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Handbag for a wedding

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Sooverthemill · 04/05/2021 09:24

I need a bag to go with my 'outfit' in July. I'm wearing a pretty summer dress and intend to wear these sandals ( probably! I need the height and I need comfort). My dress is red . But what bag? It has to be big enough to hold phone, keys, purse ( small) and my asthma inhaler and spacer. I don't have many bags (black leather backpack ,dark brown slim bag, ecru crossbody which is 30 years old, giant work bag) and am willing to buy another decent one which I can use and use or else a lesser value one which I can pass on. I thought about a straw/raffia bag and a coach or strathberry bag in 'chalk' because tans are all such different colours . But I don't want it to look like a work bag. It has to work with all my summer dresses for years to come! I'm not at all a bag person but when I buy one I tend to invest and make sure it lasts for years. I looked at hiring but that's expensive too

Any ideas? The bags I've attached photos are expensive but I don't mind if they last but am very happy to get something less expensive but I'm not keen on 'fast fashion' brands. I can't see myself ever using a clip itch bag, I've never used one and always want to be hands free!

I have also thought about the Sézane farrow bag in raffia which may suit my needs but I'm worried it would catch on my knitwear as a forever bag

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Sooverthemill · 04/05/2021 09:32

I have also considered this which I really like but £400 for a straw bag!

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IloveJudgeJudy · 04/05/2021 10:41

What about this one? I love Aspinal bags.

IloveJudgeJudy · 04/05/2021 10:41

Posted too soon. Here's the photo

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BebesChamber · 04/05/2021 10:42

I'd go with the white coach bag - it's definitely the smartest and would always work for summer weddings in the future too.

Sooverthemill · 04/05/2021 11:02

@IloveJudgeJudy that's a nice bag but doesn't it look a bit 'work bag'? I did a quick look before at the Cambridge satchel company which does great satchels ( obviously) and dismissed them.

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Sooverthemill · 04/05/2021 11:11

Am now wondering about this from Cambridge satchel company even though it's yellow. I've asked them if there will be other colours. I've worked out I'm keen to support a British small brand though I love Coach!

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Tehmina23 · 04/05/2021 11:21

You could probably get a cheaper version of the straw bag from Dune for example?

The yellow satchel is nice.

Tehmina23 · 04/05/2021 11:22

Sorry bag not satchel!

IloveJudgeJudy · 04/05/2021 11:53

Maybe it does! I skimmed your thread and just looked for bags to match your sandals.

The Coach bag is also lovely. I have a few of them, too, and they keep/wear well.

Pepsimirror · 04/05/2021 12:23

Check this brand out, they have some nice bags.
www.charleskeith.co.uk/gb

Sooverthemill · 04/05/2021 12:24

I quite like this from Dune. Is it wedding-y?

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BeaLola · 04/05/2021 13:21

Try Osprey ?

Also & I mean this seriously - do you have any work colleagues who could lend you something ? I have happily lent bags to colleagues for events save them but I g a bag just as a one off (I have a lot of bags Shock)

Pepsimirror · 04/05/2021 14:49

If you go to tkmaxx you’ll get loads of dune bags much cheaper.

Londonmummy66 · 04/05/2021 14:54

I was about to say tk maxx last time I was in mine there was something similar to the Strathberry for £50 which I nearly bought (but don't need another new handbag....).

Sooverthemill · 04/05/2021 14:57

I have to shop online, I'm nowhere near shops. So sadly I can't go into TK Maxx.
@BeaLola great idea but actually I don't work any more. And nobody I know in real life near enough to borrow. Everyone else would be at the wedding!

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Pepsimirror · 05/05/2021 13:46

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/search?st=Dune&sort=publishedDate-desc&facets=stockLevelStatus:inStock&page=0

You can order from tkmaxx online

PlumpAndDeliciousFatcat · 05/05/2021 15:53

www.cambridgesatchel.com/pages/sophie-bag

If you like Cambridge Satchel Company - this is the smaller version of their doctor’s bag, which I have and absolutely love. This smaller version still holds loads but is neater for a wedding.

Sooverthemill · 05/05/2021 17:49

@PlumpAndDeliciousFatcat thank you! I've actually ordered the mini daisy ( pictured above) having dithered around Sophie, poppy and daisy. They are all so lovely

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