Do You Prefer Size 30 or 35 Birkin?

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After a lot of research and trying both sizes, I found out that I really like both.
I'm waiting for a 35 now but I'm sure that there's a 30 in my future too.
So I guess I'm not much help here :p.
 
I am 17 almost 18 and in july i am hopefully getting my first Birkin (my mom best friend is going to paris so she'll get for me its much cheaper there) . i want it to be perfect i have been saving for years alot of work. Anyway is the difference big. Because every time i see a 30 in a pic i think its small and when i see a 35 its too big. I am going to college next year and would be taking it with me (not to carry books) my school is going to be in NYC. Also is the black in ghw and togo leather really hard to get? and what about the red one with ghw in togo?? Thanks!
 
I have both sizes and there is a difference between the 30 and 35 cm bags.

If I were you I would head to a boutique and try both sizes if possible.
Also, the 30 cm can be dressier and less tote-y. Another factor is how much do you carry normally in your purse? Birkins, depending upon the leather and size can be heavy. Are you willing to lug a heavy bag around? How tall are you?

As I said earlier, go to a store and try on the bags for size. It's too much of an investment to make a decision you may regret later.

Congrats in advance though. Birkins are fabulous bags to own.
 
Congrats! How exciting :o) The 30cm and 35cm are quite different in size..why not do a TPF search and compare size by size photos? Of course try them on if you can :o) Best of luck!
 
Congrats!
A 30 is just nice for me, (Im 5'2) but I do like my 35 coz I generally prefer big bags.
30s are cuter and 35 is more casual chic, great for putting ur life in.
Hope this helps!
 
I am 5'7 so maybe that helps. does hermes usually have a birking in store just to see the size?

They might, but usually not at any given time. But they might have another bag in similar sizes if you can try to
visualize the Birkin style while looking at a Bolide or a Kelly. But definitely, if at all possible, try before you buy!
Good luck! :p
 
Barbie, I have both sizes and there is quite a material difference. I use the 35 for work and travel whilst the 30 is perfect for week-ends and restaurant outings.
There is a thread somewhere in the reference subforum which shows different sizes side to side, do a search.
It all depends on what you want this bag to be for... And how much you carry around.
 
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