Proenza Schouler PS1 bag

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ehemelay said:
I am your height and have both sizes. I find the Large more practical and comfortable to wear. Like you, I usually carry larger size bags and although the Medium PS1 has enough space for my daily needs, I have to put everything in just the right place for it all to fit. So, when I take out my wallet for example, I can't just quickly toss it back in the bag when I'm finished using it. I have to carefully place it where it belongs, and that can be kind of annoying when I'm in a hurry.

I find the Medium feels smaller than a City.

The Large Smoke looks great on you!!
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Micole said:
When I first got my medium PS1, it seemed small as well, but it "bottomed out" as I say, and appears a tad larger now that I've worn it in. I think it's a perfectly proportioned bag. I'm 5'11 for reference. My mom, who is maybe 5'7, has a large, and I just adore it on her. I like big bags on anyone, small or tall. It looks great on you, and if you love bigger bags, stick with it. You love them for a reason, and it might better suit your needs. I do love the medium on you though, it "fits" you perfectly, and doesn't appear small at all. Maybe that can be your next purchase!
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schadenfreude said:
In general, I like the proportions of the Medium better on pretty much everyone. In real life, though, the Large is WAY more practical. I've gotten used to the relative large-ness of the Large and now use mine on weekends, cross body, as well as during the week as a work bag. The PS1 is not the most generously cut bag so anyone that carries more than a small wallet is simply going to need a Large for everyday. So I would encourage you to stick with the Large and allow yourself some time to get used to it. JMHO....
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Thank you all for the input. My bag arrives on Friday, so we shall see if i really did make the right decision.

BTW, I loved the suede PS1 satchels, especially in the cobalt and tobacco colors. However, I was a bit worried about all the upkeep... just taking care of suede shoes can be tiresome, but an entire bag? Maybe I can get a medium in the future.
 
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mishybelle said:
Thank you all for the input. My bag arrives on Friday, so we shall see if i really did make the right decision.

BTW, I loved the suede PS1 satchels, especially in the cobalt and tobacco colors. However, I was a bit worried about all the upkeep... just taking care of suede shoes can be tiresome, but an entire bag? Maybe I can get a medium in the future.
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I have a medium because I love the proportions but am now really wanting a large. The bag is just so amazingly practical, but the medium just doesn't fit enough for travel or work.
 
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Elliespurse said:
^Btw, I kind of miss the Small PS1, it was really cute :love:

http://forum.purseblog.com/proenza-schouler/proenza-schouler-ps1-size-comparison-408243.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/proenza-schouler/inside-the-small-proenza-schouler-ps1-410411.html
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Do you know of any side by side comparisons of the large and extra large? Or any modeling shots of (of the bag being worn rather than held ideally) of the extra large OR the tote? Why am I having such a tough time finding pix of these 2 bags in use? I'm so ready to buy but I don't want to buy the wrong thing. I'm also not sure, the large may even be big enough for me. So hard to tell without being able to see them IRL.
 
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CarSol said:
Do you know of any side by side comparisons of the large and extra large? Or any modeling shots of (of the bag being worn rather than held ideally) of the extra large OR the tote? Why am I having such a tough time finding pix of these 2 bags in use? I'm so ready to buy but I don't want to buy the wrong thing. I'm also not sure, the large may even be big enough for me. So hard to tell without being able to see them IRL.
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Hi, there are some comparison between large/xl here http://forum.purseblog.com/proenza-schouler-reference-library/side-by-side-comparison-pics-675832.html#post18627528

The tote was new this year but I hope more members will post comparisons soon. By looking at the tote/xl, I think the xl is made to carry heavier things like laptop etc but also has a little more empty weight. I'm not sure how the carrying capacity compares between the tote and xl but my guess is that the large tote is more like the large PS1 satchel..
 
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in paris said:
The leather openings look pretty sad, indeed... but, to be honest, I think I really prefer the colour once it's changed -- there's something completely lush and gorgeous about it, like a ripe fruit about to explode!
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The color is so pretty, but the different panels of the bag are markedly different shades. I don't even know how something like that would happen!
 
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Paris20 said:
Oh sad, but how much was it discounted in that condition?
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All the bigger Proenzas go for $599. There was also a suede Medium in a medium tan-brown (saddle?) but that was also beat to hell: color transfer all on the back, stains on the front, and the top handle's metal backbone had somehow perforated the suede at one end and was sticking out. Both of these guys were beyond repair. I'm not really sure how you can take a stained bag back to nordstroms and expect them to accept the return, but they do.
 
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schadenfreude said:
The color is so pretty, but the different panels of the bag are markedly different shades. I don't even know how something like that would happen!
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Someone posted Orchid going that colour, so I imagine with a little wear and tear (i.e., me wearing it :p) you can get it a wee bit more uniform...
schadenfreude said:
All the bigger Proenzas go for $599. There was also a suede Medium in a medium tan-brown (saddle?) but that was also beat to hell: color transfer all on the back, stains on the front, and the top handle's metal backbone had somehow perforated the suede at one end and was sticking out. Both of these guys were beyond repair. I'm not really sure how you can take a stained bag back to nordstroms and expect them to accept the return, but they do.
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Ooooh! I would so love to get a large bag for that price!
 
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schadenfreude said:
All the bigger Proenzas go for $599. There was also a suede Medium in a medium tan-brown (saddle?) but that was also beat to hell: color transfer all on the back, stains on the front, and the top handle's metal backbone had somehow perforated the suede at one end and was sticking out. Both of these guys were beyond repair. I'm not really sure how you can take a stained bag back to nordstroms and expect them to accept the return, but they do.
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Thanks! I wonder if a professional bag/shoe repair place can re-dye the bag in a darker color. The sale price is a good deal.
 
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Paris20 said:
Thanks! I wonder if a professional bag/shoe repair place can re-dye the bag in a darker color. The sale price is a good deal.
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True. The bag was also missing the metal piece that the buckle goes into. I guess I have gotten choosy because I've found way too many less damaged bags for the same price there. At $600, I won't buy it unless I am confident the defects can be easily fixed. Leather dyeing is outside my comfort zone!
 
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