https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:55:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465437 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:46:30 +0000 anne 1465437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting - some of you have interpreted "not a bag lady" to mean&nbsp; - not carrying a bag at all.&nbsp; I however usually do - although there have been stages where I carried a backpack with exercise gear and used its waist&nbsp;pockets as my bag.<br />For quite a few years I used a backpack as a nappy bag and kept the outermost pocket for my "handbag" stuff. I was quite pleased to start having a normal bag again after all those years with babies (and bought my first YLF approved one)<br />What I meant is that I don't really have a sense about what is good etc.</p> <p>Whereas I started with YLF with not much of an idea about shoes, and now I have plenty - though I often can't put them into practice on my actual feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465356 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:10:08 +0000 Anonymous 1465356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too love the colour! &nbsp;Great for spring and summer . I can't operate those twist-lock flap closures though - I'm always admiring of women coordinated enough to work them and keep them done up at all times &nbsp;:) &nbsp;I'm in and out of my purse about every 14 seconds.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465352 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:03:58 +0000 Lyn D. 1465352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the colour Anne! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465257 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:28:23 +0000 Kirstjen 1465257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great color! &nbsp;(Bags are a weakness of mine, along with eyeglasses...) &nbsp;I think when you find a bag that is very functional, it is a very special thing. &nbsp;;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465228 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:50:05 +0000 always trying 1465228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another not a bad lady either.&nbsp; if it doesn't fit in my pockets I don't need it!</p> <p>However I do need one occasionally and take the smallest one possible that holds what I need.&nbsp; Have a black good quality one that lives in my car.&nbsp; It holds a wallet with a few credit cards and drivers liscense, etc.&nbsp; I take it out with me when I am shopping because I may need more than one credit card.</p> <p>What makes no scense to me is carrying a clutch like to a party or something. What do you do with it when you have a plate of food and a drink to handle? tuch it under your arm?</p> <p>Another thing if you have this colored bag to accessorize an outfit like at work, what do you do carry it around all day.&nbsp; Where I worked purses were put into drawers&nbsp; for the day.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465084 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:28:35 +0000 anne 1465084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so pleased to have the approval of some real bag ladies - I was flying in the dark.<br />Thanks to everyone!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465067 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:05:16 +0000 crutcher 1465067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, not a bag lady, you certainly did well in your selection..Maybe I should take you shopping with me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465056 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:20:14 +0000 grgirl 1465056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks very nice! Enjoy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465052 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:09:58 +0000 dakotacheryl 1465052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love handbags, and your new one is wonderful.</p> <p>I consider them as part of my overall "outfit" of the day, and switch routinely. That being said, I know what I don't like (flaps, and bags made out of floppy leather)...and what I like (cross body strap and if it has handles as well that's a bonus, leather with some structure, a slip pocket big enough for my big iPhone, interior organization). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465043 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:48:43 +0000 unfrumped 1465043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me , neither, not in the real collector sense. Partly because I don't spend much time carrying it, and also don't like frequent change-outs. But as you day, we need at least one and so you've done well to get one that looks stylish and is versatile. I like used that aren't too huge, either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465027 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:29:13 +0000 Lucy 1465027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For someone who is not a bag lady, you've made a lovely choice! Very stylish and it will look great with a lot of outfits :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465023 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:59:17 +0000 merwoman 1465023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous.</p> <p>I bet I could 'turn' you Anne ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465022 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:55:43 +0000 Summer 1465022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a lovely bag, Anne, and well done for breaking out of the black bag rut. &nbsp;That teal colour should be very versatile for you.</p> <p>I used to be a one bag woman, but I'm seeing them more as an accessory item now, and have added more colours and styles to my (small) collection. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1465015 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:33:14 +0000 Anonymous 1465015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a bag lady and I love it!!!! &nbsp;Nice shape. &nbsp;Great color. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464996 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:07:38 +0000 Dimity 1464996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That will be a great colour for all seasons and will look lovely with your pinks and greys. Good choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464981 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 04:47:12 +0000 Mo 1464981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me neither! &nbsp;But I do have my taste and am particular about the VERY few bags I do have. &nbsp;Funny, I went for a bold color (purple) for my daily bag several years ago, too. &nbsp;Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464940 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:00:28 +0000 Karie 1464940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice bag, I love the color! I'm kind of a bag lady. I like to have a few nice ones for weekend outings. During the week it's the same old highly functional bag for work that spends most of its day in a filing cabinet drawer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464937 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:56:49 +0000 Dee 1464937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am definitely a bag lady, and I love yours! Such a fun color, great structure and big enough to fit your sunglasses - hmm, I could use another bag, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464936 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:55:20 +0000 Deborah 1464936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lovely bag Anne.&nbsp; Modern and the colour is gorgeous.&nbsp; I love bags but find them hard to buy, as in hard to find what I really love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464934 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:48:18 +0000 E 1464934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! That is so sharp looking &amp; timeless so&nbsp;it'll look good for years to come.</p> <p>I'm not a bag lady either; I only carry one if my pockets aren't sufficient. And usually if I have at least one pocket, I can get everything I want in there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464929 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:35:56 +0000 trekkiegirl 1464929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Completely understand. To me it's not an accessory, it's a necessity. I like to have one decent one, that's about it. I never think about how it goes with my outfit.</p> <p>Your new one is very pretty though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464924 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:28:35 +0000 anne 1464924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should hasten to add that YLF _has_ changed my purchasing in this area. Prior to YLF I bought a black bag from target every few years!</p> <p>But I am not a multiple handbag type, don't&nbsp;have them as "wardrobe pets" a la Angie,&nbsp; and don't window shop them (like I do shoes). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464914 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:09:22 +0000 Suz 1464914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful colour! I hope it works for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was never a bag lady before YLF but YLF has started to turn me into one. But I still need bags that are highly functional. I have learned that part of the reason I didn't love them before is that I did not understand the characteristics that made them truly useful to me. Now that I am clearer on that I can also enjoy what they add to an outfit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464906 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:50:08 +0000 anne 1464906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really do need one, although I take a backpack to work most days as well.<br />I wanted one with enough space to put my sunglasses in - that was another big reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464905 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:48:32 +0000 Aquamarine 1464905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464904 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:48:15 +0000 Windchime 1464904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful color for spring! </p> <p>LOL, I'm not a bag lady, either, even after 18 months on YLF. Maybe once the rest of my wardrobe is in place, I'll get more excited about bags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464902 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:45:55 +0000 Janet 1464902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty color! I hope you enjoy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464901 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:45:21 +0000 rachylou 1464901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dark teal is gorgeous! </p> <p>I'm so not a bag lady either, and YLF taught me to stop wasting money and space on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464900 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:44:55 +0000 Gennifyr 1464900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's cute! I'm not huge on purses either. They are always way too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-a-bag-lady#post-1464896 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:40:12 +0000 anne 1464896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even after all these years of reading YLF, I am not a bag person. I'm one of those "what's the fuss about?" people!&nbsp; But I needed a new bag because my old one was too small and I had lost a few things out of it.<br />So on Thursday I&nbsp;went to my local Mall because I had a Westfield voucher and told myself I WOULD NOT LEAVE until I had bought a bag.<br />So this is it. My daughter's were cooing over it so I guess it is alright! </p>