Which do you prefer and why: Birkin or Kelly?

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#16
Madam Bijoux said:
It depends on the outfit I’m wearing and the color of the bag. Some outfits look better with a Kelly and other outfits look better with a Birkin. Also, some colors are better as a Kelly while others are better as a Birkin. For example: I always see light blue and light green colors as Kellys, but I see dark blues and greens as Birkins. Reds, browns and neutrals can be either.​
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Funny that you mention dark blues & green are a better option for Birkins.
I happen to own a shade of blue in an exotic & a dark green in box both of which are Kellys
so one's perception of which colors look better in Kelly/Birkin is interesting.
I think Kelly/Birkin work with most outfits but depends on how you "rock it" & like both bag styles
from jeans to suits (depending upon size might make a difference)
 
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#17
I love and appreciate the beauty of both bags but I’m a mom of 4 teenagers and the Birkin fits more into my casual busy lifestyle so that’s the bag I wanted and recently purchased!
 
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I love both and they work great for different situations. I prefer the birkin for its casual vibe, it is after all a tote. I love the Kelly for a more “ladylike” look (though I carry it with jeans as well) and I rarely shoulder carry.
 
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#20
honhon said:
i am a birkin girl. simply because of no fuss access. i own 2 kellys and i don't like the look on shoulder so when i rarely use it, it is always hand held. i am especially troubled with kelly accessing for my cel phone so i end up carrying it in my hand and another holding the kelly, dah!
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Lol same... I thought the Kelly would be perfect for me, handsfree bag for two young kiddos.. but no. It’s a little too awkward to get in and out of... I use it with my evelyne strap crossbody.. which looks alright I guess.. but not the look I was hoping for in my mind... much prefer the B.. but then again.. in my daily life my evelyne tpm is my go to bag these days... thinking about a mini Kelly perhaps.. I feel like I would get a lot of use out of it..
 
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ladybug333 said:
Interesting! What color is your Birkin?


Do you think the attention it attracts is because it's yellow (assuming you're talking about the one in your profile picture)? Do they know it's a Birkin and that's why they're staring,? Or are they staring because it's a beautiful yellow bag? Genuinely curious because I just purchased a yellow Birkin too.
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ladybug333 said:
Interesting! What color is your Birkin?


Do you think the attention it attracts is because it's yellow (assuming you're talking about the one in your profile picture)? Do they know it's a Birkin and that's why they're staring,? Or are they staring because it's a beautiful yellow bag? Genuinely curious because I just purchased a yellow Birkin too.
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I have a few classic neutral colours I use everyday, I recently added my Yellow one, yes people know its a Birkin, they will stare some will talk loudly about the bag, I just look at them and smile, or simply say thank you! when they compliment the bag. For example one time I was walking in a shopping mall, and this man stopped me and said I just want to say I love your bag, he said I cant wait to tell my wife that I have seen the that bag you always wanted in real life and its beautiful. He was genuinely interested he asked a few questions about how I got it and how much I payed for it.
 
#24
Birkin Birkin Birkin!!! 35 is the perfect travel bag. 30 is the perfect everyday bag. Date nights, take the 25. I cannot be bothered to open and close the Kelly every time I need to grab something, it’s also way too formal looking, and I don’t like the look of it with the strap. Birkin is so chic and casual. I bought he Birkin for the status, but I can’t get over how amazingly practical it is! I have a few Birkins, want to add one more, but I don’t think I’ll ever add the Kelly. Too expensive for a collectors item as I know I would always choose the Birkin over the Kelly to use.
 
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GoldFish8 said:
Lol same... I thought the Kelly would be perfect for me, handsfree bag for two young kiddos.. but no. It’s a little too awkward to get in and out of... I use it with my evelyne strap crossbody.. which looks alright I guess.. but not the look I was hoping for in my mind... much prefer the B.. but then again.. in my daily life my evelyne tpm is my go to bag these days... thinking about a mini Kelly perhaps.. I feel like I would get a lot of use out of it..
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Question for you to ponder. If one does not use kelly’s strap, why consider the mini? Why not opt for the KP? That said I am tall and the strap that came with the Kelly I cannot carry it cross body. It is not long enough. Perhaps the strap on the mini is longer. I have never see the mini IRL so it is likely most folks are shorter than I, the strap to the mini is longer. If so, the question is a moot one.
 
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jmen said:
Question for you to ponder. If one does not use kelly’s strap, why consider the mini? Why not opt for the KP? That said I am tall and the strap that came with the Kelly I cannot carry it cross body. It is not long enough. Perhaps the strap on the mini is longer. I have never see the mini IRL so it is likely most folks are shorter than I, the strap to the mini is longer. If so, the question is a moot one.
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This is a great question. My thought process is.. the Kelly 25 (sellier) is quite boxy and to wear it on shoulder and crossbody is awkward. The mini Kelly is much smaller, I would hardly notice it on. I wear my mini evelyne like crazy because it’s the perfect size for me. I only carry 3 things in my bag (mini bearn wallet, keys, phone) .. It would also be good for time when I need to carry my kids bags because it’s so small and out of the way kinda like a Chanel WOC

Ive seen the mini K in person on someone else.. i think would be able to carry it crossbody if I wanted to.. I’m 5’6 small-ish build..

The only thing stopping me is whether getting in and out of the bag would be too annoying for me.. but then again it’s so cute, and I could use it for more formal occasions as well..
 
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#28
I have just in the last year or so turned into a Kelly girl. I’ve had two Birkins and sold them both as they just don’t fit my lifestyle anymore (I travel a lot for work and pleasure) and wanted bags with a shoulder strap. I really like the feel of being hands free. The Kelly allows me to still feed my H obsession while also not feeling bound to actually “carrying” a bag :smile:
 
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GoldFish8 said:
This is a great question. My thought process is.. the Kelly 25 (sellier) is quite boxy and to wear it on shoulder and crossbody is awkward. The mini Kelly is much smaller, I would hardly notice it on. I wear my mini evelyne like crazy because it’s the perfect size for me. I only carry 3 things in my bag (mini bearn wallet, keys, phone) .. It would also be good for time when I need to carry my kids bags because it’s so small and out of the way kinda like a Chanel WOC

Ive seen the mini K in person on someone else.. i think would be able to carry it crossbody if I wanted to.. I’m 5’6 small-ish build..

The only thing stopping me is whether getting in and out of the bag would be too annoying for me.. but then again it’s so cute, and I could use it for more formal occasions as well..
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I just got a mini K and love it. I’m 5’6” and I cannot get away with crossbody unless I add a twilly extender—then it works perfect! I actually carry mine open and it’s super easy to get in and out of. It’s so stiff noting falls out.
Besides the mini K, Birkin girl through and through!
 
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