Fashion

[ECBG]

I don't change bags a lot, but Vince Camuto has some pretty smaller styles. Belks coupons a lot of time. Also, in the past I've gotten some pretty bags at TJ Max, but it takes repeated visits. I don't carry large bags.

[brewhaha]

I buy name brand handbags at Goodwill.

[ECBG]

On 3/30/2014 Scotnovel said:

A couple of weeks ago, I found an original Ralph Laren at a thrift store for $3.99. I will buy Coach but only at outlet prices. As someone mentioned in another post often the Coach outlet will give you a coupon when you go in so I have gotten Coach bags that were 50% off and then another 30% off that marked down price.

I have also purchased bags on sale at places like Dillards. No major designer but just a decent bag at a decent price.

I also make my own - knitted and then felted bags - not for everyone but I always get compliments when I carry them.

Are the Coach bags made for the outlet store or are they vender returns? I know a lot of lines like Ralph Lauren and Chicos manufacture just for their outlet stores and they stock seasonal returns.

[luvdoodles]

I don't buy a bag based on the brand name. I know what I like in a bag. It has to light weight before I put anything in it, I like shoulder bags with one strap only and it must have some kind of organization to it with an outside pocket. I do enjoy Vera Bradley bags in the Summer, come Fall/Winter I usually carry a leather bag but I don't think I have ever spent more that $50 for one with sales and coupons and they have held up well.

[goodstuff]

I rarely pay more than $50 for a bag, and I usually am able to find something I like for $39 or so. I have bought several nice bags from TJ Maxx. Marshall's and Burlington are also good bag sources. I have bought one or two at thrift stores, but I'm very particular about bags I buy there. They have to be very clean and in new or nearly-new condition. Liz Claiborne is a brand I have bought at TJ's and elsewhere and gotten great wear out of. Nice quality/weight faux leather, nice classic and fashion colors, and good internal organization; I have some croco-embossed LC styles that I particularly like.

[cotton4me]

Tignanello - - I like their organizer bags.

[peachesncream]

I've always bought lower priced bags.

I've bought at Kohl's (Relic) and Penney's (Nicole by Nicole Miller, Liz Claiborne) in the past, but right now I'm not seeing anything I love.

Macy's has a good selection, but finding something in my price range is challenging.

I want a bone or pale beige handbag (small/medium size, and not crossbody) for summer (PVC, not real leather). I'm still looking!

[insomniac]

Stone Mountain through ebay.

[Marienkaefer2]

I buy Kipling bags at Macy's when they have a sale and I can use my coupons. Also in Amazon.

[turtle52]

I buy expensive bags at Macy's and Lord and Taylor but ONLY when they have GREAT sales and coupons. I buy Michael Kors and Brahmin bags but I NEVER pay over $100! I also get great deals on Coach bags at the Coach outlets.