Kate Bag - Small vs Medium, Black vs Nude

[lyxxx035]

I am looking to get the Kate bag (no tassel) as my next YSL purchase. I’m torn on two factors, size and color.

1. Small vs Medium - I prefer the look and proportions of the Small, specifically how the YSL logo is more prominent against the rest of the bag. I haven’t had a chance to try it in person yet and though the dimensions say it would fit my Samsung Galaxy S8 plus phone, I am a bit wary as the Celine Box Bag in the Teen size was the same situation. It would fit looking purely at the dimensions but in real life I’d have to force it in there and distort the sides of the leather. If I could go try it in stores now I would! But you know, #coronavirus. I would only carry a YSL cardholder, lipstick and keys in addition to my phone so very minimal overall.
2. Black vs Nude - I own a Small Loulou in Navy Blue, Black YSL cardholder, and looking to purchase a Black YSL wallet, all in GHW. I normally gravitate towards Black for all things and think the YSL Kate in Black is such a CLASSIC. Obviously it would go with everything and I love the idea of a black YSL bag with that shiny GHW. However, the Nude is the best shade I have seen from any luxury designer! I don’t have any Nude colored bags at all and the one YSL offers in the Kate is literal perfection.

If I had endless funds, I’d get one in each size to be able to get black AND nude but that’s not in the cards for now unfortunately.

Does anybody own the Kate that would be able to share their inputs?

 

[ItsPurseonal]

I am looking to get the Kate bag (no tassel) as my next YSL purchase. I’m torn on two factors, size and color.

1. Small vs Medium - I prefer the look and proportions of the Small, specifically how the YSL logo is more prominent against the rest of the bag. I haven’t had a chance to try it in person yet and though the dimensions say it would fit my Samsung Galaxy S8 plus phone, I am a bit wary as the Celine Box Bag in the Teen size was the same situation. It would fit looking purely at the dimensions but in real life I’d have to force it in there and distort the sides of the leather. If I could go try it in stores now I would! But you know, #coronavirus. I would only carry a YSL cardholder, lipstick and keys in addition to my phone so very minimal overall.
2. Black vs Nude - I own a Small Loulou in Navy Blue, Black YSL cardholder, and looking to purchase a Black YSL wallet, all in GHW. I normally gravitate towards Black for all things and think the YSL Kate in Black is such a CLASSIC. Obviously it would go with everything and I love the idea of a black YSL bag with that shiny GHW. However, the Nude is the best shade I have seen from any luxury designer! I don’t have any Nude colored bags at all and the one YSL offers in the Kate is literal perfection.

If I had endless funds, I’d get one in each size to be able to get black AND nude but that’s not in the cards for now unfortunately.

Does anybody own the Kate that would be able to share their inputs?

hi! I currently own the small Kate in black, and used to have the medium, but I sold it to buy the small. The small fits my iPhone XS Max with a big phone case on it, so I don’t think you should have an issue with your phone fitting. I agree that the proportions are more visually pleasing on the small. In terms of color, I agree it’s a fantastic nude color. I went with black because I worry about color transfer and don’t want to be limited in what I can wear the bag with, but honestly this type of leather seems like it’d be easy to wipe off if you were seeing any color transfer. Since you already own a dark colored YSL, I’d say go for the nude, but who am I to talk because I have mostly darker color bags! Let us know what you decide!

 

[SushiLover]

I think you go with the nude. It is such a perfect nude shade and with the gold hardware YSL makes it is a show stopper. You can always get another black bag later. The kate nude is a classic!!!

 

[lyxxx035]

hi! I currently own the small Kate in black, and used to have the medium, but I sold it to buy the small. The small fits my iPhone XS Max with a big phone case on it, so I don’t think you should have an issue with your phone fitting. I agree that the proportions are more visually pleasing on the small. In terms of color, I agree it’s a fantastic nude color. I went with black because I worry about color transfer and don’t want to be limited in what I can wear the bag with, but honestly this type of leather seems like it’d be easy to wipe off if you were seeing any color transfer. Since you already own a dark colored YSL, I’d say go for the nude, but who am I to talk because I have mostly darker color bags! Let us know what you decide!

Appreciate your insight! May I ask why you sold the Medium for the Small? If you have time, would you be able to share a photo of how your phone fits in the Small Kate? And then finally I noticed the strap drop on the Medium was around 18in and the Small was about 22in. Were both okay to wear crossbody and then on the shoulder?

All of my bags are dark colored too! So I feel like I should stretch myself and branch out with the Nude, also because I love the color. But then the Black is so easy and is classic YSL.

 

[lyxxx035]

I think you go with the nude. It is such a perfect nude shade and with the gold hardware YSL makes it is a show stopper. You can always get another black bag later. The kate nude is a classic!!!

It really is the perfect shade of Nude! The struggle is real.

 

[lyxxx035]

hi! I currently own the small Kate in black, and used to have the medium, but I sold it to buy the small. The small fits my iPhone XS Max with a big phone case on it, so I don’t think you should have an issue with your phone fitting. I agree that the proportions are more visually pleasing on the small. In terms of color, I agree it’s a fantastic nude color. I went with black because I worry about color transfer and don’t want to be limited in what I can wear the bag with, but honestly this type of leather seems like it’d be easy to wipe off if you were seeing any color transfer. Since you already own a dark colored YSL, I’d say go for the nude, but who am I to talk because I have mostly darker color bags! Let us know what you decide!

I think you go with the nude. It is such a perfect nude shade and with the gold hardware YSL makes it is a show stopper. You can always get another black bag later. The kate nude is a classic!!!

For reference here's my current collection:
Celine Micro Luggage with GHW, Black
Celine Mini Belt Bag with GHW, Navy Blue
YSL Small Loulou with GHW, Navy Blue
Chanel Mini Rectangular Flap in Lambskin with SHW, Black

My holy grail bag is a Chanel M/L Classic Flap in Lambskin with GHW. Other wishlist items are the Celine Box Bag and Givenchy Antigona, but those are lower on the list. Maybe a blush/nude Lady Dior.

 

[Grande Latte]

My two cents.

If you get the small, go for nude.
If you get the medium, go for black.
Visually light colors make bags look bigger and vice versa.

 

[ItsPurseonal]

Appreciate your insight! May I ask why you sold the Medium for the Small? If you have time, would you be able to share a photo of how your phone fits in the Small Kate? And then finally I noticed the strap drop on the Medium was around 18in and the Small was about 22in. Were both okay to wear crossbody and then on the shoulder?

All of my bags are dark colored too! So I feel like I should stretch myself and branch out with the Nude, also because I love the color. But then the Black is so easy and is classic YSL.

I sold the medium for the small because I only use mine for dressier occasions and feel like the small is a more elegant size.

I am definitely the wrong person to give an opinion about crossbody because I’m very tall and almost nothing works crossbody on me (Chanel WOC is the perfect length if that gives you an idea). That said, I could maybe get away with wearing the small crossbody but it hits well above my hipbone and just below my rib cage. The medium was no hope of going crossbody on me. Maybe others can chime in though

Lastly I have uploaded a pic of my phone, my key cles, and my chanel card holder inside the bag. As I mentioned, my phone case is huge and has a loop on the outside so that makes the fit kind of awkward, but still comfortable and it wasn’t distorting the bag at all. Hope this helps!

 

[lyxxx035]

I sold the medium for the small because I only use mine for dressier occasions and feel like the small is a more elegant size.

I am definitely the wrong person to give an opinion about crossbody because I’m very tall and almost nothing works crossbody on me (Chanel WOC is the perfect length if that gives you an idea). That said, I could maybe get away with wearing the small crossbody but it hits well above my hipbone and just below my rib cage. The medium was no hope of going crossbody on me. Maybe others can chime in though

Lastly I have uploaded a pic of my phone, my key cles, and my chanel card holder inside the bag. As I mentioned, my phone case is huge and has a loop on the outside so that makes the fit kind of awkward, but still comfortable and it wasn’t distorting the bag at all. Hope this helps!

Ahh you're the best! Thank you so much. I am the opposite and very short so the Chanel WOC DOESN'T work on me lol.

One last question and then I'll quit bugging you on the Kate! Will your phone fit normally in the bag horizontally or does it always have to be at a diagonal? I'm sure the loop on the back gets in the way but I'm curious if it will fit straight in or if it needs to sit diagonally.

Again appreciate your help!

 

[ItsPurseonal]

Ahh you're the best! Thank you so much. I am the opposite and very short so the Chanel WOC DOESN'T work on me lol.

One last question and then I'll quit bugging you on the Kate! Will your phone fit normally in the bag horizontally or does it always have to be at a diagonal? I'm sure the loop on the back gets in the way but I'm curious if it will fit straight in or if it needs to sit diagonally.

Again appreciate your help!

No problem, that’s what TPF is for!

Yes the phone fits no problem horizontally without the weird case!

 

[bagaholiccc]

I've had the YSL kate in black SHW for 2yrs now and it still looks brand new! I'm petite at 5ft, so I always go for smaller bags because they look more proportionate on me. The only con is that the strap length is a lot longer than the medium size, but I just tie it up with some ribbon on the inside to shorten it.

The small isn't a big bag but it does fit my phone (Pixel XL 2), cardholder, LV cles, lipstick and sunnies in a soft pouch pretty comfortably.

I've seen a youtuber get the beige with GHW and she said that the corners got dirty/scuffed easily because of the light color.

If I had to buy it again, I would for sure for for the small black! Love it!!

 

[LVobsessed2018]

im currently trying to decide between the black and nude small as well. Do they not sell the small in nude on the YSL website? i couldn't find it

 

[lyxxx035]

I've had the YSL kate in black SHW for 2yrs now and it still looks brand new! I'm petite at 5ft, so I always go for smaller bags because they look more proportionate on me. The only con is that the strap length is a lot longer than the medium size, but I just tie it up with some ribbon on the inside to shorten it.

The small isn't a big bag but it does fit my phone (Pixel XL 2), cardholder, LV cles, lipstick and sunnies in a soft pouch pretty comfortably.

I've seen a youtuber get the beige with GHW and she said that the corners got dirty/scuffed easily because of the light color.

If I had to buy it again, I would for sure for for the small black! Love it!!

How does the small work crossbody for you? I’m 5’2” so on the shorter side too! If you have any free time, I’d love to see some pictures of your bag since you’ve had it for awhile! Great to hear that it’s still in good condition. Could you also share a photo of the inside with your items too? Thanks in advance, lady!

 

[EJsMommy1]

If you're okay with not wearing dark colors with the Nude Kate, i'd say get it. I own the nude small kate and color transfer has been its worse enemy! I wish I gotten the black lol

 

[lyxxx035]

If you're okay with not wearing dark colors with the Nude Kate, i'd say get it. I own the nude small kate and color transfer has been its worse enemy! I wish I gotten the black lol

Oh my goodness, do you mind sharing some photos of your nude Kate?! Unfortunately my wardrobe is primarily dark . Does color transfer happen pretty easily? Have you been able to get it out?