Handbags

[Desertdi]

I'm looking for windshield wipers for my eyeglasses......................

[BlingQueen022]

I already have a rainbag, was pretty expensive at 298 dollars, lol.  Will not take a florentine leather handbag out in the rain ever again after I did this one.  One spot of water will stain it forever.  So every time it rains I make it a point to use the Flap/toggle crossbody bag  when it rains.  It's already all spotted up from rain so it doesn't matter if it gets wet or not.  Thank goodness I have the same wonderful bag in the Ivy color too that's spotless.  Love that toggle bag.  

[1Professor]

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@BlingQueen022 wrote:

I already have a rainbag, was pretty expensive at 298 dollars, lol.  Will not take a florentine leather handbag out in the rain ever again after I did this one.  One spot of water will stain it forever.  So every time it rains I make it a point to use the Flap/toggle crossbody bag  when it rains.  It's already all spotted up from rain so it doesn't matter if it gets wet or not.  Thank goodness I have the same wonderful bag in the Ivy color too that's spotless.  Love that toggle bag.  

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@BlingQueen022

The spotting is what I'm anticipating, and we will be getting lots of rain and wind. Thanks for confirming my concern.

This raincoat was only $25, slips right over the top of any bag, and my handbags deserve it!

[jaxs mom]

I've been caught in the rain with florentine leather and it didn't stain permanantly. Once it dried it was it was back to what it was. I do try and avoid taking certain bags in the rain though. 

[mima]

I can't imagine having a bag that I can't carry in the rain without worrying about it staining.  I am too messy even without the rain.

I carry my Brahmins with no worry. They are gorgeous and don't stain in the rain.

I'm not even careful with them and they look like new after years of use.

[stevieb]

I'm sorry, but what a ridiculous concept. I'd opt to simply carry an unimportant bag or one that tolerates rain, as I often do...  Certainly doing so makes a great deal more sense than carrying a beautiful bag and then essentially condomizing it... This has to be the most utterly silly thing I've seen in ages.

[Winkk]

Never would have even thought about this.  My handbags are all under $75 and I don't care if they get wet.  I just dry them off and they don't stain. 

[1Professor]

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@stevieb wrote:

I'm sorry, but what a ridiculous concept. I'd opt to simply carry an unimportant bag or one that tolerates rain, as I often do...  Certainly doing so makes a great deal more sense than carrying a beautiful bag and then essentially condomizing it... This has to be the most utterly silly thing I've seen in ages.

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@Carrying an unimportant bag? Hmm. Can't get my handbag mind around it, @stevieb.

I only have bags I adore. PLUS it's just the brief walking and getting soaked that needs protection (just as I do). Once I'm at the location I want my bag to be one I love looking at, using. 

In addition to protecting leather, I have several bags that have openings on top where the rain would get it. Sure, I could cover it with a plastic bag, but this is a simple elegant solution. 

Perhaps I get stuck in the rain carrying bag, umbrella, and books or packages more than most. Too hard to manipulate. Simple solution. 

[jlkz]

Many years ago I worked in Center City, Philly and had a long walk to my office.  Since I always had my leather soft-sided briefcase with me, I bought and used a see-through , tailored, plastic slip cover for the briefcase.  It looked quite nice and did a wonderful job.

When promoted to the parent company in NY, I gave it and the slip cover to another manager.  She was very happy with both items.

[stevieb]

Different strokes, @1Professor...