J. Crew Eddie Purse in Navy |
I do not, however, like things that are girly. I do not wish to be mistaken for an overgrown five-year old, so when wearing a skirt or dress that borders on a bit flouncy and young, I prefer to balance it with ladylike accessories befitting a Mad Men character.
My current favorite foil for such a dress is this purse and a pair of simple heels or ballet flats. The leather on this bag is beautiful, and I expect it to age as good leather will; looking even better as it gets older. I love that there is a shoulder strap and a top handle to offer multiple options as I balance my purse, phone, MetroCard, sunglasses, and coffee cup en route to work.
This is such a classic style that it is easy to find similar handbags at many different price points. As long as one chooses a version with good leather in a classic color and avoids large labels, she should expect the handbag to wear well and be a fantastic investment. Being classic, it is ageless, so she will be able to carry it for many years to come.
It's impossible to tell what the leather is like unless one sees the bag in person, so here are a few handbags I've seen recently and expect would wear well. One of the nice things about these bags is that they vary from just slightly larger to quite a bit larger than those from the Mad Men era, making them quite practical for holding all our modern gadgets.
I love the fun but simple and discreet stirrup detail. RL Equestrian Saddle Bag image from Ralph Lauren |
The Art Deco inspired gold catches the eye, and the color is a perfect neutral. Saint Laurent Lulu Shoulder Bag image from Bergdorf-Goodman |
Fossil is affordable, but their leather is still nice. Fossil Memoir Novel Flap image from Fossil |
An iconic shape from the Coach Classics line. Coach Court Bag image from Coach |
The hardware and suede may make this one may appear a bit modern, but the a briefcase design is classic. J. Crew Marlie Satchel image from J. Crew |
Since this Chanel bag has become such a classic, it is the one exception for a visible label. Chanel Classic Flap Bag image from Chanel |
The shoulder straps on these handbags certainly are useful now, but will become necessary as the weather requires us to bulk up our arms inside increasingly heavier coats. In the right color, these flap bags offer year-round accessorizing for years to come. No wonder they are a classic.
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