Your go to everyday inexpensive handbag?

[Obsesetits]

I’m in the market for a new handbag, I can no longer afford anything too luxurious but equally I’d like a nice, decent quality bag.

I can’t decide on what I want so show me yours! 🫶

Same! I could do with it being a tiny bit bigger to fit my iPad but it’s great otherwise.

and so light too, means that you can stuff it with things and it won't be too hefty to cart around. I take the monkeys off though as I think they ruin the look.

I was in the local T K Maxx the other day and they had organised the bag section by colour and given it a really good tidy up. There was an almost overwhelming amount of choice. I didn't buy anything but had nice time browing, there were some gorgeous bags there.

I have the Uniqlo cross body as well and it's great, I've used it though multiple summers, day trips, holidays. But it's simply too scruffy for work.

I've got a grey leather equivalent from AllSaints which is lovely, but I'm looking for a replacement as it's a couple of years old and looking a bit tatty. It's not unlike the leather cross body from John Lewis that a PP linked to.

I have a Le Pliage as well but my teen DD and all her friends are into these now.

I like Aspinal for a mid price point as well, is that too ££ OP?

Fatface leather bags are really good quality. I have a leather fringed one which I use all the time and still looks fabulous 18 months later.

I also really rate River Island leather bags. Just got a brand new with tags silver and black one from Vinted for a £6. Was originally £55 new. It's really lovely. I have a few favourited on Vinted as you seem to get brand new or very new really great leather bags for around a tenner. Worth having a nose around all the usual brands and then seeing what you can get on there.

TK Maxx is another favourite bag haunt. I've has some lovely bags from there.

And I agree on you with the zips... I need a bag to be London packed train commuter safe - got my purse stolen from a bag with a single middle magnetic fastening and have only ever bought one of those since - and that's my holiday bag that also has a drawstring top! It has never been brought out for crowded travel.

I have this in khaki. It just goes with everything, is small but manages to fit loads in somehow. And really lightweight. It's definitely at the casual end and not a big style statement but I really enjoy using it:

I have been using a Mango real leather half moon crossbody bag daily for about 2 years now. Still looks good as new. It looks small but holds a small purse, phone, keys, tissues, lip balm and fold up shopping bag all comfortably.

I like non-flashy high quality Aspinal and Smythson bags second hand from Vinted

Rowallan leather backpack from TK Maxx but the Handbag company often have them discounted.

Like 5 different versions of the Uniqlo Round Mini. Currently using the mesh in dark green.

I have just bought one of these the quality is amazing.
soruka.com/handbags/crossbody-bags/

www.longchamp.com/gb/en/products/handbag-s-L1512HSR001.html

I'm a guy, my answer is: pockets.

I’ve used the cloth bag mine came in (appletree bedding, £30ish, nowt fancy but fancier than my usual George bedding) for a toiletry bag when I went camping a few weeks ago and so many campers asked me where it was from that if I’d have had an affiliate link I’d have been quids in 🤣

I like my longchamp, i know its not inexpensive exactly but for what it is and how long it lasts its really good

If you like tan leather, have a look on Vinted for The Bridge bags. They are really well-made and age beautifully. They are quite pricey brand new but there are some bargains on Vinted

I have a few Kipling bags but not fancied any new ones
Roka Willesden ( sling ) and Trafalgar (Tote) pretty indestructible

( I don;t use leather /suede)

Sooooo can you help me find the Holy Grail that is a hoodie with zipped pockets ?
Not a jacket , not a kangaroo pocket and with a hood .
My DS has a couple (M&S and Amazon) but I cannot find any new ones that have the three vital components .
DS won;t use a ManBag ,(he has a rucksack for work)

TIA

I’ve got this but the smaller one in a chocolate brown! Lovely!

I just thought, a good one for everyday is the Marc Jacobs everyday tote. I think that's what it's called ill link when I get a chance .

i love a Kipling bag .. no leather nice and light
quite a bit of choice too .. light weight for my back .. unlike some are too heavy before they are filled ..
I go eBay and Amazon first but so may to choose from

I think it also depends on what your idea of inexpensive is OP?

I just got this on sale from Osprey.

https://www.ospreylondon.com/en-gb/the-voyage-nylon-tote-in-chocolate