Felicie lovers question about comfort level of chain strap
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I don't have the bag very long, chain doesn't bother me at all. I like to bring the chain around the second time and double it for dressy occasions. The only thing I'm not too crazy about it the strong snap. When you try to close it and push hard I feel like I'll crack my iphone. I have been putting it in the back of the bag but it still lights up etc. I also feel after owning it a while the envelope flap might warp from pulling it open and closing it. It's not a deal breaker, I still love the bag.
I'm not the biggest fan of chain straps. It's okay for me when I wear a coat but when I only wear a thin tshirt or bare shoulders the chain starts hurting me after a while but I must say I'm a bit sensitive in my shoulders. I prefer to use a leather strap from one of my others bags with the Felicie.
I did buy a Felicie when they first were introduced and thought the chain strap bothered me, so I returned it. But it seems most people love their Felicie's. So, I thought maybe I was "overracting" to the strap. I thought I would get more opinions on this matter!!!!
It is very hard to find handbags or pochettes with silver hardware. I do like the Epi black Felicie. I do have a crossbody strap from my black Epi Alma BB. But, if the chain is REALLY a problem I might not buy it. I did try on a Chanel WOC with silver harware but the strap was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too long on me.
It is very hard to find handbags or pochettes with silver hardware. I do like the Epi black Felicie. I do have a crossbody strap from my black Epi Alma BB. But, if the chain is REALLY a problem I might not buy it. I did try on a Chanel WOC with silver harware but the strap was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too long on me.
If you thought the chain strap bothered you when you had the Felicie, I wouldn't say that you're overreacting, just reacting to how it wore on you which is natural. I wouldn't let other people's opinion sway you to repurchase a bag if you feel strongly that the original strap should stay on the bag. What's nice is that the strap is removable and can be swapped out if you'd really like to repurchase.
Now with the above said, I don't have a problem with my Felicie's strap when I'm just wearing a t-shirt. Of course due to it's size, I can't fit more than my phone, keys, lip care, and the included inserts (which is all I needed this bag to do). So not overly stuffing it keeps the weight down.
I have own the Felicie in monogram for a couple of years. I find the chain strap very smooth against the skin.
I like the look but not the feeling of the chain strap on my body. I love but have resisted getting the red empreinte felicie for that reason (and capacity).
The chain strap does not bother me at all or feel uncomfortable. Honestly I barely even feel it when I'm wearing it. The bag is small so it's always light and the chain doesn't really add anything to the feeling of it. I wear my hair down and it doesn't tangle in my hair or anything either. I really like it. I should add I'm very small (4'10") and I don't find the chain too long either, I think it lays perfectly.
I barely feel the chain strap when it’s on and I carry it out almost everyday (and double it, because I prefer carrying it as a shoulder bag). I think chanel straps dig in more (but I only feel them after a full long day anyways)
Hmm. It doesn't fit nearly enough for me to make it heavy. 
(for reference: I usually carry 1 small iphone, an iPhone charger, a wallet, keys, and a lipstick or 2)
(for reference: I usually carry 1 small iphone, an iPhone charger, a wallet, keys, and a lipstick or 2)