How do you tell if your are a shoulder bag person or a handheld person?

[sdkitty]

Actually the thinner straps DO stay on my shoulder better. I have broad shoulders so I think the wider straps while I love the look tend to fall off at least with the two straps I can cross them and they won't slide. I plan to use it more of a purse than a tote so I don't carry a ton. I'll have to try it on again for sure.

I recently bought a tote style bag with double straps that fit over my shoulder. It's not quite as ideal for shoulder wear as something like a hobo but like you say, you can cross the straps. I alternate between shoulder and arm with it and it's fine.

 

[SimplyB]

I'm a shoulder bag person and just recently started to buy more handheld-only bags (I view them as a tad more "formal" for dinners and such). With shoulder bags, I like the hands-free ability when running around with the kids which is how I became more of a shoulder bag person. I agree that purchasing a tote like the Longchamp to see if you like totes would be a good test. It's light and has a zipper (which is also something to consider...the LV neverfull is fairly wide open at the top)

Have you looked at the Gucci medium swing tote? It's about the same price range as the LV, it's completely leather, has a magnetic closure (so it's still open but not "completely" open at the top), and has a few compartments with a wide zipper pocket inside (that's where I secure my wallet). I bought it as an alternative to the LV and love it.

 

[babysunshine]

I know this is a weird thought. Mostly I have handheld bags. I only own one shoulder bag (BV hobo) and one crossbody (Henri Bendel) with a wide comfy canvas strap. On the times I DO wear a shoulder bag my shoulder hurts. It's gets sore. I don't carry much at all. (Cosmetic case, small wallet card holder thingy and a smaller pouch for my daughters eye drops.) Maybe I might toss in a wide light scarf to wrap around. I don't like to carry a lot and keep my bag light. So now here I am looking at a tote bag (lv neverfull) and I can't help but think am I crazy? What if I get this thing and hate it because it hurts? At the same time I don't have a large tote in my collection at all. I have never had a shoulder injury. I just know it does not take long to wear on my shoulders. Does that mean I am not a shoulder bag kinda person? Hmmmmm..... I know there are many of your who have presences. Would love to hear your thoughts and why.

I am neither this nor the other. I just rotate between shoulder and handheld for satchels. For shoulder carrying I keep the bag sizes to medium and small, not overly heavy.