Yep, it’s decided. I need a Dix haha. I’ve fallen in love with the look of this bag. Now to hurry up and decide on a color before the free shipping ends. Narrowed it down to Sandalwood and the Tissé Duo Taupe. I’m leaning a little more towards Sandalwood as I love dark chocolate browns, but ugh they both look gorgeous and would go with different things!
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Polene must be reading this thread, because they just responded haha. but of course just as I had thought... they responded that the loose stitching is not considered a defect and won't compromise the use of the bag.
I ended up getting the nano in Olive. Prior to ordering, I prepared my mind that the bag would lean more taupe vs a true olive/green color. I definitely understand what you mean by it feeling like an optical illusion hahah. I also wish it was a tad more green, but overall, I'm very happy with the color as it is very versatile and neutralRegretfully, I agree lol. I got the Dix in Olive and legit wondered if I got sent the taupe insteadIn certain lighting, it leans a BIT more green, feels like an optical illusion happening. I really wish it was just tad more green instead of being subtle...I am still undecided if I would keep it since I'm really drawn to the bolder monochrome stitching variants (esp. smooth Cognac)! I also decided to pull the trigger on a Beri in Chalk before the free express shipping ended.. So, definitely went a little crazy this time haha.
I've also been in between the dix and the nano for awhile.. and decided to pull the trigger on getting both bags
Treat yourself LOLI vote for Sandalwood because the shade is lovely and the longevity would be better since it's their sturdy textured leather. And it's the same price as the wool one. But that's just my preference
I will probably also get a Dix, I just love the shape and gotta use that free shipping opportunity
. Most likely in Camel to really feel that equestrian vibe; was leaning towards Cognac first but knowing myself that smooth leather wouldn't stay smooth too long Good point on longevity! I’ll fully admit im not as careful as I should be with my bags. I’ve already spilled coffee on my chalk Neuf and not even realize it until I got homeI vote for Sandalwood because the shade is lovely and the longevity would be better since it's their sturdy textured leather. And it's the same price as the wool one. But that's just my preference
I will probably also get a Dix, I just love the shape and gotta use that free shipping opportunity
Luckily, it wipes clean so easily though. Spilling something on the wool bag would be traumatizing lol!Camel is definitely beautiful. I thought about it a lot since I like the look of it so much (and everyone’s Camel pictures are so tempting) but came to the conclusion I wear too many cool tone colors and I didn’t really like how they looked next to camel.
Whenever you can, would you mind sharing a photo of the loose stitching? Just to help moderate my expectations in dealing with customer service if I ever have to. Bummer about the reply.
I vote sandalwood too!
I concur on the Sandalwood, especially when the price is the same. I cannot bring myself to pay for a fabric bag when I know the leather version is the same.I vote for Sandalwood because the shade is lovely and the longevity would be better since it's their sturdy textured leather. And it's the same price as the wool one. But that's just my preference
I will probably also get a Dix, I just love the shape and gotta use that free shipping opportunity
I would have bought the dix in sandalwood but I had purchased the Mansur Gavriel mini clutch in the same colour so....
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First thing I see this morning is Polene email about their beautiful green bags! So tempting.
Speaking of the Dix, I took my Dix to a dentist appointment and the front desk girl recognized it as Polene, so we talked about Polene handbags for a bit. It really is versatile. You can wear it as a short shoulder bag, long shoulder bag, or crossbody, but I also found with the short strap I can wear it across my chest like a belt bag/fanny pack, which looks really nice with more casual or streetwear outfits.
I've been looking at black shoulder/hobo bags, such as the Dior Saddle Bag, the YSL Le 5 a 7 bag, the leather Celine Ava bag, LV loop bag, Loewe luna bag, the list goes on. I think the Polene Dix is the best dupe or alternative for these other bags.
What colors do you normally wear in your outfits? What colors do you have for bags already? I'm very cool toned so I stuck with black and taupe/white. It just depends on what vibe you want.
Speaking of the Dix, I took my Dix to a dentist appointment and the front desk girl recognized it as Polene, so we talked about Polene handbags for a bit. It really is versatile. You can wear it as a short shoulder bag, long shoulder bag, or crossbody, but I also found with the short strap I can wear it across my chest like a belt bag/fanny pack, which looks really nice with more casual or streetwear outfits.
I've been looking at black shoulder/hobo bags, such as the Dior Saddle Bag, the YSL Le 5 a 7 bag, the leather Celine Ava bag, LV loop bag, Loewe luna bag, the list goes on. I think the Polene Dix is the best dupe or alternative for these other bags.
Good questions. In the fall/winter, my most worn colors are cool burgundies, cool dark green, rust orange, and occasionally navy. Black and cool dark brown gets used a lot too. In spring/summer, I tend to stick to a lot of cream/warmer whites, light blues, light mauve, and light brown tones. My own undertone is neutral.
As for my current bag selection… lacking lol. Currently, the only ones I have and enjoy are black and a Polene chalk. I recently got rid of the bags I did not use much.
Yea that versatility has really drawn me in! I mostly only have top handle bags as that’s my preference, but I’ve realized I’m longing for something small and hands free sometimes. I love that you can choose to wear it long or short over shoulder.
So...sandalwood for the winter and taupe for the summer? Hahahahahaha!!
My only advice would be to get one dix first and then if you really like it you can get a second one. However, my favorite Polene bag designs are the Neuf and Huit, and the Huit in taupe is literally the perfect summer bag. You can use it for any occasion.
I also grew very font of the dix..I was never really interested in it before but now my everyday bucket bag kind of broke and I am thinking of replacing it with the dix in olive.
When does free shipping end? Is it until friday? Didn't they extend it last year until the end of the year?
Does anyone have the dix in olive?
Lmao YES you understand!! That was my exact thought , both colors have their uses. I’m really thinking of going sandalwood for the Dix, as I think the shape looks really good in the more striking, darker shades. But yes, definitely need something lighter toned for my summer outfits.
I absolutely adore my Neuf. Even when the chalk doesn’t quite suit my outfit, I still want to bring it along haha. I’ve been eyeing the Huit too. Do you have mini or standard? Im definitely a small bag person and wonder if the mini would be too much of a pain to get in and out of. It does have a very cute summer vibe.
So far I think it is still ending the 23rd. Have not seen anything about them extending it yet. Panic mode setting in as I need to make a decision haha. I have not seen olive but from what others have said, it looks VERY similar to the Taupe and the green tone to it is subtle.
I also think about how color affects the design of the bag, if that makes sense. The Dix has sort of a saddle bag design, so I personally avoided the camel tones for two reasons: 1. the warm tones clash with my skin and 2. I would feel more comfortable getting the bag in cooler tones so I can match them with my black outfits and take them to more dressy events.
Given the colors you mentioned I think the sandalwood is a great match. For the Huit, it depends on how much you like to carry. I have the Huit in regular size and small size. The Huit in regular size holds almost as much as the full sized Neuf. The Mini one is a small bag, but it can still hold phone, cardholder, other small items. But it can be hard to get in and out of yes, that is part of its design.
I never had problems returning bags to Polene, as long as you return within the time window. The only hassle is returning through DHL so it depends on how easy it is for you to access a DHL shipping store.
I'm going to give you my unhelpful but honest advice: you're just going to have to order all the bags you want to try and then return the ones that don't work for you! Sometimes you really have to be hands-on and actually try to go about your day and carry your stuff in it to see if it works for you. Sometimes you notice things that you wouldn't have ever noticed from reviews or even in store.
For example, I tried the Umi twice and I couldn't figure out why it didn't work for me until I got the Dix at the same time. The Umi strap is wide so it looks kind of big on me, but the Dix doesn't. The Dix is great because it is so versatile but would a stiff leather and stiff zipper bother you? I think it might soften up over time but if that bothers you, then you have to see if other positive qualities outweigh the negatives.
For a top handle, have you looked at the Sept?
If this is a common occurence, that does make me sad. I got into handbags the beginning of this year, so it is hard for me to believe that the quality could change so much in only a few months. I haven't had problems with the Dix bags I ordered recently.I have the numero un quite long, before the beginning of the „polene hype“. Now I ordered another numero un a few weeks ago and I sent it right back. I can tell you: the quality was worse, you could see the differences. Stitching was crooked, the flap was kind of thinner leather, the bottom corners were uneven and on one spot the leather was peeling.
So I agree with everyone saying the quality is not that good (anymore). I own several coach bags in the same price range, they are better quality, even though made in Asia. Then Strathberry is far beyond in leather and stitching quality, which are also handmade in Spain. And the LV Empreinte you just cannot compare, completely different league.
But thats just my opinion and experiences! I do love my Polenes, but wont buy anymore.
If you get it, please take pictures for us!
Hope you two recover smoothly and get lots of rest, relaxation and TLC! Everyone stay healthy, it's the winter and cold/flu season.Hello, my sweet friend! Thank you for remembering about my surgery. It went well, but recovery took a lot longer than I expected as I had some side effects to deal with that weren't fun, to say the least. So I am slowly getting back to normal.
How was your surgery? Are you recovering all right??
I tried to order the Neuf Mini in Taupe but every time I go to purchase it says "Item not available." So I must now stalk the page until it lets me order it.
So glad you were able to get your post-op gift. It is lovely. Love the color and the shape. Enjoy, my friend. Happy holidays!
Thank you! I really appreciate your input, sometimes it just helps to think “out loud” with someone about these things
I don’t take much with me, just phone, card holder, sanitizer, keys, earbuds. I have the Neuf in mini and it is plenty roomy for my needs. Some people think that one is annoying to get in and out of too but it’s not too big of a deal to me, so mini Huit probably wouldn’t be too annoying either. I’ll have to stock YouTube and watch Huit reviews all night lol! For now, it is looking VERY likely that I’ll be ordering the Dix in sandalwood
The conversations and debate about Polene quality is very interesting to me, not just because I've had good experience, but also because it seems like people can have wildly different standards on what is acceptable or good quality. After people started talking about it, I also inspected my bags. But it could also be I don't notice if stitches aren't exactly perfect, or if there are glazing or peeling issues unless it's really obvious. At least for stitches, I don't focus on that too much because it's a handmade item. To me, the leather is from an animal and a living person made the bag, so I don't expect the same kind of machine perfect stitching. Just thinking about a leather worker hunched over their table stitching a bag makes my back hurt!
I'm definitely not saying any side or any opinion is incorrect, I'm just stating an observation that people's perspectives can definitely be very different.
Mini Huit will be plenty for you. The string on the side allows the top to expand so you shouldn't have any problems. And it really is very cute.
I'm definitely not saying any side or any opinion is incorrect, I'm just stating an observation that people's perspectives can definitely be very different.
I love talking about bags, so standing offer to you and anyone else to just message me and talk bags. It does help to have a sounding board when you're figuring out whether or not something is right for you or if its worth buying.Thank you! I really appreciate your input, sometimes it just helps to think “out loud” with someone about these things
I don’t take much with me, just phone, card holder, sanitizer, keys, earbuds. I have the Neuf in mini and it is plenty roomy for my needs. Some people think that one is annoying to get in and out of too but it’s not too big of a deal to me, so mini Huit probably wouldn’t be too annoying either. I’ll have to stock YouTube and watch Huit reviews all night lol! For now, it is looking VERY likely that I’ll be ordering the Dix in sandalwood
Mini Huit will be plenty for you. The string on the side allows the top to expand so you shouldn't have any problems. And it really is very cute.
I heard the stores always have long lines. You waited 45 minutes outside the store?