Carly Strap Long Enough?

[iheartcarly]

hi there,

i'm new here! i have a question for you other carly lovers: do you find the strap is long enough to carry it comfortably on your shoulder. i'm a plus-sizer and i'm concerned that the strap won't be long enough. thanks for the input!

 

[tanukiki]

hi there,

i'm new here! i have a question for you other carly lovers: do you find the strap is long enough to carry it comfortably on your shoulder. i'm a plus-sizer and i'm concerned that the strap won't be long enough. thanks for the input!

I do wish it were longer but I deal with it.

 

[LAltiero85]

Hi there!!! First of all, welcome to tPF!!!! I love my carlys. The length of the strap is actually very nice. And the way the bag slouches, makes the drop even longer. I'd say go for it! It's a great bag!

Edit: By the way, I'm talking about the large carly. I had a medium for awhile, and the drop wasn't terrible on that one either, but I prefer the large.

 

[iheartcarly]

thanks for the replies so far, ladies!

does anyone know if there's a strap extender you can get? i'd get the carly large, but i just don't need that kind of space...

 

[fieldsinspring]

The medium has a descent drop and the large has a great drop. I had a medium and thought the large was huge but just converted and LOVE the large.. I don't carry a lot at all but that is what is nice.. the slouch is tdf and it looks great and I can always put more in it when I want. You can't go wrong with a Carly!

 

[LizCordova]

The drop on the medium Carly was not sufficient for me. For this reason I purchased
the Large which suits me fine.

 

[iheartcarly]

thanks so much everyone. what a great welcome!

could someone measure their strap on a carly medium from the tip of one buckle to the tip of the other? i know the website says the strap is 12.5" but i'm just wondering if that includes the buckle or not. thanks for all your trouble!

 

[kphillips]

On my medium...from the tip of the buckle to the other large O-Ring (there is only one buckle) I'm getting 15 1/2". The drop length without slouch is about 6 1/2" and with slouch is about 8 1/2".

 

[iheartcarly]

kphillips, thanks SOOOO much! that's exactly the info i needed! awesome!

 

[kphillips]

You're welcome
I'm 5'flat and weigh 125 and it fits on me just great! Even with a thick winter jacket. The large was a little overwhelming for my shortness! Maybe the slim would be a little better fit as an in-between size. Hope you find a Carly that works out for you - she's one of my favs!!

 

[ashdir103104]

I am also a plus sizer, blah, but anyways! I bought the med Carly and hated the drop because my arm went of it and made me look even bigger! So I went for the large Carly and I love it. I am looking to getting more colors that is how much I love it.

 

[iheartcarly]

thanks again ladies! my new carly sig black med is "in the mail." woohoo! with the measurements from kphillips, i know it'll be fine. thanks again. this'll be a great addition to my collection. this message board will surely become a new addiction. thanks. i think?!