I am about 2 inches taller than you and got the Speedy 35 in Damier Ebene. It's a gorgeous bag and I thought that for $25 more, I would get more of a handbag for less. Well, I found it a little awkward and didn't carry it much since the beginning--much to the disappointment of my BF who got it for me.
I had a shoulder strap special ordered for it so now I will wait for warmer weather to take her out again.
During the Christmas holidays, I purchased a Monogram Speedy 30 and fell in love with it right away. It is much lighter and fits comfortably on the crook of my arm. I also had a matching vachetta shoulder strap that I use when it gets tiring to lug it on my arm.
I would highly recommend the Speedy 30 in Monogram for you, but if you are really determined about getting the Speedy 35, then I hope you will be happy
with your purchase. IMHO, I find the Speedy 30 looks much better for my
height and probably yours too.
thanks so much! That is exactly what I needed to hear. I was thinking the same thing about getting more for less