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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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RainyJuly87 · 18/09/2024 12:22

I like it OP

Nagatha · 18/09/2024 12:22

Just give her a voucher. I know, I hate doing that too but I've also been on the receiving end of gifts like this that someone assumed I'd like, when actually I think it's horrendous. Then begrudgingly used once before sticking in a cupboard/charity bag.

Don't waste your money on something you're not 100% sure she'd like.

I can't say I know anyone who'd use that bag to be honest.

Edit to add, I know people are trying to help but I do find it odd so many people offering up totally different suggestions for bags for a young woman they've never met. Taste is soooo subjective. It's dangerous road to try and guess what someone else deems nice.

JudgeJ · 18/09/2024 12:22

StyleSiren · 18/09/2024 11:45

Aw, rats!
I might give it to an elderly lady friend instead.

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What's your elderly lady friend done to annoy you? Save her a trip to the charity shop and take it there yourself!

2k2j · 18/09/2024 12:17

It seems more about what bags others have and how much she wants to fit in/blend in.

My DD is this age and everyone has longchamp le pliage bags. If they can't stretch to the price, they get it from vinted.

I don't like these bags at all and DD doesn't have one - she isn't fussed. But this is what people have apparently.

Le Pliage Original L Tote bag Black - Recycled canvas | Longchamp GB

Le Pliage Original L Tote bag Black - Recycled canvas | Longchamp GB

Le Pliage Original L Tote bag.L1899089001.Black - Recycled canvas.Online purchase. Home delivery. Free in-store pickup.

https://www.longchamp.com/gb/en/products/tote-bag-l-L1899089001.html

LBFseBrom · 18/09/2024 12:17

It's not suitable for a seventeen year old trendy goth but it is nice, I'd use it (but I'm old :-)).

Threetrees745 · 18/09/2024 12:15

Oh no, please don't get her the "obvious" looking goth bags. They are so tacky and cringe.
That's what I would buy for a 12 year old that was experimenting, not a near adult.

Take this from a type o negative super fan! 🤣

stayathomer · 18/09/2024 12:15

Totally depends op, one of my nieces would love that!!!

elderflowerspritzer · 18/09/2024 12:14

alpacachino · 18/09/2024 12:06

You've been brave OP. A result of that is that she will either LOVE it or HATE it.

This.

Personally I would not buy a bag for a 17 year old! It's way too risky.

Just get her a voucher for a shop and she can choose her own.

Justsayit123 · 18/09/2024 12:11

That’s awful!

quantumbutterfly · 18/09/2024 12:10

EngineEngineNumber9 · 18/09/2024 12:08

I’m taken by the coffin suitcase myself 😍🖤

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Me too.

It's very NCIS Abbie. (which maybe makes it too mainstream to be cool)

EngineEngineNumber9 · 18/09/2024 12:08

quantumbutterfly · 18/09/2024 12:06

I love the batpack !

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I’m taken by the coffin suitcase myself 😍🖤

Would a 17 year old girl like this or is it cringe?
GLVF · 18/09/2024 12:07

@StyleSiren How about a leopard print bag? i.e. animal print, not 'of' animals. It is very on trend this season (when did it ever leave?) and might be a bit classier and more sophisticated – if she's into that type of look.

Willyoujustbequiet · 18/09/2024 12:07

I don't think teens are anywhere near as bothered about what people think as our generations are. They like what they like and they don't care.

quantumbutterfly · 18/09/2024 12:06

EngineEngineNumber9 · 18/09/2024 11:58

Try here damagedsociety.co.uk/collections/bags?sort_by=best-selling&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

I love the batpack !

alpacachino · 18/09/2024 12:06

You've been brave OP. A result of that is that she will either LOVE it or HATE it.

BodyKeepingScore · 18/09/2024 12:05

FoxtrotOscarKindaDay · 18/09/2024 11:46

Nemesis Now bags would be more suiting to a 17 year old goth favouring animal lover.

Think you've made a mistake on the colour and print this time.

Oh no way! Nemesis Now bags are so fuddy duddy!

Attitude have much more suitable bags OP

www.attitudeclothing.co.uk/womens-c256/accessories-c118/bags-backpacks-c319/gothic-clothing-t684

Threetrees745 · 18/09/2024 12:04

A bit of a rock and roll vibe is my kind of style but I'm 32 so I try and go for a bit more of an age appropriate and more chic approach but I like this shop and I would choose this bag

https://little-lies.com/products/nevada-tan-suede-bucket-bag

There are also some statement canvas totes on there which are maybe more of a teenage vibe.

Nevada Tan Suede Bucket Bag

We've just dropped our most sought after Nevada Suede Bucket Bag in tan! Shop this bohemian dream today + get FREE UK shipping when you spend £50 or more on our rock 'n roll clothing, accessories 'n home decor.

https://little-lies.com/products/nevada-tan-suede-bucket-bag

BobbyBiscuits · 18/09/2024 12:03

At 17 I probably wouldn't have minded it. But the colours are quite bright which might not be great for a goth girl. I was more 'raver/cyber goth' looking at that time so was into luminous colours. If you keep the receipt she can always change it or get a refund.

Chimi · 18/09/2024 12:02

Seems too childish for a teen, it’s giving vibes of a nappy bag or a bag for a small child. If she’s quite into clothes and makeup or particular about it, maybe a voucher so she can pick one she’s likes or if you’re close a shopping session together?

AmeliaEarache · 18/09/2024 12:02

Black. If she's a goth, default to black.

She might enjoy kitsch pops of colour, but those will be very much individual to her and she'd need to piuck them.

Gardendiary · 18/09/2024 12:01

I don't think so op, not for a 17yo goth. I actually quite like it, but I don't have great taste and a penchant for overly patterned things, so don't listen to me!

Scallopp · 18/09/2024 11:59

So hard for us to know, we don't know her likes/dislikes.

Putting · 18/09/2024 11:59

StyleSiren · 18/09/2024 11:48

Thanks for the tip. Those look really tacky to me but what do I know (clearly!)?

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They look a lot less tacky than the bag you posted in your OP, at least for a 17 year old goth.

I think the bag you suggest is either for people a lot younger or a lot older.