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Donauwaller said:
It is indeed the mini! To answer your questions: yes, I'm happy with it because it's very cute. But no, it's definitely not too practical... It holds some cards, but notes are cumbersome, coins work but then not many cards. Hope that helps...
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Thank you so much! :hugs:
I love the design and I think I need one. I have a tendency to choose looks before practicality :facepalm:
 
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PlaneJaneWithATwist said:
I am about to purchase my third and fourth Polene

Originally I wanted the Loewe Puzzle bag, but then I discovered Tonca and I actually get five Polène bags for the price of one Puzzle bag

Here is a Tonca strap comparison for you. On the right side of the collages I wear it with the longest strap. On the left side I wear it with the shortest strap. There are three more holes in between them.
I think I like the shortest the most. What do you think? View attachment 5581477View attachment 5581478
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Looks great on you!! :love: And the strap seems a perfect length to play around with! I also like how it sits on the short setting. Thank you for taking the time to do this for me :hbeat:
 
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I have had customer service snafus with Polene since my very first purchase from them. When I ordered the Numero Un online with an in-store pickup in late 2018, I was directed to their location on the Cour Damoye and given the hours that they would be open. We did a lonnnnggg walk from the Blvd St. Germain over to the address (on a charming passageway, like a stage set) only to find the store closed. And they weren't just closed, they had moved to another location entirely! The new address was handwritten on a piece of paper taped to the closed store's door, along with their hours. Well, in for a penny... we did another slog over to the new location only to find that was closed too! In fact, it hadn't even opened yet. We got back to our Paris apartment (a four-week stay with Paris Perfect) and I wrote a polite but clearly grumpy email to the store.

To their credit, they did write back with an apology. The next day we went over to the store, picked up the bag (I ended up buying a Numero Six as well) and they gave us two pouches to make up for their misinformation.

Later I tried to buy the Numero Deux online but it was consistently not available. I signed up to be notified when it was back in stock. Never heard anything, but thankfully a TPFer happened to mention that it had become available again. I quickly placed an order but asked why I hadn't been informed. Oh, they said, they didn't get that many in stock so decided not to say anything to the people on the waiting list. :hrmm:

Lastly, I ordered the Numero Deux in navy. I do like it but it's much darker than it appears in the website photos. Anyway, I have decided that I will no longer order from them online, will purchase items only in the Paris store where I can examine them in person to see if there are any flaws, differences in color etc. At least in my case, they were apologetic about the mistakes made, now they seem to have let their fame go to their head. That is a shame and I hope that attitude changes for the better soon.
 
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Minie26 said:
Just received my Mini Neuf. I loved it , it fits all of the stuff i normally carry but it's definitely smaller than what i thought. From the Youtube vids and pictures i didn't think it looks that small.
Now i wonder if the regular size isn't too big after all? But it is bulky yes?

Here introducing my first Polene ! Now thinking if i should get another one in Camel or Chalk :angel:


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I have the Numero Neuf in taupe. I love it. The size is perfect & holds all my essentials.
I personally would not use it crossbody as for me it would be too bulky
Funny that you mention Chalk, I was considering that one & still am..LOL
 
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Minie26 said:
Just received my Mini Neuf. I loved it , it fits all of the stuff i normally carry but it's definitely smaller than what i thought. From the Youtube vids and pictures i didn't think it looks that small.
Now i wonder if the regular size isn't too big after all? But it is bulky yes?

Here introducing my first Polene ! Now thinking if i should get another one in Camel or Chalk :angel:


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Congratulations on your beautiful new bag! :loveeyes:
 
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PlaneJaneWithATwist said:
I am about to purchase my third and fourth Polene

Originally I wanted the Loewe Puzzle bag, but then I discovered Tonca and I actually get five Polène bags for the price of one Puzzle bag

Here is a Tonca strap comparison for you. On the right side of the collages I wear it with the longest strap. On the left side I wear it with the shortest strap. There are three more holes in between them.
I think I like the shortest the most. What do you think? View attachment 5581477View attachment 5581478
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Pretty bag! I think I like the shorter length, but you could really wear it either way.
 
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Love Of My Life said:
I have the Numero Neuf in taupe. I love it. The size is perfect & holds all my essentials.
I personally would not use it crossbody as for me it would be too bulky
Funny that you mention Chalk, I was considering that one & still am..LOL
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I'm 5'1, do you think the bag would be too big for me? I prefer to use my bag on the shoulder. Do you use the long strap?
Yes, Chalk was the one i wanted to buy initially but last minute i changed my mind to black :blush:
But i think the chalk color look really beautiful based on the pictures i saw on Instagram.
 
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Minie26 said:
I'm 5'1, do you think the bag would be too big for me? I prefer to use my bag on the shoulder. Do you use the long strap?
Yes, Chalk was the one i wanted to buy initially but last minute i changed my mind to black :blush:
But i think the chalk color look really beautiful based on the pictures i saw on Instagram.
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I am not comfortable using a shoulder strap on any of my bags. I prefer handheld, wrist or on the
crook of my arm. This bag lends itself perfectly to be handheld, JMO
I am over 5'6" but I still would not use it as a shoulderbag
This is a wide bag (13 in apprx in length) so I would look at the dimensions again on Polene's site
This bag could work as a shoulder bag but not as a crossbody as I think it is too bulky/cumbersome
I'm still sleeping on the Chalk..
 
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Here's what I have in my neuf:
- p100 respirator
- Wallet
- Business card carrying case
- A small bag of covid essentials (spare n95, travel disinfecting wipes, travel hand sanitizer, travel tissues, a few individual wet wipes)
- The paperback I'm reading (it's a small book and although it fit, it stuck out a tiny bit)

There was still some space left in there, even with all that. Earlier I also had my phone and keys in there.

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I think that although everything fit, I prefer a slightly larger bag that I can put a felt purse organizer into and keep each thing in its own area so I can find things easier. It seems like it would be hard to get an organizer into the Neuf. I also worry about my keys damaging the inside of the bag without one in there. It's really such a small complaint though. The bag looks super chic and I have used it the majority of the days since getting it, even though I recently bought other bags too.
 
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Does anyone using Polene numero Nuit here？！ I’d like to know more detail comments on this bag! Any Cons for this bag?? Does it Practical？ Easy to put things in and out？ As I want to use it as a everyday bag, so I prefer regular size. However, I’m worrying about the size is too bulky for me (I’m 5’4 and slim) ,which the base is 22.5x22.5, for shoulder or crossbody. . I know mini size is perfect for shoulder and crossbody, but it seems the capacity is small for me.
I hope I can get more review and comment for this bag！Thank you!
 
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