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HandbagAngel · Oct 8th, 2009, 11:25 PM

I tried to avoid open tote. If I cannot resist the style, at least it needs to have a magnetic closure.

Alana1981 · Oct 8th, 2009, 11:37 PM

I just bought a YSL Downtown and it's the best of both worlds...open at the top but with zips at the sides!

AmourCouture · Oct 9th, 2009, 02:03 AM

I drop my bag too much to have an open top.
Plus it isn't as safe in the city!

alissahall · Oct 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM

I'm another who wears her zippered bags open 99% of the time, although I must admit I have had a few instances of turning the corner and having my purse go spilling everywhere as it tumbled off the passenger seat. Which is annoying.

But not nearly as annoying as trying to balance the toddler on one hip, and struggle to unzip my purse with one hand while waiting in line at the checkout counter. Hate that more, I admit.

NagaJolokia · Oct 9th, 2009, 11:08 AM

My weekend getaway bag has huge exterior open pockets with just a small snap closure on each of them. I would put small bottles of lotion in them, and they would fall out a few times! Maybe I'm just too fidgety or something, I don't know. Luckily, I only put medium-large items in the main open interior, but that's a lot more secure because of the flap *and* belt to scrunch the top up. I have a lot of open top bags with just a small closure, and I am extra careful with not swinging them around too much for fear of losing my wallet (god forbid) or other items.

beljwl · Oct 9th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I have a few open top bags and love them. Never a problem

vegisvegis · Oct 9th, 2009, 04:02 PM

I live in the city so I prefer my bags to be zip-top. I'm willing to carry a magnetic-closure bag but only if it is tucked tightly underneath my arm. So either way, it has to be hard for someone to pick-pocket my wallet.

When traveling, I always use a zip-top, no question. I've seen people get pick-pocketed on the bus or on the streets right in front of my eyes. Scary stuff!

Oct 8th, 2009, 11:25 PM	#31
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Oct 9th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#33
AmourCouture Vintage Chic Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,982	I drop my bag too much to have an open top. Plus it isn't as safe in the city!
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Oct 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#34
alissahall Posen+Cavalli=Mine Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Perched with ravens, New Mexico Posts: 821	I'm another who wears her zippered bags open 99% of the time, although I must admit I have had a few instances of turning the corner and having my purse go spilling everywhere as it tumbled off the passenger seat. Which is annoying. But not nearly as annoying as trying to balance the toddler on one hip, and struggle to unzip my purse with one hand while waiting in line at the checkout counter. Hate that more, I admit.
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Oct 9th, 2009, 11:08 AM	#35
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,835	My weekend getaway bag has huge exterior open pockets with just a small snap closure on each of them. I would put small bottles of lotion in them, and they would fall out a few times! Maybe I'm just too fidgety or something, I don't know. Luckily, I only put medium-large items in the main open interior, but that's a lot more secure because of the flap and belt to scrunch the top up. I have a lot of open top bags with just a small closure, and I am extra careful with not swinging them around too much for fear of losing my wallet (god forbid) or other items.
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Oct 9th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#36
beljwl Springsteen Fan!!!! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Walking distance to Rodeo Drive Posts: 21,042	I have a few open top bags and love them. Never a problem
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Oct 8th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#32
Alana1981 Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 161	I just bought a YSL Downtown and it's the best of both worlds...open at the top but with zips at the sides!

Oct 9th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#37
vegisvegis Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 241	I live in the city so I prefer my bags to be zip-top. I'm willing to carry a magnetic-closure bag but only if it is tucked tightly underneath my arm. So either way, it has to be hard for someone to pick-pocket my wallet. When traveling, I always use a zip-top, no question. I've seen people get pick-pocketed on the bus or on the streets right in front of my eyes. Scary stuff!
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