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I don't get it. What is the big deal about Vera Bradley purses? Where I live people seem to go crazy for her purses. The prints are ugly and they look like something that even I can make. They're not really expensive but I think that they're over priced.
Anybody else seeing a lot of women with Vera Bradley purses?
Most of my family is in suburban Cincinnati, and almost all of the women have Vera Bradley bags. (Where I live now, I rarely see them.) My sisters love them, and cannot understand why I won't get one just to be like them. I think they're hideous.
I think they're more popular in the south but I've seen a lot in the northeast too. I like the pockets/compartments inside, helps me stay organized! Am not too crazy for the bold bright patterns - I prefer the darker, more subtle ones - but that's just me. They have a ton of styles and sizes from wallets to placemats to overnite bags and diaper bags too. I just wish they were a little less in price but I do like them.
I'm with you OP...I see these and they look like a home-ec project to me...or knitting/sewing bags. I have no idea why people find them attractive. They look "old" to me (and I'm not young!).
To each his own. I just got one for my birthday, as a gift, and I love it. And, I've had literally tons of compliments on it, and the matching wallet, so it can't be all that hideous!
My Gram was never without hers. I still picture her in her overlong old fur coat, "babushka", sensible shoes and Vera bag. I think she got it when they first appeared - late 1970's perhaps?
Thats still the image I still see when someone mentions Vera Bradley bags.
But, they are wildly popular.
Most of my family is in suburban Cincinnati, and almost all of the women have Vera Bradley bags. (Where I live now, I rarely see them.) My sisters love them, and cannot understand why I won't get one just to be like them. I think they're hideous.
It's funny that you mentioned Cincinnati because that's where I live.
I really like Vera Bradley. I use the little stuff for inside (checkbook cover, wallet, wristlet, coin purse, glass case) year round, I have a backpack that I take when a purse isn't quite big enough, but I use the purses during the summer only. (I prefer leather for a winter, everyday bag) It's 'kitchy' and fun - without being "too youthful".
I liked the off brand "Lemon Hill" better though - the patterns were slightly more subtle and the bags were better designed. They were waaaay cheaper too, though even if they'd been the same price, I'd have bought them.
BTW - I've bought quilted homemade bags off ebay for the more sedate patterns - but the bags fall apart - they just can't stand up like a Vera can.
I don't get it. What is the big deal about Vera Bradley purses? Where I live people seem to go crazy for her purses. The prints are ugly and they look like something that even I can make. They're not really expensive but I think that they're over priced.
Anybody else seeing a lot of women with Vera Bradley purses?
I did a couple years back, they seem to have lost popularity where I live.
I do like the small coin purses and wallets and have a couple of those, but wouldn't purchase a bag and has nothing to do with price.
It's funny that you mentioned Cincinnati because that's where I live.
They're everywhere there--it's nuts. Last time I was home I went to a baby shower. You know how everyone kind of puts their purses in a corner? The purse corner looked like a Vera Bradley store.
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