Is This The Handbag For Me?

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Hi Iris! This is a less serious question but still something I'd love your thoughts on. I noticed you have the Gucci GG Marmont bag (stunner!!). What do you like about the bag? I'm debating making an investment in a nice bag but of course it's so hard to decide, when ideally you'll have it forever haha. How did you choose this silhouette? Do you find the flap inconvenient or bulky at all? I'm used to a zip closure or like hobo style bag, which I like because it feels secure and less vulnerable to pick pocketing. However, I think the Marmont bag visually looks gorgeous! Is yours the small size, and does it fit everything you need? Also, I'm not really a showy person, so is that a factor in choosing an it-bag? Any other tips for how to choose the right (expensive!) purse without regrets would be appreciated. Thank youuu

-L

Hey L!

Thanks for your question — happy to help. So yes, I have the small Marmont shoulder bag and it’s the absolute perfect size. I always have a book and then my keys and money and a lip balm or hand gel in it, and I’ll still have some room left for small bits. To be very honest, I got this bag when it was at the height of its Instagram fame, and that was definitely a big factor in even discovering it in the first place, but I do also really love it and I don’t see myself ever getting bored of it. It’s been two years and me and the double G are still in our honeymoon phase! I love how it looks and the quality means I’ll have it for decades as long as I take proper care of it. That’s what makes it so worth the price tag for me — because it’s a classic silhouette (but still fun!), it can’t really go out of fashion (not that I care much about trends anyway).

When investing in a bag like this, obviously you should know your budget, but I think it’s also really important to think about whether you would see yourself still wearing it in 10 years. Does that thought spark joy, so to speak? I personally am so happy I got this particular bag (though it doesn’t stop me from eyeing up those YSL beauties!!!). Re: the flap, I’ve never had an issue with it. It’s pretty convenient and easy to use, and definitely very secure. I guess you do need two hands to open and close it, if that’s something you’re worried about. As for the showiness, that’s definitely a big consideration. I quite like the attention, if you must know, but you do have to feel comfortable with that. If you think you might not use a bag that’s this loud, then you should think about a similar model that’s more discreet. Prada is a good one for that, if we’re staying in the designer realm. Hope this helps! Let me know if you need anything else, lovely.

-Iris

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