I am 5”2 and size2-4 and I love my 32 sellier. I prefer to carry it by the handle, I feel it looks better on me this way. I wear this more in winter because mine is a dark colour and with a coat on it looks size appropriate on me. 28 and even 25 isn’t a dinner bag to me. They are still “day bags” but these days does it matter really? Wear whatever whenever we want!
Hermès Kelly Sellier size 32: Need Advice
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So true! I wanted a light color but the SA offered me two, the light and the black and had to go w black bc it’s more classic in my eyes for a bag of that worth and only owning one lol. Agree w the smaller bags. If only I could own the all hehehe
I have 32 sellier and retourner. they are both box - and is a lot of bag, if that makes sense. I think you can use them for a variety of events, depending on what you wear. its the outfit that needs to work both for the occasion and with the bag, so there is cohesion.
Not to reiterate, BUT "what PT said!!"
and please just let me add ( as you say you are keeping it) Just use it everyday and enjoy it! I use mine everyday ( a 32 retourne in fairness, and I'm way smaller than you) and it just makes me feel like a million bucks. All my H bags do and that's the point- love them and use them, regardless of what you're wearing to work that day, regardless of weather ( within reason), regardless of whatever. As long as it's appropriate, go for it!!
thank you for saying this. I carry my K28 Ostrich Sellier to dinner all the time. It’s gorgeous, it’s perfect, and in no way does it look too big (and I’m 5’4” and small frame). What century are we living in - am I the only one not getting invited to formal evening events all the time? is everyone else carrying tiny clutches to dinner out? (Is everyone else at dinner even dressed nicely? Are people even allowed to eat out?) I can see a small bag for formal events (right now I use a Constance Wallet as a clutch) - but really, if you love the bag, Love the Bag and enjoy it Everywhere! If you can rock a 32, go for it!
Of course it has to be something you love and will use, but I’m wondering whether your concern is more internal (do YOU love it? Does it suit YOUR lifestyle and needs?) or external (will other people think this is too big? Will it look silly at dinner?).
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My best friend is 5’2” and size 2 (like me) and very fine boned. She has a Sellier Kelly 32 and it’s gorgeous on her. I think it’s a wonderful size. I try it on all the time. It’s too large for formal dinners, but so is a 28. It’s fine for casual dining, like any bag.
Pretty sure Grace Kelly had the 32 size. Enough said!!
Enjoy your beautiful bag!
Pretty sure Grace Kelly had the 32 size. Enough said!!
Enjoy your beautiful bag!
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I bet your K28 ostrich is gorgeous and a perfect little dinner companion.
I use my Constance long wallet as a clutch too. I have a Gucci chain strap that looks like it’s made for it so I sometimes convert it into a woc.
Interesting question: It is definitely internal, how I feel translates to what I wear on my body that day. Sometimes I want to look sexy, sometimes austere, sometimes girly and sometimes I just want to be invisible. Then I choose a bag that goes with my ootd. Also at almost 50 years old, I don’t think of what others think
One of the few perks of ageing.
I bet your K28 ostrich is gorgeous and a perfect little dinner companion.
I use my Constance long wallet as a clutch too. I have a Gucci chain strap that looks like it’s made for it so I sometimes convert it into a woc.
Interesting question: It is definitely internal, how I feel translates to what I wear on my body that day. Sometimes I want to look sexy, sometimes austere, sometimes girly and sometimes I just want to be invisible. Then I choose a bag that goes with my ootd. Also at almost 50 years old, I don’t think of what others think
yes...though OP is new to this, so I thought maybe this is something she hadn’t considered. I personally try to go with my outfit, too, but my style is generally classic/feminine, sometimes with a twist (edgy, nautical, sporty). Most of the time it’s a dress, and the question is just which dress I want to wear.
and I’m almost 50 too!
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This post echos my thoughts exactly!!
ITA. DH loves the 28 box sellier on me as a sexy day bag with a crossbody strap lol. But, if he wants me to carry his sunglasses (or anything else) it’s a tight squeeze and a bit like a stacked puzzle. I just got a 32 box sellier ( it’s currently being weatherproofed) and I have a feeling it’s the perfect day size. I’m 5’2 inches and not petite with a big shoulder for my frame. At my thinnest, it will look a bit oversized in a flattering way. im not a fan of the 28 or 32 for nighttime for comfort, bc in many NY restaurants, the bag is big enough to get in the way ( it’s usually behind me bc it can’t always have its own space or chair.
if you want a bag for evening, you have many options, H and otherwise, at all price points ( I’m also having a metallic H clutch weatherized right now that I got from a Japanese reseller for under 1 K usd. Since clutches are mini these days, I also s9metimes use my BBK longue wallet as a clutch. Looking forward to an action shot of you and the 32.
@loves, @Notorious Pink, I’m 53 and we’re not oldThen I choose a bag that goes with my ootd. Also at almost 50 years old, I don’t think of what others think
though if I can sit back in my seat and not worry about squashing my bag, I feel slimmer and more comfy 
Can I be not old too, @880?? LOL I am 55!@loves, @Notorious Pink, I’m 53 and we’re not old
