STYLE
How to: Choose the Tabby for Your Personal Style
There's a Tabby bag out there ready to match every mood, every moment and every version of you.
- The Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag comes in three sizes—the Tabby 20, 26 and 36.
- With plenty of styles and finishes to choose from, there’s a Tabby out there for everyone.
- Explore all the different Tabby bags by size, style, material and color (and don’t forget about bag charms).
With a range of sizes, colors and finishes to choose from, Tabby is designed for individuality—ready to serve as your reliable style companion day in and day out for years (and years) to come. Tabby is the icon for everyone, no matter which style you choose to add to your rotation.
The Tabby is all about self-expression, so it’s only right to take your time before committing to the perfect plus-one. Below, we dive into the various Tabby sizes, styles, colors and finishes to help you choose the one for you.The Tabby is all about self-expression, so it’s only right to take your time before committing to your perfect plus-one. Below, we dive into the various Tabby sizes, styles, colors and finishes to help you choose the one for you.
1. Choose Your Size
First things first—you’ll need to decide which Tabby size is right for your lifestyle, depending on what your day-to-day looks like.
Tabby 20
What fits: A smaller, more compact size, the Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 is perfect for carrying just the essentials like your phone, wallet, keys and lip loss.
Perfect for: Heading to happy hour with friends, when drinks turn into dinner or to complement your Little Black Dress for semi-formal events.
Tabby 26
What fits: The Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 offers a bit more room for all your essentials, plus a couple extras (think sunglasses and makeup pouch).
Perfect for: Taking long walks through campus, heading into the city for the day or anytime you want to elevate your favorite off-duty weekend look.
Tabby 36
What fits: The same structured silhouette only this time with a more generously sized interior, the Tabby 36 fits everything the smaller Tabby styles do, plus a few extras like your notepad, small tablet or makeup pouch.
Perfect for: Heading to the park with your latest book club read, meeting up for a study session with your tablet ready to go or elevating your everyday style on occasions you need to carry a few extras with you.
Tabby 20
What fits: A smaller, more compact size, the Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 is perfect for carrying just the essentials like your phone, wallet, keys and lip loss.
Perfect for: Heading to happy hour with friends, when drinks turn into dinner or to complement your Little Black Dress for semi-formal events.
Tabby 26
What fits: The Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 offers a bit more room for all your essentials, plus a couple extras (think sunglasses and makeup pouch).
Perfect for: Taking long walks through campus, heading into the city for the day or anytime you want to elevate your favorite off-duty weekend look.
Tabby 36
What fits: The same structured silhouette only this time with a more generously sized interior, the Tabby 36 fits everything the smaller Tabby styles do, plus a few extras like your notepad, small tablet or makeup pouch.
Perfect for: Heading to the park with your latest book club read, meeting up for a study session with your tablet ready to go or elevating your everyday style on occasions you need to carry a few extras with you.
2. Pick a Style
Leather Straps
Prefer a timeless all-leather look? Go for a Tabby style with detachable leather straps for shoulder or crossbody wear. You can even go strapless for a more formal clutch.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, Tabby Shoulder Bag 26
Chain Straps
Gleaming chain straps elevate any look, from your go-to jeans and tees to your most formal work wardrobe picks. Match your Tabby’s chain straps to your jewelry for a cohesive, put together style, regardless of the occasion.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 with Quilting, Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 with Quilting
Prefer a timeless all-leather look? Go for a Tabby style with detachable leather straps for shoulder or crossbody wear. You can even go strapless for a more formal clutch.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, Tabby Shoulder Bag 26
Chain Straps
Gleaming chain straps elevate any look, from your go-to jeans and tees to your most formal work wardrobe picks. Match your Tabby’s chain straps to your jewelry for a cohesive, put together style, regardless of the occasion.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 with Quilting, Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 with Quilting
3. Decide on Material
Tabby comes in a variety of leathers and fabrics—below are a few of the most beloved to consider.
Smooth Leather
As the Original American House of Leather Since 1941, we've been dedicated for years to crafting luxury that lasts with high-quality, durable bags—including those crafted from smooth leather. Classic and smooth (like the name implies), smooth leather is a durable, polished leather with a buttery soft handfeel.
Suede
A suede bag adds rich texture and timeless elegance to any look, any season. Style suede handbags with cozy knitwear or smooth leather for a layered look with depth in the fall or winter. Choose lighter shades of suede or pair your bag with denim or lightweight linens for a spring or summer vibe.
Pebbled Leather
Soft and easygoing, pebbled leather is recognizable by its special namesake grain that offers durability without sacrificing style. It’s structured and refined, yet still soft to the touch. Plus, the textured finish adds dimension to any outfit—whether you’re heading out for a walk through campus or dressing up for a night out with friends.
Smooth Leather
As the Original American House of Leather Since 1941, we've been dedicated for years to crafting luxury that lasts with high-quality, durable bags—including those crafted from smooth leather. Classic and smooth (like the name implies), smooth leather is a durable, polished leather with a buttery soft handfeel.
Suede
A suede bag adds rich texture and timeless elegance to any look, any season. Style suede handbags with cozy knitwear or smooth leather for a layered look with depth in the fall or winter. Choose lighter shades of suede or pair your bag with denim or lightweight linens for a spring or summer vibe.
Pebbled Leather
Soft and easygoing, pebbled leather is recognizable by its special namesake grain that offers durability without sacrificing style. It’s structured and refined, yet still soft to the touch. Plus, the textured finish adds dimension to any outfit—whether you’re heading out for a walk through campus or dressing up for a night out with friends.
4. Determine Color
All Black
Rendered in black and perfectly sized to wear over the shoulder or tuck under your arm, Tabby’s day-to-night versatility—year-round and year after year—is what ultimately earns it the title of the best Little Black Bag. If you’re on the hunt for a bag you can truly take with you anywhere and everywhere without question, this is the shade for you.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 with Crystal Beaded Fringe, Tabby Shoulder Bag 36
Bright Shades
Infuse a pop of color into any outfit through your Tabby. Available in a range of eye-catching shades (like dark fuchsia, light citron and marigold, for example), there’s a Tabby for every personal style and wardrobe.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Marigold, Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Light Citron,
Warm Neutrals
Warm, earthy and ultra-versatile, warm neutrals are a fashion staple for a reason. They pair well with almost any wardrobe and enhance rich textures like suede and corduroy within all your go-to looks. A softer alternative to the staple black bag, a warm neutral bag will add an element of sophistication to all your looks, all year round.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Biscuit, Tabby Shoulder Bag 36 in Caramel, Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 in Maple
Rendered in black and perfectly sized to wear over the shoulder or tuck under your arm, Tabby’s day-to-night versatility—year-round and year after year—is what ultimately earns it the title of the best Little Black Bag. If you’re on the hunt for a bag you can truly take with you anywhere and everywhere without question, this is the shade for you.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 with Crystal Beaded Fringe, Tabby Shoulder Bag 36
Bright Shades
Infuse a pop of color into any outfit through your Tabby. Available in a range of eye-catching shades (like dark fuchsia, light citron and marigold, for example), there’s a Tabby for every personal style and wardrobe.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Marigold, Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Light Citron,
Warm Neutrals
Warm, earthy and ultra-versatile, warm neutrals are a fashion staple for a reason. They pair well with almost any wardrobe and enhance rich textures like suede and corduroy within all your go-to looks. A softer alternative to the staple black bag, a warm neutral bag will add an element of sophistication to all your looks, all year round.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Biscuit, Tabby Shoulder Bag 36 in Caramel, Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 in Maple
5. Don’t Forget to Accessorize
Straps, charms and keychains are the on-trend way to transform any bag—including the Tabby—without making any permanent changes. For a dressier look, try our chain-link designs or stands of pearls. For a personality-filled choice, explore our variety of charms. Check out our guide to accessorizing for more unique ways to personalize your Tabby.
Style Picks: Cherry Bag Charm, Dice Bag Charm, Crystal Motif Chain Bag Charm
Style Picks: Cherry Bag Charm, Dice Bag Charm, Crystal Motif Chain Bag Charm
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FAQs: You asked. We’ve answered.
What makes the Tabby bag so iconic?
What makes the Tabby bag so iconic?
The Tabby bag is a modern take on one of our archival 1970s designs, proving that great style never fades. With its unmistakably iconic signature ‘C’ closure and wide range of sizes, colors and finishes, the Tabby is made to be loved now and treasured forever.
How does the Tabby bag fit into Coach’s commitment to circularity in fashion?
How does the Tabby bag fit into Coach’s commitment to circularity in fashion?
Leftover leather scraps from the making of the Tabby, which might otherwise have gone to landfill, are transformed into beautiful new Coachtopia Alter/Ego bag styles. Together, the Tabby and its Coachtopia Alter/Ego Shoulder Bag help us move towards a zero-waste future.
How do I choose the best first luxury bag?
How do I choose the best first luxury bag?
Not only does the perfect luxury bag serve as a functional part of any wardrobe, it's also a vehicle for self-expression. Before gifting someone their first luxury bag, consider lifestyle—like whether they’re a travel-lover who might appreciate a relaxed, effortless bag like the Brooklyn, or a fashion-forward friend who might prefer an iconic shoulder bag like the Tabby. Don’t forget to evaluate size, material and durability as well.