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Is this bag fashionable?

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StillChangingForTheBetter · 04/08/2025 14:06

It's just arrived, I want to branch out from my usual Longchamp Le Pliage (I'm mainly waiting to use it for travelling on my holiday coming up, and maybe work). I just can't tell if it looks good, or really bad 😭

https://www.marksandspencer.com/faux-leather-pleated-top-handle-shoulder-bag/p/clp60726512?color=CREAM#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r3c3

I've also bought into the bag charm trend, and it's accessorised with a lemon 🤣 for context, I am mid-20s.

M&S

Faux Leather Pleated Top Handle Shoulder Bag | M&S Collection | M&S

This shoulder bag adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit. It features a pleated design for a luxuriously textured look and elegant knot detailing on the handle. The lined interior has a zipped pocket for valuables, plus a slip pouch for your phon...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/faux-leather-pleated-top-handle-shoulder-bag/p/clp60726512?color=CREAM#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r3c3

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StillChangingForTheBetter · 05/08/2025 16:40

I can’t afford leather, and to be honest none of my other M&S bags are doing too badly!

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CraigLogansForehead · 05/08/2025 22:38

I bought it in black OP and I love it. It’s much softer than it looks and not at all rigid. Holds loads and honestly wish I’d bought the beige too.

TheChosenTwo · 05/08/2025 22:42

Oh gosh I don’t like it at all. So yes it’s probably incredibly fashionable as I’m 40 and definitely not!

SigmundinaCafe · 05/08/2025 22:52

StillChangingForTheBetter · 04/08/2025 14:06

It's just arrived, I want to branch out from my usual Longchamp Le Pliage (I'm mainly waiting to use it for travelling on my holiday coming up, and maybe work). I just can't tell if it looks good, or really bad 😭

https://www.marksandspencer.com/faux-leather-pleated-top-handle-shoulder-bag/p/clp60726512?color=CREAM#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r3c3

I've also bought into the bag charm trend, and it's accessorised with a lemon 🤣 for context, I am mid-20s.

If you’re mid 20s shouldn’t you be buying your bags from & Other Stories, Arket, or if you were really pushing the boat out, Sézane?

You are far too young for a mag from M&S! It’s where my nana would have gone for her hand bag. There or Debenhams.

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