Handbag help

[HarryRug]

Need a work handbag that goes with suits, not navy or black bag but would go with navy or black suits. Like bag can wear on shoulder. Maximum £500. Medium size to hold small iPad, purse, diary, pen, phone, keys, small make up bag. All ideas welcome. Thanks.

Tan might be good or a wine colour? Do you like slouchy or structured bags? I love Coach but I’m also liking some Ralph Lauren bags at the moment. Something like this tote? www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/leather-large-lennox-tote-486410.html?cgid=women-accessories-bags&dwvar486410_colorname=Saddle&webcat=WOMEN%2FAccessories%2FBags

I love prairie satchels and am trying not to buy another uk.coach.com/coach-prairie-satchel/58874.html?cgid=sale-women-bags&dwvar_color=LIOXB

@Goawayquickly both lovely thank you. Maybe too large? Your colour suggestions are spot on.

The prairie satchel is a compact, neat bag. I have it in aubergine and I’d love a couple more but Coach bags are good quality and there’s plenty more styles.

@Goawayquickly I have the tap measure out now looking at dimensions of Coach bags. Thank you so much. I hadn’t thought of Ralph Lauren and some of those are beautiful. You’ve been a huge help. Thank you.

labelsmostwanted.co.uk/product/chloe-tan-calfskin-leather-medium-marcie-shoulder-bag-receipt/

One of the best sellers of pre-loved bags in the country.

Tan and burgundy are lovely options to go with navy and black. Red would also work well, as would a dark yellow or dark green. It really depends on what colours you tend to wear - I feel it’s nice if your whole look is well considered. Although you can get away with just your outerwear/bag/scarf/footwear coordinating well.

I would go to Aspinal. Their bags are great quality, their designs are very good, and they have so many lovely colours to choose from!

www.aspinaloflondon.com/ladies-collection/ladies-business-bags

I actually wish I hadn’t opened this thread, I have the prairie in my basket and it’s £118 with the promo code 😩😊

Or if a non-leather tote would work there are some options at Mulberry!

Ladies you are all stars. So many lovely options. Thank you.

😊 Love a handbag thread!

They’re not to everyone’s taste but I do like the Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir (the leather version).

www.longchamp.com/gb/en/le-pliage/003/le-pliage-leather/003305/

Just jumping in to say I love the Coach Prairie Satchel. I bought one in navy in the sale, and am very tempted to get one in black.

Bought myself a Coach purse at our local outlet centre at the weekend. I think they are my new favourite bag brand.

Many thanks everyone for your helpful comments.

@Goawayquickly what's the promo code?

It was Extra20 but it appears the sale is over, I decided to sleep on it and the bag is back to full price unfortunately. Next time!

Has anyone recently been to Mulberry and/or Coach in Bicester Village and would you say it’s worth a trip there?

I’ve not been. But from what I’ve heard it’s certainly possible to bag a great bargain. You have to be willing to consider the more outlandish or seasonal styles/colours, though, as I think the classics in colours like tan don’t come in often. I should really go, because it’s not far from me and I love slightly unusual bags/colours.

Otherwise this is a great shop for authenticated pre-loved luxury bags:

www.npnbags.co.uk/newarrivals.html

I would be sooooooooo tempted to get this one, if I were in your shoes right now!

www.npnbags.co.uk/naughtipidginsnestshop/prod_7010609-Mulberry-Small-Zipped-Bayswater-in-Oxblood-Grained-Vegetable-Tanned-Leather.html

I don't think the quality of Mulberry in Bicester is as good as normal Mulberry. They manufacture bags specifically for outlet stores and they're not as soft or well made IME.

@Ninkanink that website is wonderful. Am so torn and wondering if I should delay a little to up my budget?

I've bought from the Coach main collection and from outlets and there is no difference in the quality.

I last went about three months ago and bought a bag for summer virtually identical to this, except mine has got an additional zip for a small pocket on the front under the coach branding. I paid £170 for it.

www.johnlewis.com/coach-central-leather-zip-top-tote-bag/chalk/p4845034

Have a look at Kate Spade for satchel type bags too.

@HarryRug Have you found the one yet or did you decide to up the budget?