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BASIC PICTURES REQUIRED (but more may be requested): If necessary pictures are in the listing, it's not necessary to upload and duplicate them.
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This is a really silly post,(but not to me), So I know ahead of time it will probably be ignored and probably should!
I was here reading taking a break and am glad i read about that black duffle bucket bag being fake. I saw that bag and was interested.
Anyway, I wish this forum had a section on ideas how to use Coach bags, outfits etc.
I am no fashionista being from Colorado.
I have that gorgeous black flatiron bag and don't know really how to use it. Also I bought a Sonoma drawstring bag I like but I'm worried it is too young for me at my age. I've never been a bag lady.
Oh well.
Most fashion articles are way out in left field for me.
 
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likecoach said:
This is a really silly post,(but not to me), So I know ahead of time it will probably be ignored and probably should!
I was here reading taking a break and am glad i read about that black duffle bucket bag being fake. I saw that bag and was interested.
Anyway, I wish this forum had a section on ideas how to use Coach bags, outfits etc.
I am no fashionista being from Colorado.
I have that gorgeous black flatiron bag and don't know really how to use it. Also I bought a Sonoma drawstring bag I like but I'm worried it is too young for me at my age. I've never been a bag lady.
Oh well.
Most fashion articles are way out in left field for me.
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Have you explored the rest of the forum? There are sections for exactly that kind of information. You can post your questions there and likely get many answers. You can post either in the main forum, main Coach forum, or the Coach vintage clubhouse.
https://forum.purseblog.com/forums/handbags-purses.3/
https://forum.purseblog.com/forums/coach.29/
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/vintage-coach-photos-chat.857690/
I'm as old as the hills and I carry drawstrings and Sonomas. I don't have a Sonoma drawstring yet but if I got one, I would carry it and love it.
 
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Txlagrl said:
The belted pouch turned out to be too small, and now I'm on the lookout for a Willis bag. I'd love to know your thoughts on this one:
Item: Coach Willis 9927
Listing number: 252819983602
Seller: jmotata23
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...983602?hash=item3add3eccf2:g:nYoAAOSwzgBYzZBn
Comments: I'm a little more skeptical about this one. Some of the stitching looks a bit messy, and I noticed in particular that the hem is doubled over under the flap right near the closure. I don't think that's something you see in authentic bags, or is it?
Thank you again for your help!
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Hyacinth said:
When you say it's too small, how much are you going to be carrying in it? The Willis is fairly roomy but still only what I'd consider medium size, and if you use a full-size wallet like I usually do you may have to put it in vertically if you want to fit things like cosmetic bags inside. Its big advantage is in having two extra full-size pockets, under the flap and on the back, and the underflap one is perfect for a smartphone. One of the things I love about vintage and classic Coaches is that the designers back then never forgot how important those extra outside pockets were since most styles had at least one extra pocket in addition to the inside pocket where the creed was usually stamped. Today's designers don't seem to care anymore.
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I agree about the size. The belted pouch appears small but holds quite a bit. Because it is less structured than many other vintage bags, I think it might hold more. It's only flaw is the lack of useful pockets. Most vintage bags were skimpy on the inside pockets.
If you are looking for a bigger bag, you should look at the duffle sac and stewardess.
 
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