I’m no bag aficionado; I’m too cheap for that. But over the years I’ve collected a lot of bargain- or moderately-priced bags that I use only one season because they either go out of style quickly or look prematurely beat up, which frustrates me to no end. The bag I’ve used the most over the years is my trusty LV Neverfull, which looks amazingly new considering how much I’ve used it. I’ve reconciled myself to the idea of adding another *sturdy and timeless* designer bag to my line-up. Since I already have a tote, what I want this time around is a small, lightweight, everyday shoulder bag that I can take grocery shopping and on play dates.
My nightmare scenario would be spending big $$$ on a super trendy bag or brand that goes out of style in a couple years. I’ve listed a few bags that I have my eye on, and would love an opinion from the experts who can better predict what will still be a tried-and-true classic five years down the line. Any thoughts, please??? I’m also open to suggestions not listed (budget up to $2500).
Gucci Jackie 1961: My frontrunner at the moment. I used to love the Jackie bag back in the day and have always regretted not getting one. I love that it has an extra strap so you can carry it either as a shoulder bag or crossbody. But I’m afraid it might be too trendy.
Prada Cleo: Another bag that makes me nostalgic for the old days. I can definitely envision myself using this a lot because it looks so simple and casual and lightweight... but part of me thinks it might look too simple.
Gucci Soho Disco: I think this is really cute and the perfect balance between being able to hold lots of things without being too large. However, I would probably want to carry it as a shoulder bag rather than crossbody, and I worry that the strip might be too long.
Prada Saffiano tote: This seems like a better bag to take to work than to run errands. My job is 95% remote, so I’m not sure it’s the right fit for me. But it’s so pretty and I can’t help eyeing it.
LV Alma BB: Another contender for “This doesn’t seem like an everyday bag for my lifestyle, but boy is it cute.” Also, this silhouette is as timeless as it gets, so I could be convinced to go this direction.
LV NeoNoe: I like how casual this bag is, but I’m not 100% sold on bucket bags. Again, I might be convinced to go this route if it’s timeless.
My nightmare scenario would be spending big $$$ on a super trendy bag or brand that goes out of style in a couple years. I’ve listed a few bags that I have my eye on, and would love an opinion from the experts who can better predict what will still be a tried-and-true classic five years down the line. Any thoughts, please??? I’m also open to suggestions not listed (budget up to $2500).
Gucci Jackie 1961: My frontrunner at the moment. I used to love the Jackie bag back in the day and have always regretted not getting one. I love that it has an extra strap so you can carry it either as a shoulder bag or crossbody. But I’m afraid it might be too trendy.
Prada Cleo: Another bag that makes me nostalgic for the old days. I can definitely envision myself using this a lot because it looks so simple and casual and lightweight... but part of me thinks it might look too simple.
Gucci Soho Disco: I think this is really cute and the perfect balance between being able to hold lots of things without being too large. However, I would probably want to carry it as a shoulder bag rather than crossbody, and I worry that the strip might be too long.
Prada Saffiano tote: This seems like a better bag to take to work than to run errands. My job is 95% remote, so I’m not sure it’s the right fit for me. But it’s so pretty and I can’t help eyeing it.
LV Alma BB: Another contender for “This doesn’t seem like an everyday bag for my lifestyle, but boy is it cute.” Also, this silhouette is as timeless as it gets, so I could be convinced to go this direction.
LV NeoNoe: I like how casual this bag is, but I’m not 100% sold on bucket bags. Again, I might be convinced to go this route if it’s timeless.