Help me pick my beginner Hermes bag!
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I always thought it was the L.A. tote.
I have cycled through a lot of styles. I would wait until you find something that you absolutely love
You will know when you see it. If I had to vote for a shoulder bag that was well priced and classic, I would try a Trim.
In my own experience, Hermes resale prices may dip in January (post holidays), but I’ve gotten the best deals in the summer.
cannot wait to see what you end up with.
I have cycled through a lot of styles. I would wait until you find something that you absolutely love
You will know when you see it. If I had to vote for a shoulder bag that was well priced and classic, I would try a Trim.
In my own experience, Hermes resale prices may dip in January (post holidays), but I’ve gotten the best deals in the summer.
cannot wait to see what you end up with.
Well heck, maybe I don't know. La Tote or LA Tote? Anyone?
I have "made up my mind," and then "un-made up my mind!!" several times over the last few days. I'm starting to think that yes, I need to cool the jets and figure this out.
I think I want Swift or Box, I think I want orange. I think I want small to medium. I think I like the Plume 28 more than I realized, but I also do like the Toolbox 20, but there are several others too.
But I'll do it. I'll join the Hermes gals and guys! I'm ready!
(I do have 3 Bastias and scarves, but an H. bag is other level).
I have "made up my mind," and then "un-made up my mind!!" several times over the last few days. I'm starting to think that yes, I need to cool the jets and figure this out.
I think I want Swift or Box, I think I want orange. I think I want small to medium. I think I like the Plume 28 more than I realized, but I also do like the Toolbox 20, but there are several others too.
But I'll do it. I'll join the Hermes gals and guys! I'm ready!
(I do have 3 Bastias and scarves, but an H. bag is other level).
I think a Plume would be lovely for you, but take your time deciding, you want to get it right, especially for your first.
sounds very exciting! I bought my first kelly from another member here and before that I experimented with herbag. Herbag is kind of a kelly but in toile.
Plumes have a very special place in my heart, well my heart is an Hermes boutique display. Whatever you decide keep us updated.
I wish I could see a Plume IRL. The 32 sounds huge, but I wonder if it really is.
Its not that big at all (I'm only 5'3" and it works for me) I recommend getting a tapemeasure and making a 'mock up' of the bag in parcel paper or thin card.
32cm is roughly the size of a Mac laptop.
I don't know your budget but if its below £2000 be mindful that speaking as someone with a plume on my radar for a future bag purchase, prices of the Plume on the resale market seem to have risen considerably in the last year or so due to it featuring in the runway shows.
@nymeria is petite and I think she carries a plume 32 and a K32. She always looks very chic
Not a plume, but here are two 35 Victoria bags; a 35 Trim II; and a sellier K32. I’m 5’2”, medium build, size 36 Chanel; 38 Dior; 4-6 US
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ITA with @maxroxxherhandbags’s suggestion to make up a mock version with paper or cardboard to get a feel for the size and shape of an unfamiliar bag. I have had both a 28 and a 32 and found the 28 suitable for my purposes, but the 32 works well if you need a bit of extra room. There doesn’t seem to be an abundance of plume options at resellers ATM but they do appear from time to time.
The birks, shorts, Sex Pistols and a sellier K32 combo is the living end. I would defenetly look I to the plume aswell but pricing might be a concern…
I am 163cm and find Plume 32 just nice.
I’ve looked at 100+ resale H bags. Looked and tried on for a few years before purchasing. I strongly urge to purchase from a seller with great return policy because sometimes bags just don’t workout.
@880 I really enjoy all the outfits, food and travel pics that you generously share with TPF. Thank you
That’s good advice, thanks.
I am 164 cm, medium build to a a little heavy, and very much appreciate the mod shots.
I am 164 cm, medium build to a a little heavy, and very much appreciate the mod shots.
Apologies! That was@880!