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smiles1003 · Oct 13th, 2009, 10:11 PM

I recently purchased a beautiful Faridah bag. I love the color, and when trying it on in the store I thought it was super comfortable.

However, after using it, I feel that when I put more than just my wallet and keys in the bag it is a bit on the heavy side...... and the strap hurts my shoulder.

Normally I wear shorter straps, could that be the reason? The bag also seems to hit at my hip and kinda sits funny. Any other petite ladies have that problem?

I love the bag, but I'm finding it can be a little uncomfortable.......

berryfine28 · Oct 13th, 2009, 11:46 PM

Hi Smiles 1003, I recently purchased a Totally Turnlock Faridah hobo in chocolate, and when I have a few items in it, it doesn't seem to be a problem. The leather is much lighter and softer that the previous Faridahs with the pebbled leather. But when I put a fair amount of stuff in the bag, it is kinda heavy on the shoulder because the strap is narrow and thin. I find that I have to keep my arm down alongside the hobo to keep it from falling of the shoulder. I am 5'3" but it doesn't look disproportionate to me. I would say if it is uncomfortable to you, you should return it if possible. Do you have the newer Faridah with the thinner leather or the pebbled leather? I think those bags weigh a lot more.

smiles1003 · Oct 14th, 2009, 09:56 PM

I do have the older pebbled leather. I absolutely love the texture, but I know it is heavier than the newer, lighter leather.

I'm five foot two inches tall so I am about your height, I appreciate your input on the proportion, I am used to wearing bags that hit above the hip, so this is a totally different style for me.

But everyone always told me how comfy the faridah is, I was a little surprised with experience.....

purses and gold · Oct 14th, 2009, 11:13 PM

Same here- I found it heavy to carry around even though everybody said it was a comfy bag.

shop2drop1 · Oct 14th, 2009, 11:32 PM

I own several Faridahs and find them all very comfortable. I'm a shorty at 5'1" and like the way the Faridah hangs on me. The strap is very wide compared to a lot of other bags I own and the wider the strap, IMO, means the more comfortable the bag. It is one of my "go to" bags because I can carry it for the day and not ever really think about it. Sorry to hear that you aren't totally in love with yours.

lpratt · Oct 15th, 2009, 08:33 AM

I am 5'2' and have a pebbled leather faridah. I stuff it with TONS of crap and yes, it's heavy, but it's def.one of my fave bags. I will agree that the first few times i wore it, it was a bit heavy and my shoulder did feel it. But the bag itself if comfortable and now that i'm used to it, the weight doesn't bother me at all! Sorry you're not lovin yours :(

Oct 13th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#1
smiles1003 OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 57	Faridah Owner Opinions I recently purchased a beautiful Faridah bag. I love the color, and when trying it on in the store I thought it was super comfortable. However, after using it, I feel that when I put more than just my wallet and keys in the bag it is a bit on the heavy side...... and the strap hurts my shoulder. Normally I wear shorter straps, could that be the reason? The bag also seems to hit at my hip and kinda sits funny. Any other petite ladies have that problem? I love the bag, but I'm finding it can be a little uncomfortable.......
smiles1003 OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 57

Oct 13th, 2009, 11:46 PM	#2
berryfine28 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Hi Smiles 1003, I recently purchased a Totally Turnlock Faridah hobo in chocolate, and when I have a few items in it, it doesn't seem to be a problem. The leather is much lighter and softer that the previous Faridahs with the pebbled leather. But when I put a fair amount of stuff in the bag, it is kinda heavy on the shoulder because the strap is narrow and thin. I find that I have to keep my arm down alongside the hobo to keep it from falling of the shoulder. I am 5'3" but it doesn't look disproportionate to me. I would say if it is uncomfortable to you, you should return it if possible. Do you have the newer Faridah with the thinner leather or the pebbled leather? I think those bags weigh a lot more.
berryfine28 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4

Oct 14th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#3
smiles1003 OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 57	I do have the older pebbled leather. I absolutely love the texture, but I know it is heavier than the newer, lighter leather. I'm five foot two inches tall so I am about your height, I appreciate your input on the proportion, I am used to wearing bags that hit above the hip, so this is a totally different style for me. But everyone always told me how comfy the faridah is, I was a little surprised with experience.....
smiles1003 OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 57

Oct 14th, 2009, 11:13 PM	#4
purses and gold Purse Lover Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 240	Same here- I found it heavy to carry around even though everybody said it was a comfy bag.
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Oct 14th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#5
shop2drop1 On a ball field Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 3,396	I own several Faridahs and find them all very comfortable. I'm a shorty at 5'1" and like the way the Faridah hangs on me. The strap is very wide compared to a lot of other bags I own and the wider the strap, IMO, means the more comfortable the bag. It is one of my "go to" bags because I can carry it for the day and not ever really think about it. Sorry to hear that you aren't totally in love with yours.
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Oct 15th, 2009, 08:33 AM	#6
lpratt Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 71	I am 5'2' and have a pebbled leather faridah. I stuff it with TONS of crap and yes, it's heavy, but it's def.one of my fave bags. I will agree that the first few times i wore it, it was a bit heavy and my shoulder did feel it. But the bag itself if comfortable and now that i'm used to it, the weight doesn't bother me at all! Sorry you're not lovin yours :(
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