tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post5657819360237698977..comments2024-03-15T04:27:26.708-07:00Comments on An Affordable Wardrobe: Wear and TearJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212956969066796818noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-67611767113199399582009-03-04T10:56:00.000-08:002009-03-04T10:56:00.000-08:00I could not agree more. Of all of the bags that I...I could not agree more. Of all of the bags that I own, my old trusty tote is my favorite!Eco-Prephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988570673435056439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-20316161889980847152009-03-03T20:45:00.000-08:002009-03-03T20:45:00.000-08:00I agree these are perfect. I have a monogrammed on...I agree these are perfect. I have a monogrammed one and use it constantly.Ryan R. Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16002227502844912027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-91293326406636994972009-03-02T08:26:00.000-08:002009-03-02T08:26:00.000-08:00Completely with you on the canvas tote. I see man...Completely with you on the canvas tote. I see many a well dressed chap in NYC carrying a brief case in one hand and one of these in the other.Zingiberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280352710216868683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-36453920689630443772009-02-27T16:24:00.000-08:002009-02-27T16:24:00.000-08:00I carry a canvas tote as my lunch bag to work ever...I carry a canvas tote as my lunch bag to work everyday. Grant it, it was a free bag from our local grocery store, but it does the job. Though it does graze the pavement as I walk from my car to the office door. I am sometimes tempted to hoist over my shoulder, but never do.<BR/><BR/>DavidArmilyn and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927962720948048681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-16585512586920092792009-02-27T14:19:00.000-08:002009-02-27T14:19:00.000-08:00Completely agree with comments about pre-distresse...Completely agree with comments about pre-distressed clothes. I think it's only good quality stuff that gets a bit rough round the edges which can pull off that great, lived-in look.<BR/><BR/>Sturdy fabrics like canvas and denim definitely work best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-91332979682870427552009-02-27T12:34:00.000-08:002009-02-27T12:34:00.000-08:00As much as I like the classic canvas tote, I live ...As much as I like the classic canvas tote, I live in a part of the country where they are not acceptable for men. So, no tote bags for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-60756353059138097312009-02-27T09:12:00.000-08:002009-02-27T09:12:00.000-08:00I bought a new LL Bean tote a few years. It was so...I bought a new LL Bean tote a few years. It was so spiffy & new looking that I was a bit embarrassed to carry it! LOL I can't wait till it's raggedy.Jean Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729909498648719841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-31646979244850464012009-02-27T07:04:00.000-08:002009-02-27T07:04:00.000-08:00Those things are just too cool. I think as long as...Those things are just too cool. I think as long as I don't put it over my shoulder, I can avoid the man-purse look. I agree that years of wear always beats "distressed". That's another bonus of thrifting.Andrew M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06378562384816274316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-53315869697173430932009-02-27T06:52:00.000-08:002009-02-27T06:52:00.000-08:00You will see British Members of Parliament and bar...You will see British Members of Parliament and barristers carrying bags just like this one:<BR/><BR/>http://www.sc.edu/fitzgerald/collection/images/briefcase.gifAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com