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Hello, PSers!

I recently purchased an AW Mini Marti, hoping I could double it for school and play. It's a beautiful bag but it is too small and I realized once I got it that I would prefer something more rectangular. I'm thinking I'm going to return it for something more PS style. I really love the PS1 in suede (this one is ideal but I don't know if I'll be able to find it http://www.barneys.com/proenza-schouler-ps1-large-00460104080610.html), and I was wondering the size you would recommend? Ideally I'd like to fit a laptop, books, and pens/paper inside this bag and I'd prefer the strap to extend past my hip when worn over the shoulder (I'm 5'7"). Would a large suffice or do I need to be looking for an extra large?
 
Hello, PSers!

I recently purchased an AW Mini Marti, hoping I could double it for school and play. It's a beautiful bag but it is too small and I realized once I got it that I would prefer something more rectangular. I'm thinking I'm going to return it for something more PS style. I really love the PS1 in suede (this one is ideal but I don't know if I'll be able to find it http://www.barneys.com/proenza-schouler-ps1-large-00460104080610.html), and I was wondering the size you would recommend? Ideally I'd like to fit a laptop, books, and pens/paper inside this bag and I'd prefer the strip to extend past my hip when worn over the shoulder (I'm 5'7"). Would a large suffice or do I need to be looking for an extra large?

Hi, I would go for the Large over the leather XL because it has more empty weight than the Large. There's now the nylon XL though and this could have lower weight.
 
Hello, PSers!

I recently purchased an AW Mini Marti, hoping I could double it for school and play. It's a beautiful bag but it is too small and I realized once I got it that I would prefer something more rectangular. I'm thinking I'm going to return it for something more PS style. I really love the PS1 in suede (this one is ideal but I don't know if I'll be able to find it http://www.barneys.com/proenza-schouler-ps1-large-00460104080610.html), and I was wondering the size you would recommend? Ideally I'd like to fit a laptop, books, and pens/paper inside this bag and I'd prefer the strap to extend past my hip when worn over the shoulder (I'm 5'7"). Would a large suffice or do I need to be looking for an extra large?

Your link isn't working for me...so I'm assuming that you are asking about the standard PS1 in Large and XLarge. I would definitely suggest browsing through this thread and the 'What's inside your PS' thread.
http://forum.purseblog.com/proenza-schouler/photos-whats-inside-your-ps-678206.html

I have both the L and XL and couldn't imagine loading up my large with a laptop, books, and other school supplies. JMO, but even if it all fit I would wonder if the straps would continue to support the weight. Also, I am 5'9" and the strap does not extend past my hip.

I used my XL for the first time a few weeks ago while attending an out-of-state training class. I wanted to carry just one bag in addition to my suitcase. I don't have a laptop but was able to load it with a 3-ring binder, lots of paperwork, folders, several Kindles, and all of the items I normally have in my purse...with room to spare. I spent about 16 hours flying and walking through airports and it handled it all beautifully...and the long strap is a great length making it easy to get in and out of while on the shoulder. I even continued to carry it for several days after my return because I was just too lazy to change bags. :p
If I had to look for a negative it would be that mine has the 2 straps made of leather and they are a little narrow for this size bag so it can dig into the shoulder after awhile.
 
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