HAC vs Birkin
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There are a lot of HAC lovers here!
I personally do not find the shorter handles to be an inconvenience, but I normally carry *any* H bag in my hand as opposed to on my arm anyway, so that might be why.
I definitely don't think it's harder to find things in a HAC, if anything it is slightly easier for me because there's less "floor" area in a 32cm HAC for example than in a 35cm Birkin. I am also a new convert to the Chameleon bag insert, which makes that sort of a non-issue, as well, since everything stays where I put it.
I also like the slightly taller silhouette of a HAC in general; it's just very elegant to me and I find that it's a little easier to make it look dressier than a "regular" Birkin.
I personally do not find the shorter handles to be an inconvenience, but I normally carry *any* H bag in my hand as opposed to on my arm anyway, so that might be why.
I definitely don't think it's harder to find things in a HAC, if anything it is slightly easier for me because there's less "floor" area in a 32cm HAC for example than in a 35cm Birkin. I am also a new convert to the Chameleon bag insert, which makes that sort of a non-issue, as well, since everything stays where I put it.
I also like the slightly taller silhouette of a HAC in general; it's just very elegant to me and I find that it's a little easier to make it look dressier than a "regular" Birkin.
The HAC 32 is my favorite size over the 30 and 35. I too think the N/S styling is more elegant than the other two and find the narrower width just perfect. No issue at all with finding things. I am small boned and don't even notice the shorter handle drop. My bag slips easily over my hand and can easily slip up to my elbow.
I find the 30 a little too small and precious looking on me (even though I am only 5"3" and a size 2ish), but I do prefer large to small bags. I use the 30 more as a dressy bag for dinners and prefer that size in the dressier leather (like box). And I find the 35 alittle too bulky (too wide at the base) but it is a great everyday bag. For this size I prefer clemence although it can get heavy.
If I could only have one bag, I'd pick the 32. But if you can, get all three sizes.
I find the 30 a little too small and precious looking on me (even though I am only 5"3" and a size 2ish), but I do prefer large to small bags. I use the 30 more as a dressy bag for dinners and prefer that size in the dressier leather (like box). And I find the 35 alittle too bulky (too wide at the base) but it is a great everyday bag. For this size I prefer clemence although it can get heavy.
If I could only have one bag, I'd pick the 32. But if you can, get all three sizes.
Welcome, cowbelle!
I never even thought of the handle until after I purchased my HAC 32. Then, someone asked me if the handle being shorter was a problem. I looked slightly:sembarrassed because it wasn't something that I even noticed. I have fairly thin arms, tho....
I do find that the height of the HAC does not deter me in finding anything inside the bag, but, sometimes the depth does (front to back). I really don't need that much space inside a bag. But, what happens is that I end up using my HAC 'cause I like the style so much!
I never even thought of the handle until after I purchased my HAC 32. Then, someone asked me if the handle being shorter was a problem. I looked slightly:sembarrassed because it wasn't something that I even noticed. I have fairly thin arms, tho....
I do find that the height of the HAC does not deter me in finding anything inside the bag, but, sometimes the depth does (front to back). I really don't need that much space inside a bag. But, what happens is that I end up using my HAC 'cause I like the style so much!
Like Rockerchic, I've got 30cm and 35cm Birkins and a 32cm HAC. Each has a distinct purpose for me. The 30cm is, as Rockerchic indicates, more of a go out to dinner bag. I also use it on weekends for errands because it's so lightweight. The 35cm is great as a work/tote bag. The HAC, IMO, is a handbag that also works as a tote. It has a much narrower profile than the 35cm Birkin.
The verdict -- if I could only have one of these three sizes, I'd go with the versatile and chic HAC.
The verdict -- if I could only have one of these three sizes, I'd go with the versatile and chic HAC.
I've had a 32cm HAC and now a 28cm HAC and I LOVE them both. The 32cm is a bit large for me in dimension and inside. But the 28cm is PERFECT! I don't have any trouble sliding the bag up my arm but I'm small boned and my hands are small too. Otherwise it is a fantastic handbag without doubt. I have no trouble finding things inside my bag but with the 32cm I used a bagmate which solved the problem I was having with all my stuff falling on top of itself. I highly recommend a HAC.......they're GREAT!
Here's a photo of my 32cm Rouge H Box Calf HAC PH, cowbelle:
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