1854 speedy or NF?

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I love both of these bags in this pattern. The 1854 NF is beautiful, lined and luxurious. Much more substantial than a canvas NF. The Speedy is just as fabulous. I know I'm not much help...whatever one you decide will be a great investment.
 
1854 speedies come with extra long straps. I'm 5'4", and the shortest setting makes the strap end/bag start past the bottom of butt. My SA is 5'7"-5'8", and the shortest setting is also too long on her. This isn't a "oh i'm tall, it will be ok," situation, unless you're minimum 6' with a very long torso. The straps are not the advertised length, and it bothers me that no one cares to update the product description.

All that aside, I bought the bordeaux speedy and wear it with my black 1854 bandouliere strap. I'm happy with it. The 1854 speedy doesn't sag as much as canvas imo, so I think it's ideal if you're someone that doesn't like using shapers/organizers.

Depending on how you organize your bag, speedy 25 will either be fine or too small. If you use a shaper, you will lose a lot of space. I organize my things in pouches. I can fit two pouches, a coin purse, compact wallet, car keys (6" teddy bear key chain), phone, epi pen, and even a mini dress (was returning a dress on a shopping trip lol). Still had plenty space to easily zip it up. If you usually fill a nevefull to the top, 25 may be too small.

With the material being jacquard, would you realistically use the bag often, even if it were neverfull? If not, then I would get speedy, since you have a neverfull you use a lot. If you know you want a "fancy" neverfull, then get the neverfull.
 
I got the speedy in both blue and black. The blue is unbelievably gorgeous, the pictures on the website really don't do it justice. The colour always makes me smile. The black is more understated, but I like the black leather on that one, the strap is very soft and you don't have to worry about it colour wise.

I can put a toiletry 15, Sarah wallet, Chanel sunglasses in hard case, pen, iPhone and keys inside comfortably with room to spare. The strap is long. I'm 5'5", and luckily the shortest setting sits where I like it on my hip.

I can't wear shoulder bags like the Neverfull, so I'm afraid I can't help you with that. This is such as beautiful collection though, and I hope you are happy with whatever you decide to get :smile:
 
Thank you so much for the input! So helpful! I ordered the black speedy!
I LOVE blue- so now wondering if I should order the blue! Lol!! (Although I think they are out of it right now)
But the black seems really pretty!
 
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