Backpack alternatives for high school girls

[Pigeon]

Are these the type bags the girls are carrying? Just curious.

http://www.coach.com/online/handbag...71-en?t1Id=62&t2Id=5000000000000155671&tier=2

Not typically, no. One of her friends does have the leather backpack that costs nearly $500 on that site, but she doesn't use it as a bookbag. She'll use it to bring stuff for sleepovers.

The ones most of the girls have look like giant purses, not backpacks.

 

[2mom]

My DD carries a back pack from Victoria secrets. Check the web site there was more on it than at our local store. She loves it. And everything fits.

 

[java]

My Daughter is using a Jansport this year. A furry leopard print one. Nobody else has it and she loves that! *I love that it was only around $40

 

[CandleontheWater]

What about a Lands End canvas tote? They are cute and really durable.

 

[kirstenb1]

Here high schoolers carry North Face backpacks. I wonder if they or Patagonia make a messenger type bag? My dd claims to have no time to go to her locker, so she carries all books in her backpack. I have several Coach bags, but I don't think they'd hold up to holding textbooks all day, even if the OP wanted to buy her dd one.

 

[mefordis]

Not typically, no. One of her friends does have the leather backpack that costs nearly $500 on that site, but she doesn't use it as a bookbag. She'll use it to bring stuff for sleepovers.

The ones most of the girls have look like giant purses, not backpacks.

That is really bad for their posture.

 

[Pigeon]

That is really bad for their posture.

Yes, and so is wearing high heels. I realize that but it's not something I'm interested in picking a battle about at this point.

 

[jls886]

In case it gives you any options - Dillard's has 30% off all permanently reduced merchandise. Today is for Dillard's cardholders only but tomorrow it opens to the public. There are quite a few totes in the sale (Guess, Jessica Simpson, etc) so there may be something your daughter likes.

http://www.dillards.com/shop/Handba...y-1/Rpp-1?catalogId=301&langId=-1&storeId=301

 

[rcpae]

I haven't taken the time to read the entire thread, but I do have a suggestion that may or may not have been suggested.

I have two daughters in high school and the one that carries a backpack carries one we got her for Christmas from Victorias Secret Pink. They have quite a few patterns to choose from in different price ranges. My girls really like them.

Good luck!

 

[princess barbara]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but my high school daughter has a Victorinox messenger bag. It's pink and black with a padded strap- pretty big. I remember it was close to $100.00 at Kohls but we found it 2 springs ago for only $10.00 and it sure has lasted.