Size match: My new two downtown bags

Pandora11 · Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:35 AM

I just bought my first two YSL large downtown bags in patent ivory and pewter. I love them BOTH. Can't wait for their arrival...however,,,after pondering and pondering...the size of my two bags is 19"W 14"H 9.5"D and I'm 5"4. Do you think they will overwhelming me??? It's just that I'm used to carry big bags and never know what to do with the tiny one. And this is my first spurge thru..online site w/o seeing the real bag. So..I begin to worry now

snugglesdoll · Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:21 AM

I am wondering the same thing! I bought the oversize muse and large patent downtown in aqua today. I am 5'3", so, I am worried, too. Did you check out the pictures of Salma Hayek in the celebrity section? She's about our size, and, I think she looks great with the bag. Not that she could look bad, but, I don't think the bag overwhelms her at all!

Pandora11 · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:48 AM

Wow..you shop at Rue la la too. I remember the aqua one. The color is so lovely. Don't forget to share with me how do you like your new YSLs. I did some search and found some pics of celebs with downtown bags. Is it considered a "Classic" style? You may see from the pictures posted below. You're right some petite celebs look great with this huge bag. At least mine aren't the tall large downtown (16"T). I think yours is the same size as mine. We should be okay I think.

Cosmopolitan · Jul 3rd, 2008, 08:46 AM

I'm a little over 5'4" and I don't find my Oversize Muse or Large Downtown overwhelming. They obviously are large totes--not handbags by any means. Hope you two enjoy your new YSLs!

SuLi · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:20 AM

I'm 5'3" and I love my Downtown, especially now that I've had it for a year and it's all broken in. In fact, I'm using it today! What's so funny is, now that I'm so used to it, whenever I carry something smaller, it feels weird.

shazam · Jul 3rd, 2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pandora11

I just bought my first two YSL large downtown bags in patent ivory and pewter. I love them BOTH. Can't wait for their arrival...however,,,after pondering and pondering...the size of my two bags is 19"W 14"H 9.5"D and I'm 5"4. Do you think they will overwhelming me??? It's just that I'm used to carry big bags and never know what to do with the tiny one. And this is my first spurge thru..online site w/o seeing the real bag. So..I begin to worry now

14"H sounds like a Medium Downtown (my Large is 16" tall) so I think you'll be fine. They're oversized totes, so they should look big! Congrats on the purchases!

snugglesdoll · Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:52 PM

I THINK is considered a classic style. I am not positive, though. I think the size will be fine!

Melissa Ann · Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:39 PM

MOst of us seem to be in the 5'4" range...if you like a big bag, you'll be fine I'm sure...

Mine is fine with me. Yes they are big, but that is why we buy them:)

shyne1025 · Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:41 PM

Im 5'1" and I have the downtown in Med, it still looks ok.. Ill post photos later when I get home..

BTW.. do we have a thread where we get to model our ysl bags? maybe we should create one as a reference..

Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:35 AM	#1
Pandora11 Member Location: California by the sea	Size match: My new two downtown bags I just bought my first two YSL large downtown bags in patent ivory and pewter. I love them BOTH. Can't wait for their arrival...however,,,after pondering and pondering...the size of my two bags is 19"W 14"H 9.5"D and I'm 5"4. Do you think they will overwhelming me??? It's just that I'm used to carry big bags and never know what to do with the tiny one. And this is my first spurge thru..online site w/o seeing the real bag. So..I begin to worry now

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:20 AM	#5
SuLi Member Location: Washington DC Metro area	I'm 5'3" and I love my Downtown, especially now that I've had it for a year and it's all broken in. In fact, I'm using it today! What's so funny is, now that I'm so used to it, whenever I carry something smaller, it feels weird. __________________ Getting married on October 2, 2008!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:39 PM	#8
Melissa Ann Member Location: NY	MOst of us seem to be in the 5'4" range...if you like a big bag, you'll be fine I'm sure... Mine is fine with me. Yes they are big, but that is why we buy them:) __________________

Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:41 PM	#9
shyne1025 bumper sticker rules Location: NorCal	Im 5'1" and I have the downtown in Med, it still looks ok.. Ill post photos later when I get home.. BTW.. do we have a thread where we get to model our ysl bags? maybe we should create one as a reference.. __________________ *Wishlist: too many to mention! but im getting there.. Come view my small collection -- click here*

Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:21 AM	#2
snugglesdoll Member Location: CA	I am wondering the same thing! I bought the oversize muse and large patent downtown in aqua today. I am 5'3", so, I am worried, too. Did you check out the pictures of Salma Hayek in the celebrity section? She's about our size, and, I think she looks great with the bag. Not that she could look bad, but, I don't think the bag overwhelms her at all!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 08:46 AM	#4
Cosmopolitan ~YSL MODERATOR~ Location: Washington, D.C.	I'm a little over 5'4" and I don't find my Oversize Muse or Large Downtown overwhelming. They obviously are large totes--not handbags by any means. Hope you two enjoy your new YSLs!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:52 PM	#7
snugglesdoll Member Location: CA	I THINK is considered a classic style. I am not positive, though. I think the size will be fine!