I would also love if I ever found a 1941 swagger crossbody in the outlets too. I tried one on when I was in Florida at Disney Springs, but didn't want to pay full price.Thanks for the size comparison. Hopefully, the two outlets close to me will get them in and I can try one on.
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I forgot to tell you about the "small item(s)" that I did buy at the outlet on Saturday when I took all those pics, see the link below:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/which-to-keep-and-which-to-throw-back-mini-reveal.993325/
Today, the horse and carriage small charm that I ordered last week was delivered. I noticed that my outlet received some more Bandits (Chalk and Black) and they were 60% off, plus an additional 20%. They had a better discount than the other FP bags and wallets, which were only 50% off.
I just received my on-line outlet sale bandit- I just love the feel of the big drape of leather and it looks good but not sure of the practicality of it - I would have to put all my important stuff like wallet and phone in the middle zip compartment and would worry that other stuff might fall out in the open compartments - I guess I am a zipper gal from way back - I always worry about losing things now that I am getting into my older years. And it takes time to dip into the bag and unzip to get to the phone or wallet. What to do? What to do? The leather really is fantastic though and well worth the price! And the look is tres chic - it seems to me the cool looking bags are never as practical as other bags
I am one who never zips my bags and prefers the "open concept" so I can't help much, but I will tell you that the other day I was on I-75 and had to slam on my brakes, Bandit went flying, but nothing spilled out. That magnetic closure works!
As far as the pouch, I use it for items I don't access frequently, but want to have with me (card case w/store cards, lotion, mints etc.) and put my wallet and phone in the main area. I am not a shoulder bag fan, but love Bandit!
Of course I use it mostly on workdays - to the car - to the office - back to the car, so not much need for in/out access. I did take it shopping last night at Dillards and didn't get frustrated with it (I could have always just carried the pouch in via the top handle as another option if I did get frustrated). If this is your daily running errands bag then it might not be best. Of course, for errands I never take a big bag, just a small crossbody.
Good luck, that puddle of leather is hard to resist!
I agree that the magnet is strong and I don't fear my items will fall out. I typically like a zipper, too. I use the pouch for wallet, etc. and the outsides for misc items. That gives me the security of knowing my wallet is zipped up, I guess. The shoulder straps can be a teeny bit short especially when wearing a jacket but I still love the bag. I must....I bought almost every color! I think some people are hobo people and some people are satchel people. I like something i can sling up on my shoulder as my first choice. I can't really sling this like I do the Nomad but the leather is to die for!
Well - I am usually a satchel girl but I put my items in the Bandit 39 and everything seemed really easy to get to and use - I put my important items (wallet and cell phone) in the center zip compartment to keep them safe and it made if very convenient to just reach in and get them - everything else went nicely in the open pocket areas which are really deep in the 39 so no fear of losing anything unless I held the bag upside down - the bag does not feel too large and the straps are so comfy that when on the shoulder the bag does not feel heavy at all - even without a lot inside - very impressed - I think I will keep - the leather just feels and smells so good...
I went to the outlet in Aurora IL this weekend and here are some spy pics.
Many items in the store were 70% off but some were 60% off. The Clearance items were 70% plus 20% off.
Some of the FP deletes and more popular MFF bags were 50% off, but some FP deletes, including the steel blue bandit bag, smaller dakotah satchels, and swaggers were 70% off.
The Fisher Price character totes were also 70% off. They also had a nice selection of FP delete business bags and cases, backpacks, and gym bags for 70% off.
Below are pics of the 70% off FP deletes mixed with some "special" MFF bags that were also 70% off.
Many items in the store were 70% off but some were 60% off. The Clearance items were 70% plus 20% off.
Some of the FP deletes and more popular MFF bags were 50% off, but some FP deletes, including the steel blue bandit bag, smaller dakotah satchels, and swaggers were 70% off.
The Fisher Price character totes were also 70% off. They also had a nice selection of FP delete business bags and cases, backpacks, and gym bags for 70% off.
Below are pics of the 70% off FP deletes mixed with some "special" MFF bags that were also 70% off.
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Here are the 50% off bags at Aurora IL this weekend:
This Fisher Price Bag was in the Men's Dept. for 70% off:
This Fisher Price Bag was in the Men's Dept. for 70% off:
Here are the clearance items at Aurora IL this weekend for 70% plus 20% off:
Here are fobs on sale at Aurora IL this weekend. The first rack was in clearance for 70% plus 20% off but the second rack (with the mini-packbacks) were 60% off.
I only bought one small item at the Aurora IL outlet this weekend, the Resin Hibiscus Bag Charm F29815 GD HOT for $21.60 (MSRP = $90)
But I was very tempted by the Steel Blue Bandit - but I resisted!
But I was very tempted by the Steel Blue Bandit - but I resisted!
Been carrying my steel blue bandit and love it! Something about the color is so soothing!
Love the pink mini backpack but can't figure out what to use it on. One of the SAs at my outlet said someone was going to put their belt thru the straps and use it asa mini belt bag. Would love to see how this looks but this bod doesn't do belts any more!