Brief - Do You Like This Style If You Own One?

balthus · Jun 28th, 2008, 08:07 PM

Curious if brief owners like this style since the opening appears to be narrow.

Do you have any problems getting stuff in & out of the bag & finding things?

I thought my next bag would be a Step but I have seen a pre-owned Brief I like a lot but not sure if I will like the style.

Opinion?

Thanks.

simona7 · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:25 AM

I had one. Personally, I found it too big (this is from someone who loves the work). I never wore it enough to get it broken in but the shape doesn't seem as user friendly as other styles. The opening is smaller than a city or work so that's a consideration. But overall I think it depends on you and how it looks on you. I think Vanessa Hudgens looks great with her RH brief which is nicely broken in.

helenc · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:40 AM

I have two briefs and I absolutely love the style. I love the curvy, feminine shape, and I also like that even though it is quite a large bag, it's not thick sideways, so I don't knock into things as I walk. It sits really comfortably on my shoulder and doesn't slip off. I don't find the smaller opening a problem at all, although I don't carry anything big in it like a laptop. Overall I give this style a big thumbs up.

glossie · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:44 AM

there're some threads in the sub-forum about these 2 styles.

Tell me about the differences between the Step & the Brief

threads like this might also lend some insights to your decision-making. you can use the "search this thread" by typing in the style(s) to narrow down the results.

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wickedassin · Jun 29th, 2008, 03:15 AM

I own a Brief with GGH and LOVE the bag. It does fit on my shoulder and also looks great carried in the crook of the arm. I just love how it looks. The "narrower" opening doesn't bother me at all. I don't carry large things in my back just a makeup case, full-size checkbook style wallet, sunglass case, etc.

I think it's a great bag!

nicole2730 · Jun 29th, 2008, 03:21 AM

i have 2, one in black from 07 that i LOVE and another sitting at the UPS station down town

it's all i can do to stop myself from buying another one!!!!

the bag fits nicely against the body, holds a lot and the opening just sags down inside the bag - it really isn't as structured as it photographs. i don't find it obtrusive or small at all. it's wide yet thin at the same time and the shoulder straps fit perfectly over the shoulder without needing to be stretched... i give it a

CoutureObsessed · Jun 29th, 2008, 12:17 PM

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this style

!!! I have a Black SGH Brief and I really can't think of a negative thing to say about it - I love the way it looks, the size, everything! I was a little concerned before I purchased it because a lot of people had mentioned the "narrow" opening, but to me it has never really seemed all that narrow or been bothersome.

balthus · Jun 29th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Well you snooze you lose. I one I was looking on eBay yesterday was bought with BIN. Oh well next time. Thanks for the info though.

powderpuff100 · Jun 29th, 2008, 02:07 PM

NOT a fan. It's looks really big on me and I don't like the short straps up under my arm. It's really wide and flat, not attractive on me but it looks good on others.

BeBear · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:44 PM

Not a fan either. I'm 5'4" and it's just too big on me.

rollergirl · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:37 PM

I love it on a lot of people, but I've had two and sold two. I'm fine with some bags that are even bigger, but the brief just doesn't work on me.

Jun 28th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#1
balthus Member Location: Dallas TX	Brief - Do You Like This Style If You Own One? Curious if brief owners like this style since the opening appears to be narrow. Do you have any problems getting stuff in & out of the bag & finding things? I thought my next bag would be a Step but I have seen a pre-owned Brief I like a lot but not sure if I will like the style. Opinion? Thanks.

Jun 29th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#2
simona7 Bag Lady	I had one. Personally, I found it too big (this is from someone who loves the work). I never wore it enough to get it broken in but the shape doesn't seem as user friendly as other styles. The opening is smaller than a city or work so that's a consideration. But overall I think it depends on you and how it looks on you. I think Vanessa Hudgens looks great with her RH brief which is nicely broken in. __________________ Holiday RAOK time!!!

Jun 29th, 2008, 01:40 AM	#3
helenc bag happiness Location: Melbourne, Australia	I have two briefs and I absolutely love the style. I love the curvy, feminine shape, and I also like that even though it is quite a large bag, it's not thick sideways, so I don't knock into things as I walk. It sits really comfortably on my shoulder and doesn't slip off. I don't find the smaller opening a problem at all, although I don't carry anything big in it like a laptop. Overall I give this style a big thumbs up. __________________ What's next?

Jun 29th, 2008, 01:44 AM	#4
glossie Member	there're some threads in the sub-forum about these 2 styles. Tell me about the differences between the Step & the Brief threads like this might also lend some insights to your decision-making. you can use the "search this thread" by typing in the style(s) to narrow down the results. Bbag style you don't think you'll get __________________ "My love is silent because I love beyond the power of words to express it and beyond the understanding of the human heart. Also, it is silent for your sakes -- that you may learn to love and trust Me with pure, Spirit-taught, spontaneous response. I desire for your response to My Love to be without the prompting of anything external." Jesus (selected, Streams in the Desert, L. B. Cowman)

Jun 29th, 2008, 03:21 AM	#6
nicole2730 sofa king crazy... Location: lala land	i have 2, one in black from 07 that i LOVE and another sitting at the UPS station down town it's all i can do to stop myself from buying another one!!!! the bag fits nicely against the body, holds a lot and the opening just sags down inside the bag - it really isn't as structured as it photographs. i don't find it obtrusive or small at all. it's wide yet thin at the same time and the shoulder straps fit perfectly over the shoulder without needing to be stretched... i give it a __________________ please click here to feed and shelter a rescued animal - it's free! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

Jun 29th, 2008, 03:15 AM	#5
wickedassin Member	I own a Brief with GGH and LOVE the bag. It does fit on my shoulder and also looks great carried in the crook of the arm. I just love how it looks. The "narrower" opening doesn't bother me at all. I don't carry large things in my back just a makeup case, full-size checkbook style wallet, sunglass case, etc. I think it's a great bag!

Jun 29th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#7
CoutureObsessed ¡Amo Balenciaga! Location: Ohio	I LOVE, LOVE, *LOVE* this style !!! I have a Black SGH Brief and I really can't think of a negative thing to say about it - I love the way it looks, the size, everything! I was a little concerned before I purchased it because a lot of people had mentioned the "narrow" opening, but to me it has never really seemed all that narrow or been bothersome. __________________ My Non-Bal Wishlist

Jun 29th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#8
balthus Member Location: Dallas TX	Well you snooze you lose. I one I was looking on eBay yesterday was bought with BIN. Oh well next time. Thanks for the info though.

Jun 29th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#9
powderpuff100 Life is a beach Location: Florida Keys	NOT a fan. It's looks really big on me and I don't like the short straps up under my arm. It's really wide and flat, not attractive on me but it looks good on others. __________________ NEW AKC CHAMPION- JAZZ, see her pics here: http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...zz-360535.html

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#10
BeBear Member	Not a fan either. I'm 5'4" and it's just too big on me.

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#11
rollergirl Member	I love it on a lot of people, but I've had two and sold two. I'm fine with some bags that are even bigger, but the brief just doesn't work on me.