Purses & Man Bags

[LadyOfMystery]

So this is for the ladies and gents... What kind of purses and man bags do you like?

I didn't want to leave the men out of this thread. I know some of you have GOT to be styling some chic man bag, it can even be a brief case. Or computer bag. Something. I know you have something.

But yeah, also ladies what kind of purse do you like? Clutch? A purse that can fit your whole house? Do tell!

 

[High Fidelity]

I looked yesterday for some sort of over-the-shoulder bag to be able to take some things to work but didn't find anything I liked. Either too formal or too casual. I like to dress smart casual, so there isn't really anything I found in that in-between.

 

[Rigatoni]

I do have an HP computer bag for carrying my computer around, which was a gift from my sister-in-law. My current laptop doesn't really fit in it lol, but my last one did.

It's not exactly stylin', but it's sufficient:

 

[Multifavs]

Growing up I never cared about purses, but now I have one that I use when I need to take things with me when I go places. It's got a strap so you can put it over your shoulder, and I think it's about medium size. That's pretty much the kind of purse I like too - I like ones with pretty colors too.

 

[RayofSun]

When I was university I loved hanging tote bags. They could carry everything I needed AND the kitchen sink.

But now my go to everyday purse is usually a smaller black crossbody. I like to have my hands free when I'm out, and hate the feeling of my purse slipping off my shoulder.

 

[Rigatoni]

When I was university I loved hanging tote bags. They could carry everything I needed AND the kitchen sink.

But now my go to everyday purse is usually a smaller black crossbody. I like to have my hands free when I'm out, and hate the feeling of my purse slipping off my shoulder.

I guess you could say that bag was "totes" awesome.

Sorry, that was bad haha.

 

[Miss Spaulding]

To be honest, I really hate carrying a purse and will find any way I can to not bring one with me when I'm out if it's at all possible. I don't dislike purses in general, it's just the added item to carry on my person while shopping or whatever that annoys me. Back pockets on jeans are such life-savers for me. Those and zippered pockets on light jackets.

If I'm going to select a purse, something like this typically catches my eye.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

When I was university I loved hanging tote bags. They could carry everything I needed AND the kitchen sink.

But now my go to everyday purse is usually a smaller black crossbody. I like to have my hands free when I'm out, and hate the feeling of my purse slipping off my shoulder.

Yeah I'm definitely the same way, I use to have a crossbody purse as well, but I wore it out. So now I just use a phone holder that I put my phone and money and ID in, and it hangs from my seatbelt on my chair.

If I did more things and went more places I might invest in a handier purse and more stylish one but for now this works for me.

But yeah I need/want my hands free as well and can't stand when the strap tries to fall off my shoulder. Lol

I guess you could say that bag was "totes" awesome.

Sorry, that was bad haha.

You stole my word!

 

[Rigatoni]

You stole my word!

My word now, mwahahahah.

 

[gerbilwoman]

I love animals so I like my purses to be non-leather. I have a variety of non-leather purses, probably too many actually. To me bigger is better for purses.

 

[CodyFaith]

 

[blackribbon]

Since I started nursing and had to carry everything I needed in pockets, I found that I'd often forget that I had a purse to keep track of, so I usually don't carry one. What I need to carry goes in my pockets (or my bra).

I do have purses and tend to prefer leather over-the-shoulder medium sized bags. Preferred brands are Stone Mountain and Stone & Company. I never pay new prices but find ones that are basically new at thrift stores. I like the leather color to coordinate or match my shoes.

My daughter has a cute little Vera Bradley wallet/phone holder that she wears on a around the neck strap with her keys. She can hide it in her sports bags easily as needed.

 

[LoveDivine]

For everyday use, I like a small to medium sized purse with a strap. I tend to use the same one daily for months or in some cases a year or so depending on the quality. I had one purse that seemed indestructable, lol. For dressing up I have an assortment of small clutches. I tend to not spend a lot on my purses, but I have one special leather purse from Italy that I only wear on very special occasions

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[blackribbon]

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Do you really have that bag? Where can I get one and how much? My daughter would trip and be so happy.

 

[Go Braves]

I just cram things in my pockets most of the time. I've got a messenger bag & a backpack for when I need to carry more stuff.

 

[sunshineforJesus]

I love Vera Bradley and have a matching purse and wallet.The only thing
that bugs me is the purse handle is getting a little worn.

 

[Go Braves]

I love Vera Bradley and have a matching purse and wallet.The only thing
that bugs me is the purse handle is getting a little worn.

My girl really loves Vera Bradley too. I bought her a bag from that store last year. She loved it so it was all worth it, lol, but my gracious was it expensive for a bag! I checked inside, thinking maybe it was lined with gold or something, but nope.

 

[RayofSun]

My issue is that I actually kind of like that purse or emm murse?
Either way, I like all the pockets and size!

 

[blackribbon]

My girl really loves Vera Bradley too. I bought her a bag from that store last year. She loved it so it was all worth it, lol, but my gracious was it expensive for a bag! I checked inside, thinking maybe it was lined with gold or something, but nope.

My daughter's Vera Bradley was a treasure find at a thrift store. If I remember correctly, it still had the tags on it. My mother had paid $5 or $6.

My mom is a magnet for expensive treasures at thrift stores. She once found a brand new Burberry scarf for $1.99. I think we priced it online and that one was somewhere around $250. My daughter picked a formal dress that we found was worn by one of her favorite tv stars in an episode. I know I didn't pay even $10 for it. It was the exact dress...though we added delicate shoulder straps so she wouldn't have to struggle to keep it up all night.