Parker Quilted Top Handle or Cassie Crossbody. Would love your opinions and/ or votes.
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I really adore the look of the Parker more.
I know it’s small but I don’t carry a lot most days. I’m worried a bit about the leather being more delicate than the Cassie. I have been waiting for this to be on sale because I can’t pull the trigger on that $450 price tag.
I love the Cassie and feel it would hold up better because of the pebble leather and be more practical.
Appreciate all opinions, thank you!
I know it’s small but I don’t carry a lot most days. I’m worried a bit about the leather being more delicate than the Cassie. I have been waiting for this to be on sale because I can’t pull the trigger on that $450 price tag.
I love the Cassie and feel it would hold up better because of the pebble leather and be more practical.
Appreciate all opinions, thank you!
I love both, but the Cassie fits a lot more than the Parker top-handle. While I love the design and appearance of the top handle, the concave sides of the Parker forced me to downsize more than I liked.
The exterior back pocket on the Cassie is full length & very roomy. Can't fit much at all in the back "pocket" of the Parker. That's my 2 cents!
The exterior back pocket on the Cassie is full length & very roomy. Can't fit much at all in the back "pocket" of the Parker. That's my 2 cents!
I love that the Cassie is the same width all the way across. For some reason I dislike bags that look like a triangle when you see them from the side!
I have both and I would say they are different bags for different occasions. Cassie is definitely more of an "everyday" bag. You can carry a lot in the bag, even though its not huge. The Parker on the other hand, you will have to downsize and it "feels" more delicate, more lady-like. You're not probably not going to bring the Parker on a impromptu walk in the park, or hanging out on Saturday with the kids.
If you have to choose one go with the Cassie. If you shorten the strap you can make it a shoulder bag. Throw on a charm or a scarf and dress it up for night time.
If you have to choose one go with the Cassie. If you shorten the strap you can make it a shoulder bag. Throw on a charm or a scarf and dress it up for night time.
the parker is gorgeous, but i think the cassie would be a lot more carefree. plus, the cassie could be dressed up and down! it sounds like you're leaning more towards the parker though, so i think you should get what makes your heart leap 
Thank you everyone for your responses! You all made the same arguments for the Cassie as I did in my head. I just needed to hear it from others, lol. I so appreciate the feedback!
Definitely the Cassie crossbody! You can dress it up by changing the strap and putting a scarf on the handle part
Maybe these pics of the black and color block Cassie will help hehe. I was also debating between the Parker and Cassie. Ultimately decided on the (cherry red) Cassie because the top handle lays flat when being used crossbody. It also reminded me a little of the LV pochette metis, which I also like. It feels like this can be a very carefree bag, and as the other said, also easy to dress up!
Love loveeee this! This bag is on my list for sure! I think adding a chain strap could help dress it up. Your shoes are so cute and make the bag look perfect for a night out. This seems to be a chameleon type bag where it just works for all occasions.
Thanks and good luck deciding! They are both good looking bags for sure, so you really can’t go wrong either way
The Cassie. I own the Parker in the quilted leather and can’t ever take her out. The leather is really sensitive to moisture and you have to baby it. The Cassie has a more sturdy leather, but because of the structure there might be some everyday edge wear. Either way, get the one you want the most. Happy shopping!