[Molls]

I really want to get a Muse but I'm really unsure about buying a large or an oversized one. I received my mini patent downtown bag , am getting a medium tribute tote and want a muse but sizing is a dilemma. I'm 5'3" and have a small frame. I want a bag that is large but not HUGE - I'm turning to you ladies for advice ... BTW, the muse will be regular leather as both my downtowns are patent, if that helps .

[Molls]

Also, is Jessica Abla's muse oversized?

[shazam]

Jessica's is definitely an O/S and I personally like the look of the O/S the most. It's a lot of bag, but it really captures the distinctive Muse shape. The Medium and Large are lovely but look like a completely different bag to me.

As with the Downtowns, I'd say it's about what shape appeals to you and how much bag you can handle. For me, the O/S would be the way to go!

[cesca]

Hi Shazam, I wear the bag (OS) for travelling and it just great. I am 5'3" and small frame just like u ... just nice .... and agree with u ... Muse is much better in the OS ! get it !

[glitterglo]

Hi Molls,

Although I like the o/s Muse, I too am 5'3 and petite, and felt that it was way too big for me (it looks like luggage IMO). I ended up going with the large and am super-happy with my choice. It looks big, but not exaggeratingly so.

[Molls]

Thanks ladies . Now that I know the bag Jessica Alba is carrying is the OS muse, I think I'm going to go with that bag especially in regular leather. If I were going patent, I might go with the large, but I'm really in love with the look of the OS. I've also been going through the celebrity thread and I have to say that the OS looks incredible. I'm going to order one and will post pics when it arrives.

[shazam]

What color are you going to get? That's always my biggest question when I feel like I'm on the verge of buying one. For straight color, I love the chocolate but then worry how it would work with all of the black I wear.

[SuLi]

I love the OS Muse...I've been thinking about getting one myself. I'm also 5'3" and petite, and have the Downtown tote (medium). At first, I thought it was incredibly large, but I have gotten used to it.

Shazam - I think a chocolate Muse would like really nice with black clothes. I've always struggled with the brown and black pairing, but lately, I think if it's a rich enough brown, it compliments a black outfit. There are definitely lots of pictures of celebs out there doing that.

[Cosmopolitan]

Originally Posted by shazam

I personally like the look of the O/S the most. It's a lot of bag, but it really captures the distinctive Muse shape. The Medium and Large are lovely but look like a completely different bag to me.

Molls, ITA with shazam! ^^^

I'm 5'4" and I've owned the Oversize for more than a year with no regrets. It's the quintessential Muse size.

It IS a big bag, though, be warned. Can you try one on before ordering? Otherwise, I might suggest ordering somewhere that you can return if you have second thoughts.

Here's a pic of my Chocolate Muse. It's a great dark brown color that looks almost black in some lighting, and as SuLi said, it can work with black clothing.

[Molls]

I'm going to find out what colors are available, but I'm leaning towards chocolate brown right now .

[ysl1983]

I have the Muse in the Large size (Taupe/Caramel) color. I actually think that the bag is too heavy for me if I put in more than my wallet and small make up bag in it. It's really all up to you though and what you will using the bag for. I think the OS is great for work travel and work in general. I only really carry my notebook size planner, wallet, and small makeup bag and I still have plenty of room to spare. So it's really up to you. Try them on in the store and see which one you like =) But like I said, the Large size is already sort of too heavy for me. I'm 5'4"

[BecM]

Just wondering if anyone knows if the Oversized muse in black is stocked online anywhere? I haven't been able to track it down and am far away from a YSL boutique...

[shazam]

I didn't see one available anywhere right now, but they did have one on BlueFly just last week, so I would keep checking their site for new arrivals because you could get lucky.

[Molls]

Originally Posted by ysl1983

I have the Muse in the Large size (Taupe/Caramel) color. I actually think that the bag is too heavy for me if I put in more than my wallet and small make up bag in it. It's really all up to you though and what you will using the bag for. I think the OS is great for work travel and work in general. I only really carry my notebook size planner, wallet, and small makeup bag and I still have plenty of room to spare. So it's really up to you. Try them on in the store and see which one you like =) But like I said, the Large size is already sort of too heavy for me. I'm 5'4"

I'll be at NM this weekend and have decided to try them on before I order one. Hopefully, I'll find a color and size I love and bring it home .

[chipoman81]

I'm 5'3.5" and the OS was too large for me, personally. I am very slender and it was so much wider than me. It looked like luggage. Love the look of that size, but I am very satisfied with my large muse. Much more suitable.