How to wear a Kelly casually?

[Laetitya]

Thank you all! Now my dilemma is: do I order a strap to match my bag or do I go for a contrast? Would a contrast look weird?

 

[victoriab]

Lucky you, a gorgeous bag to use for a lifetime!

I don't have a Kelly (yet), but I do have lots of opinions! I think your bag would look beautiful with matching brick red leather ends and black canvas. No a trace of wierdness.

 

[Codygirl]

Just got my first Kelly today..vintage Dark Green Box 32.. I am early 40's dress casual....I plan to wear it with a white shirt jeans, maybe H scarf...
I will wear it with anything. Mix and max..high and low!

Anyone want to see my new baby?
PS - I am going to get a canvas strap, too.

 

[lizlee316]

hi hi;;

Love your kelly !!!! i almost always wear my kelly casually;;

here's one of the pics that i posted on the action thread hope it helps~

black 35 retourne kelly with Ash shoes

 

[MissKaylie]

This has always been my epitome of casual chic ever since I first came across this picture in TPF..

 

[oonagh113]

Katel and MissKaylie, thanks for the fab pics!
Laetitya, personally I would not go for contrast, I think it would make people look at the strap and not the bag. Just my opinion.

 

[S'Mom]

What a wonderful Birthday gift!!!!! Get the canvas strap that matches the bag (otherwise it'll look too chopped up) and long enough for it to be used as a messenger. The other thing is that the color is a young color so even without the canvas strap you should feel just fine.....

 

[crazyforhermes]

Or Nicky Hilton carries hers with the flap in (although not sure how much weight it would take this way)

What a horrible way to wear it ! I ruins the whole look

 

[bagsy]

yeah try wrapping the handle with a twilly for a casual look.

 

[hair-mess]

Just wanted to say CONGRATS on getting such a beautiful kelly from your DM! Really adore red with gold!

All kellys can be worn casually, it mostly depends what they are worn with.
But IMO it's even easier with a retourne. Wishing you lots of fun with your beautiful kelly!

update: just saw your other thread and saw, that your kelly is a "sellier mou". Very special and in the combination you have it, I still think it can easily be used casually, esp. when worn crossbody like Renè Zellweger does it with her croc.

 

[crazyforhermes]

All kellys can be worn casually, it mostly depends what they are worn with.

ITA

 

[bagmad73]

You just wear it!!! And enjoy such a gorgeous and classic bag. Don't overthink things.
I wear mine with jeans and just a plain tee or scarf all the time

 

[Polaremil]

Just wanted to add this pic from the socialites thread:

 

[cayenne-pepper]

Congrats! Beautiful Kelly - I agree with the others, adding a canvas strap will certainly dress it down. However, I think you can pull off a casual look with jeans and a t-shirt.

Here is a pic of me wearing jeans and my kelly. (Sorry to those who have seen this pic a million times already)

 

[ryomat]

Just got my first Kelly today..vintage Dark Green Box 32.. I am early 40's dress casual....I plan to wear it with a white shirt jeans, maybe H scarf...
I will wear it with anything. Mix and max..high and low!

Anyone want to see my new baby?
PS - I am going to get a canvas strap, too.

Congrats! Yes, please show us!