When I think "cream," I think of off-white, usually very slight yellow tones. Basically a milk cream or white-cream rose color.
"Cream" for this bag is more of pasty white + orange + gray, so a very light orange pastel color. It's an off-white with peachy-beige tones. Personally, I think the color is flatter in person. I find it chalky, and not bright.
I tried on many other bags at my store that day, since the moment I tried the bb I wasn't feeling it. Every single one was a lot nicer imo. I still brought it home to play with, and to see if I would like it with my spring and summer clothes (still pretty cold where I live). Every single outfit I've tried, my other bags look so much better with.
I feel like the bag's color just clashes with the clothing colors that look good on me. If warmer colors like ivory, mustard, olive, ochre, rust, warm teal, and gold look good on you, then the bag's coloring should go well with your outfits. Pastels (muted, gray undertones) look good with it too. Ultramarine, blue-red, lemon yellow, pure white, and emerald are some of the colors I wear. Pastels look terrible on me.
The bag is really nice to look at, and I truly want to like it, but I know I would struggle with it. My sister describes the color as "basic," and she thinks that's why I don't like it.
I have no idea if that long response made any sense lol No harm in getting the bag though and seeing for yourself if you like it. However, if you're someone who's really particular about their colors like I am, you might be a little disappointed when you see it in person. It's not as saturated in person. The photos show it brighter, more orange, and more high contrast than in real life. I love the bag in photos, since those colors would suit my warm-weather brights well.
I am contemplating a return of the MPA and my SA said the store has ample supply of this collection in every style. I was advised not to wait too long, though, and to make any purchase or exchange as soon as possible.
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