https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:44:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-622038 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:04:56 +0000 MNsara 622038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorable bags (especially that citron trim!) </p> <p>There are synthetic straws out there that are pretty pliable and smooth and should not be a problem. Bend the flap around a little to see how this purse does.</p> <p>There are rigid straws and wickers that are wicked on clothing! Sometimes they crack rather than bend along the weaving. If you see any of that, they're probably only safe for sturdy fabrics. You'll quickly see that these are not very pliable at all. </p> <p>I hope your bag is the smooth flexible sort. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-622026 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:40:59 +0000 Kirti 622026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Natalie! These felt a bit rough, so I decided not to get one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621996 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:14:41 +0000 goldenpig 621996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirti, I have two straw bags, one a Kate Spade orange slice and one a Jason Wu for Target straw bag (I was going to add pics but this thread won't let me). Both of them are smooth and I have no problem with clothes catching on them. The JWT is very flat and smooth and the KS is more of a coarse weave, but still smooth with no rough edges sticking out. The pics you posted look OK, but I think you would just need to run your hands over the bag and see how "sticky" or scratchy it is. If it's rough then pass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621931 Thu, 17 May 2012 06:53:10 +0000 Kirti 621931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Claire and Janet, I will go examine the bag carefully today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621544 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:42:24 +0000 Janet 621544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a woven bag but I'm not sure exactly what the fiber is -- it's an extremely casual and pliable tote that I use for beach vacations and the like, and I've never had a problem with it snagging on anything. I think you just need to run your fingers against the grain of the weave to see if it looks likely to fray and snag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621532 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:15:07 +0000 Anonymous 621532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pretty rough one that is fine with everything but chiffon. I'm not wearing a lot of knits this season or sheer scarves, so that might be a factor.</p> <p>The bags you posted look quite smooth. I don't think they'd be a problem with the part of your wardrobe I've seen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621370 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:47 +0000 Louise 621370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point from Kate, my bag has very smooth straw fibres x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621369 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:13 +0000 Kirti 621369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate, thanks! I would love to see a pic of your bag. I will make sure to examine the bag carefully </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621368 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:10:53 +0000 Kate 621368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. I've had that experience with straw bags, which is why I don't buy them. Woven bags, on the other hand, don't, which is why I prefer them for a casual summer bag. I just bought one recently, and I'll snap a pic later and post it to show you what I mean.</p> <p>Whether a straw bag is going to snag clothing is also going to depend on the quality and type of material used. Some grasses used in straw bags are a lot coarser than others. If the fibers are separating in the bags you posted—take a look at the edges where the joins are —or if the straw feels rough, then I'd say pass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621364 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:56 +0000 Kirti 621364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Louise! That really helps </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621357 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:04:50 +0000 Louise 621357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Radley straw bag, I make sure that I don't wear it with delicate knits to prevent snagging and I avoid denim so the colour doesn't run onto the straw x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/natalie-and-other-owners-of-straw-handbags---do-they-ruin-clothes#post-621353 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:57:31 +0000 Kirti 621353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...by snagging on them? I am planning to buy one of the bags in the pics below, but some members mentioned that straw bags may ruin clothing. What has been your experience? :-)</p> <p>ETA: I decided not to get the bag, it felt kind of rough! </p>