Thoughts About Chain Shoulder Straps....

[Equalizer]

Are they uncomfortable sitting on the shoulder for long periods of time, and they heavy? I was possibly thinking of purchasing the bag in the picture, but am hesitant because of the chain....

 

[princessaj0603]

I find that the chains are a bit uncomfortable sometimes. If your shoulder gets tired you can carry it on your arm, but sometimes that leaves marks. I tend to stay away from chain bags, unless of course they are Chanel, then I make the sacrafice!

 

[*spoiled*]

My Chanel's aren't uncomfy btu I have never worn it with a sleeveless top or a tank.. if im going sleeveless, I normally carry a clutch or handbag

 

[Compass Rose]

Some chains can be uncomfortably heavy, and that is why I stay away from them, but it really depends upon the bag. I like them better when they have leather interwoven in the links.

 

[Melly]

The chain looks great but will definitely kill your should after a while. Since this is a MJ bag (which are heavy to begin with) and you have to use the chain to carry it I would pass.

 

[Stophle]

I think probably the reason people don't have problems with the Chanel bags, is because of their size. It's fine to have a chain strap if the bag is small so you can't stuff a whole lot into it. Therefore the weight would be reasonable.

Judging from the size of this bag, if you're like me and are prone to overstuffing a bag to capacity and beyond, then I wouldn't go for this one because the strap would be painful very quickly.

 

[ArmCandyLuvr]

I like the chain strap bags that have the strip of leather in the middle right where it would sit on your shoulder like on this Fendi B bag.

 

[Carmen82]

I have the betty chain satchel, and it is fine for me..although it can get heavy if I put a ton of stuff inside of it.

 

[sosti]

I had a small light leather bag i had bought from Banana Republic once and it wasn't that uncomfortable, but it left marks on my shoulder in the summer when I would use it.. I would imagine a heavier bag might be uncomfortable.

 

[kemilia]

I have heard complaints about longer hair getting caught in chain shoulder straps so that is the reason I steer away from them.

Though to be totally honest, if I could afford a Chanel Bubble bag, I wouldn't care how much of my hair got yanked out!

 

[seahorseinstripes]

i've been using my chanel coco cabas almost everyday since i got it, and it's not uncomfortable. but when i wear sleeveless sometimes my shoulders get a little bit red

 

[SiljeEmilienne]

I have a black MJ stam that I absolutely love!!! I carry it as often as possible (given that the weather allows it), and I actually don't think it's heavy at all! The chain isn't particularly comfortable, but not uncomfortable either.. so it doesn't bother me

 

[cgsprings]

ouch!

 

[pinky_ohana]

Chains = Ouch...
It cuts into your shoulder after a while.

 

[lindacris]

My Marc Jacobs tote has a chain strap. I love the way it looks but it is heavy. I never go sleeveless so I don't know about it rubbing. I do not take it when I am on a major shopping spree.