XP: Crossbody - Marc Jacobs or other recommendations?

[midwest07]

***Posted on MM and not many replies, so trying here!***

I am trying to pick out a leather crossbody bag as a gift to me for Christmas. I am looking in the price range of up to $400. I want something on the medium to large size, but not ridiculously large. I prefer less structured as this is a weekend/errands bag, not a work bag.
 I will do black or a neutral color.


I may have settled on this Marc Jacobs. Classic Q


But now this one is out and I like it too - the reviews say it's smaller but has a more comfortable strap. New Q


I had also looked at Kate Spade and Tori Burch but didn't find quite what I was looking for.



Does anyone have either of these Marc Jacobs bags? Love/hate them? Any other ideas?

[lostarz]

I don't have either of those bags, but this is on my wishlist, shop.nordstrom.com/s/rebecca-minkoff-mac-convertible-crossbody-bag/3324431?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=138&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_2_D

[aak0517]

I have the classic Q and love it. It's roomy and big enough but still looks good and not too big.

That new one with the thicker strap looks really cute too!

I have a fold over TB one in gray that I absolutely love and the size is perfect. But I can't find it on the their site anymore. Sorry!

[greysgirl]

I have the classic Q and I really like it. I also have a Marc by Marc Jacobs one that is nylon that I love because it's a little lighter and easy to clean.

[xokell2]

Ooooh I love the new q

[midwest07]

aak0517 and greysgirl - do you find the strap on the Classic Q to be too thin/dig into your shoulder?  That seems to be one of the improvements on the New Q. But the New Q is a bit smaller and I am looking for larger.  I do like the look of the New Q.

[aak0517]

Dec 16, 2014 12:15:04 GMT -5 midwest07 said:

aak0517 and greysgirl - do you find the strap on the Classic Q to be too thin/dig into your shoulder?  That seems to be one of the improvements on the New Q. But the New Q is a bit smaller and I am looking for larger.  I do like the look of the New Q.

It does if I put a ton of stuff in it but the strap is similar to most of my other cross body and shoulder bags, so it's not something specific to that bag.  But if I'm wearing a crossbody to run around in and not carry my whole life in (like I normally do with my handbags) then it's fine

[kris356]

I have the Q and the only thing I don't like is the fact that it doesn't zipper. I have a KS Cobble Hill that is almost identical but it does. I think any crossbody tends to dig if you carry too much. My current bag is the Madewell Kensington which is now called the Glasgow and I am super happy with it. I have it in black but I love the cabernet and saddle.

[gringachef]

I have the classic Q & love everything about it. I've never had a complaint about the strap.

[gringachef]

**double post**

[sunshineandpinot]

I have this in Citron and I just really really love it! I love that it can be crossbody or sachel. It holds a ton! It also comes in lots of colors. Just not from Nordstrom apparently.

shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-classic-q-little-ukita-shoulder-bag/3147707?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=marc_by_marc_jacobs_'classic_q_-_little_ukita'_shoulder_bag:313717&cm_pla=women:bags:handbag&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads_pla_online&mr:referralID=de3e5eb9-8550-11e4-8d82-001b2166becc

[greysgirl]

Dec 16, 2014 12:57:09 GMT -5 aak0517 said:

Dec 16, 2014 12:15:04 GMT -5 midwest07 said:

aak0517 and greysgirl - do you find the strap on the Classic Q to be too thin/dig into your shoulder?  That seems to be one of the improvements on the New Q. But the New Q is a bit smaller and I am looking for larger.  I do like the look of the New Q.

It does if I put a ton of stuff in it but the strap is similar to most of my other cross body and shoulder bags, so it's not something specific to that bag.  But if I'm wearing a crossbody to run around in and not carry my whole life in (like I normally do with my handbags) then it's fine

Ditto this, only when I put a ton into it.

[carylee07]

Dec 16, 2014 13:26:50 GMT -5 gringachef said:

I have the classic Q & love everything about it. I've never had a complaint about the strap.

This is exactly me. I think the strap is fine. And the bag deceivingly holds a ton. Like- I can fit my DSLR camera in there plus other stuff if I have to!

[kris356]

Dec 16, 2014 15:11:54 GMT -5 carylee07 said:

Dec 16, 2014 13:26:50 GMT -5 gringachef said:

I have the classic Q & love everything about it. I've never had a complaint about the strap.

This is exactly me. I think the strap is fine. And the bag deceivingly holds a ton. Like- I can fit my DSLR camera in there plus other stuff if I have to!

I totally agree with this. It has room for my DSLR, my full size clutch wallet and my nook with room to spare.

[midwest07]

thank you all, this is very helpful, you are making my decision easier!

[jchokie79]

Another option. The MZ Wallace Hailey. It's very functional and really pretty in person.

[jchokie79]

Sorry just saw you're looking for leather bags. Just ignore me.

[midwest07]

Dec 16, 2014 18:01:52 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Sorry just saw you're looking for leather bags. Just ignore me.

I like that one too - I can start a list for my next one after this!

[orangetennvolfan]

Dec 16, 2014 18:00:21 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Another option. The MZ Wallace Hailey. It's very functional and really pretty in person.

Where is your tunic from?

[jchokie79]

Mandy maes market. If you google it should come up. I saw them on Instagram.

[orangetennvolfan]

Dec 16, 2014 22:10:51 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Mandy maes market. If you google it should come up. I saw them on Instagram.

Thanks! I found it. That's so cute!

[anaps28]

I like that Marc Jacobs bag in the grey color but I am a big fan of the Rebecca Minkoff MAC and the MAC Daddy. I use them all the time to be handsfree with my kids or just out and about.

www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/rebecca-minkoff-crossbody-mac?ID=766068&pla_country=US&cm_mmc=Google-PLA-ADC-_-GS-Handbags-_-Rebecca%20Minkoff-_-814038014416USA&CAWELAID=120156070000198017&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=120156070000240876&cadevice=c

www.shopbop.com/mac-daddy-bag-rebecca-minkoff/vp/v=1/845524441946931.htm

[msturtle143]

I have the small Q Percy with the thin straps. I carry a lot of stuff in my purse and leather purses have been tough on my shoulders especially since I have a small child I need to carry stuff for! 
I opted for a nylon crossbody when I got a bigger size and love it.

But between the Qs, I'd probably pick the one with the wider strap. 

[niknik]

Dec 16, 2014 18:00:21 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Another option. The MZ Wallace Hailey. It's very functional and really pretty in person.

I have this exact bag and color...

[fryjack2]

Dec 16, 2014 18:00:21 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Another option. The MZ Wallace Hailey. It's very functional and really pretty in person.

Where is your sweatshirt dress from? I love it!!

[jchokie79]

Dec 18, 2014 22:51:42 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

Dec 16, 2014 18:00:21 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Another option. The MZ Wallace Hailey. It's very functional and really pretty in person.

Where is your sweatshirt dress from? I love it!!

Thanks! Google mindymaes market. I found them via Instagram. It's called the double hoodie.

[fryjack2]

jchokie79. Thanks! Do you mind telling me what size you have on?

[jchokie79]

Dec 19, 2014 10:21:18 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

jchokie79. Thanks! Do you mind telling me what size you have on?

Sure, I'm 5'2" and wearing a small.