topic Re: Metallic Bags in Handbags

Metallic Bags

Arianny — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 12:36:53 GMT

Hi All. Are metallic bags seasonless or are they more appropriate in spring/summer? I have a silver metallic bag and a champagne colored bag. Opinions needed - thank you!!

Re: Metallic Bags

NanaLinda — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 12:42:49 GMT

Metallics are my favorite handbags. I don't care if they're meant for one season over another--I carry mine year 'round!

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:25:10 GMT

Stella McCartney makes a gorgeous metallic bag (falabella tote) and I would proudly wear it year round.

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teainlondon — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:25:19 GMT

Back in the day (hate to say how many years) denim became really popular as regular wear, not just jeans for hard outdoor work. Denim skirts, especially were "in." The outfit was a denim skirt, a nice blouse topped with a scarf, white panty hose and metallic silver handbags and metallic silver shoes (flats). It was the height of work fashion in the school where I taught. I thought it was THE LOOK. I would love to re-create it today; I felt so put together in that outfit. I still love metallic handbags-----love all of them. Silver is my favorite. Sterling or white gold jewelrywere also accessories.

tea

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freakygirl — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:26:06 GMT

i love metallic bags and accessories as long as they’re not gaudy looking. i wear them year round and in the daytime.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:29:30 GMT

@teainlondon I tried to picture your description and just can't get past the "white panty hose". I can only envision that maybe on a nurse...but even that is a stretch. Interesting how fashion changes.

@teainlondon wrote:
Back in the day (hate to say how many years) denim became really popular as regular wear, not just jeans for hard outdoor work. Denim skirts, especially were "in." The outfit was a denim skirt, a nice blouse topped with a scarf, white panty hose and metallic silver handbags and metallic silver shoes (flats). It was the height of work fashion in the school where I taught. I thought it was THE LOOK. I would love to re-create it today; I felt so put together in that outfit. I still love metallic handbags-----love all of them. Silver is my favorite. Sterling or white gold jewelrywere also accessories.

tea

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Jasmine19 — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:09:52 GMT

I have a cute rose gold Kipling crossbody bag. It's pale pink so I won't carry it past the next few weeks. But that's just me. It's a personal decision so do what makes you happy.

Re: Metallic Bags

faeriemoon — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:37:44 GMT

I use them more in the summer, but I think they're seasonless. I like them with the darker, pewter hardware in the colder months, but that's just a personal preference.

I don't like white/bone bags so I use metallics all the time in the summer.

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Lavenderjunkie — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:38:08 GMT

Metallic bags can be used all year long. Sometimes they are in the forefront of fashion and very popular, sometimes they are just classics. As for color, as long as the handbag works with your clothing, go for it. Darker metallics are easier to wear in colder weather, and lighter metallics easier for warmer seasons. However, there is nothing like a pop of color (lor metallic) as contrast to an outfit. A bright silver metallic would accent a black, grey, or dark blue outfit beautifully, no matter waht the season. And a gold metallic would look lovely with fall colors of dark greens, rusts, burgundies, browns. Fast forward to spring, and wear a dark metallic with a pastel outfil.

Have some fun. The only handbag looks I don't like are the ones where someone considers their handbag a neutral and wears it with everything.... no matter how little the handbag and the outfit together enhance the look.

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Tyak — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 16:53:43 GMT

I think they're year round but I prefer lighter ones in the summer and my darker one I keep for winter. The light one I have is sparkly gold and metallic pewter is what I carry during winter.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 17:04:32 GMT

Speaking of metallics ... I read they are making a comeback.

Clip from: stylegods dot com/2018-metallic-fashion-trend/

But this year fashion trend is on rewind mode with some twist in the outfits. 2018 metallic fashion trend is inspired by early 90’s rock and roll fashion. The richness expected from fall is definitely on deck, but unexpected shades are changing how people consider their looks. Trust me,feel free to dazzle your look this season.

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Serendipity — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 17:31:36 GMT

For me all year round. Great in summer, but I also like a gold metallic around the December holidays and a silver one in January -- maybe thinking of all the snow we don't get here in So. Cal. (except in the mountains, of course).😁

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hicindy2 — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:23:49 GMT

Macy's has some Patricia Nash metallic bags on sale right now:

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handygal2 — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:32:18 GMT

I wear metallics all year round. They're nice in the summer, and equally seasonable around holiday time, IMO.

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Arianny — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 22:48:48 GMT

Thank you all for your opinions. My silver metallic is a darker silver, so I may switch into that and see how I like it.

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Crushed Violets — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 23:25:33 GMT

I have a bronze leather Longchamp tote that I wear in the fall, a gold leather coach handbag that I carry around the holidays, and a light champagne Brahmin tote that I wear in the summer. Love them all!

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EdithEllenLily — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 01:44:17 GMT

@hicindy2 wrote:
Macy's has some Patricia Nash metallic bags on sale right now:

@hicindy2 Both of these are so pretty!

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stevieb — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 01:49:38 GMT

Like any other bag, I think it depends on the color. For me, the silver and golden tones along with the jewel tones are seasonless but perhaps a bit more wintry. The pastel metallics are more spring and summery.

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teainlondon — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:22:02 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@teainlondon I tried to picture your description and just can't get past the "white panty hose". I can only envision that maybe on a nurse...but even that is a stretch. Interesting how fashion changes.

@teainlondon wrote:
Back in the day (hate to say how many years) denim became really popular as regular wear, not just jeans for hard outdoor work. Denim skirts, especially were "in." The outfit was a denim skirt, a nice blouse topped with a scarf, white panty hose and metallic silver handbags and metallic silver shoes (flats). It was the height of work fashion in the school where I taught. I thought it was THE LOOK. I would love to re-create it today; I felt so put together in that outfit. I still love metallic handbags-----love all of them. Silver is my favorite. Sterling or white gold jewelrywere also accessories.

tea

@phoenixbrd, the hose weren't the solid, heavy, thick, elastic white like nurses wear. They were a sheer white--rather sexy in a way. Believe it or not, they looked good with the denim and metalic accessories. Everybody wore them. I hated to see them go out of style or trend.

tea

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blackhole99 — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:37:23 GMT

Years ago when Tig bags sold at the Q were all leather, I bought a metallic handbag from them. The color is champagne and it's an east-west satchel type bag. It's a little dated, but I can't part with it. When I did carry it, I'm sure it was year round.