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

[StyleSiren]

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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".

Its not Kitsche enough for a 17 year old.

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

what about something like this

not for a 17 year old goth no.

Just wanted to say that I think you’re a fantastic aunt for taking an interest in what your niece likes and also really trying to get a special gift ❤️

a weekend bag is a nice idea but if you don’t think she’d use it as much maybe a nice quirky shoulder bag for the autumn?

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?

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1600851381/dark-witchy-bag-witch-and-moon-gothic?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=goth+hand+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-15&pro=1&frs=1&content_source=9e2983620eecc810592a7407a3c23af8342542b2%253A1600851381&organic_search_click=1

I’d like this one myself!

@GLVF

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

Absolutely hideous.

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

Suitable for a 5 year old!

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!

Maybe so, but Leopard print accessories are very on trend this Autumn so a trendy 17 year old may like it.

@BebbanburgIsMine Depends how you wear it! I don't think anyone would describe me as tacky, but I know you can't vouch for that, so we'll agree to disagree.
I'm not talking women-with-inflatable-lips-and-caterpillar-brows leopard print, I'm talking maybe a printed belt with tonal top, or a bag or kitten heels with everything else pared back.
A matter of opinion, perhaps, whether you (one) can achieve a classy look with it. I like to think I can.

I disagree that it's childish, alt teens may like the kitsch-in-a-deliberate-way aesthetic (I had a powerpuff girls backpack in my late teens/early twenties) but it's maybe on the cheapy bag shop side of things. I could see an alt-kitsch-fashiony type carrying this, but more likely a boy tbh, and not a goth.

@StyleSiren I’d have wanted this at 17 and still would now

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For anyone much younger than me I ask them what they like, for teens definitely a good look or ask them or parents what they like. And money is a good option.

I think the problem with is that it’s a super specific design. Something more neutral could be better.

I like this one. It's not cartoonishly goth, like cat and moon prints are.

I agree.

Some 17yos would absolutely love this and some would hate it.

I don’t even buy my own DD clothes or accessories anymore because things that I think she’ll love, she hates and vice versa.