topic Re: A PERFECT BAG.... in Handbags

A PERFECT BAG....

Flatbush — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:09:13 GMT

Is there anyone here who has "THE PERFECT BAG" Every time I see a pocketbook that I think will be just THE one I have been looking for it lacks something:

too many zippers, too heavy, too small for my belongings, too large, coming apart, color fading, doesn't stay on my shoulder, strap too long for my height.

Well, it goes on and on. I'm sure you get my point.

And yet, hope springs eternal and I buy another. After all, it was on sale.

Anyone here found it yet? If so, do tell.

Or, tell us if you share my quest.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Kachina624 — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:22:20 GMT

I find that the Aimee Kestenberg bags come closest to meeting my ideal.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

beach-mom — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:08:06 GMT

@Flatbush - I'm all over the place, but if I had to name one that fits MY needs best and that I never want to part with, I would say Harvey's Seatbelt bags. I prefer the medium or large tote, which was a lot easier to get when I found my first one at the beach over 25 years ago.

It's hard to get them these days. You have to be online at a certain time when they release them. And they don't feature my favorite totes that much any longer. I have quite a few in plain colors and some that are mixed colors. This is the one I've been carrying for St. Patrick's Day. I haven't changed to another yet!

I like feet on my bag, and I like durability. It has to have a privacy pocket inside and a pocket that will fit my phone. I like other inside pockets. The inside liner has to be nice.

The best thing about these bags is they can get wet, and at least for me, everything inside will stay dry. If I get dirt or mud, or a spot of something else, on the outside I use a little Dawn and it comes right out.

I carry a lot of others, and I'm always trying new brands that intrigue me, but this is the one that I know will never let me down!

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Lisa Y — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:15:34 GMT

@Flatbush
I share your quest. 😄
On the upside, when the "thing it lacks" starts to bother me, I can change to a different bag. 👜

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

charsha — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:14:44 GMT

@beach-mom I love the seatbelt bags, and have purchased a few. They can be a little weighty, but are sturdy and almost indestructible.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

hkrgrl — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:55:46 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
@Flatbush - I'm all over the place, but if I had to name one that fits MY needs best and that I never want to part with, I would say Harvey's Seatbelt bags. I prefer the medium or large tote, which was a lot easier to get when I found my first one at the beach over 25 years ago.

It's hard to get them these days. You have to be online at a certain time when they release them. And they don't feature my favorite totes that much any longer. I have quite a few in plain colors and some that are mixed colors. This is the one I've been carrying for St. Patrick's Day. I haven't changed to another yet!

I like feet on my bag, and I like durability. It has to have a privacy pocket inside and a pocket that will fit my phone. I like other inside pockets. The inside liner has to be nice.

The best thing about these bags is they can get wet, and at least for me, everything inside will stay dry. If I get dirt or mud, or a spot of something else, on the outside I use a little Dawn and it comes right out.

I carry a lot of others, and I'm always trying new brands that intrigue me, but this is the one that I know will never let me down!

those bags look great! unfortunately, no colors that interest me at the moment, but i will be checking in occasionally!! thanks for posting, first time i heard of them! Love that they are made in USA!!

i have a new love of Aimee K. bags!! just love her style! more modern with an edge and leathers are pliable, unlike P.N. & D&B which are hard and heavy! have been picking up the 'as is', and all have been perfect!

for a more utilitarian use, IHKWIP, has been my go-to. have several styles and colors and have been pleased with them.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Meowingkitty — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:24:24 GMT

I agree. I only carry a small crossbody anymore. I've never carried a tote or anything larger. Some crossbodies can hold a lot and work for me (I only carry keys, credit card case, phone, sunglasses and a Chapstick on a daily basis) and some not so much even though they are roughly the same size.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

vermint — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:33:02 GMT

I know Dooneys are too heavy for a lot of people, but I got a Dooney Zip Zip Satchel in black (tan trim) last fall...and I am more contented with this bag than any other I've ever had!

It has handles that fall to the side, a shoulder strap for the rare times I need one, it has feet, it's not too big or too small for me--and it's beautiful! I don't change bags, so the black/tan was important to me. It goes with most everything in my wardrobe, unless I'm wearing white shoes/sandals (not often), and then I just carry it anyway!

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

jubilant — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:39:42 GMT

It seems ridiculous all I need in a bag now. Not enough pockets and I have to go bigger..too many pockets and I forget which pocket I put something in! My ideal size is about 14" by 11" (give or take an inch or two) with one long zipper compartment on the outside and one on the inside with at least a 13" shoulder drop that can be adjusted to cross body. Can you tell, I've thought this out thoroughly! I had it once....can't find it again.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Dusty1 — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:24:03 GMT

@Flatbush When my kids/grandsons were younger I had to have a bigger bag to carry all of the supplies.

Now my perfect bag is the Lug Small Crossbody w Tote Handles F26668.

I have been carrying mine in olive green for a few years.

On free shipping day I ordered the Amber.

My Olive one is still as good as new, but a new color seemed fun for summer.

It's small but holds all my things & they are organized enough that I can find what I need.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

cheriere — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:34:17 GMT

@jubilant wrote:
It seems ridiculous all I need in a bag now. Not enough pockets and I have to go bigger..too many pockets and I forget which pocket I put something in! My ideal size is about 14" by 11" (give or take an inch or two) with one long zipper compartment on the outside and one on the inside with at least a 13" shoulder drop that can be adjusted to cross body. Can you tell, I've thought this out thoroughly! I had it once....can't find it again.

That sounds like my ideal bag too!😃

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Ro — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:34:52 GMT

My favorite bag is from baggallini, they sell it on QVC A547852

You can find it cheaper elsewhere

I find that it has a place for everything, at least for me.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

SaveTheTurtles — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:28:22 GMT

I have a Radley London purse I bought from either QVC or HSN a few years ago and it's the Goldilocks size and function and cuteness, I a,so have the matching wallet, my all time favorite wallet though is my coach one that is large enough to hold my checkbook too.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

smoochy — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:54:57 GMT

@Ro wrote:
My favorite bag is from baggallini, they sell it on QVC A547852
You can find it cheaper elsewhere
I find that it has a place for everything, at least for me.

I like that brand. I did look up your bag. Nice looking but probably too large for what I need to put in it. May I ask what items you carry in yours? Maybe I'll look for a slightly smaller one 😊

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Dusty1 — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:57:00 GMT

@Ro I love that bag, too.

I carried that bag, or one very similar, until I bought my Lug.

The Lug is a little smaller & was on sale, so I went with that.

The Baggalini is very comfortable & organized. Very light weight.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Flatbush — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:21:17 GMT

Well, thanks everyone who posted. I have some research to do. Maybe I will find the perfect bag after all.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Enufstuff — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:45:09 GMT

@vermint After more than 20 years of collecting D&B bags in many styles and colors, the Zip Zip is my favorite.

The size is perfect and there are no worries with carrying pebble leather in rainy or snowy weather.

Teal was the first color that I bought, then turquoise, white, black, navy and red I bought this year.

I like to change bags with the seasons and to go with outfits.

Pebble leather is a little heavy, so if I'm going out and doing a lot of walking, I carry one of my fabric Vera Bradley bags.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

Sooner — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:52:01 GMT

The smallest zip-top Land's End tote bag with my name or initials on it!

If you want bigger, try the GOGO by Shedrain Paige Carry On Zip Top Tote Bag. So cute!

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

sunshine 919 — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:56:50 GMT

I have a Anuschka bag with a braided strap. It is the most comfortable of all my bags to carry. It has side pockets that kind of blends into the bag. Once unzipped they are pretty deep. I purchased years ago from Shophq.

Re: A PERFECT BAG....

vermint — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:20:15 GMT

@Enufstuff I've had a number of other Dooney bags myself...really liked them all for different reasons, but the Zip Zip is by far my favorite. I still have a few other bags, but this is the only one I've carried since October!