Same. I want to start with a small, considering adding a mini afterwards, but fussiness and lack of ease of access will turn me off.
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these recent posts are definitely making me re-think the mini 
I wouldn’t want to put anyone off the mini Puzzle! I’m very happy with mine.
If the strap length is right it makes things easier to get things in and out with one hand, just rest the bag against yourself to make it stable. I carry a Loewe coin card case (not a regular wallet) and an iPhone 12 Pro and removing them is no problem at all just by holding the bag opening apart with my hand as I reach in and grab. It’s not a deep bag so things aren’t going to be out of reach, and I have small hands. I guess it might be more difficult if the bag is stuffed full, but if I’m carrying a lot I take a bigger bag.
Also I’m using a shorter strap on mine so the bag sits slightly higher on me, which I prefer for aesthetic reasons anyway. But if you’re carrying the bag by the top handle only, no strap, again just make it stable against your body and access with one hand is easily doable.
Trying it in store with your phone, wallet, keys etc is probably best.
If the strap length is right it makes things easier to get things in and out with one hand, just rest the bag against yourself to make it stable. I carry a Loewe coin card case (not a regular wallet) and an iPhone 12 Pro and removing them is no problem at all just by holding the bag opening apart with my hand as I reach in and grab. It’s not a deep bag so things aren’t going to be out of reach, and I have small hands. I guess it might be more difficult if the bag is stuffed full, but if I’m carrying a lot I take a bigger bag.
Also I’m using a shorter strap on mine so the bag sits slightly higher on me, which I prefer for aesthetic reasons anyway. But if you’re carrying the bag by the top handle only, no strap, again just make it stable against your body and access with one hand is easily doable.
Trying it in store with your phone, wallet, keys etc is probably best.
Just realised that I forgot to add my mini Puzzle to this thread, I posted it another thread. Photos taken when brand new and tags were still on. I had a $300 coupon for the bag so it made buying the jacquard strap more bearable.
I have A Mini puzzle and I love it! I don’t find it too hard to get things in and out and it fits my daily essentials, a wallet, keys, AirPods, hand sanitizer and sunglasses.
I had been a Loewe admirer for a super long time but always felt the Puzzle was too big for me (width wise). I tried on one so long ago that I cannot even recall whether the one I tried on was the medium? It just felt huge against me. Thanks to a friend, I got to rehome hers. I got it very recently but I'm really loving it. Though the opening is small, I don't find it difficult to get into. My phone (with case) is a tad bulky but I can slide it in if I do it sideways. Okay, I admit to being more tolerant as I'm a fan of the cartoon.
Oh my! The medium is really huge! It’s more suitable for a man I think. The small is perfect for everyday and the mini is just soooo darn cute! Yours is perfect for the cartoon fan and in tan too! Enjoy your score! I really enjoy carrying mine with the jacquard strap too. Makes it even more casual imo.I had been a Loewe admirer for a super long time but always felt the Puzzle was too big for me (width wise). I tried on one so long ago that I cannot even recall whether the one I tried on was the medium? It just felt huge against me. Thanks to a friend, I got to rehome hers. I got it very recently but I'm really loving it. Though the opening is small, I don't find it difficult to get into. My phone (with case) is a tad bulky but I can slide it in if I do it sideways. Okay, I admit to being more tolerant as I'm a fan of the cartoon.
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The boutique I visited had since closed down so you can imagine how long ago that was.
At the Casa Loewe boutique, I did try on the small Puzzle and size wise, it works wonderful when I need to carry an umbrella and water bottle. The mini puzzle is my everday bag. It carries everything I need.
I also tried on the Luna in ash grey and this color is so intriguing. It is grey but I see the tinge of sage within. How unique is that? I also tried on the medium Goya in ash grey and really liked it too. Oh! The Flamencos are dreamy as well! I met the sweetest SA whom pulled out all the bags for me to try and all the different strap combinations made everything so tempting. The jacquard straps are so lovely! So very hard to stop at one for Loewe.
Ahhhh the susuwatari puzzle bag is SO special. I was dying to get my hands on it but couldn't find it anywhere for a reasonable price. Ended up getting the susuwatari strap to match my sand mini puzzle instead.I had been a Loewe admirer for a super long time but always felt the Puzzle was too big for me (width wise). I tried on one so long ago that I cannot even recall whether the one I tried on was the medium? It just felt huge against me. Thanks to a friend, I got to rehome hers. I got it very recently but I'm really loving it. Though the opening is small, I don't find it difficult to get into. My phone (with case) is a tad bulky but I can slide it in if I do it sideways. Okay, I admit to being more tolerant as I'm a fan of the cartoon.
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Hi everyone, I recently got a puzzle bag from MatchesFashion but when I received it I found huge dents in the base of the bag. It almost feels like the base is made of cardboard for it to be dented like that? Has anyone’s bags been dented with use or improper storage?
The bag is otherwise beautiful and I’m really tempted to keep it if it’s going to be part of normal wear and tear anyway and I don’t really look at the base all the time but if it’s unusual for the bag to do this then I think it might be defective. Thank you!
The bag is otherwise beautiful and I’m really tempted to keep it if it’s going to be part of normal wear and tear anyway and I don’t really look at the base all the time but if it’s unusual for the bag to do this then I think it might be defective. Thank you!