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Which crossbody? Help me choose.

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Prettypussy · 22/04/2022 09:04

Help me decide between these three bags- for casual days out and things like pop concerts etc to go with jeans and stuff, I'm 49 and still fancy myself as a bit rock chick but I aren't really, more girl next door.

Sunny
motoshot
softbox

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Crazydogmumma · 22/04/2022 13:17

What about this little bucket bag from coach
in the sale and currently an extra 20% off- I am tempted myself…….

uk.coach.com/coach-mini-town-bucket-bag-in-signature-canvas/C7269.html?dwvar_color=IMTN8&index=3#start=4

It's nice, but just not the look I was going for. Was looking for something black that zips up and looks a little edgy, was going for a sort of 'tough' looking style.

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IvorCutler · 22/04/2022 13:24

Is it silver hardware you’re looking for? Obviously this is not.

Which crossbody? Help me choose.
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IvorCutler · 22/04/2022 13:25

Might be worth looking at ganni and maje if you’re after something a bit edgy.

IvorCutler · 22/04/2022 13:25

I like that op, Bottega Veneta vibes

IvorCutler · 22/04/2022 13:26

& other stories have nice dupes too if you like that style.

nzeire · 22/04/2022 13:28

That all saints one is cool

whimsicalwillow · 22/04/2022 13:40

No 2 is my choice.
No1 is a handbag really with a long strap and probably wouldn't sit comfortably.

WhatATimeToBeAlive · 22/04/2022 13:45

I like Radley bags.

www.radley.co.uk/handbags/cross-body-bags/shopby/black/

Thinkle · 22/04/2022 15:36

Prettypussy · 22/04/2022 13:17

Obviously what I think is nice isn't in MN world because these are what I thought were nice when I searched at this price point.

People never agree with your choices in mumsnet world. I had a similar thread about two dresses that I loved equally and my ask was “which dress?” and not “do you like these dresses?”. I had a lot of feedback on how shapeless my choice of dresses are and how they wouldn’t “show my figure”. So I bought both.
And I’ll go against the no logo chat and say that I love a logo in certain circumstances, mainly shoes and small bags. I’m not trying to “look expensive”, I just think the styling can be fun. So if the bags fit with your style buy the bags (one of the Marc jacobs ones mind) and have fun with it.

AssignedBlobbyAtBirth · 22/04/2022 15:41

I like them all but no 1 is my favourite
I'm usually out of sync with what is considered nice on here

Prettypussy · 22/04/2022 16:28

Oooh thank you @AssignedBlobbyAtBirth and @Thinkle, I was beginning to think I must be living in some paralell universe. The Zadig and Voltaire one comes in plain black too which might be better. DH and DD like that one best so was a bit surprised when everyone here hated it so strongly.

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IvorCutler · 22/04/2022 16:36

Oh gosh, I didn’t mean for my initial comment to be offensive!

Prettypussy · 22/04/2022 16:42

IvorCutler · 22/04/2022 16:36

Oh gosh, I didn’t mean for my initial comment to be offensive!

Smile No offence has been taken @IvorCutler, don't worry.

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Dynamicsloth · 22/04/2022 16:50

I have this one - it matches my initial.
Rather small but can easily fit phone, purse keys etc. You can match it with different straps and it comes in loads of colours.

www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/camera-a-bag-in-black-pebble

Soontobe60 · 22/04/2022 16:52

I don’t like the first at all, and the other 2 are nice shapes but the logo is too big. They’re trying too hard.
‘how about this from Hush?
www.johnlewis.com/hush-cressy-leather-cross-body-bag/p6030264

MsDastardley · 22/04/2022 19:03

Russell and Bromley have some nice cross body bags

Wagsandclaws · 22/04/2022 19:40

Not read the thread but I can highly recommend Aspinal - their bags are subtle and around the same price range as Marc Jacobs.

The A crossbody bags come in some divine colours as well as Black and Tan.

Minoloso · 22/04/2022 19:43

I love Zadig & Voltaire

TheLadyDIdGood · 22/04/2022 21:04

& Kresse leather clutch bag with a strap

I like bags without obvious logos and this brand uses reclaimed parachute silk, fire hose leather & leather off cuts from luxury brands. So it's completely sustainable and eco friendly minimising waste.

HiGunny · 22/04/2022 21:14

I actually like the Zadig & Voltaire one but I think they have nicer options. Marc Jacobs are the new Michael Kors around here so I generally steer clear of them 😁

Other rock chick brands I can think of would be Vivienne Westwood, Valentino Garavani and maybe Pinko.

HiGunny · 22/04/2022 21:14

Oh and some of the Kurt Geiger bags would be quite edgy and cool.

Leim · 22/04/2022 22:58

Personally, I prefer not to use bags with obvious logos but #2 looks nice though.

KimikosNightmare · 23/04/2022 02:17

sogoodyousee · 22/04/2022 12:19

These look cheap, probably because of the prominent logos. Though that's just my personal taste.

I agree. They simultaneously manage to be both very bland and very tacky because of the logos.

The first one is particularly nasty. I don't like any of them. I wouldn't give any of them a second glance if I saw someone wearing them.