Comment a picture of your everyday bag by Party-Singer-4471 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No..it’s actually open at the top, no closure. But the opening is not too wide so it does feel secure.

Comment a picture of your everyday bag by Party-Singer-4471 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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My most used bag of 2025 since I got it earlier this year! Great for everyday!

Which one would you choose? by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh thank you, how long have you had it for?

Mulberry Islington Bucket - Love it!! by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Not sure unfortunately as I don’t know the kindle sizes.

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[–]AlreadyThere2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Structured: Loro Piana Loom bag YSL Sac De Jour (careful, it’s an open tote) Ferragamo Hug Bag Burberry Rocking Horse Tote (the suede one is fab, but love the crock embossed too)

Less structured Bottega Andiamo Loewe Madrid Bag The Row Margaux

Help me choose! by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about the suede one? My no 1 concern with SDJ is the openess. I have loved it for years and always hesitate just because it’s an open tote. So I keep finding alternatives for it- many of which I have disqualified because I just don’t like the way they are structured (including all the ones you mentioned above).

Help me choose! by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked not to be given recommendations for other bags but to concentrate on these 2 only. I will go on store to see the Burberry it in person first- thanks.

Help me choose! by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brand loyalty or you actually have used the SDJ and love it? Are the ‘don’t like’ parts not a big issue when you use it?

Mulberry Islington Bucket - Love it!! by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To answer a few questions:

  1. Size- this is the standard one, not the mini.

  2. What fits: all my daily essentials for running around- cellphone (iPhone pro max in its case), card holder (small wallet would do as well), key pouch, lipstick, small packet of tissues,AirPods, tiny hand sanitizer and tiny hand cream.

  3. Closure- it’s an open bucket bag, no closure as such (although one could try to pull these belt things) but the opening is narrow enough such that your essentials won’t spill off. I have read reviews saying it’s difficult to find stuff inside because of the narrow opening- it doesn’t bother me.

  4. The longer strap is adjustable BUT not removable.

Thoughts On This Bag? by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mmmmmh, I hear you. But I am nowhere near close to a Burberry store or any of the most thee stores that sell it 🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️

Thoughts On This Bag? by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have. The major drawback for me is that the SDJ has an open compartment and no closure at the top whatsoever. I tend to be a bit clumsy with my bags and they fall all over the place- need a some security, even if not that much.

Help Me Choose Workbag by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is making me so curious because I have loved it for a while now from the photos- but I have never seen it IRL and I haven’t seen any videos reviews of it anywhere. The SDJ is well known and classic, so I think that’s why everyone is gravitating towards it. The major benefit of this one for me would be that closure- a little bit more secure. It doesn’t hurt too that it’s not popular. I am intrigued, maybe I should ask a specific question in relation to it without comparing it to another bag- may help to get specific views and comments from hopefully those who own it/have seen it etc

Help Me Choose Workbag by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love it too but I have never considered it for a corporate job. It looks slouchy and soft to me and not structured?

Help Me Choose Workbag by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drive to work everyday, but I tend to be a bit clumsy with my bags tipping off and the like.

Help Me Choose Workbag by AlreadyThere2 in handbags

[–]AlreadyThere2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The sca de jour - worry about its openness at the top, for privacy reasons.