Hello there!
So, my wonderful wife and I just finished paying off our student loans and for Christmas this year, I would like to surprise her with her first "nice" bag. To put it mildly, she deserves it. I don't think she has purchased a new bag in about 8 years (and even then, it was a Michael Kors she purchased on sale).
She is 30 y/o, an attorney, and is pretty conservative. She is elegant and dresses fairly formally/businessy, if that makes sense. A lot of work dresses, etc. She typically carries an Everlane tote, which she uses to hold her laptop, work, etc., and then she also carries a separate purse which holds her wallet, and various knick-knacks (chapstick, change, makeup). Her separate purse usually has two shorter straps and she either holds those straps or carries her purse on her shoulder. I'd like to get her something that would be fitting for work as well as the weekend (particularly, nice dinners, etc.). If possible, I'd prefer to spend about $2,500 or less ($1,500-2,000 would be ideal).
So far, I was thinking either the Celine Mini Belt Bag or the Chloe Faye (either day bag or traditional - I prefer the latter, but I worry about the compartment size and the former seems more practical). I'm wondering - is there anything that I should be looking at? Are these bags, dare I say it, "out?"
At day's end, I'd like something that is classic, conservative, and is not too recognizable. Practicality is important as well, since I see her wearing this all the time. I am dead set on something in a taupe-ish colorway, since she is typically drawn to black/neutrals/metallics.
If you need any additional information, I'm happy to help!
So, my wonderful wife and I just finished paying off our student loans and for Christmas this year, I would like to surprise her with her first "nice" bag. To put it mildly, she deserves it. I don't think she has purchased a new bag in about 8 years (and even then, it was a Michael Kors she purchased on sale).
She is 30 y/o, an attorney, and is pretty conservative. She is elegant and dresses fairly formally/businessy, if that makes sense. A lot of work dresses, etc. She typically carries an Everlane tote, which she uses to hold her laptop, work, etc., and then she also carries a separate purse which holds her wallet, and various knick-knacks (chapstick, change, makeup). Her separate purse usually has two shorter straps and she either holds those straps or carries her purse on her shoulder. I'd like to get her something that would be fitting for work as well as the weekend (particularly, nice dinners, etc.). If possible, I'd prefer to spend about $2,500 or less ($1,500-2,000 would be ideal).
So far, I was thinking either the Celine Mini Belt Bag or the Chloe Faye (either day bag or traditional - I prefer the latter, but I worry about the compartment size and the former seems more practical). I'm wondering - is there anything that I should be looking at? Are these bags, dare I say it, "out?"
At day's end, I'd like something that is classic, conservative, and is not too recognizable. Practicality is important as well, since I see her wearing this all the time. I am dead set on something in a taupe-ish colorway, since she is typically drawn to black/neutrals/metallics.
If you need any additional information, I'm happy to help!
happy shopping!
