https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:43:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1562843 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:39:29 +0000 Lavender&Mint 1562843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this! It sounds like it would be a great fit for your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561389 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:32:39 +0000 citygirldc 1561389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought this plaid Kate Spade bag which has predominantly neutral colors that I can use all Winter long. It also came in the red tartan plaid which I almost bought but then decided against it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561309 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:12:51 +0000 texstyle 1561309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your opinions - I ordered the bag and will see soon if it works. I did some searching for other plaid options, but didn't find anything quite like this in the color family or light weight and functional design. A backpack doesn't work well for me but it is definitely attractive in that plaid cocolion- I have a tough time with too many compartments in a bag, too impatient and distracted to remember where every item is stored I guess. I agree a non-logo option might be better, but it seems that currently (again) logos are not so off trend, so maybe it won't be an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561293 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:35:21 +0000 Windchime 1561293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore a colorblocked teal bag all summer, loved it, and got loads of compliments on it. I think you'll really enjoy a plaid bag for fall. It sure seems like it will coordinate well with your fall wardrobe. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561270 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:40:00 +0000 donnat 1561270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this bag will fit perfectly into your busy casual lifestyle. The color /plaid is a nice change. Le sportsac is durable and light weight. Sounds like a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561151 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 03:47:12 +0000 Suz 1561151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a sort of poison eye for le Sportsac bags even though I see their practical appeal -- but I have a sugar eye for plaid. So I come out about even on this bag. :)</p> <p>I do think a muted plaid is a superb idea for you and I like this one with the items you have chosen.&nbsp;</p> <p>I adore a print shoe (so much more than I expected) and also print belts. I don't have a print bag but I would strongly consider one. I do have two colour-blocked bags (actually neutral, since they are bone and black, and &nbsp;black and white) and they are absolutely among my favourites -- so much more versatile than I would have guessed. If you wear a lot of solids then this plaid should be perfect. I say try it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, last year Zara had an inexpensive plaid wool backpack. I don't know if they will make something similar this year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561149 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 03:34:33 +0000 catgirl 1561149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this and think you will use it a lot, although I don't find it quite plaid ENOUGH. But it's lovely as you've shown with the pieces it's meant to accompany! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561139 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 03:22:55 +0000 Anonymous 1561139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! It looks like it fits in with your wardrobe and is a fun way to add some pattern and pattern mixing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561109 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 02:16:50 +0000 Brooklyn 1561109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yes too. I love the colours and I think they work really well with your other finds. I get the issue with wanting something lightweight and practical. Some bags are so heavy. It looks fun as well as being virtually indestructible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1561087 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:52:30 +0000 CocoLion 1561087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a yes too! &nbsp;I think it's fun and practical and suited to your busy casual lifestyle. &nbsp;I saw some more plaid bags recently, I think they were tote style, if I find them I will add them to this thread. &nbsp;In case anyone else is interested, SportSac has a backpack in this print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560947 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 22:45:53 +0000 Anonymous 1560947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the bag as well. &nbsp;I have owned LeSportSac bags in the past and they wore like iron. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560944 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 22:42:53 +0000 texstyle 1560944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>viva - I know what you mean about wool, but I haven't seen anything in the right shape/style/price that fits my needs (yet). If this one looks too cheap or plastic like I will return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560878 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:15:01 +0000 viva 1560878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the plaid, and le Sportsac is tugging at my preppy-past heartstrings in a huge way -- I have fond memories of that brand! Given your interest in casual and lightweight, I vote yes. But I would also love a <i>wool</i> plaid bag, to really push the plaid idea much further.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560857 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:28:06 +0000 Anonymous 1560857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it ! &nbsp;Those Sportsac bags are handy , lightweight indestructible things - perfect for casual wear. &nbsp;The colours are perfect for your pieces shown here too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560854 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:23:58 +0000 Jenn 1560854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the plaid a lot and it fits in great with your wardrobe, but I'm not super keen on the nylon and the logo trim.</p> </p> <p>ETA: Just re-read and saw you were looking for something super-lightweight and casual. This does seem great for that, but I still don't love the logo-trim. &nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560838 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:54:45 +0000 Anonymous 1560838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! It fits right in with the colours of your fall wardrobe and has a casual vibe too. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560761 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:43:02 +0000 texstyle 1560761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BethT- thanks, it does seem like it "goes" with a lot of my other options as long as the colors aren't too different IRL. <br />Janet - I remember that bag and it does add a nice pop of color - partly the inspiration to consider plaid came from you and a few others here.<br />Linda - I do wear mostly solids so it's true that this gives me a chance to wear a little pattern in my outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560757 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:36:13 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1560757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the one you've chosen.&nbsp; It really works with the items you are showing here.&nbsp;I think it's a good option if you wear a lot of solids.&nbsp; I've purchased some printed clutches and have trouble working them into my wardrobe because I wear so many prints and don't like to change my bag out every day.&nbsp; I mean, there's pattern mixing and there's just crazy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560754 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:31:56 +0000 Janet 1560754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like having a patterned bag or two as an alternative to my other bags. I have this plaid clutch that is a nice punch for an otherwise simple outfit. I think if the colors work with your wardrobe, you'll find it more useful than you expected! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560737 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:17:35 +0000 BethT 1560737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love fun bags and if I had a bigger closet, I'm sure I'd have an entire shelf dedicated to them! &nbsp;So I would say yes to this bag! &nbsp;I think plaid is a great way to add a pattern to your bag without it being floral, which seems to be the default option.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love all the other wardrobe options you've added and think the plaid bag would look great with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-handbag---good-idea-or-not#post-1560730 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:04:29 +0000 texstyle 1560730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I'm thinking of adding a new fall/winter handbag to the wardrobe and I'm not sure what style/type to consider. I want something lightweight so it doesn't create shoulder pain when holding it for a long duration. I rarely go out and about without a bag so I often carry one for an entire day of sightseeing/shopping.</p> <p>I have a wonderful neutral gray/taupe bag already that is great as a "nicer" bag. </p> <p>I usually don't go for loud colors in my bags but this one seems toned down enough (and cozy feeling to my mind). This plaid would be more everyday casual - which means most of my days. :-)&nbsp; I added a few other of my fall/winter wardrobe items below from my finds - a deep olive green field jacket and burgundy moto jacket (I also use a navy moto jacket and another burgundy fleece jacket a lot in the fall). I pretty much live in jeans or olive pants - sometimes black during the fall/winter.</p> <p>What do you think? Is there a better plaid option? Or is plaid not great for a handbag? </p>