I have this handbag gap, and I think I finally know what I want and why some other bags didn’t work.
Wants: day to evening bag, probably a chain or leather and chain strap, roughly 10 x 6 x 3 inches, that is crossbody and shoulder friendly, structured shape
Don’t want: too many logos, too many compartments or divisions - this is really the key!
Likes: interesting hardware, leather interior, gold hardware, back sleeve
I haven’t seen the
Diorama in real life and have been tempted to get one second hand for awhile. It seems like the various generations are different, I generally like a leather lining, the specs seem great and I like the classic but not too dressy vibes. There are several finishes that can work for me.
The
Dionysus I had sort of admired from afar, but it seems most are logoed. I like the hardware. I wasn’t sure about the silver hardware. I hopped in the outlet today and saw one in person. I quite liked the size, strap length. This version had blue hardware which I was on the fence about. And not sure about the price. I also loved the extra flap that is perfect for your phone.
And that through a wrinkle in my plan to get the Diorama on fashionphile I have been stalking.
I have two other bags in my collection that are almost there, but I finally figured out why they don’t win - each is divided. One has a center gusset and pocket. The other has 3 I think. I and I remember thinking the Chloe Faye was going to be the bag for this itch, and I hated it because of the gussets.
Are there any other bags I should be looking at as well? I’d likely get black, consider a warmer grey, and also burgundy. And the right metallic. But this is still meant to be more of a day time bag with a variety of outfits. Not gym clothes, but my default casual is a bit dressed up. And this would also be a bag to bring to a nice dinner or a show. But not necessarily weddings. I have that covered. And bigger than a WOC to hold my essentials.
Also if you have one of these tell me your review.