i am a straight woman also.. mmm to be totally honest!.. if i saw a guy with a huge MC aurelia on the street.. i would definitely stare! but its not with any despise or negative connotations.. just because it's something i don't see very often AND to admire the bag of course
I live in a big city.. and i can say that im definitely open minded. But to say that i wouldn't stare would be a lie... I am a 22 yr old female and when i go out with my MC speedy, i also get a lot of stares from older ladies. I guess some of them admire it while others probably think "how can a 22 year old be carrying a $2000 bag, it must be fake" .. Although these stares are a little awkward at first, they don't bother me because I love my purse and i won't let others ruin my experience of enjoying my purse and taking it out!!
I guess what i'm trying to say is... it all depends on how comfortable you are with having a lot of attention... but definitely expect stares and maybe even some odd ones from conservative/close minded strangers. at the end of the day... you should do what makes you happy! (easier said than done though lol)
If you are still unsure, maybe you can start off with some small accessories to get a feel of how it might be the first few times? ENJOY YOUR BAG it's beautiful