I had lots to celebrate the last few days - my birthday yesterday and handing in the first draft of my PhD thesis to my committee last Thursday. Plus, I had some birthday money from my mother-in-law, so of course I hit Coach yesterday.
I came home with the large Ergo tote in camel. I was very tempted by the large canvas Carly in natural/cognac but decided to go with the Ergo. Holy cow, it's HUGE! The picture below has my basic stuff for a day at my office - couple of mini skinnies, medium beauty case, agenda, keys, cell, sunglasses, magazine, water bottle, and lunch (I put in an empty Tupperware container just to give an idea of size). All of that stuff barely filled the bag to a third of the way full! The straps are very easy to get onto my shoulder. I needed something I could sling onto my shoulder without using both hands and this goes on perfectly. Also, even though the outside pocket is flat, because the leather is soft and slouchy, I can fit my keys in it with no problem.
I also tried out the small Ergo tote but the strap drop was smaller than in the large tote so it didn't go on my shoulder as easily. Also, I was able to fit all that stuff in it but it was filled right to the top. Same with the Legacy Slim Tote, and signature Shoulder Tote. All of it fit in the Carly with tons of room left over, but I was really looking for something open on top and with straps that are comfortable to carry in my hand, as well as on my shoulder.
Here are the pictures - enjoy! For reference, I'm 5'5" and about 130lbs. I wasn't 100% sure I was in love with it in the store, but it's really growing on me, especially now seeing it in these pictures
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I came home with the large Ergo tote in camel. I was very tempted by the large canvas Carly in natural/cognac but decided to go with the Ergo. Holy cow, it's HUGE! The picture below has my basic stuff for a day at my office - couple of mini skinnies, medium beauty case, agenda, keys, cell, sunglasses, magazine, water bottle, and lunch (I put in an empty Tupperware container just to give an idea of size). All of that stuff barely filled the bag to a third of the way full! The straps are very easy to get onto my shoulder. I needed something I could sling onto my shoulder without using both hands and this goes on perfectly. Also, even though the outside pocket is flat, because the leather is soft and slouchy, I can fit my keys in it with no problem.
I also tried out the small Ergo tote but the strap drop was smaller than in the large tote so it didn't go on my shoulder as easily. Also, I was able to fit all that stuff in it but it was filled right to the top. Same with the Legacy Slim Tote, and signature Shoulder Tote. All of it fit in the Carly with tons of room left over, but I was really looking for something open on top and with straps that are comfortable to carry in my hand, as well as on my shoulder.
Here are the pictures - enjoy! For reference, I'm 5'5" and about 130lbs. I wasn't 100% sure I was in love with it in the store, but it's really growing on me, especially now seeing it in these pictures
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and congrads on handing in the Thesis I KNOW you are relieved to have it done!
