First size on big women
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I'm 5'9" and average, and the First is waaay too small for me. I feel like I'm carrying my daughters bag! Not to mention that it just doesnt hold enough of my crap. I had a First and sold it. No regrets. My daughter is 5'10" and 120 (or so) pounds and it looks okay on her, but she is small boned. I say go for the City or even the Work.
I'm 5'8" or 5'9" (depending on if I've been to yoga -- ha!) and 190 pounds -- definitely a full-figured gal!
The First looks absolutely cute on me. I think for two reasons -- 1) if I wear the shoulder strap, the strap guard adds width (and if the handles are on my wrist, it's fine, too) and 2) the tassels also add dimension in a flowy way.
So don't shy away from First just because you're tall -- my sister-in-law is 5'11" and the First looks great on her, too.
In fact, I think the City size looks a little clunky on me by comparison. The First is definitely a more elegant bag. But I'll be buying a City anyway and use the color choice to lighten the impact.
IMHO, these bags are so beautiful, they all look great on women!
The First looks absolutely cute on me. I think for two reasons -- 1) if I wear the shoulder strap, the strap guard adds width (and if the handles are on my wrist, it's fine, too) and 2) the tassels also add dimension in a flowy way.
So don't shy away from First just because you're tall -- my sister-in-law is 5'11" and the First looks great on her, too.
In fact, I think the City size looks a little clunky on me by comparison. The First is definitely a more elegant bag. But I'll be buying a City anyway and use the color choice to lighten the impact.
IMHO, these bags are so beautiful, they all look great on women!
I'm 5'9" with no shoes on and a size 16.
Of course this depends from person to person, but I think the First is too small on taller women. It also depends on your body shape as well. I think the City is the perfect size for me and I'm really excited about the Brief and also looking at Bowling, to play with shapes and proportions on myself.
Some people also prefer smaller/larger purses depending on what they like to carry around also.
It's all up to you, though!
Of course this depends from person to person, but I think the First is too small on taller women. It also depends on your body shape as well. I think the City is the perfect size for me and I'm really excited about the Brief and also looking at Bowling, to play with shapes and proportions on myself.
Some people also prefer smaller/larger purses depending on what they like to carry around also.
It's all up to you, though!
Yeah ITA! I can't imagine how a first would look weird on anybody, regardless of your size. The first is my favorite bag and definitely most comfortable for me size-wise. But I'm like 5'3/105 lb. Anything bigger than a first feels like a "big bag" for me. But anyway I think firsts look great on everyone. If you like the size of it then don't worry. It'll look good!
i'm 5'8-9 and i have a flat brass first and i love it. but it's definitely a going out/shopping bag, and i don't think i'll get another first. it doesn't mean i love it less, but if it weren't for it being so special i'd rather have a bigger bag if that makes any sense whatsoever 
I'm 5'7" and a size 14-16...and as fiatflux so eloquently said, "top heavy". I have one first, and I love it, but it's really too small to use as an everyday bag for me (city is better for that). However, that's just because I tend to carry a lot of stuff around with me.
I was concerned about the same thing you are - when I got my first, I checked in the mirror to see if it looked too tiny, and I truly don't think it does. It is great for going out, when I just want to carry essentials. And I just love its little shape!
As a side note, I just want to say thank you for posting this thread. Looking at all the pics of lovely, tiny, adorable women on this thread sometimes makes me feel like an Amazon.
I was concerned about the same thing you are - when I got my first, I checked in the mirror to see if it looked too tiny, and I truly don't think it does. It is great for going out, when I just want to carry essentials. And I just love its little shape!
As a side note, I just want to say thank you for posting this thread. Looking at all the pics of lovely, tiny, adorable women on this thread sometimes makes me feel like an Amazon.
As a side note, I just want to say thank you for posting this thread. Looking at all the pics of lovely, tiny, adorable women on this thread sometimes makes me feel like an Amazon.
Another glamazon here...I'm 5'9 and a topheavy size 14-16 too.
I've tried on the smaller B-bags and they all look silly on me.
So I mainly buy the bigger ones: Days, Works, Weekenders. What I really need is time to try on every B-bag to see which one fits my frame best. Sometimes I feel the SAs push the Work bag on me because it's a more expensive bag. 
As a side note, I just want to say thank you for posting this thread. Looking at all the pics of lovely, tiny, adorable women on this thread sometimes makes me feel like an Amazon.
So true! I love this forum
.....people are so friendly and sweet.