Q. I’m looking to invest in a nice bag that I can wear to work, out to dinner and on weekends. In other words, one bag that I use all the time. My maximum budget is $500, can you recommend some good 24/7 bags?
A. Absolutely! Our favorite bags to wear everyday, everywhere are medium-size satchels since they easily transition from work to weekends (and everywhere in between). If your wardrobe tends to consist of mostly neutral colors like black, brown, tan or grey, you might want to consider investing in a bag with a little personality, perhaps a pretty animal print or a rich red hue. If your wardrobe tends to be more colorful or print-heavy, then a neutral bag is your best bet. Here are some beautiful satchels to consider:
Q. My son’s wedding is in April, afternoon nuptials, evening reception. The bridesmaids’ color is plum, the mother of the bride is wearing black. My dress is a dark jade—it goes great with my grandmother’s amethyst jewelry, but I can’t seem to decide on the right shoe/bag combination. I have a vintage gold sequin clutch, but the gold sequin shoes that I ordered in the picture are more of a rosy gold, so not the same color as the clutch. Should I opt for plum accessories or gold—or mix them? (My look is pictured here.)
