Up until a year or two ago, most of my bags were black. I have carried and will continue to carry my black bags all year around. I usually don't follow fashions rules and just go with what I like.
That's kinda like saying "I will not wear my little black cocktail dress until winter comes." Black is classic, sexy & sleek year round, it doesn't make sense to not wear it until colder months.
Most of my handbags are black. I love this colour the most and living up here in the dark Canadian skies for most of the year, black just sits well. I guess it does depend on the climate. Nine months of the year up here are grey. Maybe I should have bought more grey, eh?
Since discovering tPF, I am starting to add more colourful scarves to my handbags. It's a bit weird since most gals seem to be carrying black bags with nothing on them. And, yeah, most of the commuters and ladies walking down the steets in this city carry black--bad, cheap, worn out, ugly nylon black.
So, black is the general rule here all year round. Even my very colourful girlfriend carries these ugly black nylon bags. I gave her one of my brand new cream beige leather bags and encouraged her to use it for the summer. She was hesitant because she might stand out, but I think she's getting into the swing of things.
I am carving my own niche by getting colours that veer away from black, but most of my Coach bags are black. It probably is more for camoflage to blend it with the other dreary dressers than anything else because everybody is just unhappy about the cold grey skies. The summers are just too short to make much of an impact so I guess the blacks win out.
Why thank you, HauteMama!ITA, and this is the best response so far!
Hmmm....see I live in the same area and I have ONE black bag currently. Maybe all the public transit commutors in the city dress more "drearily" since they have to trudge through the snow? Outside of the city I guess everyone generally drives so one doesn't really need to blend in or be unhappy about the weather (which really isn't THAT bad!)
I think a black bag can definitely be worn year round. Personally I just love having that pop of colour in my handbag and just carry whatever colour I'm in the mood for. I'm not a rule follower either!
I don't believe in rules! Wear what makes you feel good! Someone suggested a scarf or fob to dress up a black bag in summer...good idea!
Agree! I'm using a black leather Coach tote for my internship this summer but I'm getting a few colorful scarves to dress it up. Black is one of those things that's never out of style or season.Dress it up with a scarf and its perfect. I carry my black leather bag with a scarf and a cute flower charm...black leather is timeless and "season"less I believe...its perfect all year. Anyone agree?