Is this too big for my frame? Neo Cagole crystal city

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forgetmenot301

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Hi! Took the plunge on the crystal city. I owned the canvas bb monogram in the Xs size but sold because I didn’t love. Thought I’d try out to larger size. Does it look ridiculous on me? I’m 5’6 and typically wear a s/Xs & 26 in jeans. Love the crystals. Am thinking of it as a casual run around in athletic gear, dark denim and not worry about denim transfer, etc…I don’t have many “casual” bags as I recently streamlined my collection. Keep or return? Also, has anyone who owns this had issues with the crystals?

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forgetmenot301 said:
Hi! Took the plunge on the crystal city. I owned the canvas bb monogram in the Xs size but sold because I didn’t love. Thought I’d try out to larger size. Does it look ridiculous on me? I’m 5’6 and typically wear a s/Xs & 26 in jeans. Love the crystals. Am thinking of it as a casual run around in athletic gear, dark denim and not worry about denim transfer, etc…I don’t have many “casual” bags as I recently streamlined my collection. Keep or return? Also, has anyone who owns this had issues with the crystals?

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Love it. :love: Don't forget it'll soften and start to slouch.
 
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It depends on where you want the attention. You have a smashing little bod. I noticed that first but then the bag took over and was the star of the show. Not that that’s a problem, but you might want to consider that.
The other thing to note is that you’re increasing the size of the bag AND you’re giving it a lot of bling.
Because it’s in your face a little more than a regular city, will this start to wear you down in terms of knowing your husband doesn’t like it?
But to answer your question, no, I do not think it’s too big for you. You can pull this off.

For myself, if I’m asking others about keeping something and what they think, I know the answer already and know that later I will regret if I did keep it. But that’s just my process.
I tend to purchase things that I’m absolutely sure about.
 
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snibor said:
Not too big. Perfect. But it doesn’t sound like you are comfortable with it
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thank you! I love it however I’m really trying to keep my collection down so being very selective. It’s also definitely the largest bag I’ve owned in a while. But I do have a need for a carryall that I don’t have to worry as much about or baby.
 
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maxxout said:
It depends on where you want the attention. You have a smashing little bod. I noticed that first but then the bag took over and was the star of the show. Not that that’s a problem, but you might want to consider that.
The other thing to note is that you’re increasing the size of the bag AND you’re giving it a lot of bling.
Because it’s in your face a little more than a regular city, will this start to wear you down in terms of knowing your husband doesn’t like it?
But to answer your question, no, I do not think it’s too big for you. You can pull this off.

For myself, if I’m asking others about keeping something and what they think, I know the answer already and know that later I will regret if I did keep it. But that’s just my process.
I tend to purchase things that I’m absolutely sure about.
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Ha, I giggled at your smashing bod comment, thank you! The bag is definitely a bit louder with the size & hardware. But I find I get bored easily with bags so hoping that the bling factor keeps me interested :lol: My husbands always loves my bags but every time I’ve added a bal he’s never been a fan. However his taste has never had an effect on whether or not I wear or keep a bag. I sort of have a defiant personally by nature so it kind makes me like the bag more, haha!!! He likes all my other bags so this one’s my rebellion I guess:lol: I have owned a lot of bags and sold a lot over the years so I’m trying to only purchase bags that are different or wow me. This one fills a size void as well as a bling factor. So I’m going to sleep on it for a few days. But deep down I think I’d regret returning. I’ve done mainly mini/small bags like most people lately so I’m ready for big bags to be back! I think there is also an adjustment period for the shock of the big bag look on me again as well.
 
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