Empreinte OnTheGo opinions
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I have chimed in before on my feelings on impulse buys which rarely work out for me. The On The Go could not be more different than the Garden Party. I have the On The Go in the reverse print and also a Garden Party. I used the OTG for a trip that I went on and the longer straps did make it nice and convenient. I use the Garden Party more. It is more "sophisticated" if you can call a tote sophisticated. If I were in your shoes, I would return the OTG and think more about the ways you would use each bag and then make a more logical decision for you!
I think the simplicity of the GP make it a very elegant bag. I love to see them in the wild: they always look very chic. To me, the OTG is not chic, it’s a “fun” bag.
I have a feeling this is how it will work out for me too! I don’t think they are that similar and am feeling that I will own both (need to try the leather OTG in person first before final decision). My GP36 is a great workhorse bag which I’ve used for work (added bonus - a lot more discreet and harder to recognize unless someone is into handbags / Hermes). I can actually carry GP36 on my shoulder but it gets tiring long term and the rolled handles IMO makes it harder to keep on my shoulder (they slip off). I think it will be easier with the OTG straps in this regard. If I love what the OTG look on me when I go try it in store I will take a black one. I do foresee it getting heavy if I load it though especially given that I want the leather version which should be heavier than canvas.
Back to OP: it sounds to me that you clearly aren’t in love with the bag. If you need to convince yourself or try to justify it, you don’t like it enough
the one exception is maybe go take it out and give it the real world use test as actually using it sometimes can pleasantly surprise you, but generally speaking if I’m feeling this way towards a bag I’d return it.
I have both the onthego empreinte and garden party, and I love them both!! I also realized that the garden party 36 organizer fits perfectly in the onthego, so it was a win-win for me
Thank you. The leather on the GP is more supple and feels more luxurious. I think I will return the OTG.
I have a feeling this is how it will work out for me too! I don’t think they are that similar and am feeling that I will own both (need to try the leather OTG in person first before final decision). My GP36 is a great workhorse bag which I’ve used for work (added bonus - a lot more discreet and harder to recognize unless someone is into handbags / Hermes). I can actually carry GP36 on my shoulder but it gets tiring long term and the rolled handles IMO makes it harder to keep on my shoulder (they slip off). I think it will be easier with the OTG straps in this regard. If I love what the OTG look on me when I go try it in store I will take a black one. I do foresee it getting heavy if I load it though especially given that I want the leather version which should be heavier than canvas.
Back to OP: it sounds to me that you clearly aren’t in love with the bag. If you need to convince yourself or try to justify it, you don’t like it enough
I looked at garden party to see what purse it was. I like OTG more. I will consider it if I pass a test im studying for. I have the giant OTG and I like it. I don't mind if people notice what it is or not. (now back to study lol)
I owned the GP and sold it. I have the OTG and like the shoulder straps. To each their own!
Just the opposite for me. The GP is not what I call elegant- it is a fun everyday tote. I have an etoupe and an orange- the orange is soooo Hermes and brings a smile. Elegant is Kelly and Constance, maybe Birkin but even Birkin is a tote.
Unless you are selling a Kelly or Birkin, their resale values suck in comparison to LV or Chanel. Talk about a one (or two) trick pony. Overrated brand overall with a select few great pieces.