Let's talk about handbag mistakes!
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I get so annoyed at those bags that constantly slip off the shoulder. Especially when they jerk your arm!
• Slouchy black holes: I’ve tried the large pouch method to try to make these work and still can’t stand them.
• Very small bags: I’ve only owned one and keep it because its adorable (navy Gucci Dionysus) but I tend not to reach for it because it’s a pain to get my things in and out.
• Short shoulder strap bags. I can’t stand resting my arm on a bag or trying to crane my arm to reach into one hiding in my armpit. Ugh!
• Noisy chains and charms. I love chain straps but I’ve had two bags that for some reason were so noisy, I sounded like the grim reaper rattling the death chains wherever I went. It was downright embarrassing.
• Very small bags: I’ve only owned one and keep it because its adorable (navy Gucci Dionysus) but I tend not to reach for it because it’s a pain to get my things in and out.
• Short shoulder strap bags. I can’t stand resting my arm on a bag or trying to crane my arm to reach into one hiding in my armpit. Ugh!
• Noisy chains and charms. I love chain straps but I’ve had two bags that for some reason were so noisy, I sounded like the grim reaper rattling the death chains wherever I went. It was downright embarrassing.
I agree about chains and noisy bags. I have a beautiful chain bag that I have to unravel, which drives me crazy. I had a coach bag years ago that squeaked it drove me insane.
The latest craze bag has been a huge mistake for me. Anytime I get away from practical, I am making a mistake.
1. when straps aren't adjustable or cannot be removed! i'm 5'2 and most bags are way too long on me, even crossbody.
2. when a crossbody bag sits halfway down my thigh. i do not like the feeling!
2. when a crossbody bag sits halfway down my thigh. i do not like the feeling!
Bags that are too small, bags that are divided. Bags that are too complicated to get into. Bags that don’t close. Bags with two handles. Bags that don’t sit right on my shoulder. Bags that tuck too close to my arm pit. Bags that have narrow openings….
I am the Goldilocks of the handbag world.
I am the Goldilocks of the handbag world.
Bags that are on sale, especially in some seasonal color, that eventually I won’t be using once I get bored with it or it doesn’t work with my wardrobe…
Bags that are heavy… I actually don’t ever buy these as I know they’ll be pain in the a**… the only one I ever got was Maxmara Whitney bag in a medium size, that I was lucky to exchange with my mom, who had a smaller version… she doesn’t mind the medium one being heavier as usually she’s driving by car all the time, while I use public transportation and can’t bare extra weight on my shoulders…
Bags that are trendy/popular that don’t speak to me… getting a bag just because everyone is raving about it is a bad idea, as I need to know whether the style works for me and fits my lifestyle, and not just buy because of a hype or some fantasy life…
Bags that are heavy… I actually don’t ever buy these as I know they’ll be pain in the a**… the only one I ever got was Maxmara Whitney bag in a medium size, that I was lucky to exchange with my mom, who had a smaller version… she doesn’t mind the medium one being heavier as usually she’s driving by car all the time, while I use public transportation and can’t bare extra weight on my shoulders…
Bags that are trendy/popular that don’t speak to me… getting a bag just because everyone is raving about it is a bad idea, as I need to know whether the style works for me and fits my lifestyle, and not just buy because of a hype or some fantasy life…
I bought a med Mulberry Cara thinking it’d be a forever bag. But after a day out with it holding just a few things and a small bottle of water it had to go. It was like carrying a lead brick. Hopeless.
Flap bags. I like the look, but hate faffing with a big flap, and only have a couple left.
Flap bags. I like the look, but hate faffing with a big flap, and only have a couple left.
Oh, totally understand, some bags are made to be admired from a far…. Were you able to return it?
Bags with narrow zippers that don't run smoothly and scratch the back of your hand each time you reach inside the bag.
Sold some of my LVs for this reason.
Ugh...
Sold some of my LVs for this reason.
Ugh...
I had a truly gorgeous Givenchy GV3 bucket bag that had a chain on it that constantly rattled. If not for that I would likely still have it, but oy, that rattling!
Stiff bags. I love the Moynat Rejane profile but I always get irked when I try to open/close one - the flap is extremely stiff and the lock is pointy so it always feels a tad dangerous.
Almost-but-not-quite-black bags. They always end up sitting in the closet because I picked a black or pop color instead.
Bags with too many pockets. My ideal is 0-3 pockets b/c I always use an organizer that I move from bag to bag.
Super floppy bags. Too much work to get into and my organizer tips over.
Almost-but-not-quite-black bags. They always end up sitting in the closet because I picked a black or pop color instead.
Bags with too many pockets. My ideal is 0-3 pockets b/c I always use an organizer that I move from bag to bag.
Super floppy bags. Too much work to get into and my organizer tips over.