I had the same issue with the straps on Evelyn, strap too thick, wide and the canvas made it look unrefined... And not sure using scarf as a strap is a long term solution, so returned it for a jypsiere. Kinda disappointed with Hermes, for this type of money that we r shelling out, the consumer shouldn't have to run to a craft store to make their merchandise more perfect.
Not loving the Evelyne strap
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Oh my gosh, this looks gorgeous to me (the scarf used as strap on Evelyne)! I'm currently in the market for an Evelyne or Jypsiere, these suggestions and ideas are very helpful to someone like me hoping to make a decision either way! Thank you!
The SA showed me how to double the strap and use a twilly to connect the loop. It's much more comfortable that way.
I love the Evelyne with the strap doubled up: it's very comfortable that way. A tip a kind SA told me is to use a pochette instead of a twilly, thread the pochette through the ring and then tie it on. The pochette is thicker and seems stronger. Here's one look with a silk pochette and I've also used a cotton one from the men's collection to good effect.
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Oooh, I love that idea. What are the dimensions for your pochette? Will a pocket square do?
http://usa.hermes.com/woman/little-...figurable-product-891411s-24837.html?nuance=2
http://usa.hermes.com/woman/little-...figurable-product-891411s-24837.html?nuance=2
Yes pocket squares would do but the ends don't hang down as much as with the silk pochettes. I have a men's pocket square I also use and actually prefer it because it's cotton and more durable. I like raiding the men's section!
I did the same. I had H take a bit over 8" off my strap and now it adjusts perfectly to crossbody at long length and shoulder at short length.
However, the buckle does bother me if it's hitting bare skin (say I am wearing a tank top or a thin top) I wish it were more covered by leather or canvas.
Glad someone else did this! Also, my Evelyne doesn't have a buckle, the strap was not adjustable.
I used to not care for the look of the strap but I've changed my mind!! Truly, I see the Evelyne as a very casual bag. I always wear mine messenger style and treat it very casually....wearing it on hikes, even. No kidding!!
When I wish to step thing up a bit I carry a kelly or a birkin.
I must admit that I love my Evelyne and carry it more often than my other Hermes bags right now.
When I wish to step thing up a bit I carry a kelly or a birkin.
I must admit that I love my Evelyne and carry it more often than my other Hermes bags right now.
Agree, the Evelyne is not supposed to be "refined". It's a messenger bag, in essence. There would be no way to wear to a dressier event, so the canvas strap makes sense. My Evie goes to the grocery store and the park and on casual vacations where other H bags would be inappropriate. I think it's a little overpriced these days for what it is (outside the EU at least) but this is H where the coloring book costs $180
and the bag market is out of control overall IMO.
Part if the reason why I sold mine is due to the metal part. It's quite exposed not the most comfortable. I thought I would love a bag with a thick strap tho...