Is this fashionable?

[Ribbonsandcurls]

Hi, Im in my early 30's and am not a very high fashion person: boots, converse, skinny jeans, scarf, top and costume or fine jewellery.

Saw this bag in TK Maxx in a lovely tan shade and wondering whether others might consider that its too practical, for someone older and not quite fashion-y enough (not sure why I care also!).

www.wildejewellery.com/product/osprey-strasbourg-handbag-cross-body-bag-in-navy-nappa/

I think its quite "lady like", classic but not too fussy. Dh thinks its like a "man bag" that you'd see on a man at the aiprort.

I also like it as its leather, tan colour and 29.99.

What do you think? Not sure whether to return it.

Has anyone seen any real leather small cross body strap bag in tan which would fit purse/phone/wipes/anti bac hand stuff which is strictly no more than £40?

Thanks all.

I feel a bit bad saying it but I agree with your dh. Will have a look for others ....

No, its fine. That's why I asked!

Definitely man - bag to me..sorry!

Something more satchel like might be better.

Have you looked on asos? They have quite a good sale....

If you like it, go for it.

It's quite inoffensive and I don't think it's frumpy or anything. I don't see Man Bag tbh.

Its quite classic I suppose but I wouldnt really say it was fashionable- sorry!

It's not very easy to find a leather bag for less than £40 is it? You might be better off sticking to the one you have already bought!

I know Dexter! Could spend more but don't really want to. Max spend would be £75 which I appreciate is relatively little.

Zara - good colour

How about getting a bag made out of baby chicks instead?!!

Quite like this one. Is it brown enough?

Nice for the school run dexter

Debenhams have some nice ones and a big sale on at the mo. Got my cross body bag from there and it's perfect

Yes, that's a man bag.

This is classic in style and colour, 100% leather and £65.

This style might date quickly but it's 100% leather, a nice colour, and £45 in the sale.

I'm actually starting to wonder if there is a space in my life for a baby chick bag. Realistically no!

Radley do lovely cross body bags - good quality for the money. Pricey new but good ones on ebay.

The chick bag: you'd find an occasion for sure! I know a girl who would love that!

Thanks for all these suggestions. Have been searching in shops/ interweb for under £40 and have got nowhere, so need to stop penny pinching and compromising and set final budget at the dizzying heights of £75.

Woo!

Elizabeth, yes its about 20cm x 15 cm in real life, so quite small and can be put inside a big work bag.

I had a feeling it was too "classic" and perhaps plain!

OP I am a bit of a fossil obsessive. Good quality and quite cheap too, have a look on eBay.

Fossil Erin

I have this one Fossil Marlow £60 from the next sale!

Oh that Fossil Erin is perfect. Need to see if it's in tan or even a brown shade. Never thought of Fossil but have seen their shop in our nearest city.

Get the Erin in the blue - it is gorgeous!!

I'm no expert in fashion but i've just got this bag, which i love. 100% leather - its currently unavailable on amazon but i've had it on my wish list for ages and they do seem come back in stock quite soon:

www.amazon.co.uk/Gusti-Shoulder-Everyday-Festival-M23/dp/B007Y4KOOC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=108PVKM0HGF01&coliid=I3CK3OR64LM4VM

Or the same seller has lots of different shapes and sizes too :-)

hi, think im going to look at fossil store when im in the big smoke in a few weeks as have spotted a tan erin and smaller erin bag - either would be perfect. i'll call it a belated xmas present from dh.
thanks for all your suggestions.
are there any more places to consider?