I have somehow ended up with three different Bogg Bitty bags sitting on my table—two authentic ones and one very convincing dupe from Hobby Lobby.
If you have never heard of Bogg Bags, it was all started by a mom who was frustrated hauling gear for her kids and her family that she could never find a bag that worked. So, she decided to make one herself. There are all kinds of accessories and fun clip ons for the bags too. Similar to Crocs.
Anyway, I didn’t plan it this way, but here we are. If you’ve ever fallen down the Bogg rabbit hole, you understand how quickly colors, sizes, and “maybe I’ll use this one more” can multiply.
So now I’m in that familiar place: which one (or ones!) do I keep?
The two authentic Bittys are both adorable in their own ways. The colors are different enough that each one gives off its own vibe—one soft and pretty, one a little bolder. The quality is exactly what you expect from Bogg: sturdy, flexible, and that perfect little purse‑size that doesn’t overwhelm me.
"And fun surprise—both of these were about half the usual price thanks to a lucky TJ Maxx find.”
And then there’s the dupe. Honestly? It’s great too. The color is white, the shape is right, and if you didn’t know Bogg bags well, you might not notice the difference at first glance. Only thing it did not come with is the little added on zipper pouch. But that is certainly not a "deal breaker".
One more thing...I plan to use my Bitty Bag as a purse, so I want something that feels like me every day. Something that works with my outfits, my accessories, and my little routines. And of course, I want to be practical… but also a little bit joyful. Bags should spark joy, right?
I do like color!
The best part? I already had a little purse insert on hand, and it fits each Bitty like it was made for them.
I can just lift it out, pop it into another color, and go.
So now I’m narrowing it down. Do I keep the soft, pretty one? The brighter one? Both? Do I let the dupe go even though it’s cute and is neutral to go with everything? I've been giving myself a little time to carry them around the house and see which ones feel right.
After all, sometimes the best way to decide is simply to live with them for a minute.
I know this isn’t a life‑changing decision, but it’s been a surprisingly fun one to sort through.
“I’d love to know—do you think I should keep the two real ones, or does the dupe deserve a spot too?”
“Help me decide—what would you keep if these were sitting on your table?”
Off to switch my bag again,
Carrie
