Crossbody bag saga, new candidate

marianne

I received Laura's bag yesterday, and it's lovely. However, I also went off track and found this cream bag at Macy's. What do you think about it? It's leather, and I really like the cream against darker coats. Would it be an all-season bag? Or should I go with the blue? I took a couple of quick pictures with what I am wearing today.
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There is also one more bag I am considering, but I don't have my hands on it yet.

16 years ago

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rute

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Lovely bags!

I found cream and white bags appropriate for all year long but very annoying because the get dirt very easily and are difficult to clean.

The other bag you are considering is very similar to the first one in color and style...

16 years ago

Maya

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I REALLY like the cream one. The contrast is nice. I wear mine all year round and haven't had any trouble with it getting dirty (miraculous considering I use public transport), but I can see why that might be an issue. Can you keep both?

The Fossil bag seems very similar to Laura's bag.

16 years ago

velvetychocolate

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I like all the bags - but if I had to choose - I'd say I like the first one best. Great colour, and I can see it working well in the spring/summer too. Meanwhile, it looks very good against your dark trench coat.

16 years ago

Patience

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Can you keep both?

Cream will work all year round for sure. I think both colors will work great with your wardrobe. I like both a lot, but if you *have* to choose one, I'd go with the cream because it will pop more with your wardrobe.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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All of the bags are simple and beautiful, you know exactly the styles you like, therefore this is not a simple vote more of an evaluation of the pros and cons of each bag.

The first bag is lovely and a bargain to boot.

The second bag is beautiful but less practical.

Bag three is equally as lovely as the first, however more expensive and leather.

I guess you need to decide if aesthetics are more important than practicality and your ideal budget.

Sorry if I have confused you further.

16 years ago

marianne

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Julie, you are like the voice inside my head! That's why I am having a hard time making a decision.
Thanks everyone for weighing in. I would prefer not to keep both, although the cost of these 2 bags is about the price of the Fossil bag, which is still under consideration. It's a bit more than I would ideally spend and keeping both just seems kind of frivolous

How impractical is cream? Would it withstand the rain? I do need something for everyday use, and while I am usually pretty careful, it has to be somewhat resilient.

16 years ago

medusa

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I slightly prefer the cream because it makes such a beautiful contrast with your dark coat and shoes. I can see that it may be less practical, though.

The blue is also great, so I think you can't go wrong either way.

16 years ago

bitsofpieces

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I tend to prefer the cream one, but I personally don't love that shade of blue, which is the reason for my preference.

16 years ago

Anonymous

Such great choices! My favorite is the first one. That blue is lovely against your coat and an unexpected touch that makes it special.

16 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Hard one. I think you need both, Marianne. REALLY.

I love the blue!!! (first style). But I will never deter you from a cream bag - you know how I am obsessed with all things cream and white, even if they are less practical. Always pretty and modern.

Sorry that I haven’t helped, but you’re a gorgeous creature who will make it all look fab :0)

16 years ago

marianne

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Thank you ladies. Angie, I'll see if I can overcome my feelings of guilt and justify both, but it'll be a long and hard struggle

16 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Okay! Here are the options:

o One bag for now and one bag for under the Chanukah tree?
o Or, go with the cream

I know I suggested the blue in the first place and I still LOVE it, but cream has my heart. And by the sounds of things, it might have yours too!

16 years ago

marianne

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Angie, you are an enabler extraordinaire. After seeing Maya's pictures today I have to keep the cream, but I am also starting to think 2 crossbody bags might not excessive.

16 years ago

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