THEY’RE a crucial part of an outfit.
But if you’re a fan of teaming an ensemble with a Cath Kidston bag, you’re probably going to give off a “middle aged” vibe, according to one fashion influencer.
Style queen and model Nerys took to her TikTok page to share a video detailing her opinion on the three bag brands that make you look older than you are, with the “worst one” being Cath Kidston.
“If you’ve got a Cath Kidston bag, I’m assuming – and this is only me – I’m assuming you’ve got a sewing box at home as well,” Nerys said.
“You’ve got a sewing box with all your little bits and bobs and buttons and things in.
“That’s the type of person that I think wears Cath Kidston.”
“Just my opinion,” she hastily concluded.
Nerys pleaded with people not to “come at” her as she went on to reveal the other two bags she reckons are a style crime, kicking off with Kipling.
“Nylon Kipling bags – they’re horrible!” she sighed.
“If you use a Kipling bag, I’m assuming you’ve got walking sandals and cropped trousers as well – that’s how bad I think about Kipling!”
The other brand Nerys thinks makes women look older than they actually are is Radley.
“Now, I know people love a bit of Radley,” she began.
“But I just don’t see the fascination in a little dog thing printed on my bag!
“Not for me.
“Keep your Radley’s – I’m not interested.”
People were quick to take to the comments section to weigh in on Nerys’ video, with one writing: “I’m always so relieved when I’ve not got the things you list hahaha!”
“I was hoping Radley would be in there, I hate it!” someone else said.
“A family member gave me a Kipling for Christmas,” a third admitted.
What’s the best style that suits everyone?
ACCORDING to the fashion pros at Fabulous, there’s a new style of dress that suits all body shapes.
Low-slung, dropped-waist silhouette styles have surged, thanks to the Noughties fashion trend that has swept the catwalks, social media and, of course, the high street.
First seen on the runways of luxury labels Molly Goddard and Jil Sander, the style typically cinches around the hip and pelvic area rather than the waist.
Now a plethora of more affordable options of the dress that suits a number of body shapes have dropped just as the sun starts to come out.
Clemmie Fieldsend, Fashion Editor, said: “There’s something so stylish about these dresses, and I love them.
“The simplicity of the top half teamed with the full skirt is like a sleeker and more grown-up tutu.
“I have a short torso so the dropped waist makes my body look longer, but, thankfully, the long skirt means your legs don’t look shorter.
“Plus it means I can tap into the low-waist trend without baring all in a pair of low-slung jeans.
“I know I’ll be living in mine all summer, paired with black sandals and sunnies, but for now all I need is a blazer slipped over the top and a closed-toe shoe and I’m ready to go.”
Meanwhile, Fashion Director, Tracey Lea Sayer, added: “I remember dropped-waist dresses from the 80s. I loved them then and I still love them again now!
“Forty years on from when they were first popular and I am not so sure they will be quite as flattering around my middle, because two kids and middle-aged spread later, my waist doesn’t exist any more.
“With a dress like this I can disguise my middle bit and still feel on trend for summer.”
“It went straight to the charity shop in the new year.”
“Fully agree with all these,” another wrote.
“Agree 100%,” someone else wrote.
“My sister in law always had Kipling bags and loved them! She dressed atrociously!”
“I’ve never got the Kipling vibe?” another questioned.
“I knew you were going to say Kipling!” someone else laughed.
“Mostly because I’m middle aged and love my Kipling bag.”
