Longchamp Mademoiselle Line
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I think I am in trouble for the sale because I am looking at the Heritage hobo in burgundy too. The sale is almost like two for the price of one!
The drop length on the short handle is about 7 1/2". I can wear it on my shoulder, and this thread has many many pics of it being carried on the shoulder. For most people the short handle probably wouldn't fit over a very heavy coat, however. In my opinion, my Mademoiselles--in regular leather and patent leather/fur--are average/medium heavy for a bag of their size. I would guess that the one you are looking at is a little heavier because of the extra metal grommets and the suede. Whether its tolerable is really up to the individual of course. Just fyi, the one you are considering has a contrasting berry-color suede on the bottom and the sides, see below.
Thank you for this information! I was hard for me to tell looking at the pictures if I would like the way it would shoulder carry. Knowing it is about 7 1/2" really makes me hesitate. I didn't know about the berry either. You are always so helpful!!!
SS 2019 colors
1. Black
2. Cognac
3. Honey
4. Navy (silver HW)
5. Ivory (silver HW)
Just like last season, the LC stores are not including the regular Mlles in their seasonal sales. If you wanted rested colors like Orange, Natural, etc, you will have to wait til they show up at the outlets instead.
1. Black
2. Cognac
3. Honey
4. Navy (silver HW)
5. Ivory (silver HW)
Just like last season, the LC stores are not including the regular Mlles in their seasonal sales. If you wanted rested colors like Orange, Natural, etc, you will have to wait til they show up at the outlets instead.
At 5"10, the bag hangs on me, just like it does in the pic above (pic credit to Cosmo for sharing it). Since I am in the tropics, I don't need it to fit over a winter jacket but due to my build, I do find the short strap to be only just right. I won't say it is snug nor tight under the arm but the strap drop is a constant consideration for me and I had been pondering over this bag since the time it was launched, going back and forth with it. The bag depth itself is quite wide so when worn by the short strap, I do feel its bulk in a way. I hope I am not deterring you from this purchase. @Cosmopolitan @catsinthebag and @SmokieDragon love theirs. For me, if the short strap drop is slightly longer and detachable, it will work better for me.
@Lizzys, I can wear mine on the shoulder with the short strap, but I almost never do. For me, it’s not the drop that’s the problem (it’s a little short but do-able), it’s the thickness of the strap. For some reason, I find it awkward. But I bought the bag with the intention of wearing it crossbody, and for that, it’s perfect. I use the short handle sometimes over my forearm or to carry by hand, but almost never over my shoulder.
Totally agree, that’s primarily how I use it too. But it’s nice to have the option to throw the short handle over your shoulder once in a while when needed to get the bag out of the way. I was actually pleasantly surprised when I first got my Mademoiselle that the short handle fit on the shoulder.
Oh, I totally agree it’s great to have the shoulder option. A 7 1/2-inch drop isn’t bad at all. So many bags with a handle and a long strap have a handle drop of 4-6 inches. The Mademoiselle at least gives you the ability to carry on the shoulder and not be hand-held only.
Also, as I think about it, if the short strap was longer, it would be out of proportion. When you carried the bag with the long strap, the shorter one would drop below the base of the bag, which would look weird.
For me, I think the preference is 50:50. I like using mine as a crossbody with the strap it came with or with slightly shorter strap (from my Roseau Heritage or SS18 LP Heritage strap) so that shoulder wear with a long strap is possible. I also like using the short strap for shoulder wear - I don't find it bulky
The key I think when shoulder carrying is to push it back *behind* your arm as in the pic I posted above, rather than having that wide bag right in your armpit.
Oic. I never push it back. It’s not in my armpit either. I guess my arms are smaller and I don’t wear coats in my country. If I were wearing a jacket like the lady in the pic, then yes, pushing it back would be a requirement [emoji1]