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Therunecaster · 08/10/2023 14:43

Nice bag but no, I don't think it does.

Moistbushes · 08/10/2023 14:44

Not at all sorry but does it really need to if you love it?

MolkosTeenageAngst · 08/10/2023 14:45

It’s a nice bag, although definitely doesn’t say ‘serious business woman’ to me. The word serious to me would mean someone staying away from patterns and colours etc, serious would be a plain black/ brown/ grey etc bag and probably something like a satchel/ briefcase over a backpack!

Alstroemeria123 · 08/10/2023 14:46

No, but more importantly for a commuting bag the straps look really uncomfortable.

I do like the fabric, though, and would happily buy it if the fabric was in a tote bag or similar

BareBelliedSneetch · 08/10/2023 14:47

It says “woman who likes nice bags” to be. It says nothing about how serious or otherwise she is about business.

It doesn’t scream frivolous or childish or wacky. It doesn’t say she’s anything that would suggest she’s not serious about her work at all.

Olika · 08/10/2023 14:47

I love it but not for work

RoseRows · 08/10/2023 14:49

It’s lovely. It doesn’t really scream serious, grown up bag for work but I suppose it depends what industry you work in and if you need a bag for that purpose.

SleepingisanArt · 08/10/2023 14:52

Says weekend shopping with friends to me, not even a work bag! Would soon look very dirty with the pale background too. Sorry.

echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 14:53

Moistbushes · 08/10/2023 14:44

Not at all sorry but does it really need to if you love it?

Yes

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echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 14:53

BareBelliedSneetch · 08/10/2023 14:47

It says “woman who likes nice bags” to be. It says nothing about how serious or otherwise she is about business.

It doesn’t scream frivolous or childish or wacky. It doesn’t say she’s anything that would suggest she’s not serious about her work at all.

Ok that's good. It's not too "look at me I'm zany"

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echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 14:54

Alstroemeria123 · 08/10/2023 14:46

No, but more importantly for a commuting bag the straps look really uncomfortable.

I do like the fabric, though, and would happily buy it if the fabric was in a tote bag or similar

Ah excellent point :(

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SleepingStandingUp · 08/10/2023 14:57

Where do you work that you will be judged for the he bag you use on your commute? What will the consequences be if you bag doesn't scream "serious business woman" on the morning train?

It's pretty and practical. What's career damaging about that?

SawX · 08/10/2023 14:59

It doesn't shout 'serious business woman' but of course you can use it for your commute.

StarlightLime · 08/10/2023 14:59

echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 14:42

I've fallen in love with This bag! could I use it for the commute to the office?

No, of course it doesn't. But why does it need to? Do you really feel the need to impress your fellow commuters, or think they actually give a toss?

BarbDwyerHair · 08/10/2023 15:02

It makes me think of home made victoria sandwich.

ChamaChamaChamaChameleon · 08/10/2023 15:03

ooh I love Fable, got this one:
https://eu.fableengland.com/products/poetic-pink-quilted-backpack
(was £30 on sale).

Not sturdy enough for a commute bag - although I suppose it could be if you've got one of those light thinkpad type laptops. Mine is a heavy duty software engineer one.

I'd look for something with a proper reinforced laptop section.

Poetic Pink Quilted Backpack

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https://eu.fableengland.com/products/poetic-pink-quilted-backpack

BlueYonder57 · 08/10/2023 15:03

In my book a serious business woman is judged by her conduct and work, not by the bag she carries.

Moistbushes · 08/10/2023 15:09

Despite my above post I’m still not convinced that your bag needs to say serious business woman. No one would comment if someone of any level used that bag in my office.

We all need things in our lives that bring us a little bit of joy everyday

ItsGreyNotBlack · 08/10/2023 15:24

Moistbushes · 08/10/2023 15:09

Despite my above post I’m still not convinced that your bag needs to say serious business woman. No one would comment if someone of any level used that bag in my office.

We all need things in our lives that bring us a little bit of joy everyday

I agree. It’s a lovely bag, and serious business woman, doesn’t mean needing to have a grim brown leather bag

Buy something to make you happy everyday.

echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 15:26

ChamaChamaChamaChameleon · 08/10/2023 15:03

ooh I love Fable, got this one:
https://eu.fableengland.com/products/poetic-pink-quilted-backpack
(was £30 on sale).

Not sturdy enough for a commute bag - although I suppose it could be if you've got one of those light thinkpad type laptops. Mine is a heavy duty software engineer one.

I'd look for something with a proper reinforced laptop section.

Edited

Ahh that one might be more the ticket

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echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 15:27

Moistbushes · 08/10/2023 15:04

This is the sort of thing that says serious business woman to me

https://fredericstjames.com/products/womens-full-grain-leather-backpack-convertible-bag-clarissa?variant=42966340993252

I work in professional services and the junior staff would use something like your first post but most senior women use classic leather bags / backpacks in muted colours.

Great thank you!

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echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 15:27

BlueYonder57 · 08/10/2023 15:03

In my book a serious business woman is judged by her conduct and work, not by the bag she carries.

You say that but no. Someone with a pokemon rucksack is not going to be taken seriously.

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echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 15:31

ItsGreyNotBlack · 08/10/2023 15:24

I agree. It’s a lovely bag, and serious business woman, doesn’t mean needing to have a grim brown leather bag

Buy something to make you happy everyday.

What's grim about a brown leather bag (unless vegan)

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StarlightLime · 08/10/2023 15:33

echinaceadreams · 08/10/2023 15:27

You say that but no. Someone with a pokemon rucksack is not going to be taken seriously.

Are you quite young, op? You seem so anxious to be "taken seriously". You'll need a lot more than the right bag, I'm afraid.