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Marg · Kenneth Cole

Thoughts on handbags with scarves tied to them

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

It depends on the bag, the scarf, and the person carrying it. I think it can look very chic on the right woman and go terribly wrong on the next.

littlebean · Kate Spade

I like it!

lynnie · Chanel

It depends. I'm not a fan of it simply for "the look". I think it looks kind of messy in its own right. But I always like it when people personalize their style, which may include a favorite scarf, strange keychains, etc added to their bag.

Kenneth Cole

I like it, but i agree that it might look good in a person, and look totally wrong with someone else. It all depends!!!
But i think it is timeless

atlgirl · Gucci

Farrah wrote:

It depends on the bag, the scarf, and the person carrying it. I think it can look very chic on the right woman and go terribly wrong on the next.

ITA. It's *so* not a look for me, though I love seeing it. I think it has to be done with confidence and nonchalance to not look like you're trying too hard.

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

I think its adorable when you have a plain bag and just want to accessorize it a tad with the right sized scarf. For some reason, I feel like its more of a spring/summer look though.

sydney · Kate Spade

Farrah wrote:
It depends on the bag, the scarf, and the person carrying it. I think it can look very chic on the right woman and go terribly wrong on the next.

True, true

zeitgeist4 · Gucci

I like the idea, but feel that I never have the right kind of scarf. The black and white striped one below is too long I think.

I also have used this one.

Suasoria · Chanel

For me this is often a practical choice. I may start out with a scarf around my neck or jacket lapels, but then it bugs me or the weather suddenly turns warm, and I'll loop it around my purse because it feels safer than stuffing it inside.

brazilian · Dooney & Bourke

Z4- I actually like the long scarf on your Bal hobo. I think for the Edith and Morning After bag you should use a smaller scarf.

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

Looking at Zeitgeist's examples makes me think that a scarf with a slight bit of airy volume gives the best look- -especially if you're going more classic/traditional. I like how you color-matched with your bags.