Canvas strap size for K28

[candyapple15]

I know I am crazy. As an Hermes canvas strap freak I bought two 70cm sangle strap for my K28 Swift Kelly hoping to give her a causal look for weekend use. The only difference between these 2 straps is the width, 25mm and 50mm. Question: which size strap looks better on K28? For K32 I prefer 50mm but for K28 which one do you prefer? Both straps are 70cm so they are for shoulder carry. FYI I am 5.3’. Tks

 

[1gunro]

I vote for the 50mm. I just think it gives your jelly more of an edgy cool vibe!
Thx for the comparison too of both size straps! I’ve been debating getting one also, and I don’t have a boutique in my area, so this is very helpful!
Question- does the 50 mm fall off your shoulder at all? Sometimes my Evelyne strap does, that’s why I ask.

 

[CMilly]

I prefer the look of the 25cm for shoulder carrying assuming it’s equally comfortable.

I have a 50cm leather strap for my k28 but it’s 105 and great for cross body. I don’t use it for shoulder carry.

It is a beautiful strap in either size!

 

[neverfull3]

Better the 50 mmm. Looks better.

 

[HeatherZE]

I have a 25 for my K28 and love it.

 

[cLia]

First of all, thank you for posting the pictures!! Very helpful for comparison.
I attempted to get a 50mm/70cm strap for my K28 too, but when I tried the combination at the store, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder.
Not that I had a heavier load in the bag, and I was perplexed (thinking wider strap means more 'stable'). My SA then got me a 25mm to try but in a longer length, it felt much better and the slipping off shoulder was instantly reduced by say, 80%!
I left the store without purchasing a strap though, as 25mm in 70cm are all sold out.
50mm may look aesthetically better, but 25mm works like a charm!

 

[QuelleFromage]

I like 25mm better for a smaller Kelly, especially one which has GHW, a bit more formal look.

 

[amandacasey]

Thick one looks way too thick, too much

 

[cavalpha]

Hi, I think the 25mm for the K28 and You are not crazy.
I also have a 70cm sangle cavale strap “set” in the 2 widths and am same height 5’ 3”. I prefer short shoulder wear with my Kellys.
I use the 50mm for my 32 and 35, the width/short length looks more proportional to the larger sizes and my height. Particularly for the 35 which is mainly used as my travel/work meetings bag.
I use the 25mm for a K28, narrower width looks more proportional to the size and for me it’s a good alternative to the original leather strap and as this particular Kelly is box, a different look.
The 25mm straps in the 70cm were always difficult to find, now it’s impossible. I would definitely keep your 25mm.
And you may find the 25mm a useful alternative for the 24/24 bag in the 29 size, just saying

 

[skybluesky]

At the end of the day, it's really about what feels and looks better for you. For looks, I think the 25mm looks better.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

Well, since you have the Kelly wearing the strap and not you, I'd pick the 25. The 50 looks way out of proportion to the bag. Overwhelming.

Also, thick straps look better crossbody IMO ... casual....

 

[neverfull3]

First of all, thank you for posting the pictures!! Very helpful for comparison.
I attempted to get a 50mm/70cm strap for my K28 too, but when I tried the combination at the store, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder.
Not that I had a heavier load in the bag, and I was perplexed (thinking wider strap means more 'stable'). My SA then got me a 25mm to try but in a longer length, it felt much better and the slipping off shoulder was instantly reduced by say, 80%!
I left the store without purchasing a strap though, as 25mm in 70cm are all sold out.
50mm may look aesthetically better, but 25mm works like a charm!

Thank your for that information.

 

[candyapple15]

I vote for the 50mm. I just think it gives your jelly more of an edgy cool vibe!
Thx for the comparison too of both size straps! I’ve been debating getting one also, and I don’t have a boutique in my area, so this is very helpful!
Question- does the 50 mm fall off your shoulder at all? Sometimes my Evelyne strap does, that’s why I ask.

First of all, thank you for posting the pictures!! Very helpful for comparison.
I attempted to get a 50mm/70cm strap for my K28 too, but when I tried the combination at the store, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder.
Not that I had a heavier load in the bag, and I was perplexed (thinking wider strap means more 'stable'). My SA then got me a 25mm to try but in a longer length, it felt much better and the slipping off shoulder was instantly reduced by say, 80%!
I left the store without purchasing a strap though, as 25mm in 70cm are all sold out.
50mm may look aesthetically better, but 25mm works like a charm!

@1gunro and @celialow, hi and thanks for comment. i do a lot of shoulder carry with the 50mm strap for other H bags and i never have problem falling off. FYI i am 130lb at 5.3' so comparing with other skinny ladies my shoulder is wider and maybe better for shoulder carry bags.

 

[foxyqt]

I'm with the minority but I like the look of the wider 50mm strap =)

 

[smallfry]

I'm with the minority but I like the look of the wider 50mm strap =)

Me too!