Kelly 35cm for Petite Gal - Am I strange?

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eunlee77

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May 5, 2009
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#1
Hello, everyone. Happy Holidays!!!

I recently got a Kelly in 35cm and had a question for you guys. I am 5'2 and weigh 105-108lbs, needless to say I am quite petite!!! I wear all different sized bags though. But I do gravitate towards smaller bags. For Kelly, I got a 35cm because birkin in 35cm is too overpowering for my frame - and no straps. Kelly 35 would be my "bigger" bag.

My worry was that it was going to be way too big.

To my surprise, I actually quite like it. It looks chic. Am I strange for thinking this way? I don't want to be a fashion terrorist luggaging around a huge bag if that is what I am doing!

Anyone with petite frame that carry kelly 35? Should I go for the 32 instead? I haven't tried a 32. Would that look more normal?

It is a black togo retourne, btw, in phw. I need you TPF fashionistas to guide me!!! :graucho:

Help!!!
 
#2
They are many pictures on tPF of petite girls with large bags and they all look fabulous. I think it all has to do with your personal comfort zone. If you feel great with the bag, then you look great with the bag! I don't think it is too large for you and the fact that it is retourne is what is keeping it from looking like or feeling like luggage.
 
#3
I'm 5'2" and love my 35 rouge vif Kelly and the Kelly Flat (which I have in blue jean, and which is also a 35). They're both bright colours and I think they look great.

If you're comfortable, that's all that really matters.
 
#5
Why not carry a 35? I think they look lovely on petite ladies. I also like the look of maxis and jumbos (Chanel) on small frames! I think the energy and confidence you exude will show through if YOU are comfortable carrying it! Rock that bag!:smile:
 
#7
I'm 5'2" and a size 4. I had a 32cm Kelly. I would definitely consider a 35cm Kelly; it also holds your bag contents better than a 32cm. It would look great with maxi dresses. I loved wearing my Kelly with maxi dresses on vacation. Post pics; I am sure you look great with that size bag.
 
#9
As long as you can lug the thing without damaging your vertebra, who am I to say what looks normal or abnormal?

(I can't honestly relate because I'm the opposite of vertically challenged.)
 
#10
Wear what you love and what can be functional for your life! I'm five foot nothing and sometimes my life calls for a 40cm HAC and sometimes it calls for a 25cm Birkin. Enjoy your purchase and feel fabulous!
 
#13
No I love larger kellys and it's not like I'm very tall !!!! Something about the symmetry and way the bag hangs and fits almost hugging the hip.Its just wonderful !!!!!
 
#14
jmen said:
As long as you can lug the thing without damaging your vertebra, who am I to say what looks normal or abnormal?

(I can't honestly relate because I'm the opposite of vertically challenged.)
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Lucky you! (from the vertically challenged peanut gallery)

But back to topic, if you can lug it. Wear it and rock it!!!
 
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