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BlondieToHell

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I'm not sure how I feel about this one and am a little torn between keeping or gifting it. I was going to sell it but took it down because I thought about gifting it, and now that I'm handling it of course my baglady kicks in and now I want to keep it, I think [emoji23]

I purchased it thinking it would be cute to wear showing houses or for just whenever I feel like a change from my usual distressed vintage bags. But my boyfriend thinks it looks fake because of all the patent trim, and personally I'm a little concerned about my ability to keep it clean. And also, because it was never worn, the top handles hang funny when I wear it xbody. Like they're stiff.

So what do you think? Does anyone else have this bag and enjoy it? Will the handles relax with wear and hang naturally? How well does the leather hold up? And also, does it look cheapy? I need an outsider's perspective ImageUploadedByPurseForum1469745167.462350.jpg
 
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I don't know about the handles (if they will soften or not), but I think it's cute. I am into big buckles right now (not sure why lol). Maybe keep it for a few months and if you still don't use it, gift or sell it.
 
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BlondieToHell said:
I'm not sure how I feel about this one and am a little torn between keeping or gifting it. I was going to sell it but took it down because I thought about gifting it, and now that I'm handling it of course my baglady kicks in and now I want to keep it, I think [emoji23]

I purchased it thinking it would be cute to wear showing houses or for just whenever I feel like a change from my usual distressed vintage bags. But my boyfriend thinks it looks fake because of all the patent trim, and personally I'm a little concerned about my ability to keep it clean. And also, because it was never worn, the top handles hang funny when I wear it xbody. Like they're stiff.

So what do you think? Does anyone else have this bag and enjoy it? Will the handles relax with wear and hang naturally? How well does the leather hold up? And also, does it look cheapy? I need an outsider's perspective View attachment 3423724
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I also think it cute and perfect for this time of year. I say use it and enjoy it..... :smile1:
 
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BlondieToHell said:
I'm not sure how I feel about this one and am a little torn between keeping or gifting it. I was going to sell it but took it down because I thought about gifting it, and now that I'm handling it of course my baglady kicks in and now I want to keep it, I think [emoji23]

I purchased it thinking it would be cute to wear showing houses or for just whenever I feel like a change from my usual distressed vintage bags. But my boyfriend thinks it looks fake because of all the patent trim, and personally I'm a little concerned about my ability to keep it clean. And also, because it was never worn, the top handles hang funny when I wear it xbody. Like they're stiff.

So what do you think? Does anyone else have this bag and enjoy it? Will the handles relax with wear and hang naturally? How well does the leather hold up? And also, does it look cheapy? I need an outsider's perspective View attachment 3423724
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I'm not a fan of patent leather. It looks like plastic to me. You could always keep it and use it as an errand bag rather than a work bag. That being said, I do like that style bag.
 
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CoachCruiser said:
I like it!!! Glad you're going to try it out. It's "old school Coach" - in a GOOD way - and I miss those bags. Personally, I love the patent trim and I love the color combo of gray and white.
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Omg you're so sweet! I just switched into it last night but haven't gone anywhere with it yet. I was wondering if people were going to think it was old school Coach in a bad way lol. Everyone seems to be wearing vintage or structured bags now, and that's normally all I ever wear and am feeling like being a little different from the crowd and from my usual style (I've sold or donated almost all of my non-vintage or non structured bags so this is the only one I own in this style).

I like it too! It is so roomy inside that even with all my things it is barely 1/4 full!
 
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BlondieToHell said:
Omg you're so sweet! I just switched into it last night but haven't gone anywhere with it yet. I was wondering if people were going to think it was old school Coach in a bad way lol. Everyone seems to be wearing vintage or structured bags now, and that's normally all I ever wear and am feeling like being a little different from the crowd and from my usual style (I've sold or donated almost all of my non-vintage or non structured bags so this is the only one I own in this style).

I like it too! It is so roomy inside that even with all my things it is barely 1/4 full!
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I'm glad you're enjoying it! :) It's actually really refreshing to see this post after all the "new" streamlined stuff that's been out lately. :flowers:
 
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