Kipling bags - frumpy or not?

[PolovesTubbyCustard]

Thoughts?

I have seen these on QVC and quite fancied one.

Looking for a day bag, with space for perhaps a book /tablet, water etc. So nothing huge.

I have seen a back pack on sale at a price I am more prepared to pay.

Just can't decide if they are a bit old lady. (I am quite old though)

Not my style. Are they waterproof ?

Mine is. I use it every day in all weathers. At the very bag where straps can go I also have a couple of cloth bags for if I need to pick stuff up on my way home.

They're the only bags I use, because they weigh nothing, come in nice colours , and I'm used to where things fit inside them.

Oh, and I don't think frumpy describes me. A bit peculiar, probably.

Yes they are waterproof, im on the hunt for another because of this thread I am after a summery colour

I have a teal 1 of yours Euphemia

And I wouldn't be seen dead with a monkey. Luckily they're detachable.

I do love a monkey

Totally practical but frumpy in my opinion

I love mine. I have several in various different sizes and shapes. I cant carry a bag on my shoulder much so I like the wide long strap that allows me to sling it across my chest. Some of them have detachable straps so you can carry it just by the handles.

The majority of mine have come from Amazon unless the Kipling shops have had a really good sale on.

Yes they are frumpy.

So they're not bags to keep cakes in? 🍰🍰🍰

I am using the patterned one and the other one is used by dd for school

Ugly and overpriced.

I have a couple of the larger ones full of pockets etc. that I take on holiday. I wouldn't use them for everyday use or work etc. I think they are more practical than stylish/fashionable. I wouldn't see them as a day to day handbag but great for travelling.

I'm not keen on them and I really dislike the monkey. I think they are quite frumpy, sorry.

They look like the kind of bags you'd buy at a market stall. But without the market stall price.

They fall into the same category as 'socks and sandals' IMO.

I tend to assume that anyone using one is a German tourist.

I don't like them myself, but those who do should have a look on MSE, on the Grabbit board... there's a long, ongoing thread about them, sharing all the best deals and bargains