https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 02:14:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-597240 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:56:21 +0000 Eden 597240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the opinions, everyone! I took the plunge and bought the Jigsaw bag today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595820 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:28:14 +0000 ManidipaM 595820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the ones you shortlisted, I think the Jigsaw wins hands-down on form factor alone, even before practicality stepped into the picture! Though for that too, the first one looks too bulky to me.</p> <p>I have to say I also like the Batchels Christieanne linked to, especially in an unconventional colour. Didn't say schoolgirl to me at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595816 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:21:15 +0000 jumpingfrog 595816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the fossil bag. I might be a little biased though, as I have a fossil bag I love. Great coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595688 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:19:33 +0000 sarah 595688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the Fossil or the Jigsaw - they both like they would suit your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595600 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:15:45 +0000 Eden 595600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ironkurtin: Yes, I can. Thanks for weighing in. I don't think I can wear any of these cross-body, except for the second one, and the tassels are much too fussy for me. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595555 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:34:33 +0000 ironkurtin 595555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you see the US Yoox site?</p> <p><a href="http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/NICOLI/dept/salewomen/tskay/3FD17CD7/rr/1/cod10/45154841KQ/sts/sr_salewomen80" rel="nofollow">http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/.....alewomen80</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/EL+CABALLO/dept/salewomen/tskay/3FD17CD7/rr/1/cod10/45164395IW/sts/sr_salewomen80" rel="nofollow">http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/.....alewomen80</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/COCCINELLE/dept/salewomen/tskay/3FD17CD7/rr/1/cod10/45165117AH/sts/sr_salewomen80" rel="nofollow">http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/.....alewomen80</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595515 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:45:52 +0000 biscuitsmom 595515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the Jigsaw... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595493 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:30:14 +0000 Emily 595493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so jealous of your coat! It's gorgeous. The 3rd bag is my fave. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595472 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:13:14 +0000 Mander 595472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the Jigsaw one, although many people on here looove their Fossil bags! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595471 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:12:27 +0000 texstyle 595471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the Fossil bag looks like the right choice - I'd get it before it's gone after such an exhaustive search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595458 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:00:43 +0000 Eden 595458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cambridge Satchel Company bags are a bit too blatantly schoolgirlish for my taste. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595451 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:54:59 +0000 christieanne 595451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this too boring for you? It may need a good breaking in - the leather looks a bit stiff.<br /> <a href="http://www.cambridgesatchel.co.uk/shop/collections/the-batchel" rel="nofollow">http://www.cambridgesatchel.co.....he-batchel</a></p> <p>Of the three you posted, I really like the Jigsaw version. </p> <p>And welcome aboard! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595444 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:49:32 +0000 Anonymous 595444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a fantastic coat! I'd look for a satchel that is on the flat side, since you'll be carrying it cross-body. I like the second and third ones, either would look fab with your coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-agonising-search-for-a-black-go-to-bag#post-595435 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:40:12 +0000 Eden 595435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello kittens!</p> <p>Long-time lurker, first time poster, &amp;c. </p> <p>I need your advice: I am currently In Despair trying to find the right go-to bag for everyday use. I've led a fairly itinerant lifestyle in the past few years and have gone through numerous oscillations in style. I'm now at a point where I'm quite certain about what I like and keen to build up a collection of quality pieces that will last me a long time. </p> <p>My style is—dramatic, with more than a touch of the Victorian/Gothic about it (my big splurge last season was on this winter coat, and I couldn't be more thrilled with it—it's actually making me reluctant to accept the coming of spring! <a href="http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk145/storyflows/jacobs.png" rel="nofollow">http://i279.photobucket.com/al.....jacobs.png</a>), romantic but streamlined and serious (so pointed witchy heels, pencil skirts and bowtie blouses, rather than drapey, voluminous skirts and busier "bohemian" attire). </p> <p>For an everyday bag, I need something that will hold my netbook and at least two books. Something dressy and professional, but that doesn't look like I'm headed for the City. I can't stand overly frilly and feminine bags and definitely need a cross-body strap to have both hands free; I would like something that also goes with menswear-inspired ensembles, but do like chunky, more noticable hardware. </p> <p>Basically I'm looking for something satchel-like with both a top handle and a shoulder strap. The Mulberry Alexa is ideal, but not within budget for me (ca. £150/$250 max). </p> <p>I've been looking absolutely everywhere (high street chains, big department stores, Etsy) and I'm getting desperate trying to find the right thing! I am now, hopefully, turning to you for advice and possible further suggestions.</p> <p>These are the current contenders:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoshi-Beatrice-large-leather-satchel/dp/B003Z025TQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoshi-.....B003Z025TQ</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOSSIL-Black-Maddox-Top-Handle-Leather-Satchel-Zip-Bag-BNWT-RRP-199-/290696380053?pt=UK_Women_s_Handbags&#038;hash=item43aedabe95#rpdId" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOSS.....be95#rpdId</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.jigsaw-online.com/fashion/1001457/J16935/accessories/bags/ibag" rel="nofollow">http://www.jigsaw-online.com/f...../bags/ibag</a></p> <p>Thoughts? </p> <p>Thanks for reading! Hoping to hear from you. </p>