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LT bag lady · Jan 15th, 2009, 08:54 AM

I purchased a Medium Veneta about a month ago from BG and have yet to carry her. Will the Veneta style soften with use? Will she slouch? When I first got my Sloane I have to admit, I was apprehensive b/c the base lines seemed so 'hard' but she soften very quickly and is now just divine! Will the Veneta do the same? I really like her size, the Large is just too big for everyday and I want to use her as my everyday brown bag. Last night I filled her with my things and she looked stiff, so I took it out again...
Tell me about your Venetas and how they wear...
TIA!

prestwick · Jan 15th, 2009, 09:28 AM

LT bag lady- Hi, yes they do soften up.. I have a medium black veneta that I use on occasion.. ( I switch my bags around a lot) It has softened and the strap has slightly elongated.. I wear it more on the crook of my arm as it is not comfy on the shoulder with a coat..I get lots of stares when I wear this bag...It is also a great day to evening bag where it isn't so big, and it gives a slightly more elegant look than the larger venetas.. Hope I have helped

LT bag lady · Jan 15th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by prestwick

LT bag lady- Hi, yes they do soften up.. I have a medium black veneta that I use on occasion.. ( I switch my bags around a lot) It has softened and the strap has slightly elongated.. I wear it more on the crook of my arm as it is not comfy on the shoulder with a coat..I get lots of stares when I wear this bag...It is also a great day to evening bag where it isn't so big, and it gives a slightly more elegant look than the larger venetas.. Hope I have helped

Thank you prestwick! That is very helpful. I was wondering about the handle elongating. The shape of 'new' bag just seems to stiff and flat, kwim? Everytime I tired this bag on in the shop, I put it down b/c of the 'flat' shape. Thanks for the reassurance.
Cheers,

jeshika · Jan 15th, 2009, 11:23 AM

hi LT Bag Lady, i agree with prestwick that they do soften up... when i first got my medium nero veneta it looked so square and stiff... but after a couple months of on and off use (about 10), the handle has stretched a little and the bag now hangs beautifully... maybe you could try putting your stuff in your med. veneta and hanging it on a door knob or something before you take it out to let it stretch and soften? I brought my veneta to work today and she looks great! i took a quick picture and here she is!

adoptastray · Jan 15th, 2009, 03:58 PM

A couple days ago, I saw a woman wearing a large black veneta that had slouched into the most beautiful drapey hobo. So different from when it is new and square.

jburgh · Jan 15th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Never fear, LT Bag Lady, your Veneta will slouch and drape into a yummy shape. Hanging on a doorknob is good idea. To hasten the slouch, add a couple of cans of soup to it.

LT bag lady · Jan 15th, 2009, 07:22 PM

I've heard you guys talk about the cans of soup before, now I understand... hummm...

I actually took her out today and she is the perfect size for me so I will be patient and wait for her to settle into her shape!

Thanks for the pic Jeshika! your Veneta is beautiful!
Thanks adoptastray,
Cheers

kroquet · Jan 15th, 2009, 08:29 PM

I have been using my large Veneta quite alot sice Christmas and she has softened up very nicely. Love it! She is a gorgeous bag.

Jan 15th, 2009, 08:54 AM	#1
LT bag lady OP Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,427	Need opinions on Veneta over time I purchased a Medium Veneta about a month ago from BG and have yet to carry her. Will the Veneta style soften with use? Will she slouch? When I first got my Sloane I have to admit, I was apprehensive b/c the base lines seemed so 'hard' but she soften very quickly and is now just divine! Will the Veneta do the same? I really like her size, the Large is just too big for everyday and I want to use her as my everyday brown bag. Last night I filled her with my things and she looked stiff, so I took it out again... Tell me about your Venetas and how they wear... TIA!
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Jan 15th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#2
prestwick Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 336	LT bag lady- Hi, yes they do soften up.. I have a medium black veneta that I use on occasion.. ( I switch my bags around a lot) It has softened and the strap has slightly elongated.. I wear it more on the crook of my arm as it is not comfy on the shoulder with a coat..I get lots of stares when I wear this bag...It is also a great day to evening bag where it isn't so big, and it gives a slightly more elegant look than the larger venetas.. Hope I have helped
prestwick Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 336

Jan 15th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#6
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,190	Never fear, LT Bag Lady, your Veneta will slouch and drape into a yummy shape. Hanging on a doorknob is good idea. To hasten the slouch, add a couple of cans of soup to it.
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Jan 15th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#7
LT bag lady OP Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,427	I've heard you guys talk about the cans of soup before, now I understand... hummm... I actually took her out today and she is the perfect size for me so I will be patient and wait for her to settle into her shape! Thanks for the pic *Jeshika!* your Veneta is beautiful! Thanks *adoptastray*, Cheers
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Jan 15th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#8
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,449	I have been using my large Veneta quite alot sice Christmas and she has softened up very nicely. Love it! She is a gorgeous bag.
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Jan 15th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#5
adoptastray springtime lavender Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,038	A couple days ago, I saw a woman wearing a large black veneta that had slouched into the most beautiful drapey hobo. So different from when it is new and square.

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