 2238080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a beautiful bag and personally I like the brushed gold and how it works with the pink colour. However, I have to agree with everyone, that for an item like this you want it to be 100% perfect and completely thrilled with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2238035 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:02:38 +0000 Anonymous 2238035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing that if it bothers you now, you probably won't like it more as time goes on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2238003 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 22:17:45 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2238003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's beautiful. But I love shiny gold hardware, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2237961 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:55:03 +0000 Angie 2237961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Return unless you have zero doubts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2237922 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:06:05 +0000 Theodora 2237922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy-&nbsp;</b>you said what I was thinking. Thanks!</p> <p><b>Janet-&nbsp;</b>that is such a good reminder! (I’m looking at you wrong color red Akris dress, bought 4 years ago, worn never…)</p> <p><b>Runcarla-&nbsp;</b>IKWYM about the wear showing less. &nbsp;I think it was just my mental image of what I thought it was, contrasted with the still beautiful reality. &nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Mary Beth-&nbsp;</b>hmmm. I actually have some items that I adore wearing and love as much as when I first got them, but good point. &nbsp;I would look, but love nowhere near this brands stores. &nbsp;Originally I ordered one from Saks, but when I received it, I thought it was a one-off damaged or used bag, so I returned it and ordered from Balmain directly. &nbsp;Guess this IS the intentional look.</p> <p>Thanks all, I’ll let you know </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2237916 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:30:33 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2237916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't we all have a common aspiration style goal of a wardrobe where everything is 100% tailored to our personal preferences and likings? </p> <p>I think Betty Halbreich summed it up perfectly when she said that you will never grow more excited about a wardrobe item than you are in the first moments you see it or hold it or try it on.&nbsp; &nbsp;So if you aren't thrilled by this bag, I vote send it back.<br />&nbsp;<br />I do think this bag is soooo gorgeous.&nbsp; &nbsp;I actually sighed aloud when I saw your photos - but the brushing doesn't look intentional.&nbsp; &nbsp;Because it's Balmain, I wonder if you could examine other bags and see if there is one where the brushed finish looks more intentional.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2237915 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:24:34 +0000 Carla 2237915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of brushed because it won’t show wear the way a super glossy/shiny finish might once scratched. &nbsp;That’s assuming lots of use, so some wear and tear. &nbsp;On the other hand, if it’s&nbsp;<i>not&nbsp;</i>what you really want/love - return. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2237913 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:49:16 +0000 Janet 2237913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No one can tell you to love something you don’t love. Whenever I have compromised on a high-budget item, I’ve regretted it. Hold out for the version you love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2237912 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:45:09 +0000 Anonymous 2237912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are not completely satisfied, return. &nbsp;The one you want will come. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return--new-handbag#post-2237911 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:29:19 +0000 Theodora 2237911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to get some opinions, although I think I know what most will advise. &nbsp;I bought a beautiful, pink purse with gold hardware from Balmain. &nbsp;Not something I have done before, as this is expensive, but the color is amazing, a blue-toned pink, and the size is perfect!&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>The hardware is throwing me, though. &nbsp;The gold is “brushed” , not shiny, which I did not pick up from the website. &nbsp;I went back to the website to check, and when I enlarge the photos, it is indeed intentional. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>So I am trying to decide if that is a deal-breaker, or should I love it anyway? &nbsp;While it is super expensive, without sounding like a jerk, it is not going to affect my budget in any way…. Photos follow, including photo of a Burberry purse with the kind of hardware I imagined. Thoughts?</div> </p>