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Merlot colored bag, please advise!!!

judEve — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:34:32 GMT

My birthday is coming up and a friend offered to go in on a new Dooney with me. I found one that is gorgeous and a beautiful wine, merlot color which I have recently become to love! My concern is will merlot, wine, burgundy shades be totally "last year", out of style and make a bag that color obsolete in a year or two? I don't have to be up on all the latest fads but don't want to look like an old lady carrying a "has been" colored bag either. Even though my friend is going in on this purchase it's a big purchase for me and I want a bag I can carry in confidence for many years to come! Help please!!! Thank you all!

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ChynnaBlue — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:29:32 GMT

Burgundy is a fall staple color and comes back every year, as far as I'm aware. I have a burgundy Dooney I bought several years ago. Some years it's more prevalent, but I see it every year.

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:03:27 GMT

@ChynnaBlue

I agree. Burgundy is a basic fall color and always has been, I think she'll carry it for years to come, I sure would!

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freakygirl — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:31:52 GMT

i've loved the color burgundy for years. i wear it in clothes, shoes and accessories. i've never been one to listen to fashion editors dictate what colors or trends are

in or out. i find it laughable. if it looks good and makes you happy, buy it and wear it. be you. not a clone. 😊

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Kitlynn — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:33:36 GMT

I think you can carry any bag you love and there are no rules about colors. I don't think any color is "last year". A bag is a personal choice and it should reflect the person carrying it. If you love it and want it just get it and enjoy!! Happy Birthday!

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EdithEllenLily — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:43:46 GMT

Burgundy and merlot bags in the fall and winter are forever. Remember Etienne Aigner? Here is one of the new ones:

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jaxs mom — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:49:35 GMT

I've worn wine colors for at least 10 years. In style just means more shopping choices. Either that color works in your wardrobe and flatters you or it doesn't.

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jaxs mom — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:50:15 GMT

@EdithEllenLily wrote:
Burgundy and merlot bags in the fall and winter are forever. Remember Etienne Aigner? Here is one of the new ones:

Oh boy that is gorgeous @EdithEllenLily

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EdithEllenLily — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:00:27 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
@EdithEllenLily wrote:
Burgundy and merlot bags in the fall and winter are forever. Remember Etienne Aigner? Here is one of the new ones:
Oh boy that is gorgeous @EdithEllenLily

@jaxs mom I thought so, too! The signature "A" looks updated and even has a pierced look. And just the right amount of studs...

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stevieb — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:31:30 GMT

Burgundy is a fall and winter classic.

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judEve — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 02:51:09 GMT

Thank you all so much! I did not know merlot is a fall color. I just started watching the q about 2- 2 1/2 years ago and have learned so much, before I really didn't know anything about fashion. When I heard this fall that merlot is the color of the season I thought it was just for this season! I'm so excited! I'm getting a new merlot Dooney!

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jaxs mom — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:52:53 GMT

Enjoy your new bag.

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libbyannE — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 03:36:04 GMT

@judEve wrote:
Thank you all so much! I did not know merlot is a fall color. I just started watching the q about 2- 2 1/2 years ago and have learned so much, before I really didn't know anything about fashion. When I heard this fall that merlot is the color of the season I thought it was just for this season! I'm so excited! I'm getting a new merlot Dooney!

@judEve

Good for you! My fave new bag this fall is a Dooney florentine satchel in Bordeaux, and I have been carrying my Dooney florentine Barlow bag in Bordeaux for quite awhile and love it.

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handygal2 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:25:24 GMT

Though the names change over the years (Merlot, Burgundy, wine, Bordeaux, cranberry, oxblood, etc.), the color family is classic, and will never look dated IMO. Happy birthday, and enjoy your new bag!

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Sister Golden Hair — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:22:17 GMT

Burgundy and navy are two wonderful colors.

I'm not sure where the color of the year came from but years ago we carried and wore any color we wanted and loved.