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#35,161
luxemadam said:
I just ordered mine :smile: in 2 sizes: the Midi and the original Calista. I didn’t manage to find mod shots of the original size Calista, so it’s a gamble on my part. Hopefully it will not make me loo like the bag is wearing me. I am 5.5” medium-small build:love: Please share mod shots if you have the regular size Calista. Thanks!
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If you like larger bags, I think you’ll really like the size of the original Calista. I’m 5’2”and find most of his midi size totes and midi shoulder bags to be a tad smaller than I’d like. I have a full size Calista, full size Victorias, and a full size Hera. They are all a great size for me.
 
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#35,162
Devyn Danielle said:
If you like larger bags, I think you’ll really like the size of the original Calista. I’m 5’2”and find most of his midi size totes and midi shoulder bags to be a tad smaller than I’d like. I have a full size Calista, full size Victorias, and a full size Hera. They are all a great size for me.
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The largest bag I currently own is 35cm. So, the regular Calista will be the biggest bag for me. I am hoping that the slim profile of this style will not appear too big for my frame. Just curious about how you wear yours?
 
#35,163
luxemadam said:
The largest bag I currently own is 35cm. So, the regular Calista will be the biggest bag for me. I am hoping that the slim profile of this style will not appear too big for my frame. Just curious about how you wear yours?
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I don’t have the full size Calista messenger, so I just wear it as a shoulder bag.
I found a couple of Calista mod shots for you! My bag looks more like the first picture when worn, since I only carry a couple of pouches, hand wipes, Kleenex, keys and phone.


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#35,165
christinemliu said:
Hi @LuvNLux! Yes, that's a good description of the leather being a textured suede but softer. So, on the bottom of the bag, I took my nail and scratched it a little. Nothing happened! However, Marco does recommend spraying these types of leathers with a leather protector like Collonil so I plan to do that before taking "her" out. Since my scratch didn't do anything, I would say it's not delicate. At the same time, it isn't heavy at all. I think the only downside I'd say is it does attract a little bit of lint, but I wonder if that would decrease after spraying and it has been on top of my blanket.




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@christinemliu. Yikes! I did not expect that you would try to scratch the leather! You are braver than I am, for sure. So glad to hear that this leather is sturdier than I thought. It is so hard to make a decision about this new leather when there are very little user reviews or photos and I have not seen it in real life. You are the best! This helps a lot.
 
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Devyn Danielle said:
If you like larger bags, I think you’ll really like the size of the original Calista. I’m 5’2”and find most of his midi size totes and midi shoulder bags to be a tad smaller than I’d like. I have a full size Calista, full size Victorias, and a full size Hera. They are all a great size for me.
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I am also 5’2.5” and feel the same as Devyn Danielle. I prefer the regular sizes. I like the regular Calista. That’s is one of the great things about MM bags-there is something for everyone.
 
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luxemadam said:
Wow! Beautiful. I didn’t know that Calista comes with a zipper compartment on the back?
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Thank you! And yes, sorry @luxemadam, as has already been answered, it is an added customization. The first Calista I tried, a regular sized one that made me really like the style, had this customization and I loved it, so that's why I asked for it for my Calista Midi Crossbody.

@Devyn Danielle, these mod shots were exactly the ones I was thinking of that I loved for the original Calista. You're awesome! Because I carry a lot more than you do, the original one I used to own looked more like the second mod shot, as well as the Midi I just received.

LuvNLux said:
@christinemliu. Yikes! I did not expect that you would try to scratch the leather! You are braver than I am, for sure. So glad to hear that this leather is sturdier than I thought. It is so hard to make a decision about this new leather when there are very little user reviews or photos and I have not seen it in real life. You are the best! This helps a lot.
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Thank you so much @LuvNLux, you're really sweet! I really love the MM community we have so anything I can do to give back because of the amazing help and joy I receive here, I am more than happy to do. I had a few justifications for the scratching haha: I did it to the bottom where it wouldn't be seen, I have four kids so it's highly possible it would happen anyway (though they are getting older now and they know how much Mommy loves her bags like her fifth child), and usually anything Marco labels as Verona is pretty sturdy!
 
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#35,172
christinemliu said:
Wow, I can't believe my Calista Midi Crossbody / Messenger in independence blue velvet verona, taupe lining, and light gunmetal hardware arrived before the end of the promo. So it took about 11 days from Italy to the east coast.
@Coastaljewel, maybe @carterazo?, sorry, I forgot who all were waiting along with me...finally, she's here!
My first impressions:

-I love independence blue! It's a light navy with absolutely no purple (sorry, I don't love purple in my blues haha).
-Velvet Verona is amazing. It is velvety, with a softer lighter feel than nubuck or suede.
-This size is so much better on me than the regular Calista.
-There are five holes for adjustment on the strap. The strap is super comfy.
-I asked for the added exterior zipper pocket which perfectly fits my phone, but if your phone is longer than 6 inches, you may want to ask for a bigger one.
- I love how she hugs my body. I imagine it's a similar feel to the Theia.
-I think in capacity, she would fit simiarly to what you can fit in a Juliet Midi.
- The shape lends itself to easy storage! If you don't stuff her much, she hardly takes up any room.

Suggestion: If you wanted the option for an even shorter strap drop (so that it can also be shoulder carry), here are several ideas:
1. You can ask Marco to do the extra strap idea that I think @dfjmn mentioned recently. An additional strap can be buckled in to give it longer length.
2. You can ask for something like on the Theia, where the strap crosses over on itself.
3. You can ask if you can do an adjustable metal connector.
4. You can add more holes to the strap (I plan to do this; there are reasonably priced leather hole punchers) or Marco can do that for you as well before shipping to you.

In the pictures, Calista Midi Crossbody is in its shortest setting. I have compared it also to a Juliet Midi.

Feel free to ask any questions!

Attached are pics. The strap drop measure is on the shortest setting.
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Yay, you got your bag, congrats!:flowers: I am loving the size. I am trying really hard not to buy one right now.:biggrin:
 
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