Leather recs for a Kelly....

amytude

amytude

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Mar 10, 2007
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#1
OK, so I was thinking of an evelyne & fell in love with a Kelly. Now, I'll have to start saving, though I can get an order in for july & have it by early '08. I tried a 28cm & it looked great (I'm 5' only). I did not get to see a 32, which I would love to do. I think I prefer the sellier style. Right now, I'm thinking black. I did read the leather book in the reference section, but still have a couple of questions. Which type of leather is the most resilient & would still look good in this style? I'm guessing not clemence, though "sturdy" it wouldn't look right in the sellier style? The one I tried on was chevre, which I liked but I wasn't sure of its durability. I have 2 little ones & live in a climate where there's rain & snow!! TIA for any tips.
 
#2
^^^Ack!!! Chevre, vache liegee, or togo for you my dear. Togo sellier is kinda rare, though. I rarely bump into it. Swift is nice, too, but I see mostly retourne in this style.
 
#9
Thanks--I'm nearly positive it would be sellier. Box is my very favorite, but it just wouldn't work in my life. An add on ? to this post: I read the 28 vs. 32 debate, but have a ? no one seems to have answered. I'm only 5', but not small (like everyone else on here, it seems). I'm a size 16--so would a 28 still be OK? The SA recommended the 28 & I liked it fine, but still wondering. It's a much easier decision if you're 5' & size 6.
 
#10
this is such a helpful thread!!

amy, re: the size question. i'm a size 12-14, but i'm 5'8" - the 32 was perfect on me. so...i would think the 28" would be great for you, since we're about the same width (lol), but pretty different heights!

does that help??
 
#12
I think before you buy you should really look at a 32. See if you can get your hands on a 32 sellier. I am 5'1" and I carry both 28 and 32. I really feel a 32 is great for me and my height. I prefer mine retourne in this size though.
 
#13
hermesgroupie said:
^^^Ack!!! Chevre, vache liegee, or togo for you my dear. Togo sellier is kinda rare, though. I rarely bump into it. Swift is nice, too, but I see mostly retourne in this style.
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Hermesgroupie, do you name these choices because of the wet weather?

I'm also wondering, are togo Kellys (and Birkins) always lined in chevre? So the togo stands up pretty stiffly?
 
#14
Amy, add mine to the voices recommending a black chevre Kelly sellier for you. I just got my own a few weeks ago; I had always thought I get black box, but I live where it rains a lot and went with the chevre in the end. I'm very happy with it.
 
#15
Amy,


I'm going to put in a recommendation based on you being a mommy and how you use your bag...try on a retourne...in any leather...in a 32....

I love sellier as a Kelly, but I think it would sit in my closet now that I'm a mom...the retourne can be dressed up or down...and the 32 allows me to carry all the stuff I need...


Katel..Yes the Togo are lined in Chevre...
 
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