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Savvy.PurseBlog · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:05 AM

One of the best things about cold weather dressing is the ability to use so many and varied textures in a single outfit. Wool, leather, denim, suede, cashmere, silk – it can all go together! Layer it up, choose some solids and patterns, and you can create ensembles far more interesting than anything that warm weather allows. As far as fashion goes, I wish it was 50 degrees outside year-round.

Which is why things like the UGG Australia Classic Knit Drawstring Bag confuse me so much. When there are so many beautiful leather and suede options, why choose a bag made out of a material that’s already so well-represented in fall and winter clothing?

I think my dad has a sweater made out of the same knit. It’s not a bad material in and of itself, and it certainly looks cozy and winter-appropriate. I even like the color. But when you’re likely to be already wearing a significant amount of heavy knit in a particular season, I can’t help but wonder why anyone wouldn’t take the opportunity to do something OTHER than a chunky knit in their handbag. You know, like, leather or something. Suede. Anything.

I also question the durability of a bag made out of this material. We all know that most knits pill like crazy after frequent use, and shoulder bags are particularly likely to be constantly rubbing against other clothing since they’re carried next to the body. So how long before this thing looks completely trashed? Overall, there are better choices to be made, particularly for the nearly $300 price tag. Buy through Nordstrom for $268.

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NagaJolokia · Oct 26th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Materials aside, I just don't like the design of the bag overall.

calneva · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:09 AM

I like it. I live in a warm climate, and don't get to wear sweaters.
Still I think it would look really strange carrying this while wearing summer clothes.
Much less having a bag that I would have to shave down like my legs.

M_Butterfly · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:35 PM

I would rather see it as a sweater!

karmenzsofia · Oct 26th, 2009, 05:55 PM

I'm a sucker for drawstring bags, but not that much of a sucker...

moi et mes sacs · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:24 PM

^^^

Its Ok

ssc0619 · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Not for me.

aliysiah · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Yucky. I like their boots, but this bag? NO NO. Looks so cheap!! I mean, look at that shoulder strap!

And it's overpriced too. Should be $20, not over $200!

Oct 26th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 363	UGG Australia Classic Knit Drawstring Bag One of the best things about cold weather dressing is the ability to use so many and varied textures in a single outfit. Wool, leather, denim, suede, cashmere, silk – it can all go together! Layer it up, choose some solids and patterns, and you can create ensembles far more interesting than anything that warm weather allows. As far as fashion goes, I wish it was 50 degrees outside year-round. Which is why things like the UGG Australia Classic Knit Drawstring Bag confuse me so much. When there are so many beautiful leather and suede options, why choose a bag made out of a material that’s already so well-represented in fall and winter clothing? I think my dad has a sweater made out of the same knit. It’s not a bad material in and of itself, and it certainly looks cozy and winter-appropriate. I even like the color. But when you’re likely to be already wearing a significant amount of heavy knit in a particular season, I can’t help but wonder why anyone wouldn’t take the opportunity to do something OTHER than a chunky knit in their handbag. You know, like, leather or something. Suede. Anything. I also question the durability of a bag made out of this material. We all know that most knits pill like crazy after frequent use, and shoulder bags are particularly likely to be constantly rubbing against other clothing since they’re carried next to the body. So how long before this thing looks completely trashed? Overall, there are better choices to be made, particularly for the nearly $300 price tag. Buy through Nordstrom for $268. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Oct 26th, 2009, 09:18 AM	#2
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	Materials aside, I just don't like the design of the bag overall.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#4
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	I would rather see it as a sweater!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#5
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I'm a sucker for drawstring bags, but not that much of a sucker...
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Oct 26th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#6
moi et mes sacs Science Geek! Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,862	^^^ Its Ok
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Oct 26th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#3
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	I like it. I live in a warm climate, and don't get to wear sweaters. Still I think it would look really strange carrying this while wearing summer clothes. Much less having a bag that I would have to shave down like my legs.

Oct 26th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#7
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,002	Not for me.

Oct 26th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#8
aliysiah Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 810	Yucky. I like their boots, but this bag? NO NO. Looks so cheap!! I mean, look at that shoulder strap! And it's overpriced too. Should be $20, not over $200!
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