I've been eying on the same dinky as well. The only thing stops me across the fence is it really couldn't hold my essentials. I need it at least fits a sunglasses, a small wallet and a lipstick which I can barely fit them in.
Coach Dinky. Any thoughts?
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Would it fit if you did a card case instead of a small wallet? I use one of those for my smaller crossbody bags.
If it's a slim card case, or if you don't mind to put your sunglasses in purse without case, or your sunglasses case is soft and slim. It fits. That's how I managed to use my tearose dinky.
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For those who have owned/own a Coach Dinky, still in love with it? How is the wear and tear like?
Thinking about getting one soon, but wanted to hear other peoples' experiences and perspectives. Thanks
I have 4 Dinky bags - blue with brass, black with cherry print, gray/ginger colorblock with chain, and saddle with bow print, and they are all such lovely, well made bags! Mine all look brand new, and I don’t baby my bags - I am typically carrying a large tote to work with my lunch, water, book, makeup bag, scarf or sweater, etc... too much stuff tbh so while it is an effort for me to downsize I have to remind myself that I don’t need to carry all the things with me 24/7
I’ll keep my essentials in the Dinky, and that way I can grab and go if I step out to run an errand or if I go out after work, and I’m not schlepping a heavy tote with me - In the Dinky I’ve got phone, keys, a slim cardholder, headphones, a pen, tissues, compact and lipstick with me, and the tote can get stashed in my car. I also like the flexibility of wearing the strap doubled or long. Can’t say I have a preference for the leather or chain strap - I like the look of both and have not had issues with the chain strap being painful (never have worn it on an all-day outing though), catching on clothing or even any seeing any wear on the hardware yet. They are great weekend bags for me, too - shopping when you want to travel light, going to lunch or a movie... etc.
I have three Dinkies... 1 pink and black, 1 tea rose (black with red, white, and blue roses) and 1 24 tea rose (dark turquoise with turquoise and melon tea roses - it is my avatar right now). I absolutely love these bags. They are so beautiful and wear well. The pink one I wore while on vacation to the Canadian Rockies and had absolutely no issues with the leather and it was really banged around being on vacation and all. I have a black tea rose strap and a special leather cross body strap I wear with them but Dinky 24 is being used with the original chain/leather strap. I can't express to you how much I love these bags. The regular Dinky is a little tight on space but then it also limits what you pile into your purse and sometimes I can collect a lot in my purse that isn't really needed. If I need more to bring along, I just bring a tote or similar. I find the Dinky 24 to have enough room for everything I really need to bring. I love how durable and lightweight they are. ETA: My pink one does have some issues with the black copper rubbing off the turn lock but it is with Coach right now being repaired.
Congrats! It's beautiful and timeless bag. You will be surely enjoying it.Thanks to everyone who replied sharing their own experiences with the bag! I read through all of them and it was really helpful.
I ended up getting the Dinky in black with the leather strap!
Such a classic. Enjoy! This bag will stand the test of time for sure.Thanks to everyone who replied sharing their own experiences with the bag! I read through all of them and it was really helpful.
I ended up getting the Dinky in black with the leather strap!
I have two tearose dinkys. One I got a year and a half ago and the other about 6 months ago. Both are like new and are intact. Granted, I haven't used them a whole lot, but I'm pretty sure they'll last a very long time. I love mine and am so glad I got them.
I am 4 feet 11 and just bought my first dinky. Tea rose melon. I love it! The leather is fantastic. I also purchased the tea rose melon in Rogue 25. Bought them both on sale. I'm waiting for the rogue to come in so I can decide which one I like more.
I thought the dinky's strap wouldn't work because of the length but I looped it across the top part of the bag to shorten it and now I can wear it cross body. The only thing that kinda bugs me a little bit is the strap ties. It kind of sticks out and pokes me on the arm. Is anyone else bothered by that?
I thought the dinky's strap wouldn't work because of the length but I looped it across the top part of the bag to shorten it and now I can wear it cross body. The only thing that kinda bugs me a little bit is the strap ties. It kind of sticks out and pokes me on the arm. Is anyone else bothered by that?
I’ve had mine about a month, after being on the fence about it since the release. I didn’t like the kisslock pocket.
I got sucked in during a recent friends and family event and I picked up the link version with brass hardware.
I liked the black copper hardware w/ the chain strap link but it seemed like the finish wasn’t durable.
I love oxblood so I the one I got with black and oxblood seemed like a reasonable option with the coupon.
I can’t fit my small wallet in, but was happy to see the kisslock can hold cash and some cards. I decided to get a new slim zip card case for this and other small bags during the holiday sale.
I liked this bag on the first outing - good for evenings and comfy to carry. I feel in love when I took on a recent mini vacation. I usually bring a day purse and evening purse but I downgraded to this single bag for all 4 days. A first for me - a trip with only one purse.
It worked really well. I could hold all of my essentials - save a bottle of water. It looked great for night time and with all of my outfits. And it is compact enough for a backpack to get down to 2 bags in the airport.
Thumbs up on this one. I have been carrying it quite a lot. It is a new staple. I get loads of complements too. I am sure this will be a staple for years to come.
I have a few small scratches - but that is too be expected with this sort of leather.
I also surprisingly love the multicolored links. And they are versatile to wear.
I got sucked in during a recent friends and family event and I picked up the link version with brass hardware.
I liked the black copper hardware w/ the chain strap link but it seemed like the finish wasn’t durable.
I love oxblood so I the one I got with black and oxblood seemed like a reasonable option with the coupon.
I can’t fit my small wallet in, but was happy to see the kisslock can hold cash and some cards. I decided to get a new slim zip card case for this and other small bags during the holiday sale.
I liked this bag on the first outing - good for evenings and comfy to carry. I feel in love when I took on a recent mini vacation. I usually bring a day purse and evening purse but I downgraded to this single bag for all 4 days. A first for me - a trip with only one purse.
It worked really well. I could hold all of my essentials - save a bottle of water. It looked great for night time and with all of my outfits. And it is compact enough for a backpack to get down to 2 bags in the airport.
Thumbs up on this one. I have been carrying it quite a lot. It is a new staple. I get loads of complements too. I am sure this will be a staple for years to come.
I have a few small scratches - but that is too be expected with this sort of leather.
I also surprisingly love the multicolored links. And they are versatile to wear.
I just received my TR Dinkier, and am surprised how gorgeous it is!!! (This was an online exclusive sale so I couldn't see it beforehand.) I was worried about the size, but it's actually bigger than I'd anticipated. We'll see if anything fits!