-Freda M.
70th Birthday Gifts for Her
By seventy, a woman knows exactly what she wants from a bag, and it is usually the opposite of what she is given. Not bigger. Not heavier. Not another tote where the keys disappear. She wants something light that leaves both hands free, opens easily and keeps her phone, glasses and purse where she put them. That is what a crossbody bag is for, and it is why so many of these are bought by sons and daughters who have seen their mother make do with the wrong one.
The Original has three compartments, so everything has a home, and a strap that adjusts up to 125cm, so it hangs at the right length whether she is tall or small. If she has always carried a bag on her shoulder and does not want to change, the Edgware is a proper shoulder bag, and the Westminster is a messenger style. For a woman who still walks miles, the Sutton Sling sits across the chest and spreads the weight, while the Wilmington has a top handle for days when she would rather carry it. All of them are handcrafted in 100% full-grain leather, with lined, easy-clean interiors and our signature gold hardware, in black, navy, chestnut, maple, slate blue and stone.
Every bag comes with two free straps of your choice and a keyring, worth £63, so she can have a plain leather one and a patterned one for best. The bags are covered by a 365-day warranty, and we offer 30-day returns if she would prefer another colour. Leather bags here run from £84.95 to £139.95 (the transparent City bag is £49.95), with free UK delivery over £70. For more help choosing, read how to wear a crossbody bag over 50, or see our handbags for women over 50, 60th birthday gifts and gifts for Grandma.
