What kind of handbag do you like?

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Rose65

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I got me a new one today - just from a charity shop at a bargain price. It's been ages since I had a new bag but this one caught my eye. I like one with several pockets, a medium size, not too large but roomy enough for my purse, phone, kindle.
A handbag is an important item to me, but I wouldn't ever spend much on it, it just has to be practical and a dark colour, nothing eye-catching. I like mine on my arm with a fairly short handle, not shoulder bags as I used to prefer. Just moving my things into it now and it's nice to treat myself.
 

Rose65 said:
I got me a new one today - just from a charity shop at a bargain price. It's been ages since I had a new bag but this one caught my eye. I like one with several pockets, a medium size, not too large but roomy enough for my purse, phone, kindle.
A handbag is an important item to me, but I wouldn't ever spend much on it, it just has to be practical and a dark colour, nothing eye-catching. I like mine on my arm with a fairly short handle, not shoulder bags as I used to prefer. Just moving my things into it now and it's nice to treat myself.
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I have various types of bags, large, meium, smallish... all are shoulder bags with handles which means they can be used either way... I use a crossbody bag if I feel I might be somewhere where ther'es a likelihood that I could be robbed..like London... but I can't have them too small because I have to have sace for numerous things.. including my Iphone, wallet specs case.. keys etc...

I always have a bag regardless of the size with outer zips which means easy access for things like painkillers , comb or lipstick .. save me rooting around inside the main compartment

Currently I am using a Boston Barrel bag which holds a lot given how small it is...

I have tan , green, red, Pale Blue, Pink.. turquoise, black, brown, and navy and white stripe..... bags currently... ..and over and above those I have various backpacks ..
 
Fritz said:
I prefer a larger over the shoulder bag but with my oxygen and all I now have a backpack as it's easier for me to carry the load on my back. I have to have my portable nebulizer with me along with other inhalers and whatnot.
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,,,also Marci.. you can get some really pretty backpacks as well these days... and they don't cost very much now either. I've got a theft proof one, and it has so many different pockets I can't even remember how many exactly.. it holds loads, it hardly cost more than a few £'s

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I've been having the hardest time finding a new bag. I tend to go for a smallish black handbag. No cross body or shoulder bags. I will use it everyday, nothing fancy. I've looked at Macy's (so expensive), Kohl's, Nordstrom's and Target. I thinking of looking at Shein online. Hopefully, I'll find something there.
 
I think I have more bags than I do shoes. 😮
I really, really love handbags!
These days, I usually carry a small crossbody as I don’t carry much anymore…my phone, sunglasses a couple of masks, hand sanitizer and my wallet.
I got one of those tiny wallets that basically just hold your cards which is all I use now. It does have room for a little cash and it clips to the inside of my purse to keep things safe.
When I’m staying with my daughter, I use a tote bag to carry my overnight garb, pills, toiletries and some snacks for us.
Lately, I have been finding some real bargains on second hand bags on Poshmark.
 
Travelon Crossbody, theft-resistant straps and body.

It’s not too large so I have to be efficient.

I’ve had a few of this brand over the years. I’ve got this in one in a couple of other colours. I want to be able to spot it quickly when travelling.
 

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Rose65 said:
I got me a new one today - just from a charity shop at a bargain price. It's been ages since I had a new bag but this one caught my eye. I like one with several pockets, a medium size, not too large but roomy enough for my purse, phone, kindle.
A handbag is an important item to me, but I wouldn't ever spend much on it, it just has to be practical and a dark colour, nothing eye-catching. I like mine on my arm with a fairly short handle, not shoulder bags as I used to prefer. Just moving my things into it now and it's nice to treat myself.
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I would say I like just the same as you but a lighter neutral color and crossbody.
 
Jules said:
Travelon Crossbody, thef—resistant straps and body.

It’s not too large so I have to be efficient.

I’ve had a few of this brand over the years. I’ve got this in one in a couple of other colours. I want to be able to spot it quickly when travelling.
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I have a Baggalini now that's similar. I've had a Travelon I liked too. I like functional purses.
 
hearlady said:
I have a Baggalini now that's similar. I've had a Travelon I liked too. I like functional purses.
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The reason I use Travelon is because the straps are cut-resistant. We had a couple of cases where purse straps were cut and the thieves were gone before the seniors knew what happened. They used to just be for travel for me.
 
Jules said:
The reason I use Travelon is because the straps are cut-resistant. We had a couple of cases where purse straps were cut and the thieves were gone before the seniors knew what happened. They used to just be for travel for me.
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I didn't realize that. Thanks. I'm sure you could cut the straps on this Baggalini.
 
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look at this bag only £8 on Temu... I don't have it, but my point is not everyone can afford a lot of money for a bag , and so there are some nice ones to be had for just a few $$
 

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