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meluvs2shop · Sep 8th, 2007, 06:18 PM

I was in Saks last week and fell in love with the large Veneta, but they don't carry the Carmino color which I love.

They do, however, carry it in the medium size. At first I was like, "No way! I want the larger size."

Well, yesterday I was in Saks again () and tried on the medium Carmino and this time the size grew on me...or maybe that's bc I love the color soooo much!

(I've also have been toting around my E/W chanel all last week so I think that also helps since I took a break from my larger bags. Who knows...)

So my question is: for those of you that have the medium size...can you wear it comfortably on your shoulder with a winter coat on?

If the answer is no then I will most likely get the larger size...

Tx!

Mari

Syma · Sep 8th, 2007, 06:47 PM

I think it depends on how heavy the coat is, but I would say yes, because the medium veneta does slouch once you put things in it giving you a bit more drop under the arm.

macbagger · Sep 8th, 2007, 08:56 PM

I think it depends in part on your build? I'm tall (5'8) and fairly broad-shouldered, and as much as I loved my Limo medium Veneta it is on its way to the consigner since it wasn't as comfortable on my shoulder as my Campana or either style of the Ball bag. But, for a more petite frame it could be fine . . . good luck!

meluvs2shop · Sep 9th, 2007, 12:43 AM

TY ladies for your opinions!

I am 5'2 and about 125 lbs. Hope that helps!

Anyone else have experience with this bag?

meluvs2shop · Sep 11th, 2007, 05:22 PM

i am surprised...i thought more ladies here had the medium veneta.
oh well...i guess i'll get it anyway and try it on with a coat and see.

catabie · Sep 11th, 2007, 05:55 PM

i do have both the medium veneta and the large one. i actually prefer having the classic dark colors in large and the brighter seasonal colors in medium. my concern was same as yours that i would probably want a large one to put over a large coat.

i definitely would suggest go into the store and try both the venetas on with a coat.

good luck!

hovercraftier · Sep 11th, 2007, 06:41 PM

my medium is in quarzo so wearing it with a winter coat will never happen, boo hoo. I was trying to figure out how to wear it with brown or something but it's not happening for me.

kiss_p · Sep 11th, 2007, 07:12 PM

I have a few medium venetas. I cannot wear them over a coat. But, I have no problem carrying them as a hand-held bag.

NWpurselover · Sep 11th, 2007, 07:30 PM

I have a medium build and I think the medium veneta would be difficult to wear with a heavy coat.

lemontart · Sep 12th, 2007, 01:11 AM

I have 2 medium venetas and I only use it during summer/autumn time. It's hard to wear the medium veneta on shoulder when wearing a coat.

meluvs2shop · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:47 AM

i have a small build up top and i thought over time it would slouch a little more giving it more room for the shoulder...damn. i really wanted the carmino and Saks carries it in medium.

(my coats are not uber thick in the shoulder...i prefer thinner coats bc i use thick scarves.)

TY ladies for your responses. It has helped tremendously.

Tibu · Sep 12th, 2007, 02:11 PM

I am 5'0" tall and I have no problem wearing the medium veneta with coats. I wear a suit to work everyday and I can get the medium over my wool overcoat over the suit in the winter. I also carry it on the shoulder over a semi-puffy long down coat with no problem. The slouch of the bag makes the opening larger when you have stuff in it. I also find that the bag stays on the shoulder well without slipping down.

Sep 8th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#1
meluvs2shop OP LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,536	Q on the medium Veneta I was in Saks last week and fell in love with the large Veneta, but they don't carry the Carmino color which I love. They do, however, carry it in the medium size. At first I was like, "No way! I want the larger size." Well, yesterday I was in Saks again () and tried on the medium Carmino and this time the size grew on me...or maybe that's bc I love the color soooo much! (I've also have been toting around my E/W chanel all last week so I think that also helps since I took a break from my larger bags. Who knows...) So my question is: for those of you that have the medium size...can you wear it comfortably on your shoulder with a winter coat on? If the answer is no then I will most likely get the larger size... Tx! Mari
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Sep 8th, 2007, 06:47 PM	#2
Syma Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,348	Re: Q on the medium Veneta I think it depends on how heavy the coat is, but I would say yes, because the medium veneta does slouch once you put things in it giving you a bit more drop under the arm.
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Sep 8th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#3
macbagger Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 614	Re: Q on the medium Veneta I think it depends in part on your build? I'm tall (5'8) and fairly broad-shouldered, and as much as I loved my Limo medium Veneta it is on its way to the consigner since it wasn't as comfortable on my shoulder as my Campana or either style of the Ball bag. But, for a more petite frame it could be fine . . . good luck!
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Sep 9th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#4
meluvs2shop OP LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,536	Re: Q on the medium Veneta TY ladies for your opinions! I am 5'2 and about 125 lbs. Hope that helps! Anyone else have experience with this bag?
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Sep 11th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#5
meluvs2shop OP LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,536	Re: Q on the medium Veneta i am surprised...i thought more ladies here had the medium veneta. oh well...i guess i'll get it anyway and try it on with a coat and see.
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Sep 11th, 2007, 05:55 PM	#6
catabie expecting again! Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,474	Re: Q on the medium Veneta i do have both the medium veneta and the large one. i actually prefer having the classic dark colors in large and the brighter seasonal colors in medium. my concern was same as yours that i would probably want a large one to put over a large coat. i definitely would suggest go into the store and try both the venetas on with a coat. good luck!
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Sep 11th, 2007, 06:41 PM	#7
hovercraftier Lagoon Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 730	Re: Q on the medium Veneta my medium is in quarzo so wearing it with a winter coat will never happen, boo hoo. I was trying to figure out how to wear it with brown or something but it's not happening for me.
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Sep 11th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#8
kiss_p Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,173	Re: Q on the medium Veneta I have a few medium venetas. I cannot wear them over a coat. But, I have no problem carrying them as a hand-held bag.
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Sep 11th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#9
NWpurselover Member Joined: May 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,453	Re: Q on the medium Veneta I have a medium build and I think the medium veneta would be difficult to wear with a heavy coat.

Sep 12th, 2007, 01:11 AM	#10
lemontart Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: North CA Posts: 784	Re: Q on the medium Veneta I have 2 medium venetas and I only use it during summer/autumn time. It's hard to wear the medium veneta on shoulder when wearing a coat.

Sep 12th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#11
meluvs2shop OP LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,536	Re: Q on the medium Veneta i have a small build up top and i thought over time it would slouch a little more giving it more room for the shoulder...damn. i really wanted the carmino and Saks carries it in medium. (my coats are not uber thick in the shoulder...i prefer thinner coats bc i use thick scarves.) TY ladies for your responses. It has helped tremendously.
meluvs2shop OP LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,536

Sep 12th, 2007, 02:11 PM	#12
Tibu Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 605	Re: Q on the medium Veneta I am 5'0" tall and I have no problem wearing the medium veneta with coats. I wear a suit to work everyday and I can get the medium over my wool overcoat over the suit in the winter. I also carry it on the shoulder over a semi-puffy long down coat with no problem. The slouch of the bag makes the opening larger when you have stuff in it. I also find that the bag stays on the shoulder well without slipping down.
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