Do you have a bag that you were surprised to love?!

[katev]

I do! I got this Madison Zebra Print North South Tote 26633 LI BMC (MSRP = $298) at the outlet last year. I bought it mostly because it was only $99 but I wasn't sure that I would keep it.

I prefer leather to fabric bags and I am not crazy about animal print - although I thought that this one was rather attractive. I also don't like bags that "puddle" and this one looked like it might be a puddler!

But it surprised me and now it is one of my most used bags! It doesn't puddle, you just connect the 2 ends of a strap inside and it keeps its shape but has a nice slouch. It's very lightweight and holds a lot and it balances well on my shoulder.

It is great for travel and I don't have to worry about it if the weather turns wet. It's really a great bag and I am glad that I decided to take a chance.

Do you have a beloved bag that you were surprised to like?! Tell us about it and what makes you love it!

 

[CoachMaven]

Actually, some might be surprised about this, but the Legacy Duffle. I wasn't so sure about it in person once I got it and seriously considered returning it. It was on the stiff side, and the color- tourmaline, is really really turquoise! But I am SO glad I didn't it is one of my most favorite bags, I absolutely love the color, and has it since softened with use.

 

[Agreen96]

I got a really great deal on the taxi tote at Dillard's NYD sale. I picked it up for $100. I kept the tags on it for about 2 weeks. I was contemplating taking it back. I'm glad I kept it. It holds quite a bit and is a nice sturdy bag.

 

[iNeedCoffee]

I'm actually carrying my surprise love at the moment! My hubby surprised me with this little gem last year. I had moved on from carrying my siggy bags, and wasn't sure about this one when she appeared on my bed one evening after hubby got home from a weekend of racing. I've been carrying her the last couple of days, and can't bring myself to change out just yet. This is small Legacy Candace in black/gray siggy heritage stripe. I love the small C's and the sparkly stripes.

 

[jane]

Phoebe. For the longest time I was actively opposed to this bag, particularly before the small version came out. It was way too big, I thought the compartments would be a hassle, and Coach wouldn't even let you use PCE on it! LOL.

But then the small one came out. And some new colors. And boy did I come around; now I have six! One of my most loved bags, ever.

 

[CashmereFiend]

I was really shocked by how much I love large black Dakotah. It's the opposite of everything I usually love- satchel handles, refined and slightly dressier details, structure with a little well-designed slouch. And I am NOT a flap-bag girl. Large Dakotah is straight-up boho (IMO) and slouchy, thick-leathery goodness, and it has FRINGE for heaven's sake, AND a flap with no zipper to speak of, and I LOVE it! It's fun to wear and extremely comfortable and more functional than I would have thought possible. Veeery happy with large Dakotah.

 

[eleanors36]

Phoebe. For the longest time I was actively opposed to this bag, particularly before the small version came out. It was way too big, I thought the compartments would be a hassle, and Coach wouldn't even let you use PCE on it! LOL.

But then the small one came out. And some new colors. And boy did I come around; now I have six! One of my most loved bags, ever.

+1 Absolutely agree.

 

[Fashdashing]

My Goyard St. Louis tote! I love it because it's so lightweight and practical

 

[grannytoabbi]

Yes, the Phoebe and now I have 5 of them. Go figure!!

 

[Iamminda]

My Sullivan hobo! I read so much about that weird strap that I was hesitant about it. when I finally tried it, the strap didn't bother me at all. I really like the outside pocket and the double straps (one for shoulder, one for crossbody).

 

[katev]

These are all great examples of why it can be so important to take a bag home and give it a little test run inside the house before you cut the tags. It could become a favorite bag or it might not work for you.

But now that the return policy is limited, I will probably take home fewer items and will have to make darn sure that I return any rejected bags quickly!

 

[whateve]

Mini studded Preston! I'm not a satchel or crossbody girl, I don't usually go for edgy, and I stay away from black bags. But it was so cute in real life that even though I could tell the salesperson was trying to direct me to something more age appropriate, I couldn't leave her behind. Then I thought I could always give her to my daughter if I decided I was too old for her, but when my daughter asked for her, I couldn't let her go! I think what I love are the contradictions. The studs don't make her tough or edgy because she is so small; they just add to her cuteness. She reminds me of a cute tiny dog that growls but everyone just says "aww!" instead of being scared.

 

[Petit_Fantome]

I am usually a slouchy, minimal structure, slightly boho bag type of girl. (Kristin Sages were my jam!) Then enter the Swagger, and something changed! I loved the satchel shape, their pretty hardware details, and how the leather still gets a bit slouchy, but maintains their shape. Four of them later, I am completely in love with them, and I am questioning how I ever used my previous bags! I'm really loving how organized they are making me, and so many complimentary comments are coming my way - I feel like people can actually notice and appreciate how pretty they are because of their structure!

 

[Jazzyjoy]

Bleecker daily bags. They look so flat and square when laying flat. So uninteresting! Lol. Now I have three. They hang beautifully and take shape with a couple items inside. So comfy to carry. I looked forward to spring to carry them again. Daily is so easy to carry, it's hard for me to move out into my other beautiful, yet fussy bags.

 

[carterazo]

The Borough bag! I loved it's classic beauty and simplicity from the beginning, but could get over the size. (I prefer smaller but not tiny bags.) But once I saw the teal Borough and purchased it, it was down hill for me.