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Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?

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StyleSiren · 18/09/2024 11:37

Bought this for my niece's birthday because she loves animals but now am having second thoughts. She's quite a trendy girl, into goth clothes/makeup etc. Would she be seen dead carrying this? It's weekend bag-sized.

Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
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CombatLingerie · 18/09/2024 14:18

You are a very thoughtful Aunt for trying to buy something your niece will love,but I don’t think that bag is it. I am also intrigued as to why the bag is so shiny. Is it plastic? Look I have been there with teenagers and their birthdays. Give the gift that never offends them.Cash!

cuckooooooo · 18/09/2024 14:15

Suitable for a 5 year old!

dutysuite · 18/09/2024 14:13

I have a 17 year old, this bag looks very childish. Money or vouchers.

BebbanburgIsMine · 18/09/2024 14:13

@GLVF

Leopard/Animal print is the most unsophisticated and tacky print ever!

Absolutely hideous.

Threetrees745 · 18/09/2024 14:11

OP it would probably help if you could point us in the direction of which type of goth or alt fashion she is into.

Are any pics below looking familiar?

Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
Apolloneuro · 18/09/2024 14:05

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1603264007/cute-goth-girl-with-dogs-art-crossbody

what about something like this

Alwaystired94 · 18/09/2024 14:05

not for a 17 year old goth no.

RedToothBrush · 18/09/2024 14:02

Its not Kitsche enough for a 17 year old.

bifurCAT · 18/09/2024 14:02

Just be honest with her and say you took a punt. If she fancies it, it's her's, if not, you'll happily take it back and get her something she fancies.

I'd have loved that at that age. Gifts can be a real minefield. I'd have loved a relative to say "anything you want up to £50, I won't judge".

RosaMoline · 18/09/2024 14:02

I am sure she would love this.
the downside? It’s £110.00.
www.vendulalondon.com/uk/i-scream-parlour-skeleton-vinnie-the-cat-bag

Apolloneuro · 18/09/2024 14:00

I think it’s risky as it’s quite marmite. You’re obviously a lovely aunt and have another go at choosing something.

Zebracat · 18/09/2024 13:59

Just thought that I don’t know your budget. I have a Dd not much older and she loves this, and it’s cheap!

Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
Awfeck · 18/09/2024 13:56

Our local garden centre sells these.
Very popular with the coach tourists. Think they take them to bingo. Haha

Doggowo · 18/09/2024 13:56

I'm a 38yr old alternative woman and I think this is lovely

Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 18/09/2024 13:55

I like it, but then I’m a Very Old Bag who’s long past giving a monkey’s about what anyone else thinks.

AlllSeeingEye · 18/09/2024 13:54

If she's goth, take a look at Disturbia for her www.disturbia.co.uk/

AutumnLeaves91 · 18/09/2024 13:53

I do genuinely mean this with love @StyleSiren but I think this looks a bit tacky so would only really see a tween use it! If she’s a goth/alt, she might like something from Disturbia, Killstar or Minga London? Minga isn’t necessarily just goth/alt stuff

LlynTegid · 18/09/2024 13:50

I would never have liked something like that, be it clothing or an accessory. I think you may not get a good reaction.

GingerKombucha · 18/09/2024 13:49

I was a 17 year old goth girl a long time ago and I'm sorry but I wouldn't like that. At that age I was making bags for myself from old denim or using vintage leather bags (if you have an old leather bag that is pretty worn and beaten up, she might love that as something she can customise with scarves and safety pins).

K0OLA1D · 18/09/2024 13:47

WhySoManySocks · 18/09/2024 13:38

The colour scheme for goths is kind of obvious..

That very much depends on the aesthetic of the person

Coconutter24 · 18/09/2024 13:45

“She's quite a trendy girl, into goth clothes/makeup etc.”

Do you know what a goth wears? lol. Does she wear goth clothes and make up all the time or just occasionally? If it’s all the time then I can’t imagine she’d use this however it’s hard to say what someone’s tastes are when we don’t know them

Zebracat · 18/09/2024 13:43

If she flies, I would get her a good plain 4 wheel cabin suitcase. They are so so useful and beyond a teen budget. Otherwise a fairly plain duffel type weekend bag, the kind that gets better with age. Forgotten the (American ?) brand but they sell them in John Lewis, I think.

nationalsausagefund · 18/09/2024 13:42

LuckySantangelo35 · 18/09/2024 13:00

@StyleSiren

why would being older mean she would like it?

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