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Do ladies living in the warmer climates carry the Croco bags?

Cathyshopper — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 23:58:56 GMT

Hi ladies, I tried to post this over on TPF, but it wouldn't let me start a thread because I don't "contribute" to other threads and just read. Weird.

So here goes.....I'm finally thinking (seriously) of making the move from the cold northeast to somewhere warm year round. Looking over my handbag stash, I have donated a lot, and I am now wondering whether the Croco bags would look silly being carried in the warmer climates.

I have always pulled these out here in the fall/winter, so just wondered what the southern ladies do in this regard.

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Meowingkitty — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:03:46 GMT

I live in Arizona and you bet we carry croco bags year round. Good bags have no season or part of the country as far as I am concerned. I carry a black bag in summer and light brown in winter. I think in warmer climates the rules are much more relaxed and anything goes. Most of my bags are Brahmin.

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millieshops — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:09:08 GMT

I see quite a bit of croco and I'm in southern Florida. Feel free to hang onto what you love.

I even see a much smaller bit of suede, but I never have brought any of that south when I come for the winter.

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Cathyshopper — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:14:59 GMT

Thank you both for the responses, which I greatly appreciate. I'm trying to push myself to follow this long-time dream, so I've been taking a look at what I can reduce and started trimming the bags. I love my croco bags, but thought I might look odd carrying them in the winter if it's 70 degrees outside. I thought I might have to carry hot pink and kelly green bags everywhere lol--what do I know!

P.S. I don't own any suede, but have some Dooney "snake" and croco that I like.

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millieshops — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:30:17 GMT

On 3/19/2015 Cathyshopper said:
Thank you both for the responses, which I greatly appreciate. I'm trying to push myself to follow this long-time dream, so I've been taking a look at what I can reduce and started trimming the bags. I love my croco bags, but thought I might look odd carrying them in the winter if it's 70 degrees outside. I thought I might have to carry hot pink and kelly green bags everywhere lol--what do I know!

P.S. I don't own any suede, but have some Dooney "snake" and croco that I like.

Cathy - As I said, I'm in the southeast - near West Palm. Right now I'm carrying a Coach black fabric alternating with a Coach metallic leather. I'd carry both of those when I'm on Long Island, too.

You are right, though, that you're likely to see more color here all year than you do in the North, but, really, just plan to enjoy yourself -- and use moving as an opportunity to winnow your possessions (of every kind) to what you love and then slowly add whatever your new home seems to call out for.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:03:49 GMT

First time I ever heard of one's handbag collection determining a relocation decision. Actually Florida has many creatures that wear croco 24/7/365.

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jaxs mom — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:08:28 GMT

Gators aren't native to the North so maybe all the yankees should give up the croco first? LOL Personally I'm carrying my Santorini with the lizard embossing down here.

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Used2BaQVCaddict — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:10:44 GMT

In Nevada and yes I do, but they are colors like pink, orange, or turqoise. Not so much the dark browns.

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just4me — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:18:02 GMT

From being a snowbird I can tell you that the women do wear croco bags... and fur coats! They become so accustomed to the heat that when it's 70 the furs come out!

Good luck with your move. Exciting time!

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little miss sunshine — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:36:28 GMT

Are you kidding? I have lived in So. Fl for over 45 years and never even thought if a crocco bag "didn't go". I have lots of Brahmin bags (mostly crocco) and use them all year round. The only thing that doesn't go in our warm climate is faux shirling, mink coats. I would also add boots but if we have 1 cool day (65F or less) you might see ladies sporting their boots. However, by 12 noon it's too hot for boots!

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Big Sister — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:39:54 GMT

Yes, bring them with you when you move. I carry mine all year here in Sn. California.

Good luck with your relocation.

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Alsee — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 02:08:42 GMT

I'm in SoCal, and we wear whatever we want to

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dionline — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 03:01:24 GMT

Bring 'em down. I'd carry one myself if it weren't so darned heavy (before putting all my krap in there)!! I used leather in NE PA and I still occasionally carry leather now. Don't get rid of them - you'll kick yourself!!

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stevieb — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 03:59:03 GMT

I live in the mid-Atlantic and we certainly get warm weather for a significant part of the year, too much of it for my liking actually, and I absolutely carry croco bags.

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Desertdi — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 04:03:04 GMT

Yes. I never thought of croc as being ""seasonal""..........

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tough_kitty — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 04:07:06 GMT

On 3/19/2015 Alsee said: I'm in SoCal, and we wear whatever we want to

LOL. I'm in Sacramento and I agree!! No rules apply. People wear slippers and pjs outside if they feel like it.....

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ivey — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 04:14:56 GMT

I'm in Texas and I see croco bags and croco shows (fake or not) all the time. Whatever you love, bring it.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:18:40 GMT

I live in New England and would not carry a croco (leather with croco texture, that is) bag in the summer. That would be a winter bag for me, no matter what the color.

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pidgenwil6 — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:17:45 GMT

i live in southern nm and I wear this bag n summer. its not a trend ay more throw on whatever

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Cathyshopper — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:47:53 GMT

Since I mostly read and infrequently post the past few years, it should come as no surprise to me that there would be some sarcastic responses to such a simple sincere question. As I stated, where I currently live croco (esp dark) is typically seen in fall/winter. For those of you who gave helpful responses I greatly appreciate the input.