Sterling, yes, I have 3 white bags right now. I see them as working in different ways and with different outfits. I am planning to keep all 3. I love them all! I wish I had taken a picture of me carrying one today. I think it was perfect because it was a bit gray and overcast, and I was colorful and bright wearing my pink animal print sweater and carrying my white leather backpack. I felt so warm and sunny inside.
You asked me about my color palette. For winter the colors are medium cool pink, royal blue, powder/sky blue, red and medium cool green. The neutrals are winter white, heather gray, and denim. For summer and spring, the palette is white, taupe, denim blue, light cool yellow, sky blue, periwinkle blue, cool pink, pink coral, red, and cool green. (I try to eliminate all gray in summer if possible)
Joyce B, The backpack is lightweight, but not thin. I haven't checked it's actual weight empty, but I try to keep the entire weight of what I carry under 5 pounds total. I hate a heavy bag. I have some arthritis in my spine and back. All the above bags are reasonably sized and relatively lightweight.
Suz, I agree, some people have multiple black bags. I have none! I also don't have any dark bags. I have a few cognac bags and light camel. I tend towards light neutrals. I think the white will work well with my wardrobe. Time will tell. I may learn a lesson here, but that's ok.
Someone asked me if I know how to keep a white bag clean? I have no clue! Each of these bags has a different leather texture. The backpack is going to be the easiest. The leather has a finish and seems like it will wipe clean easily. The other two I am still trying to figure out. I may go to the local shoe repair for some advice before I start to carry them around in the salty CNY climate!