Hi, I apologise if this offends anyone, it is not my intention. I am 180cm/5 10” ish and a UK size 18. I love the Alma BB but am afraid it will look like a toy bag on me. When I show photos to those around me they say it looks a bit small. I’ve been in 2 LV and one SA said that anyone saying it looks small is an idiot, and in another LV and the SA was trying to steer me towards the empriente or a different style. I am asking for opinions please. thank you!
Is an Alma BB too small for me?
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It definitely does not look too small. In fact, it looks great. If the capacity is big enough for everything you need to carry with you and you love it then go for it. I totally get your aversion to bags that look like toys - but to me the Alma isn’t one of them and it actually fits a surprising amount.
I don't think it looks too small at all. It looks great on you. However, with that being said, wearing the Alma BB crossbody is a challenge. I'm only 5'6" and when I wear mine crossbody it just looks too short and awkward, so I only carry it as a handheld, but I love the size.
Hi Mllelouise! I don’t think it looks like a toy but it does look small. I’m also a lover of big bags so I may not be the best to answer this question. I just got the Empreinte Noir Neo Alma PM and it initially seemed small to me but now I love it. I tried it as a crossbody and didn’t like it.
How does the bag make you feel? As long as you like it, that’s all that matters. Good luck making your decision.
Very chic in fact. When I was in Amsterdam recently, the stylish gals were sporting very small crossbody bags, almost all of them in black leather. Love this!
I absolutely love the Alma BB bag and also worried about the size as I'm 5'11 until I tried it at an LV store. It looks great on you, and you should definitely get it if you love it. It's a classic!
I don’t think it looks bad at all. I think it looks very classy. If you like it get it!
Nikki Bella from the WWE carries an Alma BB and it looks great on her and she’s not teeny tiny either.
Nikki Bella from the WWE carries an Alma BB and it looks great on her and she’s not teeny tiny either.
I too think that the Alma BB looks great on you. It looks very chic with your outfit. If you love it and it fits whatever you need to carry, it's perfect!