How to Choose Leather Bag Colors That Stand the Test of Time
Okay so—real talk?
I used to be that person standing in front of the mirror, holding two bags side by side and whispering to myself: "Is this too red? Will I hate this next fall?" You know that feeling, right? You save up for a genuine leather bag, and then color just... freezes you.
Anyway. After years of loving (and kinda ruining) my bags, here’s what I noticed.
Black. Is. Boring.
But.
It’s also—like—magically perfect for everything. Job interviews, grocery runs, nights out when you wear that one dress you always forget you own. I have this black shoulder bag I bought in college. The zipper’s a little wonky now, but I swear it still makes me feel put-together. And zero thought required. That’s why it works.
Now, brown? I don’t mean dull brown. I’m talking about that rich coffee kind. Like when it’s just brewed and still smells a bit sweet. Brown bags have a soul. They look good with denim, with wool, with messy hair on a Tuesday when you’re late and still want to look like you meant it. I think brown might be my favorite, actually. Maybe.
Oh, and tan—camel, sand, whatever you call it. That color always makes me think of dry leaves and espresso foam. There’s something low-key elegant about it. I had a friend who used to say, “Tan is for women who know what they're doing.” I didn't understand it at first but now, yeah. I think I get it.
Sometimes I see people carrying white or off-white leather bags, and they look so clean. Like aesthetically impressive. But me? I dropped a croissant in mine once. Flaky disaster. Still, if you’re careful—or just braver than me—it can be stunning. Think summer mornings, linen clothes, sunglasses you never wear but bring anyway.
And burgundy? Totally underrated. It’s like black’s artsy cousin. I take mine out when I want to feel like I made a choice. You know?
Here’s the thing. Trends come and go. Some weird neon green might pop off on Instagram next season. But these shades? They’re like the people who still text you on your birthday even if you forgot theirs.
So yeah. If you're stuck—black, brown, tan. Trust me. They won't betray you.
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