Is This Purse a Classic Piece?

[expatpumpkin]

store.prada.com/en/US/woman/handbags/totes/BN1786_NZV_F0572

And do you think it's appropriate for year-round usage?

[marylou]

NMS, but yes and yes.

[Deleted]

Yes and yes.

[ijack]

Yes, but I think the small straps would be annoying.

[leshoequeen]

definitely.

[h]

I love it and think it is classic and appropriate year round.

[MrsAxilla]

Yes, definitely.

[expatpumpkin]

Jul 9, 2012 13:09:49 GMT -5 v said:

Jul 9, 2012 13:07:57 GMT -5 ijack said:

Yes, but I think the small straps would be annoying.

I was drooling over this bag on Saturday -- similar, but with longer straps (and considerably cheaper):

www.ferragamo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategories_31150_35551#/product/27652/6148914691233365114/508825

But I really do love the Prada.

Nice!

[dexteroni]

Yes, and yes, and I love it.

+v+, I love the Ferragamo too.

[niki]

Yum! Totally just pinned that.

[SJ]

Jul 9, 2012 13:09:26 GMT -5 h said:

I love it and think it is classic and appropriate year round.

Me too!

[ijack]

Jul 9, 2012 13:09:49 GMT -5 v said:

Jul 9, 2012 13:07:57 GMT -5 ijack said:

Yes, but I think the small straps would be annoying.

I was drooling over this bag on Saturday -- similar, but with longer straps (and considerably cheaper):

www.ferragamo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategories_31150_35551#/product/27652/6148914691233365114/508825

But I really do love the Prada.

they are both beautiful bags, I'm just not sure my arm would fit through the prada

[Deleted]

It's nice and classic but would be a pita to carry for me, especially travelling. Is this what you wanted to deduct on your taxes? haha..good luck with that

[expatpumpkin]

I am second-guessing myself due to the handle issue

Here's a very similar one with a detachable strap:

store.prada.com/en/US/woman/handbags/totes/BN2274_NZV_F0D32

But, it doesn't come in the clay grey... Which of these colors are good for all year-round?

[expatpumpkin]

Jul 9, 2012 13:21:43 GMT -5 @missy1 said:

It's nice and classic but would be a pita to carry for me, especially travelling. Is this what you wanted to deduct on your taxes? haha..good luck with that

Hahaha, yes I'm trying REALLY HARD to justify this as a biz expense if I use it in a shoot. But that's a reach, I know

[rikki]

Love it!

[thatgirl2478]

yes, yes, and if I had 2,000 to blow I MIGHT consider that bag... though it would probably go towards landscaping now...

[CloudBee]

Yes, I love it, but would want a shoulder strap.

[marylou]

Jul 9, 2012 13:24:44 GMT -5 expatpumpkin said:

I am second-guessing myself due to the handle issue

Here's a very similar one with a detachable strap:

store.prada.com/en/US/woman/handbags/totes/BN2274_NZV_F0D32

But, it doesn't come in the clay grey... Which of these colors are good for all year-round?

It depends on your wardrobe. The caramel one would work best for me. Otherwise you can't really go wrong with black.

[lys]

My grandmother had a purse that style (not Prada). Definitely not worth the price, however.

[lys]

year round use if it is in a dark color.

[Deleted]

Sure.

[MixedBerryJam]

I think it's kind of matronly looking, personally. But I have to ask: the little tag thing stuck into the little slot in the picture, is that just a logo/brand/tag thing? What is that? I'm lame because I have been using the same "Le Sportsac" bag for about 20 years and don't know about this stuff.

[emyinpink]

totally classic and worth it. <3.

[GailGoldie]

very classic and yes, year round.

is it worth it? only if it is worth it for you.... many people woudln't consider spending anything near that much on any type of bag... many people would b/c they love it - it's all about how YOU feel obviously

[wannabe]

that bag is gorgeous. and i would totally spend the cash on it - that's one that will never go out of style.

[emyinpink]

Jul 9, 2012 16:44:39 GMT -5 jenny1980 said:

You should only spend a maximum of $35 on a bag. You can find a good quality one at Eddie Bauer for that price if you shop sales. Put the remainder into your retirement. *

*Because this is what Sisu would say and she's not here to say it herself.

:-( :-( :-(

[jgleespen]

Yes, I have a Prada tote in this color and have carried it through all the seasons. Get it!

[expatpumpkin]

Hahaha, thanks everyone. I'm going to see them again tomorrow in person before I pull any triggers!

[WOT?*]

Jul 9, 2012 13:30:08 GMT -5 marylou said:

Jul 9, 2012 13:24:44 GMT -5 expatpumpkin said:

I am second-guessing myself due to the handle issue

Here's a very similar one with a detachable strap:

store.prada.com/en/US/woman/handbags/totes/BN2274_NZV_F0D32

But, it doesn't come in the clay grey... Which of these colors are good for all year-round?

It depends on your wardrobe. The caramel one would work best for me. Otherwise you can't really go wrong with black.

I have a KS in caramel that I use fairly regularly. But I like the military green as well, wardrobe dependent of course.