Where can I find an affordable leather bag?

[littlebobeep]

Where can I find a nice, large-ish, practical (for everyday use), trendy leather bag for less than $180? I also want it to last for more than one season! There are alot of inexpensive leather bags out there but most don't look very trendy...

Any recommendations?

Thanks all!

 

[Issmom]

I'd search through bluefly.com. Their stuff is totally legit and some of their sales are amazing.

 

[pseub]

Do you have a Nordstrom's near you? They carry Perlina bags which are nice leather and often go on sale for less than $200. Also check bananarepublic.com. They have a nice leather hobo right now for $98 (though I don't think it's big) and some bigger leather bags for under $200. I think the leather on their bags is really nice. Here's Tangiers Large Hobo for $178 http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=6905&pid=360708&scid=360708002

 

[BagLovingMom]

I agree with Issmom and PSEUB, Bluefly is great, BR and jcrew have nice leather bags, I've even seen some nice ones at the Gap.

 

[fashionfrenzy]

Gap has some marked down right now on their website--an after Christmas sale kind of thing--glanced at them and thought that they looked nice. You might also try a Coach outlet store--look up some basic styles that you like on the internet, and call and see if they have any comparable items in the outlet.