Handbags

[Peaches McPhee]

Generally, I'd say yes. There are exceptions but mostly the bags are heavier than average.  IMO.

[Carmie]

Some of my Dooney’s  are heavy.  That brass hardware isn’t weightless.

i have a few cross body bags that are lightweight.  I haven’t purchased a new bag for a couple of years because I already have too many as promised myself I wouldn’t.

But, I was looking at the Dooney “Barlow” and almost gave in and ordered.  Fortunately, I saw one in person while in Florida last winter. OMG it was huge anyway too heavy for me.

i have some that are over 20 years old, so they do last.

[NycVixen]

I don't buy any bag that is close to or over 2 lbs. By the time you put your things in, you're carrying 5-6 lbs. on one shoulder. I'm young and I can't do it anymore. I refuse.

The first thing I look at is price then weight. To me, it's not worth it. I have two DB bags I hardly use due to the weight. One I really love that I bought to go on interviews. The darn thing is so heavy with nothing in it. Such a waste IMO. 

DB hasn't prioritized making their bags lighter because they still sell. Over time, anyone carrying these heavy bags will feel it eventually. I had to stop due to nagging pain in my shoulder. 

[schorsch]

Yes.  I am a huge Dooney fan and have over 40 bags.  They are, however, very heavy to carry.  I have several different leathers and some are lighter than others.  The heavist are the florentine leathers.  I love them and will continue to buy them, as they never wear out.  I have some bags that are over 20 years old.  If I out shopping for the day I just carry a smaller style.  I think there is a style and leather for everyone.  Dooney is simply the best.

[Carmie]

@schorsch  I love Dooney’s and Cole Hann bags... I am a recovering bag addict.

[Roni18]

Some are.  For some reason, I decided to order the florentine Logo Lock when it was on sale recently and received it today.  I was worried it would be too heavy and it is.  Now I'm sad because it is a truly beautiful bag.  The leather is wonderful feeling, but I've decided to send it back because it is probably too big of a bag for me anyway and due to the weight I know that I won't get my money's worth out of it.  

[Katcat1]

When I was young I never thought of the weight of a bag until my shoulder really started to hurt me.  Ever since I only buy lightweight bags.  I like Kate Spade bags.  Some are extremely light and others just lightweight but I have no problems with them and they offer excellent leather for the price.  However, I choose to buy them on sale with additional discounts.    D&B bags are very heavy with the thick straps and hardware.  Dooney & Bourke is a definite NO for me.  Too heavy and the prices are too high.

[cherry]

Well ,I decided to go to ebay ,and I got another brand new Clever carraige bag

Its a bag she had on a couple of seasons ago. It is a pvc bag that is screen printed ,to look like a French Patisserie

Lots of people were watching it. It is still wrapped in the plastic protective  bag,and the  seller has 100%  star ratings. She has sold over 5,000

I am afraid Clever Carriage's time is running out at HSN. They don't seems to have to selection they used to

All the bags I have from them ,are all light weight, and unique. It's fun to have a  stash to choose from

[wilma]

I had one Dooney leather bag. It was a beautiful blue color. I always wanted a leather bag in a blue shade to wear with jeans. Unfortunately, it was very heavy. It had a few exterior pockets with hardware so I'm sure that contributed to it. I ended up selling the bag, because it was just too heavy. 

[libbyannE]

Depends on the bag. One cannot generalize. For instance, their Florentine bags have nice heft, but the Florentine Toscana bags are lighter. I never think about a bag's weight but I expect the quality l love to have some weight! Hope so. One exception is  Liebeskind bags, which are generally light. Why the concern about weight?