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slegg61 · Oct 4th, 2009, 10:41 AM

as a plushy lady myself, i can say the most comfortable HH bags I own are the taamasin, the sonia and the havana... sonia has more than one pocket, but honestly, it can be a little trying to get in and out of quickly, for me anyway, because that closure strap flops around everywhere. i LOVE the havana (one strap, but comfortable). the tamasin i can even wear crossbody (I am a size 16-18 but not huge in the chest). and it has two rolled handles as well. it also has a front pocket that is large, but thin, on the outside. I have a bit of trouble with the trophy if I am wearing anything thicker than a regular shirt. (jackets, coats, thick sweaters and I cant wear it on my shoulder comfortably). the sao paulo is not bad either. slips more than the havana, but is a nice size. internet pics dont show the size verywell, but i took some and posted them to the HH on vacation thread.

lulu3955 · Oct 4th, 2009, 12:23 PM

My first thought was conrad too... The adjustable strap makes it a great convertible bag.

My other thoughts were Athena Tote or Athena Sac

Or even tho it's not zipper closure what about the Yves.. I looks like it has a great handle drop and lots of space with outer pockets.

sallyca · Oct 4th, 2009, 03:38 PM

RMC - the trouble with the trophy strap is that if you are plushy AND live in a climate that requires a heavy winter coat - I don't think it would work as well. What about the Newman - did we talk about that???

monkeytail · Oct 4th, 2009, 03:49 PM

If the Conrad is still up on the sale page, it is a pretty sweet deal right now. I got one for my mom on Friday for $91 with the HHFALLTHANKS code and a groupon. (not including shipping)

skydive nikki · Oct 4th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Thats a great deal, monkeytail!

enga4 · Oct 4th, 2009, 06:31 PM

Yeah, it totally is. Did you get her the last black one that I was eying, MT?!

PiggyinManolos · Oct 4th, 2009, 10:43 PM

You guys are so helpful....
RMC, you and my mom are just about the same size......thanks!
So many good suggestions...I guess if she doesn't like it, I can always keep it!

mothbeast · Oct 6th, 2009, 06:13 PM

Don't know if you are still looking but I thought I'd add my two cents. I'm really short 5 ft and chunky and usually wear an xl or xxl on top. I have a Tharpe and just got a Havana. I just tried on the Havana and the Tharpe is much better at staying on my shoulder.

I think the drop on both these might be a little short compared to what you want. With the Tharpe my elbow comes down a few inches below the top. With the Havana empty it's the same though as it pouches out It should get wider and lower. I think also being able to set the two straps on top of each other helps keeps the tharpe put too. It really feels like its not going anywhere. It does feel like the strap setup for the Havana requires flat shoulders and a good tapering in at the waist to sit properly.

Oct 4th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#17
lulu3955 SHY Joined: Aug 2008 Location: MN & IT Posts: 3,155	My first thought was conrad too... The adjustable strap makes it a great convertible bag. My other thoughts were Athena Tote or Athena Sac Or even tho it's not zipper closure what about the Yves.. I looks like it has a great handle drop and lots of space with outer pockets.
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Oct 4th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#18
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	RMC - the trouble with the trophy strap is that if you are plushy AND live in a climate that requires a heavy winter coat - I don't think it would work as well. What about the Newman - did we talk about that???
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Oct 4th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#20
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Oct 4th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#22
PiggyinManolos OP Here... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: my little prison Posts: 779	You guys are so helpful.... RMC, you and my mom are just about the same size......thanks! So many good suggestions...I guess if she doesn't like it, I can always keep it!
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Oct 6th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#23
mothbeast Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 819	Don't know if you are still looking but I thought I'd add my two cents. I'm really short 5 ft and chunky and usually wear an xl or xxl on top. I have a Tharpe and just got a Havana. I just tried on the Havana and the Tharpe is much better at staying on my shoulder. I think the drop on both these might be a little short compared to what you want. With the Tharpe my elbow comes down a few inches below the top. With the Havana empty it's the same though as it pouches out It should get wider and lower. I think also being able to set the two straps on top of each other helps keeps the tharpe put too. It really feels like its not going anywhere. It does feel like the strap setup for the Havana requires flat shoulders and a good tapering in at the waist to sit properly.
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Oct 4th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#16
slegg61 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: sarajevo Posts: 163	as a plushy lady myself, i can say the most comfortable HH bags I own are the taamasin, the sonia and the havana... sonia has more than one pocket, but honestly, it can be a little trying to get in and out of quickly, for me anyway, because that closure strap flops around everywhere. i LOVE the havana (one strap, but comfortable). the tamasin i can even wear crossbody (I am a size 16-18 but not huge in the chest). and it has two rolled handles as well. it also has a front pocket that is large, but thin, on the outside. I have a bit of trouble with the trophy if I am wearing anything thicker than a regular shirt. (jackets, coats, thick sweaters and I cant wear it on my shoulder comfortably). the sao paulo is not bad either. slips more than the havana, but is a nice size. internet pics dont show the size verywell, but i took some and posted them to the HH on vacation thread.

Oct 4th, 2009, 03:49 PM	#19
monkeytail Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54	If the Conrad is still up on the sale page, it is a pretty sweet deal right now. I got one for my mom on Friday for $91 with the HHFALLTHANKS code and a groupon. (not including shipping)

Oct 4th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#21
enga4 Shine On Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Chi-city Posts: 2,792	Yeah, it totally is. Did you get her the last black one that I was eying, MT?!

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