https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:46:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1316263 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 18:57:09 +0000 Marley 1316263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Shiny said!<br />I like the juxtaposition of unstructured bags with structured clothing items - and structured bags with unstructured clothing items.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1316253 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 18:28:40 +0000 JAileen 1316253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to look up the lady bag. It's very pretty. And I love the bag Diana pictured.</p> <p>Hmmm. I think I see a very tailored outfit with a very structured bag. But I'm not sure of the opposite.</p> <p>Me, I need a cross body bag. Structured or not. I need to be hands free. I know the rest of the world does not feel this way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1316243 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 18:00:11 +0000 K. Period. 1316243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Interesting observation. &nbsp;I've been more attracted to slouchy bags lately too. &nbsp;I have a few, but they don't get the same amount of&nbsp;wear that my structured ones do, so I normally have an eye for structured one. &nbsp;I think &nbsp;it has to do with the fact that I have to wear more structured, button up clothing styles for work. &nbsp;Fridays and weekends, with their softer shapes the last few seasons, call for a softer bag. &nbsp;So I've been feeling more interest in them lately. &nbsp;Huge thanks for helping me get what was behind my recent bag choices! You are awesome!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1316240 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:53:48 +0000 shiny 1316240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In general I tend to reach for the more unstructured bags for weekend (social/casual), and the structured bags for during the week/business. There is room in my closet for both. It never ceases to amaze me how a simple swap of bag (and shoes too)&nbsp;can transform the look of an outfit from business-appropriate to smart casual.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sometimes I'm in the mood for juxtaposition, so I will play with adding a super-structured bag with an otherwise super-casual outfit like baggy boyfriend jeans and tee shirt, or the other direction, adding an unstructured bag to a more polished outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p>But overall, on the weekends, I reach for the unstructured bag that I can sling over my shoulder and which conforms to my body, and that I&nbsp;do not have to carry in my hands or the crook of my elbow,&nbsp;as that can get tiring.&nbsp;</p> <p>Interestingly, I prefer my clutches to be on the soft/squishy/unstructured side. But that's probably because I can pack more things into them.&nbsp;</p> <p>I always need ONE slouchy unstructured bag, and last season it drove me nuts because I had such a hard time finding one that met my requirements, because structured bags were the fashion. I am seeing more slouchy options for fall - yeah!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1316203 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:10:12 +0000 karymk 1316203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Story of my life Deb. &nbsp;Just when I think I need a sloucher, I grab a stiffy. &nbsp;I know the stiff structured ones are easier for me to use and organize, but sometimes they just don't go with the vibe of a more relaxed outfit. &nbsp;So I guess it's best to keep some of each in one's wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1315660 Sat, 26 Jul 2014 22:48:06 +0000 unfrumped 1315660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Diana said.<br />I just can't get into the hand-carried satchel thing. I think they tend to look too "separate" from me, and I feel self-conscious.I like to&nbsp;carry the bag&nbsp;hands-free but don't really like it truly across body--so either&nbsp;&nbsp;a shopper-styles that aren't too floppy, or a long shoulder strap for a smaller bag. I think I tend to stick with a few styles that feel good to <u>use, </u>as in where my stuff goes, reaching in, carrying on shoulder, and mid-size (except for clutches). So I probably have to update through other means like smaller details or color/finish. Plus I am not a true bag-lady and tend not to put as much effort there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1315650 Sat, 26 Jul 2014 22:30:14 +0000 Diana 1315650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer unstructured bags in general, for a couple of reasons. First, of necessity most of my bags are on the large side so it's better if they can collapse a bit and not look TOO huge. On a similar note, structured large bags tend to be very heavy. Second, I carry all my bags hands free. So in effect they are always pressed against my body somewhere, either under my arm or on my back. So it's better if they can conform and squish a little against my body. </p> <p>I would be ok with a small, more structured purse though. In fact, I'm eyeing this Brahmin crossbody. It's still not super structured, but it's about as far as I'd go.</p> <p>ETA: just read Deborah's comment. I agree with her about just a little structure being good. Basically a bag that has a bit of a base so it'll sit up on its own but the sides are floppy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1315641 Sat, 26 Jul 2014 22:14:30 +0000 Deborah 1315641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, yes I have noticed this too. But, I find I am not comfortable with a bag that is too unstructured, I sit somewhere in the middle. Sometimes the structure of the bag seems to work nicely against the unstructured-ness of the outfit but other times semi structure works better. So something that has a distinct shape but is softer (does that make sense?)</p> <p>At the moment I am using my Urban Originals tote a lot and my Things Terrific cross body bag. Both have a distinct shape but are not what I call ladylike and they are soft. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-or-non-structured-bags#post-1315636 Sat, 26 Jul 2014 22:05:52 +0000 deb 1315636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started out the door with my structured lady bag, Brahmin 'Ophelia'&nbsp;&nbsp;then changed to my red unstructured very soft leather bag. On the way home it hit me why I switched. I am not feeling the structured bags lately. My most recent bag purchases (last year) were both structured but I am wearing more unstructured outfits and the structured bags just do not seem to work. Has anyone else noticed this with their own dressing? </p>