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Respected Contributor
Posts: 4,031
Registered: ‎03-19-2010

Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

No matter what the style it has to have an outside slip pocket for phone.  I cannot hear it inside my bag.   It has to be east west.  I cannot stand to have stuff stacked on top of each other in a north south bag. 

Esteemed Contributor
Posts: 5,195
Registered: ‎04-10-2012

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

Can't be too big......or have those metal feet on the bottom of the bag.....

Esteemed Contributor
Posts: 5,574
Registered: ‎06-19-2010

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

Nothing bigger than about 10” x 6”. I like them small. No chains for straps. Everyone in the world can hear your put it down. I prefer no outside phone pocket because I keep my phone inside. No junk hanging off it like charms, tassels etc. 

Honored Contributor
Posts: 25,929
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

I am extremely particular about purses. Must be at least 11" wide - satchel style.Big enough to fit my small pursefection into. Must have at least 2 outside pockets for keys and phone. Not be too heavy.Must have zipper close for security.I agree with the Op - like my bags to be east/west not north/south.For dress purses handles are ok but for every day bags shoulder strap is necessary.

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Posts: 572
Registered: ‎01-10-2014

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

Mine have to be East/West as well, can't have things stacked.  I also prefer a soft, slouchy bag rather than something structured.  And must be completely open in the middle - no dividers.  

Esteemed Contributor
Posts: 6,109
Registered: ‎04-14-2013

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

Not my style or can't justify the price.

 

 

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Honored Contributor
Posts: 19,034
Registered: ‎03-14-2010

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

I only have one absolute: I don't like bags with a flap opening.

 

My preferences are: Satchel, east-west orientation, zip top.

 

However, I make allowances if I really like the look of something.  Often I compromise on the zip top.  Mag snap is ok if I feel the bag is secure.

Honored Contributor
Posts: 16,577
Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

deal breaker for me

is a zipper pocket right in the middle of the bag, at any price level

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Posts: 7,408
Registered: ‎01-27-2014

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

Never magnetic closures; must have zipper top

must be crossbody -always

must not be excessively heavy

prefer two handles that completely fold down in addition to crossbody strap

prefer wide crossbody strap rather than narrow

must have substantial outside pocket

must have inside zip pocket (I use for holding cash)

Honored Contributor
Posts: 8,501
Registered: ‎03-10-2013

Re: Whar are absolute deal breakers for a handbag?

Too many pockets, dividers, zippers and no shoulder/crossbody strap.