Burberry? (Bag advice)

[knx9211]

Unnecessary back story: I returned a very expensive pair of shoes I bought a few years ago at Nordstrom because the heel busted off. They refunded it in full to my store card without blinking. Since they were so nice, I want to reinvest in the store. So selfless

Instead of shoes, I'm thinking a good bag. I was thinking the monster tote but I just don't think I would get as much use out of a big tote. Then I saw this:

shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-medium-banner-leather-tote/4051301?origin=category&BaseUrl=All+Handbags

It's so pretty. Tell me it's worth it and I'll love it long term?

As another option, I saw this in navy:

shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-medium-dewsbury-tote/3778726?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1594

I like option #1 better.

Help?

[dianecourt]

I like the shape of the Banner better than the Dewsbury. But, I don't love that purpley brown color.

ETA: I like the Russett Red, but that's a bold bag.

[PeonyParty]

I definitely think you'd get more use out of a handbag than shoes. I actually like option 2 better! It will go with most anything, and I like that it has Burberry's pattern without it being too obvious.

[gretchenindisguise]

I like the first one more. Shape and color.

[SKP82]

I like the first one best, but I like it in red!

[iamgrace]

It's lovely. Red is a good colour. Goes with anything.

[WOT?*]

I bought this one several years ago and still love it. Burberry in reds (mine is "garnet black chain satchel") is classic, imo.  I wear it with a LOT of stuff, not just "it has to match my shoes" but as the punch of color without being in your face or as a classic accent piece.  Black just kind of melts into the background.  

The first one you posted has that same feel, only more classic and a bit more muted than the one I bought, so it will be a better purchase long-term since that's what you're looking for. And while I like the bag I'm not a huge fan of the pattern on the second one.

[shopgirl07]

It's a very nice bag, definitely classic. I really dislike the second bag, it almost looks cheap.

[knx9211]

Does everyone hate the color I posted? It looked really pretty in the store, but if I didn't get that, I'd probably get tan. The red is a little bold for my boring self.

[knx9211]

It looked like this in person

[imhischeeseburger]

I love number one in the color you posted. Also tan is a close second. I do not like the 2nd bag very much.

[shopgirl07]

Aug 1, 2015 15:08:40 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Does everyone hate the color I posted? It looked really pretty in the store, but if I didn't get that, I'd probably get tan. The red is a little bold for my boring self.

I like the color, it looks much prettier in person. For me it would be a fall/winter bag.

[memenee]

Love the first one - beautiful bag!

Is it considerably more than the shoes or roughly the same?

(I love shoes but would take a pretty bag over any pair of shoes anytime!)

[knx9211]

Aug 1, 2015 15:22:52 GMT -5 memenee said:

Love the first one - beautiful bag!

Is it considerably more than the shoes or roughly the same?

(I love shoes but would take a pretty bag over any pair of shoes anytime!)

It's almost exactly twice as much. Oops. But I had those shoes for years so I feel like the refund is free money. So I'm pretending this means it's like the bag is 50% off!

[Muddled]

Do it.

[nsl]

I really love the red color, but I agree that it feels more like a fall/winter bag because of it.

[memenee]

Aug 1, 2015 15:26:12 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Aug 1, 2015 15:22:52 GMT -5 memenee said:

Love the first one - beautiful bag!

Is it considerably more than the shoes or roughly the same?

(I love shoes but would take a pretty bag over any pair of shoes anytime!)

It's almost exactly twice as much. Oops. But I had those shoes for years so I feel like the refund is free money. So I'm pretending this means it's like the bag is 50% off!

Your line of thinking is perfectly logical and reasonable. Get the bag!

[knx9211]

Aug 1, 2015 15:31:37 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Do it.

Short and to the point. I like you.


Also a fall/winter bag could be good. I live in Pittsburgh. It's winter practically 10 months of the year.

[namasteak]

I love the first one! Do you have any other bags in bold colors? I have a purple bag that I adore & then a small black clutch.

But carry a diaper bag most of the time

[knx9211]

Aug 1, 2015 15:37:41 GMT -5 namasteak said:

I love the first one! Do you have any other bags in bold colors? I have a purple bag that I adore & then a small black clutch.

But carry a diaper bag most of the time

I have a red purse I never use. My current every day purse is a light gray.

[Muddled]

Aug 1, 2015 15:36:43 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Aug 1, 2015 15:31:37 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Do it.

Short and to the point. I like you.


Also a fall/winter bag could be good. I live in Pittsburgh. It's winter practically 10 months of the year.

You don't need advice, just encouragement.

[blabbermouth]

Yessss, I love that bag. It'd match the Staub dutch oven I bought today perfectly My splurge was only about 1/8th of the price of that, so I will live through you!

[birdistheword]

Love it - color, shape, everything.

[isabel]

Get the one you like best. It's all about getting good use out of it. You'll carry it more if you love it.

[dianecourt]

I really like the color now that I've seen the second picture. Buy it!!

[lovelyshoes]

I like the first one more, but not the color. Devil - get the saint laurent sac de jour:).

Yay for nordstrom customer service!

[elleblue]

Aug 1, 2015 15:08:40 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Does everyone hate the color I posted? It looked really pretty in the store, but if I didn't get that, I'd probably get tan. The red is a little bold for my boring self.

No I love the color. If the straps were slightly longer (I like to carry bags on my shoulder), I'd be tempted to buy it myself. 

[themoneytree]

Aug 1, 2015 15:10:15 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

It looked like this in person

I absolutely LOVE this. Get it.

[bugandbibs]

I love the first bag you posted- so pretty in the purple color and a classic shape.

[knx9211]

Aug 1, 2015 16:05:15 GMT -5 Queen Dick, Hibernating Bear said:

I don't dislike the color of the bag pictured, I just always go for the neutral especially if you're going to spend that kind of money. Do you have enough neutral bags?

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I'm mostly too lazy to switch purses. I don't own many because I always end up carrying the same one over and over. I'm bad at handbags.