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amother

Ruby

Tue, May 12 2015, 1:46 pm

A friend is treating me to a new bag as mine is all worn out and I cant afford a nice one.

She is willing to spend up to 300 dollars.

I need one with a zipper and not very big but not very small somewhere in the middle.

I dont know if it makes a difference but I am in my 40s but look younger.

What color should I go with that I could wear with everything and will be used for a few years that wont go out of style. I dont want black because I am so tired of it.

TIA

Liebs

Tue, May 12 2015, 2:23 pm

myhabit.com
Do you want sholder/crossbody...

amother

Ruby

Tue, May 12 2015, 3:02 pm

A shoulder.

Liebs

Tue, May 12 2015, 3:42 pm

look thru amazon...
I like nordstrom bec can return if problem and if cheaper on other sites I'm pretty sure they price match it.

http://www.amazon.com/Violett-.....r+bag

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-S.....r+bag

http://www.amazon.com/spade-Ce.....r+bag

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-S.....r+bag

only have in black: http://www.amazon.com/Marc-Jac.....r+bag

Liebs

Tue, May 12 2015, 4:02 pm

I like blue-
http://www.amazon.com/Spade-Ne.....r+bag

cfriedman2

Tue, May 12 2015, 4:06 pm

why not spend $50ihs on a nice bag and then $250ish for food for your family since you said you are low on funds? You can find nice bags on sale at coach outlet or macys

amother

Wheat

Tue, May 12 2015, 5:21 pm

Because this is a gift....
I can totally relate.
We live month by month and low on funds but I appreciate a nice bag. I get one every 2-3 years as gift from my Mom. She isn't offering the money for food!

studying_torah

Tue, May 12 2015, 5:30 pm

Why not try on a few to see what you like and what looks good depending on your height etc. I would def choose a well made leather bag that will last a while.
Enjoy the gift!

amother

Ruby

Wed, May 13 2015, 12:42 am

Thanks for helping but I kind of know what style I want but I am stuck on what color I should get, I dont have money to get a few different colors so it has to be one color that wont go out of style too quickly.

Wheat thank you for your response you definitely understand.

Shopmiami49

Wed, May 13 2015, 1:01 am

Wow - I'd love to be her friend!!

amother

Bronze

Wed, May 13 2015, 1:24 am

In a style course I learned that tp choose a color of the bag, you need to analyze the rest of your wardrobe and shoes. A simple rule is that it needs to be a color yiu can definitely describe in one word, like black grey or brown (amother colors don't count!!!)
if you can't figure out a name because it is reddish brown or purplish greyot something like that, it is probably not a classic bag that would match everything and stay in style.

Some if the links posted above a classic shapes and colors that will always be in style, like a shopper or a bowling bag. Just choose what suita you better. If you carry a lot of papers and folders, than the fossil shopper from above, if it more of a bulky stuff then something with volume.

it is leather so make sure you realize it will be heavier than other materials, so maybe choose a smaller bag so it doesn't kill your shoulder.

Iymnok

Wed, May 13 2015, 7:28 am

I got a bag I really like at Marshalls. It was under $100. It's camel with brown accents. It goes with most things. You can get 2 good ones there within the budget covering your wardrobe.

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