Building Your Collection: The 5 Bags Every Girl Needs

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#76
1) The catch-all-tote: Longchamp Le Pliage

2) The every-day favourite: Miu Miu vitello bow bag

3) The instant "dresser upper": Chanel 2.55

4) The office bag: Prada Saffiano

5) The slouchy one: Mulberry Alexa
 
#77
Building Your Collection: The 5 Bags Every Girl Needs

Here's my pick!!!!! =)

The Catch-All Tote: LV Neverfull Azur or Mono and Bellevue PM and GM Amarante and Red


The Everyday Favorite: LV Azur Totally and Chanel Patent Lipstick LargeTote or Speedy Mono or Damier 35



The “Instant Dresser-Upper”: my Prada Supermodel Vintage Chain Bag or Vintage Burberry chain Bag or Chanel 2.55 Classic


The Office Bag: My LV Mono Sac Plat


The Slouchy Bag: Prada Tessuto Sling Bag or Longchamp Le Pliage Cabas or Type M Short Handle or Hermes Fourre Toute
 
#78
This is such a well-written and useful thread. Such useful and great suggestions I never wanted to have a huge collection of hardly rotated bags but I've noticed my collection is getting larger and so is my wishlist and I'm starting to doubt whether I'm headed in the right direction to get to my goal of having a versatile,loved and mostly a fully rotated collection. I found this thread after searching for versatile bag collection and we seem to think similarly I think this is precisely what the doctor ordered. Thanks OP!!!! ( hopefully this isn't riddled with typos and errors. If so its the iPhones fault)
 
#79
The Catch-All Tote: Chloé Paddington tote, Gucci tote

The Everyday Favorite: Balenciaga City, Valentino Rockstud, Chanel Scales flap

The “Instant Dresser-Upper”: Chanel Reissue, Hermès croc pochette

The Office Bag: Chanel GST

The Slouchy Bag: Dior Gaucho
 
#80
I would have to split it summer/winter, at least with every day... But pliage for tote...though I aspire to a Birkin for that purpose. I think if I had one it would be 4 out of5 categories. Black leather Longchamp for every day (speedy azur summer bag), Furla blue croc for work stuff,LV Denim clutch for dress up and what else?
 
#81
I have some repeats, since I have downsized due to always relocating cities/countries and right now have only 4 leather bags with me

The Catch-All Tote: 35 birkin/ Le Pliage expandable

The Everyday Favorite: 30 birkin

The “Instant Dresser-Upper”: chanel mini

The Office Bag: 35 birkin

The Slouchy Bag: 35 trimII
 
#84
Here's mine:

Catch-all Tote: Longchamp large LePliage, Linea Pelle Medium Dylan Tote

Everyday Favorite: RM MAM or Matinee

Instant Dresser Upper: crazy, but a fabric clutch I bought at the Loft with a chain strap that's a black/gray houndstooth pattern and silver threading detail

Office Bag: MJ Blake and MK Hamilton

Slouchy Bag: RM Nikki
 
#86
Every girl needs a Louis Vuitton speedy. I've been using my speedy 35 for weeks. It's just enough to carry everything and anything around my elbow or by hand. I can even fit some folders or books when I take it to school.
 
#87
Ok, Here's the budget bag challenge. Using Tashi's structure, what would be your recommendations, with no bag costing over $300, new or preowned?
The Catch All Tote:

The Every Day Favorite:

The Instant Dresser-Upper:

The Office Bag:

The Slouchy Bag:

I may be naive, but I am thinking if i can build a wardrobe of 5 classic bags that will meet my needs, i'l be able to stop this obsession! Thank you for your suggestions, please!
 
#88
Tashi Delek said:
I recently realized that I’d been accumulating too many bags of the same style/color/shape and wasn’t getting maximum use out of anything. I decided to stop buying random bags and invest in a few good pieces that would be able to carry me through every occasion. I wanted to have a diverse, versatile, and usable collection. In the end, I came up with a list of 5 essential bag types. For any of you considering purging your collection or looking for advice on how to build a collection without accumulating 20 purses you don’t use well, I hope this is helpful!

Note: The bag suggestions I made are based on personal preference and what I’m aware of out there. Feel free to add to the list or make suggestions about adjustments to this!

Building Your Collection: The 5 Bags Every Girl Needs


  • The Catch-All Tote
Every girl needs one of these carry-all totes for the beach, travel, shopping, or books. While extremely useful, they don’t have to be utilitarian! Totes often come in fun colors and patterns and because they’re so big, they’re capable of immediately sprucing up an otherwise drab outfit.
What to Look For: To get the most use out of your tote, look for one that it large enough for you to be able to throw in any and all miscellaneous items (for me, it absolutely MUST fit my laptop and still have room for at least a few books). It should also have long enough straps that you can carry it on your shoulder and hands-free while running errands.
Suggestions: Goyard St. Louis, Louis Vuitton Neverfull, Longchamp Le Pliage (long handles)


  • The Everyday Favorite
This is the bag that you automatically reach for every morning on your way out the door. Because this is something you’ll be using a lot, make sure it goes with your wardrobe and is large enough to fit all your everyday needs (cell phone, wallet, make-up bag, etc). Of all the bags in your collection, this is the one that should scream personality. It’s all about YOU and your style.
What to Look For: Look for a bag that is versatile enough to be worn with most of your closet, as well as something that is easy to use and carry. For me, this means detachable shoulder straps! Also pick something that is classy enough for nicer daytime events or casual dinners (for example, a last minute lunch downtown with friends). You’ll get the most use out of this bag if it’s day-to-evening. I actually have two bags that I consider my ‘everyday favorites’ but between the two, I have my whole wardrobe pretty much covered: one dark gray satchel with silver hardware, and one brown Boston bag with gold hardware.
Suggestions: Balenciaga City/Part-Time/Work, Louis Vuitton Speedy, Chanel GST or Jumbo Flap, Rebecca Minkoff MAB, Mulberry Alexa, Proenza Schouler PS1, Gucci Jackie


  • The “Instant Dresser-Upper”
This bag is your go-to for nights out on the town, receptions, nice dinners, and special events. Whether it’s a clutch or small purse, these bags are capable of instantly dressing up any outfit.
What to Look For: You want something relatively small since all you need to be able to fit in here are your phone, a small wallet, keys, and lipstick. Depending on your style, your purse can be leather, exotic, rhinestone-covered, studded or patent. I’ve never been much of a clutch person (prefer cross-body and shoulder purses) but for those of you that don’t mind not having handles/straps, clutches look lovely and chic.
Suggestions: Rebecca Minkoff MAC, Chanel M/L or Small Flap, Judith Lieber Clutch, Lauren Merkin Clutch, Fendi Baguette


  • The Office Bag
Every girl needs one bag that’s office appropriate: not too flashy or conspicuous but elegant, refined, and understated (if you work in the fashion industry, disregard!).
What to Look For: You want a bag with clean lines and at least a little bit of structure. Avoid conspicuous logos, monograms, tassels, flashy hardware, patterns, and distracting colors.
Suggestions: YSL Muse, Bottega Veneta Campana, Mulberry Bayswater


  • The Slouchy Bag
This is the bag you reach for on lazy, comfy, casual days. It’s buttery soft and slings right over your shoulder making it the perfect companion for a quick trip out to the grocery store.
What to Look For: A hobo with a wide opening (so it’s easier to use) and roomy strap that sits comfortable on your shoulder. The softer the leather, the better the bag will fall, so look for leather you love.
Suggestions: Balenciaga Day, Bottega Veneta Hobo, Marc by Marc Jacobs Faridah Hobo, Rebecca Minkoff Nikki
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NIce!!
 
#89
The Catch-All Tote
for me, it's a MK Vanilla Jet Set signature tote, or a D&B Nylon Victoria, one in black with tan trim, and another in a fun color (either yellow or bright red, but I can't decide)

The Everyday Favorite
I currently almost always use my old brown shoulder bag from Target: it's barely 3 years old and the handles are fraying, but it's a lovely dark brown and goes with just about anything. plus it has sentimental value for me so I'll wear it until it can't be used anymore. I'll replace it one day... also RM Turkish Stripe MAC, or D&B Florentine Side Pocket Hobo in Natural

The “Instant Dresser-Upper”
Asos Quilted Chain Strap Crossbody in black, and a RM Mini MAC in Taupe or Vanilla

The Office Bag
I work at a horse farm, so my "office bag" is machine washable :p

The Slouchy Bag
my old Target bag currently fits this category. but for me the "Slouchy bag" and the "Everyday bag" are the same. one day, I'll find the perfect (designer) bag to replace the old Target bag, as it's days are numbered. but there's just something about having a bag with sentimental value that keeps me using it all the time :roflmfao:
 
#90
SuziAck said:
Ok, Here's the budget bag challenge. Using Tashi's structure, what would be your recommendations, with no bag costing over $300, new or preowned?
The Catch All Tote:

The Every Day Favorite:

The Instant Dresser-Upper:

The Office Bag:

The Slouchy Bag:

I may be naive, but I am thinking if i can build a wardrobe of 5 classic bags that will meet my needs, i'l be able to stop this obsession! Thank you for your suggestions, please!
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Oh yes! I love this idea of dropping the price down a bit! I actually like challenging myself to find gorgeous bags without spending a small fortune.
 
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