New bag - help me pick a colour!

I've had my eye on this Rive Droite belt bag for weeks, but I'm very torn as to which colour I should order. What say you all?

1 - "Queens" -- tomato red, beige, olive, with silver hardware. The combo of warm colours with cool hardware is unusual and very appealing to me, as I love earth tones but not warm metals! However, the overall effect of this is a little lighter than I'm used to since the primary colour is off-white/beige.

2 - "Brooklyn" -- black, tobacco, plum, bronze hardware. the boldest option IMO. I'm very picky about my purples, and I like this warmer plummy version, and how it accents the black and tan. Warm hardware rather than cool, but I think that works better overall with these colours. Just not sure it will be as versatile for me.

3 - "Bronx" -- navy, olive, beige, silver hardware. This was the one that initially caught my eye. Slam-dunk colours that will incorporate seamlessly but perhaps don't have the same "pop" as the other two options. Probably the most versatile, but is it exciting enough?

Background: My other go-to bags are a blue/red Patagonia belt bag, an off-white/navy canvas tote, and an oxblood leather zip tote. I am *not* a bag person, add them very rarely, and wear them into the ground. I'm hoping this bag will serve as an upgraded version of my little Patagonia bag and take some of the pressure off that hardworking piece.

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by LaPed

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5 months ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

#3 "Bronx", is the best versatile match for your wardrobe palettes to my eye

SarahD8

Veteran

I vote go with your gut -- you have really good purchasing instincts so get the one that originally caught your eye. If you feel a hankering for something more fun/colorful -- that's the time to pull the old Patagonia bag back out.

slim cat

Somehow the second bag feels the best for the pop of color and festive look overall. The olive version is practical and easy. It probably comes to price and pure emotional feelings for me. For the fun factor - #2, for every day - #3.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I vote Queens, partly because you sound kind of excited about something a little different. You wear some browns, don't you? I think this combo would go really well with browns, black, olive, or navy; in other words, it will complement any dark neutrals that you might choose to wear. And it has the hardware you prefer. A very close second choice would be the Bronx--working seamlessly into one's wardrobe is not a bad thing, for an accessory you want to use a lot.

Now you've got me wanting one of these bags. I've been on the lookout for a nice-looking belt bag, and I think it would be a good piece to travel with.

Suz

I like the Brooklyn or the Bronx for you. Which doesn't narrow it down a lot, does it?

Indigoprint

My eye went to Bronx before I read your post.
However I am definatley team low contrast.

Runcarla

#3 gets my vote for you. I don’t think you could go wrong with any one of these bags, however.

Irina

I vote #2. #3 is too predictable and #1 might be too light and impractical for you. But if you feel more comfortable with #3, it would work great, too.

LaPed

Hahah, I'm glad to see the votes are as divided as my own thinking! They're all great, it's true that I can't really go wrong. Leaning towards the Bronx but will give myself another day or two to decide.

Joy

Get the bag that goes best with a pair of newer comfortable shoes. You will look pulled together.

rachylou

I’m voting for the Queens too, for the ‘pop.’

Ket

I'm actually loving #2, though that is more my dark autumn color bias possibly? But it is beautiful and I do think it would be lovely for you.

That said... I think #1 sounds exciting to you, and it is a fun pop of color. #3 would play it safe and be similar to what you already own.

Go with your heart and enjoy!

Sal

I would think about footwear choices and outerwear and go from there.

They are all cool- and you have other choices to swap in from your existing pieces.

Jenni NZ

I’ll put in my vote for #1 Queens as something a bit different and fun.

Jules

What a great bag! I also really like the Manhattan colourway, and am now checking out their other options...

I would say #2 if you want some colour and something that pops a bit. You already have red in the Patagonia so I wouldn't choose Queens. #3 if you want the most versatile, neutral option.

Bijou

#2 gets my vote, I love how this bag works with brown and burgundy tones.

Jonesy

Based on what I know of your style and favored colors, I would go with #1 if you want something that will pop a bit, and #3 if you want something more muted that will fade into the background but coordinate well with your wardrobe.

Lee

Active Member

I actually like them in the order you posted them.

Jaime

#3 looks least regrettable and most wearable to me.

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