https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:45:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2026743 Mon, 13 May 2019 06:02:41 +0000 thekedstore 2026743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I go to the office, I take lots of things with me like an umbrella,<br /> tiffin box, key, etc. So I like to take a medium size bag for daily<br /> use.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2025568 Wed, 08 May 2019 13:42:03 +0000 Bijou 2025568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fifthandfinest - Well yes the Monster bag was a bit of a splurge - but it is so much fun and very versatile. One of its best features is that it is lined in bright pink fabric, and so I can see everything in my bag. So often bags are lined in black making it hard to see the purse, sunglasses etc in the bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2025378 Tue, 07 May 2019 22:53:29 +0000 fifthandfinest 2025378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a big tote girl because I carry too much rubbish around with me. I've had one of the fold-up Longchamp ones forever and it's been everywhere from the courtroom (in my former life as an attorney) and the beach!<br />I am now in love with the Monster bag, which could be a problem since it's Fendi! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2025223 Tue, 07 May 2019 13:39:57 +0000 Anonymous 2025223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the owl bag </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2025215 Tue, 07 May 2019 13:03:26 +0000 Bijou 2025215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gretchen - KS bags are fab, I have been gradually collecting mine.</p> <p>Mainlady - the Owl bag gives the term wardrobe pet even more meaning. I tend to wear it with anything and everything. It never fails to elicit a comment, so I have to be mindful of that. Very good advice on how to lighten the load and use a smaller bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2025096 Mon, 06 May 2019 22:14:53 +0000 Mainelady 2025096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such beautiful handbags! All are gorgeous, but the owl....well, I think I need the owl, even though I am not sure how much I would actually use it. It speaks to me.<br /> Most of my bags have a lot of structure. I have a fondness for details and hardware. I like a handheld satchel with a shoulder strap option. I prefer to hand carry, or wear on my lower arm, but often find it necessary to use the shoulder strap.<br /> DH purchased a beautiful bag for me, in a smaller size, so I could fit it inside a tote when traveling. I love the size! The scale is much better for my body. There was a bit of a sad moment when I realized that my wallet, reading glasses and prescription sunglasses were struggling for space. Problem solving 101: trade favorite wallet for a slimmer version. Trade hard eyeglass cases for fabric. Now everything coexists quite nicely.<br /> Interestingly, while I do have some variety in shapes, styles and colors, the majority of my bags are various shades of earth toned satchels. When I went to visit my sister I told her not to let me buy any brown colored satchels. If I am going to spend money on a new bag, I should branch out a bit.<br /> While with DTwin we each fell hard for MZ Wallace. No brown (although the quilted tan and gold was beyond stunning) and no satchels.<br /> I chose two bags with nice options. The large Sutton tote in blue camouflage also has a webbed crossbody strap. I like how the sides can be clipped down to creat more structure, or opened up to create more space. I am using it as my new work tote. It easily holds my laptop, playbook , lunchbag, umbrella and has room for more without opening the tabs.<br /> As soon as I spotted the Crosby crossbody (the one I chose is quilted patent in navy) I sensed it was the one for me. This bag can be carried as a clutch. It also has a navy chain strap, a leather shoulder strap and a sporty webbed strap. I have been using the leather strap for work, but think I will add the chain, as pictured, for a little pizzazz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2025033 Mon, 06 May 2019 17:30:55 +0000 Gretchen 2025033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for smaller, more structured bags. My KS options below are MVPs. </p> <p>The Editor bag below is my spring work bag, and I am looking to replace a worn out dark colored KS bag as an alternate.</p> <p>My Le Pliage is not structured, but I made exception for the color, and it works mainly b/c I spend most of the fall on the road. </p> <p>My latest travel change is to carry on a small cross body or clutch so I don’t have to carry my larger bag to all activities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2025008 Mon, 06 May 2019 15:35:01 +0000 Katerina 2025008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the advice, Bijou. I think I keep the bag, it is good to have a bag big enough for my computer and a few files, plus it will be handy on flights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024977 Mon, 06 May 2019 13:23:02 +0000 Bijou 2024977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Katerina</b> - I love the look of your bag and it seems to be of a similar size to my Monster bag. I like having such a big bag because it is useful - but just not the size that I want to carry all of the time because I tend to accumulate things in a bigger bag. It is a gorgeous colour, I can see why you were drawn to it.</p> <p>Thanks everyone for your comments, it is interesting to see how we are all different. Of course Angie's handbag collection is just amazing!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024976 Mon, 06 May 2019 13:22:25 +0000 Angie 2024976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou</b>, I forgot to mention how KILLER gorgeous your bags are.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024956 Mon, 06 May 2019 10:44:33 +0000 Liesbeth 2024956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love large structured shoulder bags with straps long enough to either carry in hand or over shoulder. Not totes, they don't keep anything in place :). However, I never use mine any more as my current lifestyle requires backpacks and crossbodies. I don't have the energy to swap bags all the time, so now I combine a backpack for work (laptop, document folders, lunch &amp; snacks) with a medium sized crossbody for essentials (wallet, large phone, foldable extra bag for errands on the go, keys, hankies, lip balm, preferably room for sunglasses too).&nbsp;</p> <p>Haven't collected pictures yet. Will possibly add a new crossbody soon, but the exact right size is hard to find. Too large becomes ridiculous together with a backpack :). Too small and I can't fit my essentials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024953 Mon, 06 May 2019 10:33:59 +0000 StyleDetective 2024953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Bijou! I am an Aussie too. Ah well, I will keep my eye out for a re-run, or maybe hunt around some sale sites to see if I can turn it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024937 Mon, 06 May 2019 07:29:45 +0000 anne 2024937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty big. Needs to fit my lunch, breakfast, phone and sunnies, at least&nbsp; But often I need even more space because I'm going to the gym at work and need a change so I just have a backpack.</p> <p>My wallet can, however sort of double as a small bag and fit my phone in, so if I have my backpack but need to pop out quickly, I can just take it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024930 Mon, 06 May 2019 05:15:25 +0000 Anonymous 2024930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a variety of. bags.It now usually reach for a large bag to hold all my medical supplies plus room for a nylon shopping bag . I like a clutch big enough to hold essentials for going out to dinner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024747 Sun, 05 May 2019 18:20:43 +0000 Jane 2024747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a lovely selection of bags! My collection is similar. I am a big Furla fan. I like a mid sized hand held bag, rather than a cross body. If I have time in the morning, I will change my bag as I only carry a small selection of things every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer/page/2#post-2024745 Sun, 05 May 2019 18:15:17 +0000 rachylou 2024745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Belt bag size. But if I’m doing the shopping, I carry a sizeable backpack purse. I’ve decided my mini backpack purse is irritatingly awkwardly small for a backpack purse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024738 Sun, 05 May 2019 18:02:03 +0000 Staysfit 2024738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer a medium to small hand held bag, in the same style as Angie's and your Kate Spade bags. I am growing fonder of lighter weight bags, like the MZ Wallace satchel with cross body strap that I use for travel. I recently culled my bags and eliminated those that could not hold the minimum essentials I need for the day. For whatever reason I had a collection of bags that were too small and were not getting use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024711 Sun, 05 May 2019 16:53:12 +0000 Anonymous 2024711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - I love your current bag collection . That Chloe one is gorgeous ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024698 Sun, 05 May 2019 16:03:54 +0000 Angie 2024698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE these babies for dressier looks: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024696 Sun, 05 May 2019 16:02:55 +0000 Angie 2024696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HIGH FIVE, <b>Bijou.</b> I like the size you like best of all too. A medium structured and dressy satchel - and preferably crossbody conversion because of frequent plane travel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024659 Sun, 05 May 2019 14:31:33 +0000 Katerina 2024659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, you have such a wonderful handbag collection. I love the same type of bags as you - structured and held in the hand or carried on the lower arm. I like large bags best, but I have some medium and small as well. My vintage bags are smaller - women did not wear as large bags in the 50ies and 60ies. They are all very structured, though.<br /> My favourite type is a satchel.</p> <p>Right now, I am contemplating keeping a large fuchsia satchel I just ordered. I love the colour, it is a nice quality and I found it to a truly great price. As you mentio size in this thread - the only question mark is the size - it is really big. I post some pictures here - one picture with a standard size folder, quite a lot bigger than that.<br /> Sorry for hijacking your thread.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024622 Sun, 05 May 2019 12:11:22 +0000 Bijou 2024622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi, your experience with large totes was similar to mine.</p> <p>Brooklyn, I’m more than a little obsessed with your teal bag too. Absolutely gorgeous.</p> <p>Suntiger, yes when you have different activities, then they require more specific but useful bag.</p> <p>The Cat, you do make a good point about shoulder straps allowing you to use both hands.</p> <p>UmmLila, what a gorgeous collection you have, so much variety and gorgeous colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024620 Sun, 05 May 2019 12:09:38 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2024620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep trying to carry smaller bags, as I think they suit my frame better, but even though I don't carry that much stuff, it always seems a struggle to fit it in. So the tote bags always get used more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024619 Sun, 05 May 2019 12:05:45 +0000 The Cat 2024619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medium size. And I appreciate if a bag has long straps so that I have the possibility to wear it from my shoulder. I have always preferred shoulder bags, as I lead a life where I often meet a lot of people and need to be able to shake hands with them. And I often have to carry other things in my other hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024618 Sun, 05 May 2019 12:00:27 +0000 Anonymous 2024618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with LaPed, as small as possible! </p> <p>When I'm not working I just need to carry my phone, cards, rx sunnies, keys and foldable shopping bag.</p> <p>But for work I have a big tote to fit my lunch bag, brochures, bullet journal, etc etc. A little crossbody wallet goes in there for errands.<br /> Then there's the rolling bag for computer, scanner, and files (I work in 2 counties)<br /> And the bags of swag I carry for outreach events...<br /> And my gym bag...<br /> And my swim bag...<br /> Yup-I feel like a hot mess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024610 Sun, 05 May 2019 11:38:39 +0000 Brooklyn 2024610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a medium sized satchel or crossbody. Or a medium sized clutch. I struggle with larger totes and shoulder bags because of neck and shoulder issues. I think I’m moving toward smaller bags. I used to think I couldn’t wear a smaller bag because they are dainty and I’m not, but I’m trying to readjust my thinking, especially after acquiring my little teal bag, which I loooove. Right now I am a bit obsessed with small single handle satchels and those little circle crossbody bags that are around. Unfortunately for this attraction I still seem to have the same amount of stuff (if not more) to carry :(</p> <p>Your bags are gorgeous Bijou </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024591 Sun, 05 May 2019 07:14:44 +0000 Gigi 2024591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like medium-sized bags. They have enough room that I can fit all my essentials. If I go any larger, I end up filling my bag with stuff and carting it around for weeks on end without unloading it. I used to carry a large tote bag, and when I would clean it out, I would be amazed at what was in there! Medium-sized bags help me be intentional about what's in my bag.</p> <p>I wish I could get away with a small bag, but I like carrying around things like hand sanitizer and tissues and other odds and ends, and a small bag is just too small. They're so cute though!</p> <p>You have a gorgeous bag collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024584 Sun, 05 May 2019 05:51:43 +0000 Bijou 2024584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Adriana</b> - I knew bags were getting smaller but that is almost the size of a ring! Possibly only enough room for a credit card.</p> <p><b>Carla</b> - the LePliage is a most classic and versatile work bag. I love the new Coach hobo and the seatbelt bag is very cool. You have quite a variety in styles to choose from.</p> <p><b>LaPed</b> - what a great solution - your bag looks lightweight and useful with lots of style too.</p> <p><b>LisaP</b> - no wonder I always love your bags - I see them and think ooh lovely. I agree that despite the useful hands free style of a cross body bag many for me are&nbsp; not comfortable.&nbsp; For me, lightweight cross body bags are the best.</p> <p><b>Alicewonderland </b>and<b> Molly Mac</b> - good to see backpacks getting some love! I have a backpack as my hand luggage bag when travelling and love the usefulness of it. It is funny because I have never really considered buying or using one as my day to day bag, but the Rebecca Minkoff is a great example of a non-gear bag. This is food for thought!</p> <p><b>Suz</b> - the Rebecca Minkoff is a great bag. I have this Karen Millen leather clutch (in Finds below) that is useful to throw into a tote as it easily converts from a day to night clutch option. Having the chain detail makes it easy to hold onto when at a cocktail function. KM make this bag in lots of colours and with gold and silver hardware, they regularly go on sale too!</p> <p><b>JAileen </b>- the seatbelt bag is so interesting - a great colour too. Thanks for including the link because like Jenni, I have never seen these bags before.</p> <p><b>JenniNZ</b> - I do enjoy the quirky bags and often throw on a furry pom pom onto my other bags to give them a touch of fun. I love that you embrace quirky elements too.</p> <p><b>RobinF </b>- smaller bags work best for me cross body too. Totes do make very useful work bags. I now carry my lunch separately from my bag and pop it in the work fridge on my way to my office desk.</p> <p><b>StyleDetective</b> - I bought my mauve Kate Spade at an Australian department store David Jones in January 2018. I did look at their website (and also the US Kate Spade website) and this colour does not seem to be available. I bought it on sale at David Jones, so it was most likely to be produced in 2017 or even 2016. Hopefully they run this colour again, as the style is one that is constantly in production. I think this bag would hold all of your things and it is not too big either.</p> <p><b>Shevia</b> - I always admire your fab bags in your WIWs. I always carry Baggu nylon bags with me and they are so useful. Our local supermarkets no longer provide plastic bags, so these nylon bags are essential.</p> <p><b>Taylor</b> - I have greatly admired your beautiful bags in your WIWs! Angie and Katerina have beautiful bag collections.</p> <p><b>Irina</b> - I hope you find a perfect bag to meet your needs. Hopefully forum members can make a good suggestion.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024579 Sun, 05 May 2019 04:05:23 +0000 Irina 2024579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m looking for a winter bag - must: be big enough to carry my 13” laptop, have a cross body strap and handles to wear over a shoulder. I don’t wear a cross body type in the summer - looks weird on me over the thin tops . I appreciate the style of more lady like handheld bags but I need my hands free. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-size-bag-do-you-prefer#post-2024578 Sun, 05 May 2019 03:12:23 +0000 taylor 2024578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your bags ...Angie and Katerina also have some beautifully colored structured bags. I’m sure others here as well, ( but those are the ones I’ve seen).<br /> Mid size bags with extreme structure are my preference . Not all my bags are like that because many of my bags are old.<br /> But the newer ones are.:)<br /> You have a beautiful collection! </p>