Fayden and Jill D.C., I have all 3 sizes (Medium white, Large in black & now Burgundy, and XL in Dark brown). I am 5'8" and although I love my XL one, I use that one more as a 'head turner/statement making bag' (out shopping, etc..) and not as my everyday bag. For every day I use the Large as it's straps go over my shoulder and it looks good wearing it as a shoulder bag. I got the white in the medium size because I am just not a 'big white bag' person and yet the white Muse is stunning and I really wanted one in that color (it's also a bit easier to control from getting dirty in the smaller size; eg. edges don't brush against things, etc...). The medium is a really nice size and also fits over my shoulder and looks good that way or hand held. I know the concensus was that the Muse looks best in the XL (shape wise), but what it comes down to is what you like best, what you feel looks best on you, and what you are then comfortable wearing. All 3 sizes are great.