Am I wearing my Kelly 35 or is she wearing me?

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I'm in the process of cleaning out my closet again and while I stopped collecting Hermes bags a long time ago they are among the few items I never chose to part with. This is due to a combination of reasons like value, emotional attachment since all were bought directly through H, etc. I bought all of my H bags back in the day when bigger bags were the rage so all are on the larger size (B35, K35, Evelyn GM and Lindy 30). I'm trying to figure out if I should downsize my Kelly 35, and likely lose money doing so, to a K32.
I dress down in general and I do think larger Ks seem to give a more casual look and mine is Gold Togo, which I think also reads as casual with the contrast stitching. My favorite bag these days has been my Loewe Puzzle in tan so very similar in color. There's a part of me that think I should keep the K35 because there's more of a size difference between the Puzzle and the K35. The larger K is almost like a tote and would serve a completely different purpose than my small Puzzle. The K32 would be closer in size to the puzzle bag and maybe somewhat redundant (in purpose not looks)?

Attached are some photos of the bag on me. I apologize for the outfits but honestly, I'm often running around dressed how I am in these photos. Thoughts? Am I making it work or should I bite the bullet, sell this one and get a K32?

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blanchetcf said:
I'm in the process of cleaning out my closet again and while I stopped collecting Hermes bags a long time ago they are among the few items I never chose to part with. This is due to a combination of reasons like value, emotional attachment since all were bought directly through H, etc. I bought all of my H bags back in the day when bigger bags were the rage so all are on the larger size (B35, K35, Evelyn GM and Lindy 30). I'm trying to figure out if I should downsize my Kelly 35, and likely lose money doing so, to a K32.
I dress down in general and I do think larger Ks seem to give a more casual look and mine is Gold Togo, which I think also reads as casual with the contrast stitching. My favorite bag these days has been my Loewe Puzzle in tan so very similar in color. There's a part of me that think I should keep the K35 because there's more of a size difference between the Puzzle and the 35K. The larger K is almost like a tote and would serve a completely different purpose than my small Puzzle. The K32 would be closer in size to the puzzle bag and maybe somewhat redundant (in purpose not looks)?

Attached are some photos of the bag on me. I apologize for the outfits but honestly, I'm often running around dressed how I am in these photos. Thoughts? Am I making it work or should I bite the bullet, sell this one and get a K32?

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Perfect!
 
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blanchetcf said:
I'm in the process of cleaning out my closet again and while I stopped collecting Hermes bags a long time ago they are among the few items I never chose to part with. This is due to a combination of reasons like value, emotional attachment since all were bought directly through H, etc. I bought all of my H bags back in the day when bigger bags were the rage so all are on the larger size (B35, K35, Evelyn GM and Lindy 30). I'm trying to figure out if I should downsize my Kelly 35, and likely lose money doing so, to a K32.
I dress down in general and I do think larger Ks seem to give a more casual look and mine is Gold Togo, which I think also reads as casual with the contrast stitching. My favorite bag these days has been my Loewe Puzzle in tan so very similar in color. There's a part of me that think I should keep the K35 because there's more of a size difference between the Puzzle and the 35K. The larger K is almost like a tote and would serve a completely different purpose than my small Puzzle. The K32 would be closer in size to the puzzle bag and maybe somewhat redundant (in purpose not looks)?

Attached are some photos of the bag on me. I apologize for the outfits but honestly, I'm often running around dressed how I am in these photos. Thoughts? Am I making it work or should I bite the bullet, sell this one and get a K32?

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The bag is beautiful!
 
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blanchetcf said:
I'm in the process of cleaning out my closet again and while I stopped collecting Hermes bags a long time ago they are among the few items I never chose to part with. This is due to a combination of reasons like value, emotional attachment since all were bought directly through H, etc. I bought all of my H bags back in the day when bigger bags were the rage so all are on the larger size (B35, K35, Evelyn GM and Lindy 30). I'm trying to figure out if I should downsize my Kelly 35, and likely lose money doing so, to a K32.
I dress down in general and I do think larger Ks seem to give a more casual look and mine is Gold Togo, which I think also reads as casual with the contrast stitching. My favorite bag these days has been my Loewe Puzzle in tan so very similar in color. There's a part of me that think I should keep the K35 because there's more of a size difference between the Puzzle and the 35K. The larger K is almost like a tote and would serve a completely different purpose than my small Puzzle. The K32 would be closer in size to the puzzle bag and maybe somewhat redundant (in purpose not looks)?

Attached are some photos of the bag on me. I apologize for the outfits but honestly, I'm often running around dressed how I am in these photos. Thoughts? Am I making it work or should I bite the bullet, sell this one and get a K32?

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I love big bags and I think you look great. DO NOT SELL
 
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blanchetcf said:
You sold me with 'cool girl look' :cool:

Thanks for the quick and definitive vote!
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You're welcome ;)
I hope I have saved you from the mistake I made...I used to own a K35 in Iris...it was perfect. But I convinced myself that K35's were too big plus it was before aftermarket canvas straps were readily available. I sold it and it's the only bag I regret letting go. I still have occasional dreams about that bag ...............
 
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livethelake said:
You're welcome ;)
I hope I have saved you from the mistake I made...I used to own a K35 in Iris...it was perfect. But I convinced myself that K35's were too big plus it was before aftermarket canvas straps were readily available. I sold it and it's the only bag I regret letting go. I still have occasional dreams about that bag ...............
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I can only imagine how gorgeous it was in Iris! Yeah, the canvas strap is a game changer for the K35 so I can understand why without one you could struggle to keep it.
 
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Please do not sell, this size looks brilliant on you! The fact that this bag has sentimental value is reason enough not to part with it. As you mentioned, the larger size does make the bag more casual and wearable. Moreover, while I generally do not like viewing these bags as investments, I also do not think it’s worth possibly losing money by selling. And by the way, no need to apologise for the outfits— you are wearing the bag perfectly and as it was meant to be worn! ;)
 
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