I have both sizes and I find my 25 to be fussy. I can put my arm through but it’s not as comfortable as my 30. If you have a jacket or coat on the 25 is a hand carry bag IMO. I lean towards 30’s now.
Which should I go for: Birkin 25 or Birkin 30?
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Personally for me, a B25 because I don't really like carrying a lot of stuff out and about and the smaller size transitions into evening better. People look at me funny when I show up with big bags to evening things from something work related and sometimes I have to explain "there is a laptop in there".
Here are comparison photos of my B25 and B30, pls excuse poor photo quality!
I know a lot of people voted for 30. My personal preference is the 25. I am 5’1 and about 110 lbs. I have 1 b35 that i am keeping for sentimental values and no b30.
I find 25 to be the perfect size for my frame - and it does go on my arm. Like @Purseperson420, i am a light packer. At its fullest, I put in it a mini ipad, wallet, inhaler, a scarf and a water bottle (cant close it). I use the size for work and for personal outings.
I have tried to get back to b30 bc i thought it would be a more ‘professional’ looking work bag. For some reason, the consistent feedback from friends and SA (when i try in store? has been that it adds at least 10 years on me regardless if it’s neutral or pop colors..
I am including a photo of me w b25 (although it’s not on the arm because i had a big coat on.. cant get it on w the coat if you live in colder climate)
I find 25 to be the perfect size for my frame - and it does go on my arm. Like @Purseperson420, i am a light packer. At its fullest, I put in it a mini ipad, wallet, inhaler, a scarf and a water bottle (cant close it). I use the size for work and for personal outings.
I have tried to get back to b30 bc i thought it would be a more ‘professional’ looking work bag. For some reason, the consistent feedback from friends and SA (when i try in store? has been that it adds at least 10 years on me regardless if it’s neutral or pop colors..
I am including a photo of me w b25 (although it’s not on the arm because i had a big coat on.. cant get it on w the coat if you live in colder climate)
If you want the option to wear the b on the crook of your arm all seasons and not purely handheld, then a 30. A 25 can be worn this way only in summer or when you are wearing thin clothes. Also if you like to wear chunky bangles on the wrist of the arm that you carry your bag, you will find it quite awkward to get it past the bangles without getting stuck and or scratching the handles.
It depends on how many thing u carry and how do u like to carry your B. If you like to wear at the crook of your arm, B25 wont fit in. B30 is a good size on most people.
Since i dont carry much, and carry my B handheld, my preference is B25
Since i dont carry much, and carry my B handheld, my preference is B25
remember the size of the base is proportionate to the width - so the overall size changes like Russian nesting dolls
the effect is much more noticeable as the bags get larger, so that is not of concern to you
the effect is much more noticeable as the bags get larger, so that is not of concern to you
I have both and love both. The 25 is tiny but holds quite a lot. I’d say the only thing I’m not quite used to is the strap drop. It does fit on my arm but since I carry it on my left where I also wear my watch I’m always worried about my watch scratching the top of the bag where the resin is so I put it in my arm slowly and carefully. I have twillys on the handles so I don’t worry about them.
The 30 is definitely more carefree as the bag has a much larger strap drop and slings on the arm easily. It holds quite a bit more but is also heavier.
The 30 is definitely more carefree as the bag has a much larger strap drop and slings on the arm easily. It holds quite a bit more but is also heavier.
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!! I think I need to figure out a way to make more money because I think I need both!!! I think I need one that I can wear with my coats (B30) and one that I can use in the summer (B25). I live in the northeast and all winter I was wishing I had a black Birkin ( which means the I would be wearing it on my arm over my coat). So I think that means a size 30, black, SHW, Togo. I really love the B25, but I know I need a bag that I can wear on my arm with a coat.
So now I need to save even more so I can get a B25, too!! What is it about these bags that they are so addictive???
So now I need to save even more so I can get a B25, too!! What is it about these bags that they are so addictive???
Thanks for the comparison shots. It’s so funny - my first Birkin is a B35. At the time I was offered either a B30 or a B35, and back then I thought the B30 was TINY. But now it looks HUGE!!!
It is really only the strap drop that gives me pause. I love the smaller size, but to be able to use it year round I know I need to be able to wear it on my arm with a coat or jacket. If only the strap drop was just a little bit longer!!
Having both, loving the 25 more but need a 30 for work and 35 for traveling and trips to the countryhouse.