I've been debating between a Day with GGH and a Part Time with GGH. I finally checked out all the pretty bags today in person to try on. It makes such a difference to try them out against your own body!
I didn't love the PT on me as I did on other people. It looked too short on me. I wish it were a little bit deeper. I was so surprised. It seemed perfect on me judging by photos, but it didn't look so nice on me. So that's out.
Next I tried the Day bag. I decided that I don't like the giant hardware on it while I was carrying it. I was really missing the tassels, and I felt the hardware was too refined with the shape. So if I were to get the Day, I'd want the regular one.
The saleswoman was so nice in trying to help me decide. I tend to dress casually every day. I felt like such a slob today, though, because I had just come from a long day helping someone move, and I was wearing this wrinkly blouse and jeans while the saleslady was so chic in tall black boots and cashmere! I told her to model the bags for me after me because I felt I looked so icky next to her, haha.
Anyway, I tend to dress casually every day, and I thought before going to the store that I'd prefer the Day since it fits my lifestyle. But I felt even SLOPPIER with the Day on, in a sense. Given my casual wear, I began to feel BETTER as I modeled the City or Work with giant hardware in the mirror. The City and Work, given the structure and hardware, kind of refined my slobby self, LOL...does that make sense? The SA agreed, saying the City looked more ladylike on me. I'm thinking maybe I should get the regular Day in the future and get the more expensive gold hardware bag now.
Does anyone think or not think I should go for the City or Work? I initially didn't like the City, but as I tried it on, I began to like it more. It did seem a tad short in terms of width. I kind of wish it had the length of the Part Time while retaining its depth. Any suggestions? Would I be better off with the Work, then? But is the Work too slouchy? I tried on the Work while it was fully stuffed, so I'm not sure how it'd be on me with my actual things in it. What I'd like is a more refined, structure bag. I carry a medium amount, but I do like the option to carry quite a bit. I carry a clutch wallet, sunglasses case or two, bottle of water, a magazine or book, makeup bag, phone, iPod, a small notebook.
(Err...I'm 5'4" also trying to lose a little weight from the holidays, and it sounds dumb but I feel bigger bags look better on me right now).
Phew, this was long, sorry. It's so hard to make a choice. I wish I could get them all. Thanks for any suggestions!
Pics of the proportion/look I like on other people:
I didn't love the PT on me as I did on other people. It looked too short on me. I wish it were a little bit deeper. I was so surprised. It seemed perfect on me judging by photos, but it didn't look so nice on me. So that's out.
Next I tried the Day bag. I decided that I don't like the giant hardware on it while I was carrying it. I was really missing the tassels, and I felt the hardware was too refined with the shape. So if I were to get the Day, I'd want the regular one.
The saleswoman was so nice in trying to help me decide. I tend to dress casually every day. I felt like such a slob today, though, because I had just come from a long day helping someone move, and I was wearing this wrinkly blouse and jeans while the saleslady was so chic in tall black boots and cashmere! I told her to model the bags for me after me because I felt I looked so icky next to her, haha.
Anyway, I tend to dress casually every day, and I thought before going to the store that I'd prefer the Day since it fits my lifestyle. But I felt even SLOPPIER with the Day on, in a sense. Given my casual wear, I began to feel BETTER as I modeled the City or Work with giant hardware in the mirror. The City and Work, given the structure and hardware, kind of refined my slobby self, LOL...does that make sense? The SA agreed, saying the City looked more ladylike on me. I'm thinking maybe I should get the regular Day in the future and get the more expensive gold hardware bag now.
Does anyone think or not think I should go for the City or Work? I initially didn't like the City, but as I tried it on, I began to like it more. It did seem a tad short in terms of width. I kind of wish it had the length of the Part Time while retaining its depth. Any suggestions? Would I be better off with the Work, then? But is the Work too slouchy? I tried on the Work while it was fully stuffed, so I'm not sure how it'd be on me with my actual things in it. What I'd like is a more refined, structure bag. I carry a medium amount, but I do like the option to carry quite a bit. I carry a clutch wallet, sunglasses case or two, bottle of water, a magazine or book, makeup bag, phone, iPod, a small notebook.
(Err...I'm 5'4" also trying to lose a little weight from the holidays, and it sounds dumb but I feel bigger bags look better on me right now).
Phew, this was long, sorry. It's so hard to make a choice. I wish I could get them all. Thanks for any suggestions!
Pics of the proportion/look I like on other people: