With this monthly series, I pick a piece from my wardrobe I've worn over 30 times and go back through my blog archives to show you some of the ways I've worn it.
30 Ways To Wear Balenciaga Truffle Brown Day Bag
Cost Per Wear
I bought this bag back in August 2015 from Designer Archives consignment store in Brisbane, so of course I've worn it more than 30 times in the 3 and a half years I've had it. Still looks just as good as the day I bought it too!
This was a complete impulse buy, I'd taken some other handbags in to consign and seen this bag and just had to get it - it's the same as the day bag my bestie has, so it reminds me of her! I paid $900 for it so it works out at $25 per wear so far. Not as low as some items of clothing I've calculated cost per wear on but pretty good for such an expensive bag! It's not been worn as much as my other Balenciaga day bags, but it is one of the most recently purchased ones.
30 Ways To Wear Balenciaga Day Bag: Video Style
Balenciaga Brown Day Bag With Colourful Outfit
Unsurprisingly, this neutral brown bag works great with colourful outfits! From a colourblocking blue and green outfit to a more subtle burst of colour like a pink blazer or cobalt jacket, this brown bag is such a good neutral to add to any colourful outfit. It's a good go-to bag when I'm not sure what colour would work!
Balenciaga Day Bag With Flares
While I do love my skinny jeans, I do have a single solitary pair of flared jeans. And I bought this bag around the time I aggravated my old knee injury in a bus accident. The flared jeans were the only ones I could fit my compression bandage underneath, so they and the bag were frequently worn. This bag does look great with other styles of jeans, but I wanted to call out how well the slouchy hobo style works with flared jeans and make it it's own category.
Balenciaga Brown Day Bag With Green
I was surprised to see when I looked back on the pictures that this brown bag has been worn so much with green! An olive tank, emerald green pants or even olive pants, this brown bag compliments the shades of green so nicely. I'm trying to get outside my comfort zone and wear green more often, so I'm mainly wearing it with neutrals. A no-fuss neutral bag like this is heavily relied on to go with anything green in my outfit.
Balenciaga Day Bag With Matching Boots
The old 'match your shoes to your bag' fashion rule is one that is rarely followed now, and one I certainly don't wear a lot. Partly because my handbag collection is a lot more colourful than my shoe collection! While not a perfect match, the truffle brown Balenciaga day bag is such a similar shade to these Chelsea boots that I can't resist a little matchy-matchy by pairing them together.
Balenciaga Brown Day Bag In The Office
A slouchy hobo style bag might not be your first choice for office wear, but a big bag like this is just what I need to take everything into the office. It's comfortable even when full and a neutral shade means it stands out less than a similar style in a brighter colour, making it a good casual bag to try in a formal office environment. It helps that my office is a business casual one too so it fits in nicely with my dress code.
Balenciaga Day Bag In Pregnancy
If you've seen this 30 wears series before, you'll know I can never resist including my baby bump pics in the wrap up! When I had a little girls weekend away in Melbourne during my second trimester, I picked this bag to bring with me. The neutral colour worked with all of my outfits and it held everything I needed (scarf and water bottle) to tackle the varying Melbourne temperatures. Plus these pregnancy photos illustrate so well that if you invest in accessories you can wear them no matter what changes your body has!
Balenciaga Day Bag in Summer
I've worn a lot of layered and cold weather outfits above as this brown bag is a perfect choice in autumn and winter, but I wanted to include these pics too to show you that it works year-round. I'm not one of those people who thinks you need to restrict handbags to particular seasons, and a brown bag works in spring and summer as well as it does in autumn and winter
Where To Buy The Balenciaga Day Bag
You can also try pre-loved sites that guarantee authenticity like The Real Real, Vestiaire Collective and Fashionphile.
More Posts in The #30 Wears Handbag Series:
If you're looking for more outfit inspiration with this bag, you can see all 30+ ways I've worn it in my blog archives. I've included some links to other handbag related 30 wears posts below too. You can find the full post series by clicking here.- 30 ways to wear red Balenciaga velo bag
- 30 ways to wear a grey Rebecca Minkoff MAM bag
- 30 ways to wear mustard yellow Rebecca Minkoff bag
- 30 ways to wear a red Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag
- 30 ways to wear Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote
- 30 ways to wear Rebecca Minkoff Love bag
- 30 ways to wear Balenciaga black Part Time bag
- 30 ways to wear Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAB Tote in plum purple
- 30 ways to wear Chloe Marcie Hobo Bag
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Wow you have calculated the cost per wear, i should do that too. I love that bag!
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It is an interesting thing to calculate! :)
DeleteDear Mica, I see this bag was a really good investment and I'm surprised in which context this bag works so well! And I think it is definitely an huge advantage that this bag has so much space and I find it cool your bestie has the same bag :)
ReplyDeletexx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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It's a great bag and seems to go with lots!
ReplyDeleteGemma x
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I LOVE that bag - the color, the size, the styling - it is perfection! It looks great all the ways you're showing it too. Love seeing the pregnancy pics - how cute were you?!!!
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Thank you! I love looking back on the pregnancy pics! :)
DeleteYou have the best and functional Balenciaga bag collection I've seen. I've only one but I'd like to get more haha. Have a fun midweek, planning to go the beach this weekend before summer is all over.
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I find them so addictive, one is never enough, haha!
Deleteso many fabulous outfits, you have such a nice collection of bags.
ReplyDeleteSo versatile... I love this bag!
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Great post dear!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day! xx
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That's a lovely bag. It's wonderful that it held up so well and that you got so much wear out of it. The neutral color makes it so versatile. I especially like how you styled it with colorful outfits.
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It's such a great color, and will never go out of style so you'll definitely get that down to a way lower CPW!
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As a cheap 'n cheerful thrift shopper, I can't imagine paying $ 900 for a bag. But then again, it is Balenciaga! Your bag collection really is something else, Mica! Love that truffle brown colour, it really works with almost everything, doesn't it? xxx
ReplyDeletehaha yes, everyone has their splurges! :)
DeleteThat goes to show how versatile brown can be with absolutely everything!!
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I just love the looks you put together! Cute on top of cute.
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I always love your 30 ways posts, Mica! This is such a pretty and classic bag! It looks great with absolutely everything! Hope you're having a great week, Mica! XXX
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll end up wearing this bag ads much as the other ones, dear! It looks great, super versatile, the neutral color literally goes with everything and its size is very practical. You even made it work for office wear, and it truly looks great with those outfits!! Great purchase! <3
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This seems as such a great bag, looks specious and flexible! And fits with everything <3
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That's awesome that the bag still looks like new. After owning it for three years.
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Yes, it has aged so well! :)
DeleteI think 25$ for an item like that is very good.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Linda, Libra, Loca
It does have a pretty good cost per wear! :)
Deletehave a lovely week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI love the relaxed vibe of this bag! It's so versatile and looks great with all your looks.
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Girl, you have the most amazing collection of purses! I love the hobo style bags....takes me back to my teen years :P It's amazing how much a brown bag goes with and I always love seeing your 30 days/30 ways posts!
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Wow I had no idea it had so many different ways to use it! It must be fun choosing your bag everyday xx
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I think my all-time favourite blog posts from you are ones like this, where you show one million and one different ways of which to wear an item! I'm always SO impressed Mica!
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Thanks Gabby :) I love putting these posts together!
DeleteGreat styling as always! I love your red watercolor print dress! Have a lovely day, beautiful!
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I love the brown and neutral tones! I'm really liking how you paired it with the cream and brown though, that's my favourite!
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Cost per wear is such a fab idea, it's got so much life left in it, I'm sure you'll be down much lower in many years to come as it looks like such a great staple piece!
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The roomy and classic silhouette looks great and it's certainly versatile based on all of the looks you've managed to pair it with.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have paired this bag with a lot of lovely outfits. It is such a nice bag and I like the soft leather. You look great in all these looks, Mica dear.
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I'm not sure that I would have paid that much for it - that's a LOT! - but I love that you're getting your cost-per-wear down by using it frequently. It's a great neutral colour!
ReplyDeletehaha yes, everyone has their splurges :) Mine is bags!
DeleteI don't love Balenciaga but you've styled this bag beautifully!
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How fabulous that it looks the same as it did when you bought it.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to make a similar post... see how much I've worn certain bags.
It is fun to look back and see how things have been worn! :)
DeleteI really like bag because it's a bit more casual and definitely evokes a boho vibe. Nicely done finding it second hand!
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You have definitely been getting great use from that bag! I love the shade of brown it is, too. I think it makes it easier to mix and match with other neutrals and colors.
ReplyDeleteAn expensive bag for sure but what a great investment:) Because of the colour, you really can wear this with anything. So awesome to see your photos with this bag throughout the years:)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good investment!
DeleteThat is such a great bag, it clearly goes with everything! I don't change up my bags too often so that looks like a style I would get a lot of use out of.
ReplyDeleteI love your posts that show multiple ways to style an item. What a great bag. I love the size cos i'm a big bag kinda girl. I also love how versatile that bag is. Beautiful looks.
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These types of bags literally go with everything! Look at how many ways you styled it :) Each look is cuter than the last!
ReplyDeleteShauna
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this bag looks so good! i think I could wear it 30+ ways easily. One of my favorites from your collection, definitely top in terms of comfort
ReplyDeleteIt is one of the easiest ones to wear! :)
DeleteGREAT bag and excellent cost per wear! I really like the slouchiness of the bag and the colour is really versatile too. I don't see you in flares too often but they look great on you - the bag works really well with the cut of these jeans :)
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I really need to get my flares out again when autumn weather hangs around! :)
DeleteThanks all for your lovely comments :)
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