Since I can't find a grey Kelsey 28095 (my favorite version), I was considering a Molly in a light color. Can anyone owning one talk about how it has worn, staining, etc. I've been to the Molly/Rory clubhouse and really like the style.
Kelsey or Molly?
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Hi. I have a Kelsey - Style 33733 in dark brown and a Molly in cognac.
I haven't carried either a great deal yet. The Molly is definitely bigger. I like the drop of the double handles as if I really want to I could carry it on my shoulder and this is not possible with the Kelsey. I think (maybe I just cannot remember) the Molly was available in parchment - but that may have been the only lighter color. Wear...since I haven't used a great deal I probably cannot help there. I am extremely careful with my handbags - I think the pebbled leather would be more durable but the Legacy is so nice!
I owned both size Kelseys (original style) and a Molly. I can actually wear the small Kelsey over the shoulder but I have skinny arms. The large Kelsey can be worn over shoulder with no issues.
Molly is definitely bigger than Kelsey but they both hold quite a lot. I'm able to fit an iPad in the Kelsey.
I prefer the pebble leather of the Kelsey over the legacy leather of the Molly...but I'm a sucker for pebble!
Molly is definitely bigger than Kelsey but they both hold quite a lot. I'm able to fit an iPad in the Kelsey.
I prefer the pebble leather of the Kelsey over the legacy leather of the Molly...but I'm a sucker for pebble!
I have multiples of the Kelsey and the Molly. At the moment I will say that I like the Kelsey much better. I love how simple and elegant the style is. I love the soft leather and the way it drapes when i carry it crossbody. Im petite and I cannot wear the satchel handles over my shoulder. My two Mollys have been sitting on my closet shelf for over a year now. I vote the Kelsey!!
Thank you all for your input! I wish I could find the grey Kelsey in the original but I'm only having luck with new Mollys on ebay.
For those of you with the Molly, is the bottom staying flat when she's full of your things? I don't mind tops getting slouchy but not sure on the bottom with some photos.
For those of you with the Molly, is the bottom staying flat when she's full of your things? I don't mind tops getting slouchy but not sure on the bottom with some photos.
I have a Molly and love it. The bottom does slouch when I'm carrying as satchel...I have leather wallets which end up being quite heavy.
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Hi shillinggirl88,
So the bottom (not the sides at the bottom), but the actual bottom sags downward? I have a heavy wallet too and wouldn't want the bag totally out of shape.
Mu current bag has widened at the bottom because the sides are so relaxed and that's fine with me, but the bottom taking all the weight is what I wondered about. The bags look beautiful with stuffing, after putting in my actual things I wonder about it.
So the bottom (not the sides at the bottom), but the actual bottom sags downward? I have a heavy wallet too and wouldn't want the bag totally out of shape.
Mu current bag has widened at the bottom because the sides are so relaxed and that's fine with me, but the bottom taking all the weight is what I wondered about. The bags look beautiful with stuffing, after putting in my actual things I wonder about it.
I don't think it is too bad. I'll load her up and take some pictures. Sound good? I do really love Molly!
I'd love pictures with the bag loaded, thank you! Sounds great that the purses still look great as the day you bought them, gives me confidence to try. Thank you both!
These photos are with your heavy wallet? It looks good to me. The bag is really beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
I think it's a heavy wallet! Yes...it's just a little noticeable. What color are you considering?
I'm looking at Parchment and Black Cherry, although I really need a lighter color. I'm hoping the corner wear will not be too bad, sometimes I read about certain bags losing their corner color in such a short time. Molly looks like a very substantial bag.
I have a black cherry Molly and I like it very sturdy bag. Mine doesn't have any corner wear but I rotate my bags a LOT and I also put some Blackrocks on the corners just in case.