I had the same thought/concern when I first started carrying these bags. Most of my tops are solid colors but not all. I just go ahead and carry whatever bag I want.

Thanks, I don't think I would feel comfortable wearing a prominent pattern with these bags. I don't have that many, anyhow. Maybe a subtle stripe would be alright. I'll just have to play it by ear and see what works for me.

I'm so excited to have these handbags that I'm picking clothes that go with the bags instead of the other way around. I love them!

Why Divine, that's a great idea! About 98% of what I wear is casual,and if I'm dressing up, I usually carry a small dressy bag. I carry VB all the rest of the time.

I only wear solid colors when I'm carrying a VB. That's my preference.

sometimes i wear a top with a pattern on it but the bottoms are solid color

i always always carry a pattern bag and a brighter one in the summer and dark shades in the winter -- i live on the east coast

i have Vera Bradley bags, Donna Sharp bags which I love and others that I have found in my Hallmark Card Store

Vera's patterns are brighter and Donna's a bit softer.

Right now I have Donna Sharp's Provence pattern -- red with denim patches on it.

I cannot be changing my bag everyday

I must live in a very "do whatever you want" type locale when it comes to such things -- very few strict fashion rules. I love it that way. And yes, I will wear a VB bag with a print or patterned top. I do try, though, to make sure that they are somewhat complementary in terms of color and design.

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Someone asked this question a few months ago. I think it is possible, but it takes some thought. Some Veras look good with prints, but the prints need to be simple and the colors should match the colors in your bag. I can see Lime's Up and Priscilla Pink with a black and white polka dot skirt or top. Summer Cottage would look good with blue and white striped top and a white bottom. My 10 yo DD says that Veras do not need to match your clothing. From what I see in public, many people agree with her. I, however, will continue to coordinate my Veras with what I am wearing.

On 6/8/2012 Peg55 said:

sometimes i wear a top with a pattern on it but the bottoms are solid color

i always always carry a pattern bag and a brighter one in the summer and dark shades in the winter -- i live on the east coast

i have Vera Bradley bags, Donna Sharp bags which I love and others that I have found in my Hallmark Card Store

Vera's patterns are brighter and Donna's a bit softer.

Right now I have Donna Sharp's Provence pattern -- red with denim patches on it.

I cannot be changing my bag everyday

Peg, I just ordered a Donna Sharp Leah Tote and it does appear to have a softer tonality. I've never seen one of her bags in person so I'm excited to compare her bags with Vera's. I'm sure I'll enjoy them all.

I agree with you about not wanting to change my bag everyday, so that's my I've been selecting my clothes to go with the Lime's Up bag I'm now carrying. I'll probably change it out on Sunday. The only problem I'm having is finding the clothes that I think go well with this particular bag. A white or black top is my safe choice...but sometimes boring. Saturday I plan to wear a turquoise top and I think that will go well with the Lime's Up pattern.

On 6/8/2012 violann said: Why Divine, that's a great idea! About 98% of what I wear is casual,and if I'm dressing up, I usually carry a small dressy bag. I carry VB all the rest of the time.

Well, wasn't that a brilliant idea on my part! I'm with you in that I nearly always wear casual clothes.

I never even think about it. Right now, I'm carrying the Stephanie in Rosie Posey. I use it every day. The only time I may not use it is if I'm going out to dinner or something, and I'm wearing mostly black; then I'll use one of my black bags. Check out the VB web site; you'll see the models wearing stipes and carrying the bags in the various patterns.

I think if you were to wear a small/subtle print on top and then have a solid jacket or sweater then you could carry a bag with a print. As long as niether print "shouts". I have some shirts with prints that are very subtle and more tone on tone so that would be fine.

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I wear solid color tops 90% of the time so I haven't had any issues using her bags. I "watch" it more closely in the winter for clashing..in the summer I don't care!

On 6/8/2012 Queen of Posts said:

This is why I don't care for VB bags. I like some of the patterns and I like some of the shapes and I like how light weight the VB bags are. But I am not a handbag changer. I put my stuff in a bag and carry it for a season.

I recently bought a VB bag, carried it for 2 days and it didn't match anything I had on. Now it's in my closet. I think I'm going to get rid of it.

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First, I wanted to tell you I laughed when I read your sig line. I watched the show where Alexis thought Costa Rico was in Mexico! She's kind of a ditz but I still like her!!!

Second, I said "eeeeeks" out loud when you said "I think I'm going to get rid of it." !!!! (I have so many Vera bags, I can't imagine getting rid of any of them!!) You could take it to a consignment shop. You would probably get a decent price for it ... or maybe you know of someone who would like it and give it to them as a gift. (May I ask the pattern and style??) Thanks!

~ LMH ~

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