Handbags

[Shanus]

I always look for an outside pouch...even two zippered or not for my phone and tissues. I notice the Nash and D&B bags rarely have a phone pouch on the outside of the bag.

Is that a necessity for you?

[Lisa Y]

@Shanus   Good morning. Yes, an outside pocket on a bag is a must for me. I don't like throwing everything into the main compartment of my bags. I like an outside pocket for my keys and sunglasses and anything I need to grab quickly. I dislike "digging" for items. 

[twinsister]

@Shanus - Yes,for me, an outside pocket is a deal breaker along with a zip top.

I want quick access to my phone as well as my sunglasses/readers.

[RespectLife]

ALL my Patricia Nash bags have outside pockets!

She is the one that got me hooked on having one a must.

Once I started using her bags, it became very clear that no outside pocket is a deal breaker on my every day use bags.

I do have some small 'fancy' bags from other brands that do not have them.

None of my Dooneys do....and that is why they are sitting in the closet unused.

[Carmie]

I only like flat zippered or slip pockets on the outside. I don't own any bags with attached pouches. 

I prefer a bag with a clean finish and no sewed on pouches.  I don't care for the look.

I once bought a bag with pouch pockets to take to Europe with me because I thought it would be practical, but the closure on the pouch pockets kept getting caught in my clothing.  It ruined a few really nice summer sweaters...so I donated it as soon as I got home.

[Meowingkitty]

Nope, don't care either way. An outside pouch or lack of doesn't reflect on if I buy it or not. I go for size (small. 6x9 is more than enough), quality and looks. I only carry a few items and don't carry my husbands junk. As long as it fits a phone, keys, small credit card case, chapstick I'm good. 

[BrandNewBag]

@Meowingkitty - Ditto!  

[We rescue cats]

I don't want exterior pockets, all my bags must have key finders for my car keys and I do not keep my phone in an exterior pocket because I have my I.D. and bank card in my phone case.

[faeriemoon]

The only kind of outside pocket I like is a very discreet slip pocket for my phone.  Not into cargo bags.

[Still Raining]

For me an outside pouch is a total no.  They can catch on things and just look Ike an add on afterthought.

Now slip pockets and other pockets are fine.  Can also do totally without any external things, just internal.