Handbags

[151949]

For me it's function first, then weight and finally looks. Except dress bags - then it's looks first and only.

[QVCkitty1]

It had better have both, or I keep looking till I find the right one.

[LindaSal]

Function first, but then again I wouldn't carry a bag I didn't like the looks of.

[chrystaltree]

Both.  I can't separate the two.  The style and color draw me in but the bag must have all of the elements I need in a bag.  On the other hand, I'm certainly not going to buy an ugly bag just because it has everything I want in a bag.

[sunshine 919]

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@151949wrote:

For me it's function first, then weight and finally looks. Except dress bags - then it's looks first and only.

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Actually it has to have comfortable straps.  I do not like attachable straps  I like a bag that has handles that I can carry on my shoulder without attaching.  It has to be lightweight.  I have an anuschka with a braided strap that is my favorite.  Very comfortable.

[Alison Wonderland]

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@151949wrote:

For me it's function first, then weight and finally looks. Except dress bags - then it's looks first and only.

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I am much the same, only I have to consider some function for dress bags because I always need to have an asthma inhaler in one and some of the very cute but tiny bags won't hold my inhaler and my keys.

I prefer crossbody bags because it makes it easier to get groceries, my computer bag, and packages up and down stairs both at home and the office. I've seen some really cute hobo style shoulder bags that have tempted me, but I don't own any because shoulder bags always slip at the worst time when I'm carrying other things and I don't want to deal with that.

[OKPrincess]

Hopefully I can find both function and looks in the same bag. Of course weight matters too. 

[Mominohio]

It's all abut the function for me.

It can't be too big or too small. It has to have the right pockets in the right places, it has to zip closed completely, it has to feel good on the shoulder, it has to hold my things in just the right way.

Looks come after all that. 

[gidgetgh]

Both for me. 

If it’s too heavy empty, I won’t even consider it, no matter what it looks like. 

If it has good function, but doesn’t wow me, I won’t buy it. 

If it is as cute as button, but doesn’t have enough inside pockets or I don’t like the size or how it closes, I won’t buy it. 

Function and style are of equal importance to me. 

[Sooner]

With me it varies.  I never carry much stuff around with me, so I don't need a bunch of pockets and pouches.  Unless it's an evening bag, it has to be big enough for my sunglasses.  That's a must have for a daytime bag.