Which Zoe do you like carrying better - Medium or Large?

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I have a medium khaki/chocolate signature and while I like it, I'm noticing bigger bags on people lately and wondering if I would make more of a statement with a bigger bag. Or would I just end up with sore shoulders?

I did buy a large black leather Zoe but haven't carried it yet so not sure how I will like it? Just wondering which size you enjoy more or get more comments on?
 
I have a large black leather Zoe and carried her today. She kept slipping off despite the fact that I have broad, non-sloping shoulders. It was driving me nuts!! I wonder if it was slipping because I didn't have much in it and it needs some weight to anchor it? Anyway, this has been my only real problem with the large. But I think the size looks great! It seems just right.

I've used it stuffed with things too (binder, book, water bottle, umbrella etc) and didn't end up with a sore shoulder at all:smile: I've been considering getting a medium black leather Zoe for days like today when I'm not carrying much. I think it would be less cumbersome and a better "everyday" size.

(ETA: Whoa, I just hit 600 posts! It can sure happen quickly with so many interesting threads to reply to!)
 
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i have a large khaki brown as well and i love it. although i switch bags often, i recently got a suede medium and i thought the size was perfect for an everyday. while the large does make a statement i think the medium is a better everyday size and save the large for statment days
 
I have 4 large zoe's and they are one of the most comfortable bags I own. I am 5 foot 7 inches. I can fit all my things in the medium, but I love the way the large looks.
 
I prefer the large because of the more generous drop & extra room. I also feel like it stays on my shoulder better. As for the weight, even when it's heavy for some reason it doesn't hurt my shoulder (and I have a bad shoulder lol). Maybe because of the wide strap & the way it distributes the weight? Who knows, but this is definitely my favorite bag :smile:
 
large , large , large! i have mostly large zoes, altho i do have the woven and patchwork in medium. the large is so great, and it even has an extra zipper compartment on the other side! not too big at all for me and i am average size. not overwhelming, and everything fits nicely, then the slouch! love the large zoe. cannot say enough positive about this bag . definitely my most convenient and comfortable coach!
 
With big bags being the fashion lately, I've gotten used to them. What I would have considered too big a year ago, is just fine now. So it's all in how one perceives things. Just look at all the people who love the large Maggie, and that is a pretty big bag.

The large Zoe has that slouch that's so great, love it. The mediums that I've seen can't seem to slouch much, maybe because they are too full, or just don't have enough extra at the top to slouch down.

Of course if one doesn't carry much in their bag anyway, then maybe a big bag just wouldn't make sense. KWIM?
 
I actually carry an XL zoe and love her but she is really big. she isn't very heavy but she is cumbersome if that makes sense. she is the copper metallic and is a real headturner though so I put up with her.
 
I have a large sigi Zoe and I love the size, I have no problems with shoulder pain or slipping! I like the extra space incase i want to throw gloves and scarf or sweater in my bag as well.
 
I have the Large Zoe and I love the size the Medium would not work for all my stuff. she is very comfy.

My sister has the mid size but because she carries less it works for her.
 
I prefer the Large. I have two.....the Platinum/Silver and just purchased the Black Patent/Silver. I like that the large is slouchy and I always have the option to throw in a book or something.
 
I had bought the medium, but returned her for large. Now I have three large Zoes. My patent stays on my shoulder the best, followed by my siggie. The chocolate leather has slipped before, but it is still manageable.

While my belongings fit in medium, I didn't like how it felt right under my armpit. I like the slouch and look of the large better plus the extra interior pockets are nice. Zoe is the first large bag I have ever owned and now I don't know if I will go back!