difference?

Yes there is a difference...

Kelly has one handle only... it has to be closed and cannot be carried opened. Kelly tends to look smarter maybe because it is carried closed. It also comes with shoulder straps.

Birkin has two handles... and is mainly carried opened like a tote so tends to look more casual. Shoulder straps cannot be used for Birkins.
 
although it depends on color/leather too. A fuschia croc kelly :drool: might not be as proper as a black togo birkin.

Oooh...That's probably true too.

Maybe it's because I cannot visualize leaving the Kelly with it's straps and folds all undone....just hanging out like a Birkin. :lol:

Ahhhh...But if we're to compare a Fuschia Croc Kelly (I agree... :drool: ) with a Fuschia Croc Birkin? :drool: :drool: :drool: Then doesn't the Kelly still look more 'proper'? :P