James Hobo - Coral or Light Grey?

[~bastet]

I was in Nordstroms on Monday and I saw a James Hobo in Coral on the sale table. Clearly, the poor bag had been used, abused, and returned in a sorry state. It was way too mangled for me to buy. But, since then I can't get the bag out of my head! I liked the idea of the James satchel, but it was too big for me since I'm short. But, the James hobo looked great! So, now I'm torn. I love the Coral leather! But, it seems like I can really only use it in the spring or summer. I feel like I should pick a more 'normal' color, like the light gray, so I can wear it year round.

I'd get the Coral asap if I could get a good deal on it. But, $595 is a lot for a bag that I can't use year round, since I just bought a Brooklyn crossbody not long ago.

Thoughts?

 

[mielikki55]

I've been on a grey kick lately so I'm going to say grey.

 

[PinkTulip]

Caught wind of this thread on twitter...home sick today..

I am simply obsessed with Botkier ever since I got my James hobo in black. Like mielikki, I'm on a little bit of a grey kick, but I think the leather would look TDF in coral. It is a lovely, lovely bag!

 

[Cloud5]

I vote coral. It is such a beautiful color on everyone! I could see it being a spring, summer and a fall bag.

 

[pinkboudoir]

I love reds so I vote Coral!

 

[merrygold]

Do you already have a lot of neutral colours in your handbag collection? If so, then go for the coral!

 

[~bastet]

I have a good number of neutral bags, but only one gray bag. I'm loving the coral though. I think the determining factor will be what I can get on sale.

 

[EJM]

Depends on how much the coral is...you say it looks very used? Then Nord's better be selling it for a serious deal!
Otherwise, I'd say go for the brand new gray..

 

[53baglady]

I'd say if you wear a lot of tans, browns, gold and other warm hues, go for the coral and wear it almost year round. However, if you are more of a black, blue, gray and purple, gal, then go for the gray or washed denim blue. Either way, you'll have a gorgeous bag!

 

[Cloud5]

I agree..either way it will be gorgeous! (and a good price doesn't hurt...)

 

[~bastet]

I couldn't find a James hobo in coral anywhere, but I found one lonely looking James satchel on sale at Norstrom. I originally thought that it was too big for me, but I gave it a second chance and I love it! The coral color is perfect! Also, this way, if I want to grab the hobo in gray later, I can.

 

[Cloud5]

Congratulations on your James satchel! I have always like the James line.

I still see the James hobo in coral online at Nordstrom. It is still on sale for $396.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3104354...rdsearch&keyword=botkier&origin=searchresults