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TejasMama · Nov 13th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Would make all the difference for me. I love the style and really want one but the bag just doesn't work at all on the shoulder for me... Too snug. I am an average sized girl so I was hoping it would work out but no joy.

Anyone else out there wish the MAB/MAM had an additional inch on the shoulder drop? I don't think it would negatively affect the aesthetic of the bag. In fact, I think it would open it up to a wider audience.

Anyone else not get this style because of this but still love the bag? The longer shoulder strap might be good in a pinch but not on a regular basis.

I'm bummed. I really love this style but it doesn't work for my LIFEstyle.

missyanne · Nov 13th, 2009, 09:54 PM

I know exactly what you mean! I can never really wear a MAM over my shoulder unless I'm wearing light clothes. The bag is already really heavy by itself and with my stuff in it only makes it heavier, sometimes it's really inconvenient to lug around on the crook of my arm. I still love my MAM but the only time I really use it is when I know I won't be walking around a lot and when I'm traveling by car.

Fashion1 · Nov 13th, 2009, 10:01 PM

I still love my MABS and MAM's, but I rarely wear them on my shoulder either. It fits but one strap is always falling off so I end up carrying it on my arm. I would love it to be an inch longer!

balena · Nov 13th, 2009, 10:20 PM

I have two MAMs but no MABs (still on the hunt for the right one) and I know what you mean. I can wear them on my shoulder but it's a tight fit with a bulky sweater or one of my winter coats. I haven't tried them with all my winter coats but I'm sure I won't be able to wear them on the shoulder over most of the coats. Both MAMs were pre-owned so they've already been broken in - can't really hope for much more loosening up without risking a broken handle.

I think that may be why I have three Matinees; they have that extra bit of handle clearance so there's no need to worry if it's going to fit or not

Most all of the very recent MAM/MAB special orders come with the shoulder strap now - I am waiting on the espresso MAM that is already in production!

TejasMama · Nov 13th, 2009, 10:24 PM

It's frustrating because I really love the style but don't want to end up with it sitting in my closet...

kings_20 · Nov 13th, 2009, 11:04 PM

I have one arriving next week, a lemon MAM. I am a shoulder bag girl so hoping that I can adapt to the MAM. Mine does come with the shoulder strap in case I can't though. I am excited to finally see this style IRL. I will report back with my review.

jc0812 · Nov 13th, 2009, 11:10 PM

I do kind of wish for that extra inch too. If I'm wearing anything thicker than a sweater, I can't wear my MAMs/MABs on my shoulder. But I love how they look in the crook of the arm. Mainly I use my MAMs/MABs for work where I won't be carrying it around a lot and my nikkis/darlings/devotes when I'm shopping or running errands.

sinyard · Nov 13th, 2009, 11:42 PM

No extra inches!!!! It's the perfect fit!!!!

debpie · Nov 13th, 2009, 11:50 PM

I would

and extra inch!

debpie · Nov 13th, 2009, 11:51 PM

^oops...that doesn't sound quite right!

jc0812 · Nov 14th, 2009, 12:47 AM

^^lmao!!

B. Jara · Nov 14th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by sinyard

No extra inches!!!! It's the perfect fit!!!!

Agree 100000%!

Don't mess with success.

OP I do sympathize with you...have you tried a Matinee? More clearance and the longer handles on that particular style work fabulously!

GelTea · Nov 14th, 2009, 03:05 AM

OR there's the Morning After Hobo. There's a thread for a special order that's being rounded up. Here's the page with a pic, Desi, post #40:

SPECIAL ORDER: Morning After Hobo **OPEN TO COLOR CHOICES**

GelTea · Nov 14th, 2009, 03:10 AM

And here:
SPECIAL ORDER: Morning After Hobo **OPEN TO COLOR CHOICES**

Crazy4Handbags · Nov 14th, 2009, 07:47 AM

I would also love a half to a full inch extra on the handles. My MAs sit in my closet as sweaters that are a little too snug do. They're too pretty to part with, but hope hope hope that I will one day get smaller to fit in them comfortably! *sigh*

Nov 13th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#1
TejasMama OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,784	One More Inch on the MAB and MAM... Would make all the difference for me. I love the style and really want one but the bag just doesn't work at all on the shoulder for me... Too snug. I am an average sized girl so I was hoping it would work out but no joy. Anyone else out there wish the MAB/MAM had an additional inch on the shoulder drop? I don't think it would negatively affect the aesthetic of the bag. In fact, I think it would open it up to a wider audience. Anyone else not get this style because of this but still love the bag? The longer shoulder strap might be good in a pinch but not on a regular basis. I'm bummed. I really love this style but it doesn't work for my LIFEstyle.
TejasMama OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,784	__________________ ____________________________ "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." --Albert Einstein ____________________________ Finding Mindful Habits Here: www.zenhabits.org

Nov 13th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#2
missyanne Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,463	I know exactly what you mean! I can never really wear a MAM over my shoulder unless I'm wearing light clothes. The bag is already really heavy by itself and with my stuff in it only makes it heavier, sometimes it's really inconvenient to lug around on the crook of my arm. I still love my MAM but the only time I really use it is when I know I won't be walking around a lot and when I'm traveling by car.
missyanne Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,463	__________________

Nov 13th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#3
Fashion1 Loving RM & LP! Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Under the Dome Posts: 1,413	I still love my MABS and MAM's, but I rarely wear them on my shoulder either. It fits but one strap is always falling off so I end up carrying it on my arm. I would love it to be an inch longer!
	__________________ *Looking for the following MAB's:* *Tomato; Stonewash Blue; Glazed Expresso* *Loving my Berry MAB/FDL and BBW MAB w/ purple zipper*

Nov 13th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#5
TejasMama OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,784	It's frustrating because I really love the style but don't want to end up with it sitting in my closet...
TejasMama OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,784	__________________ ____________________________ "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." --Albert Einstein ____________________________ Finding Mindful Habits Here: www.zenhabits.org

Nov 13th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#6
kings_20 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,321	I have one arriving next week, a lemon MAM. I am a shoulder bag girl so hoping that I can adapt to the MAM. Mine does come with the shoulder strap in case I can't though. I am excited to finally see this style IRL. I will report back with my review.
kings_20 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,321

Nov 13th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#4
balena Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 733	I have two MAMs but no MABs (still on the hunt for the right one) and I know what you mean. I can wear them on my shoulder but it's a tight fit with a bulky sweater or one of my winter coats. I haven't tried them with all my winter coats but I'm sure I won't be able to wear them on the shoulder over most of the coats. Both MAMs were pre-owned so they've already been broken in - can't really hope for much more loosening up without risking a broken handle. I think that may be why I have three Matinees; they have that extra bit of handle clearance so there's no need to worry if it's going to fit or not Most all of the very recent MAM/MAB special orders come with the shoulder strap now - I am waiting on the espresso MAM that is already in production!
balena Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 733	__________________ and now the wait... stonewash TOBACCO MAM

Nov 13th, 2009, 11:10 PM	#7
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,255	I do kind of wish for that extra inch too. If I'm wearing anything thicker than a sweater, I can't wear my MAMs/MABs on my shoulder. But I love how they look in the crook of the arm. Mainly I use my MAMs/MABs for work where I won't be carrying it around a lot and my nikkis/darlings/devotes when I'm shopping or running errands.
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,255	__________________ Waiting on: BE petrol navy enchant me, BE dark grey matte love me Wishlist: RM black with blue suede matinee, RM wine matinee (on SO), HH trophy satchel in yam shine, HH biblio in olive, HH laura in sapphire jc0812's collection! HH, RM, GB, Tano, etc.!

Nov 13th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#8
sinyard Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 682	No extra inches!!!! It's the perfect fit!!!!
sinyard Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 682	__________________ Please IM me if you see a Noir MAB or Noir Nikki. It can have either signature HW or Silver (which I prefer). Thank you!!!

Nov 13th, 2009, 11:50 PM	#9
debpie Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 4,174	I would and extra inch!

Nov 13th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#10
debpie Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 4,174	^oops...that doesn't sound quite right!

Nov 14th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#11
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,255	^^lmao!!
jc0812 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,255	__________________ Waiting on: BE petrol navy enchant me, BE dark grey matte love me Wishlist: RM black with blue suede matinee, RM wine matinee (on SO), HH trophy satchel in yam shine, HH biblio in olive, HH laura in sapphire jc0812's collection! HH, RM, GB, Tano, etc.!

Nov 14th, 2009, 03:05 AM	#13
GelTea Keep calm & carry on Joined: May 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 432	OR there's the Morning After Hobo. There's a thread for a special order that's being rounded up. Here's the page with a pic, Desi, post #40: SPECIAL ORDER: Morning After Hobo OPEN TO COLOR CHOICES
	__________________ Purse dreams: Focusing on my RM must-haves: BBW MAB, something WINE, GE or GA Nikki or Mattie....Fawning over M by MJ Leola.... Searching for the perfect patent tote...Birkin yearnin...

Nov 14th, 2009, 03:10 AM	#14
GelTea Keep calm & carry on Joined: May 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 432	And here: SPECIAL ORDER: Morning After Hobo OPEN TO COLOR CHOICES
	__________________ Purse dreams: Focusing on my RM must-haves: BBW MAB, something WINE, GE or GA Nikki or Mattie....Fawning over M by MJ Leola.... Searching for the perfect patent tote...Birkin yearnin...

Nov 14th, 2009, 07:47 AM	#15
Crazy4Handbags soon 2b mama! Joined: May 2008 Location: Burbs of Paris Posts: 4,334	I would also love a half to a full inch extra on the handles. My MAs sit in my closet as sweaters that are a little too snug do. They're too pretty to part with, but hope hope hope that I will one day get smaller to fit in them comfortably! sigh

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