Twilly and bag organizer- will I regret not getting it for the Birkin?

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Twillies are optional, but I love organizers! They help keep the shape of the bag and make it easier to find things. I have an organizer in each of my Birkins, even the B25s.

I am the same way, twilly is optional depending on my outfits and mood, most times I would go without the twilly.

However an organizer is a must, I have one for each bag because I carry only few things so I love how a well made organizer helps to keep my “stuff” organized in each individual side pockets without “swinging around” inside the bag. I don’t use SLG because that means i have to unzip the tiny bags to get to my things (probably need to look for it inside that tiny bag). I also love how a well made organizer keeps all my Birkins in shape, personally I don’t like the slouchy look of a Birkin unless it’s bigger size like a B35.
 
I am not into twillies or organizers. My main issue with the latter is, why would you pay for the luxury of a bag that is entirely made of beautiful tactile leather only for your hand to touch felt (which I personally loath with a passion) every time you reach in?
That said, I would never just throw a pen (or a lipstick, or a bottle) in an Hermes bag. But I use trousses and clutches and little pouches... no need for an organizer for that.
 
My first Hermes bag is a B30 in Epsom.
I had intended to use twillies all the time initially, but when I learned here on TPF that you should not store your bags with twillies, I mostly wear my B30 without them now. Too much of a hassle to put them on and take them off all the time. The few times I worry about a "hand cream situation", I just grab a pretty cotton handkerchief to hold my Birkin. That's a tip I read somewhere in one of the Barenia threads.

Regarding organizers - I tried two (a Samorga and another brand) because I like my bags more structured than slouchy and a black B30 can be somewhat of a "black hole". While I usually like Samorga's organizers, this model as well as the other brand's almost created a "dent" in the front and back panels. I tried to fix this by taking in the sides of the organizer with needle and thread, but to no avail.
Finally, I have settled for a Fourbi-type organizer. It doesn't do anything for the B's structure, but it makes it easier for me to find things due to the light color and switch between bags, because I can take out all the content at once. Plus, it protects the inside should anything ever spill or scratch.

For structure, I bought a beautiful bag pillow for storage, custom-made by a tpf member @Tonimichelle which I love. It is stable enough to support the bag but does not stretch it out. It has also helped to make the dent disappear.
HTH.
 
This may sound weird but the first thing I did when I knew I was getting my 35 was looking for organizers and base shapers. I know everyone says the bags can be heavy but honestly, I like the heaviness. It feels like a badge of honor I suppose. Also, the birkins I have serve only two purposes—35’s for traveling and 30’s for day/evening everyday looks. I can’t bring myself to buy a 25 :no::blah:
 
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This may sound weird but the first thing I did when I knew I was getting my 35 was looking for organizers and base shapers. I know everyone says the bags can be heavy but honestly, I like the heaviness. It feels like a badge of honor I suppose. Also, the birkins I have serve only two purposes—35’s for traveling and 30’s for day/evening everyday looks. I can’t bring myself to buy a 25 :no::blah:

There are several bag organizers that have been suggested here, but personally the Fourbi was the way to go for me..
H puts in much thought to get it right
No concerns about the right size shape or fit..
The 25 is really nice for the evening but it comes down to personal preference.
 
There are several bag organizers that have been suggested here, but personally the Fourbi was the way to go for me..
H puts in much thought to get it right
No concerns about the right size shape or fit..
The 25 is really nice for the evening but it comes down to personal preference.

I bought the Divide and Conquer Birkin organizer but I was somewhat disappointed cause I thought the base of the organizer would be more firm/still—like those acrylic ones.
 
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