This is what I do. I like the way it looks, showing the gold chain, but the chain is not hanging in the way like it does when it's out and not being used. It makes it a great length for me, or a little on the long side, I'm 5'4".Congrats on your new bag. I have the exact same one, and it's just gorgeous, but being only 5ft tall the strap is a perfect length for me as a cross body. But thought I would mention that you can still create a longer strap with this bag by making a loop on one side with the gold chain, then attaching the leather strap to the gold chain. For someone taller it could be a perfect length for a cross body![]()