I have several that have been sitting in my closet for over a decade for which I've never really found the right occasion. Most of them are old-skool Ferragamo, very structured and made of kid or fabrics I feel are rather delicate.
Although I consider these bags classic, and not dated, most of them are a bit too small to be useful on a daily basis. They're more like bags to take to weddings, dressy luncheons, and other upscale events. Alas, my current life as the mom of a toddler in a midwestern college town doesn't include many special occasions.
I miss New York!