I totally hear you on the handles; I've NEVER been able to put it on my shoulder! A couple of things ..I love my City for the leather, shape and size. I think I'd love it even more if it had a larger outside pocket and the handles fit on shoulder. Larger inside pocket would be nice too.
Is there a Bal bag in EW shape that would fit my wish list?
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secondary market is fine....Work fits over the shoulder, but it's not being made, only secondary market is the option, but it's the same shape as the City, just a tad roomier
that could be a good one for me - not much bigger but with larger ouside pocketHmm... how about the part time? The handles fit over my shoulder but I’m petite. Outside pocket holds my iPhone XS and inner pocket is generous!
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yes the outside pocket is pretty useless....I prefer to carry the bag by the handles but when I've had to use the strap to be hands-free it wasn't bad....I pushed the weight distributor back (as advised here). the bag felt surprisingly light. Looks-wise I think the bag is much nicer hand carried though.I totally hear you on the handles; I've NEVER been able to put it on my shoulder! A couple of things ..
I find I don't use the outside pocket (other than the store the mirror) .. and oftentimes, don't use the inside pocket .. but that's just me. Good luck friend (still responding to your email )!
- The Shoulder Strap is also a pain (in most cases); consider taking off the strap weight distributor because then the strap lays flat on the shoulder and therefore, doesn't fall off as easily (the early Flat Brass Firsts didn't have the weight distributor and I've never had a problem with them falling off)!
- Consider purchasing a cross-body strap (they do appear now and then on Fashionphile or other resale sites)
The twiggy holds lesser than the city in my opinion. The outside pocket could be a tad longer east west but shallower north south. You might be able to shoulder carry by the handle if you're really thin or petite.this is becoming a Goldilocks thing - what about Twiggy?
City is probably best for me......can't fit cell phone in outside pocket but can put a few small things in there....I like the size - not too large, not too smallThe twiggy holds lesser than the city in my opinion. The outside pocket could be a tad longer east west but shallower north south. You might be able to shoulder carry by the handle if you're really thin or petite.
Do check out the part time if u can.City is probably best for me......can't fit cell phone in outside pocket but can put a few small things in there....I like the size - not too large, not too small
Neiman Marcus used to carry Bal (City at least) and later Nordstrom did. Haven't been to that mall in awhile. maybe check them out but I just recall seeing City bags.Do check out the part time if u can.
Part times are discontinued...might have to go pre loved...or try calling the Bal outlets.Neiman Marcus used to carry Bal (City at least) and later Nordstrom did. Haven't been to that mall in awhile. maybe check them out but I just recall seeing City bags.
part time has larger outside pocket but bag is a bit smaller than City?Part times are discontinued...might have to go pre loved...or try calling the Bal outlets.
No, no...the entire bag is bigger n more East west than the city. It is the twiggy that’s slightly smaller than the city.part time has larger outside pocket but bag is a bit smaller than City?