Update: Should I buy a print cross-body bag?

I'm a bag minimalist in that I wear the same bag most days. I do have a special occasion clutch, and a few holdouts from previous seasons that are still in good shape and in colors I love. I wear a cross-body bag most days to free up my hands. I've been considering the Tumi Voyageur Carmel Crossbody in the mink/silver combo for over a year now, reasoning that since I rarely change out bags, it's a nice neutral that will work with most outfits. Then I saw the blush floral version of the same bag. The multiple colors do make it more versatile (IMO) than a single non-neutral color, and I am a color junkie! If I'm going to wear only one bag (at least until fall), should I get the print? Or is that too much color, considering that I very rarely dress entirely in neutral colors? What say you? All opinions/reasons welcome, from scientific to gut reaction!

UPDATE: I got the print cross-body yesterday. I was disappointed: the size was much larger than I wanted, even though I thought I'd checked the measurements with my current cross-body, which is just the size I want. The search continues. The print was nice, though!

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Tumi TumiVoyageur Carmel Crossbody

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4 years ago

RobinF

Veteran

I think it could be a great bag depending on what you normally wear. For me, this would be nice with neutrals but might be too much with other prints.

slim cat

Fun print. If the colors of the printed bag are present in your regular wardrobe then that bag would be an easy add on I think ( I'm partial to the prints ).

kellygirl

I think the grey will be easier to wear if you wear a lot of different colors. That being said, the patterned one is not garish by any means and could almost work as a neutral if it coordinates with your wardrobe. I am partial to grey as it seems to work with everything. My grey cross body is a workhorse.

Jessikams

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I get a ton of use out of my printed or multicolor bags.

Helena

I agree with Robin ... It might be trickier if you wear tons on pattern ... But I don't think it's too much colour and it's a really nice bag! Great for summer.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

GET the pattern!

Becky

Thank you, everyone, for your feedback. As an additional bonus, the print is currently available at a significantly reduced price. If I love the way the bag design itself works, I may get the gray later also.

Sal

I really like the pattern here. And you can do pattern mixing:)

DonnaF

Glad you’re buying the print. I think it will work with the stripes you have in Finds as well as the prints you own. Plus it is more unique than a solid color.

Joy

I like the pattern best, especially for spring/summer . The grey looks more winter. I think you will find that pattern very versatile.

taylor

Tumi makes an excellent product. I’m going to say pattern because it will go with every thing from black to white and about everything in between! Great cross body !

Bonnie

Yes to the pattern bag. I think I want one, too.

Bijou

Another vote for the pattern. I find colourful bags as versatile as neutrals. I think you will really enjoy how fresh and pretty this bas is for summer.

Zaeobi

Why not both?
(Haha sorry, I'm an enabler!)

Preppy Pear

I saw the printed bag in Finds before I saw your post and I love it! Indulge your color junkie!

Inge

Moderator

Another vote for that fab printed one!!-)

unfrumped

I have several print bags that get a lot of wear. I have a sugar eye for printed leather especially, and for certain florals. Also got a striped tote.
I do not change bags daily or often, either. However for workwear clothing I was wearing mostly solids in neutrals and nearly- neutrals.
There would be some days when heading out the door I might decide the print was too much, but would only change bags to a solid neutral/ color if I were likely to be in some kind of important-to-me meeting or event.

I think what is key is to decide whether you LOVE a particular print ( colors and the design itself) and expect ( hope) not to get tired of it, plus have a realistic idea of your usual outfits, that most eill work, and then arrange your handbags so you have quick- change option.

Wow! Lots of love for the print bag! I definitely didn't expect that. Those of you who brought up words of caution (or at least things to think through), those are exactly the questions that have been holding me back.

Stagiaire Fash

If you really just carry one bag all the time, this looks like a good one that will go with a lot, but there will probably still be days like the wiw I just posted, where I’m carrying my standard large bag (would’ve taken the little black crossbody, but we were picking up a pair of pants). I like the print and it works with a lot, but with the very patterned dress, there is a whole lot going on, and I couldn’t slow down to intentionally pattern match either.

Suz

YES!!

I would love a print bag like that. Really fun for pattern mixing. And it will make you smile.

JAileen

If you love the colors and the pattern, then why not? I like the pink in it a lot. I’ve been adding pale pink to my wardrobe, after limiting the colors for awhile.

nuancedream

Definitely buy the print bag. Great sophisticated color palette. I think you'll be surprised at its versatility. I have a floral print handbag that I wear with stripes, polka dots, plaid, etc. and it looks great with them.

Anonymous

Get. The. Patterned. Bag!
Or I may have to

rachylou

The floral has more polish than the neutral... I think it’s actually more versatile that way...

Look at Baggilini ( spelling?) bags. Many run pretty small but are well organized. You can easily find them in second hand stores for a fraction of the price in new or hardly used condition.

*sad face*

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