Pouches never go out of style IMO. Buy the bag that is most useful to you. If you prefer one open space get the MPA, but if you like an accordian bag with compartments get the metis.
I totally agree with this! I would try not to worry too much about a bag going out of style if you really like it and it would be more useful to you. Personally, I buy my bags based on how much I love them, not whether they’re trendy ATM or not. I will always wear the bags I love, even if they’re not super popular; this doesn’t bother me at all. If anything, I prefer to not be carrying the same bag that every other person in the mall has!
I think both bags are great options, but for your lifestyle and style vibe, the MPA seems like it might work better for you. I do think the PM has more of a dressy and even business-y vibe; like a structured bag you’d carry to the office. Of course, it can be dressed down and looks good with a more casual outfit, but I don’t personally think of it as a quick “grab-and-go” crossbody; it’s a little dressy/bulky/structured for that for me, personally, but I’m also very petite so I feel it overwhelms me.
I think the MPA is potentially a bit more versatile and fresh looking, but ultimately, I’d just get whichever one you like more and think will work with your lifestyle. If you need all the extra space the MPA offers to transport things for your kids, it’s a good choice because it’s quite spacious, but if you only need space for phone, keys, hand sanitizer, a snack or two, lip gloss, and a few other things, the MPA is great.
Hope that helps! You can’t go wrong with either option; good luck deciding.
