Hermès Petit H

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New clothing:

Silk Dress

Reversible Vest (85% Wool/15% Cashmere)

Wool Vest

 

[BloomingTree]

The capes arrived, as well as my second bracelet. One cape is Black with a Red Alligator clasp (somewhere in the Braise/Rouge Casaque/Vermillion range, and Craie calf on the backside) and the other is Navy with a Dark Green Alligator Clasp (Vert Anglais/Vert/Vert Fonce range and Black calf on the backside). I'm keeping the Navy since I already have enough black outerwear and with the red clasp quite frankly leans a little "Dracula" (according to my husband LOL). It's a bit long, so I'm going to see if the in-house tailor at the store can take it up an inch or two.

The price makes more sense now, the Cashmere is noticeably thinner than the other Cashmere Ponchos/Capes I've tried at Hermès, but I actually like that...San Francisco's weather is mild and frequently changing and a light outer layer is usually all you need. I tried it on with the boots (of course), but forgive my tired looking face...you can see both the unseasonably hot weather AND my long workday just shining through, LOL! Also attached pics of the silk bracelets; another TPF member on the scarf identification thread kindly helped me with the pattern name on the new one. The Orange is a limited edition "Les Cles" from the early 2000's and the blue is "Eperon d'Or Bandana" which is recent (still on H.com, but not available). The silk bracelets can also be flipped...makes them like 2-in-1!

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The cape looks great on you! I’m thinking or ordering a cape myself! I couldn’t find the measurements on the website, can you tell me how long the cape is? Thank you!

Edit: I wish I had your features! What’s your secret? A long workday for me makes me look haggard. LOL

 

[duggi84]

The cape looks great on you! I’m thinking or ordering a cape myself! I couldn’t find the measurements on the website, can you tell me how long the cape is? Thank you!

Edit: I wish I had your features! What’s your secret? A long workday for me makes me look haggard. LOL

You’re so kind

As far as the length, I don’t know how long it was when I got it. I had the in-house tailor at our local store take about 2.5 inches off though, it was way too long and likely will be for you since I’m 6 feet tall (the photo you quoted was the original length). They didn’t charge me for the alterations, fwiw! Here it is after it was shortened:

 

[Naynaykilla]

You’re so kind

As far as the length, I don’t know how long it was when I got it. I had the in-house tailor at our local store take about 2.5 inches off though, it was way too long and likely will be for you since I’m 6 feet tall (the photo you quoted was the original length). They didn’t charge me for the alterations, fwiw! Here it is after it was shortened:

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So chic and love your entire outfit

 

[jyyanks]

New clothing:

Silk Dress
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Reversible Vest (85% Wool/15% Cashmere)

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Wool Vest
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i wish these were available in-store to try on. I really like the cape vests but I’m super petite and h clothes seem to be made for tall people. While @duggi84 rocks it and has the exact look I’m going for, I can see anything cape-like looking ridiculous in me!

 

[duggi84]

i wish these were available in-store to try on. I really like the cape vests but I’m super petite and h clothes seem to be made for tall people. While @duggi84 rocks it and has the exact look I’m going for, I can see anything cape-like looking ridiculous in me!

Take it to the store and have it tailored! Definitely one of the best services that H (and most other lux brands) offer. They want you to look good in their clothes, so alterations on new items are generally included in the purchase of the item. Order the piece you want through your SA and then ask them to make an appointment for you with the in-house tailor when you receive it. I'm so thankful our SA suggested it!

 

[jyyanks]

Take it to the store and have it tailored! Definitely one of the best services that H (and most other lux brands) offer. They want you to look good in their clothes, so alterations on new items are generally included in the purchase of the item. Order the piece you want through your SA and then ask them to make an appointment for you with the in-house tailor when you receive it. I'm so thankful our SA suggested it!

That is an excellent idea - never thought of having H tailor a cape! Can an SA even order a petite h item for you? Would rather it go through my SA then having to buy online. Thank you!!!!

 

[BloomingTree]

You’re so kind

As far as the length, I don’t know how long it was when I got it. I had the in-house tailor at our local store take about 2.5 inches off though, it was way too long and likely will be for you since I’m 6 feet tall (the photo you quoted was the original length). They didn’t charge me for the alterations, fwiw! Here it is after it was shortened:

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Thank you for your response and tip on having it tailored! I’m petite (5’) and the cape may end up being a dress on me! Lol

 

[BloomingTree]

That is an excellent idea - never thought of having H tailor a cape! Can an SA even order a petite h item for you? Would rather it go through my SA then having to buy online. Thank you!!!!

If your SA can find it in their system, then they should.

I asked my SA to order a few pieces with no issues. There were a couple items they couldn’t retrieve (via reference code) and advised for me to order it directly.

Hope this helps!

 

[jyyanks]

If your SA can find it in their system, then they should.

I asked my SA to order a few pieces with no issues. There were a couple items they couldn’t retrieve (via reference code) and advised for me to order it directly.

Hope this helps!

Definitely helps! Thank you for the response.

 

[duggi84]

That is an excellent idea - never thought of having H tailor a cape! Can an SA even order a petite h item for you? Would rather it go through my SA then having to buy online. Thank you!!!!

Yes, I've ordered all of my Petit-H items from our SA. I get the Product Reference on the website and he orders it when I visit (they can only place orders for web items when you're in the store).

 

[jyyanks]

Yes, I've ordered all of my Petit-H items from our SA. I get the Product Reference on the website and he orders it when I visit (they can only place orders for web items when you're in the store).

Thank you!! This is great to know. Didn’t realize it was an option. Appreciate it.

 

[Benihana]

New clothing:

Silk Dress
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Reversible Vest (85% Wool/15% Cashmere)

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Wool Vest
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I purchased two of this dress. Since the pattern is random, I wanted to choose the better of whatever design they gave me. One of the dresses had the Kermit Oliver chieftain scarf ("Pani La Shar Pawnee"). The other one had that scarf pattern where the horse is accepting an award ("Horsawards," I think). Cute but not sure I will keep...especially the chief one. Is it too much to wear that out?

 

[jyyanks]

I purchased two of this dress. Since the pattern is random, I wanted to choose the better of whatever design they gave me. One of the dresses had the Kermit Oliver chieftain scarf ("Pani La Shar Pawnee"). The other one had that scarf pattern where the horse is accepting an award ("Horsawards," I think). Cute but not sure I will keep...especially the chief one. Is it too much to wear that out?

Hmm. Hard to say without a pic but of the two, Horsawards would be the one I would choose to wear out. The pattern is whimsical and if the dress is comfortable, it can be a fun summer dress. Personally, I would have a hard time wearing Pani La Shar Pawnee. In this day and age, it might make me a bit uncomfortable to wear it out. However, It doesn't sound like you love either pattern so I would return and get something you really love.

 

[jessiemel]

Hello! Just received my heart charm and I love the colour combination! But I can’t really tell the names of the colours here. Can anyone help?