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Probably a dumb fashion question but here goes

smoochy — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:29:14 GMT

now that I live in Florida I feel funny about buying any black handbags or totes. Up north they were winter staples. Are there any fashion "rules" about the right color bags for a subtropical climate? Enquiring retirees need to know 😉

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sunshine45 — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:36:47 GMT

we have four distinct seasons in maryland.....it can go from 0 degrees to 100 degrees during the year. i have no problem using black accessories, wearing black, or being in head to toe black anytime of the year.

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lgfan — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:39:47 GMT

I live in California and I see many women with black purses. I do not think the weather has any influence in purse color choices. Use the colors that you like.

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alohakz — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:41:18 GMT

how far south in florida?

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smoochy — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:51:46 GMT

@alohakz wrote:
how far south in florida?

Tampa Bay area/central Florida

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Mindy D — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:52:17 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
now that I live in Florida I feel funny about buying any black handbags or totes. Up north they were winter staples. Are there any fashion "rules" about the right color bags for a subtropical climate? Enquiring retirees need to know 😉

@smoochy @No, no, no. You can wear any color bag you like, any season of the year as long as the bag coordinates well with your outfit.

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roeroe1005 — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:54:48 GMT

How about going with a shade of tan or a neutral color? Or maybe an olive tone for the "winter" months?

Right now I'm using a red handbag for fall/winter.

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millieshops — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:56:35 GMT

@smoochy I'm in Palm Beach County where I frequently carry a black handbag, although right now I have just one black tote (VB quilted) and one Baggalini - black microfiber.

I no longer use any heavy leather bags, but that has nothing to do with living in the South.

Enjoy retirement.

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ECBG — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:04:09 GMT

Buy what makes you comfortable.

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rockygems123 — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:06:21 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
now that I live in Florida I feel funny about buying any black handbags or totes. Up north they were winter staples. Are there any fashion "rules" about the right color bags for a subtropical climate? Enquiring retirees need to know 😉

@smoochy

Sounds like you're not seeing a lot of black accessories in your new area? We moved from SF to Denver 25 years ago, didn't see much khaki here, lots of denim, more casual shoes vs loafers and heels. Not as much black either. And not as much jewelry either except southwest. It happened organically but eventually liked changing up my style.

Maybe after a season or two you'll see if other neutrals like taupe, gray, camels will work for you.

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SaveTheTurtles — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:11:32 GMT

I would think anything goes nowadays. I use my black purses in spring and summer.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:42:36 GMT

@smoochy I'm 75 and never bought into silly fashion "rules."

Get what you want in any color you want. I never heard of silly rules about purse colors!! Who cares? Get what YOU like.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:08:09 GMT

I live in the sunbelt. Most winter days are mild, usually in 50s but we do get some snow. Bright colors are the rule. I probably own 50+ handbags but not a single black one. I also don't own a single black top, although I do have a couple pairs of pants. It depresses me to wear black.

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santorini — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:54:06 GMT

I'm in hot Texas. I always wear black things - clothing, shoes, handbags. I don't think weather matters. I like black. I'm fair and blonde and I disagree with those who think black "washes me out." I love the contrast.

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Xivambala — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:47:22 GMT

I am retired and live in Broward County. I use dark colors including black all the time. What matters to me is that my colors are coordinated. Bottom line...I do what pleases me!

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Kabella — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:06:56 GMT

@smoochy I also live in fl. Most of my life I lived up north in MA. For me, I have not changed wearing black handbags (have 3) & wear them in our cooler months here in November till March but not in our spring or summer heat. My outfits change in the warm weather & so do the color of my handbags.

To answer your question, No there are no rules to wearing a black handbag anytime of the year in Fl. I do wear them on rare occasions & have seen other women wear them in the heat.

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LizzieInSRQ — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:28:28 GMT

Ive lived in Sarasota, FL my whole life. Im not a fashionista however. I only own one main purse at a time, except for a fancy night out or day wedding ( once or twice a year) where i have a black or silver clutch, my everyday purse has only been black or dark brown. Economically, i didnt grow up having multiple purses or around folks that did. Was not anything i was exposed to.

With that said...i do not believe there are fashion rules anymore. Seriously, That was a thing in the past, many decades ago. You. do exactly what you want to do. Look around, you will see that others do what they want.. Please dont care about what others think so much.

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SoCal Bred — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:25:09 GMT

In choosing colors for purses I have always been partial to colors of the tan family, camel, cognac, etc., I don't follow trends and wear what I like all year 'round.

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StylishLady2 — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:25:50 GMT

I've lived in SW FL since 2001. I wear what I feel like wearing, color makes no matter. I will even wear leather in summer if it suits me. Those are my "rules".

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Meowingkitty — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:51:38 GMT

I live in Arizona and use a black bag most of the year. I don't even own a white or light colored purse and I don't buy colored bags either And I never even buy anything white, not even underwear. Fashion rules don't matter here. You can walk into a 5 star restaurant in shorts and flip flops and no one would bat an eye. I wear what I like, not what time of the year it is. I buy a purse for functionality not by the season but I do gravitate to black purses.