Dear PurseBop:
What size Birkin or Kelly bag is appropriate for different day and evening events such as brunch with friends, daytime work event, date night with significant other, black tie wedding, etc.
Dear Hard to Choose:
Deciding which quota bag to take to an event can be overwhelming and confusing. Here are some tips and suggestions to make choosing the correct handbag easier. Obviously, these are only a handful of suggestions. Whichever bag you choose to carry is appropriate particularly if you have limited choices.
Brunch with friends
A Kelly 25 or 28 Sellier is the perfect Ladies who Lunch bag. Its feminine and structured aesthetic makes it a show stopper for sure. A Kelly Retourne similarly serves the perfect bag for more casual outings as well whether by the beach, at an outdoor cafe, or local favorite spot. Even a picnic lunch in the park would be a perfect occasion to use a Kelly Retourne.
Work event or business meeting
A Kelly 28 or 32 or Birkin 30 is the perfect understated work bag in togo leather which can fit an ipad or laptop and exude a polished yet sophisticated look. Similarly, a business lunch would also be an appropriate occasion to use a Kelly Retourne or Kelly Sellier in a size 25 or 28.
The shoulder strap allows for hands free use if mingling and can be placed on the back of a chair. However, we caution against doing this in many restaurants for safety reasons unless you are in a separate private room. Often there is a space behind if in a booth or the restaurant may be able to provide a stool or chair for your bag. The best option is to use a Carrie or other bag holder that sits on the table and allows your bag to hang right next to your body.
Travel via train or airplane
A Kelly 32 or 35 or a Birkin 35 is the perfect travel bag. Both offer spacious interiors to fit travel essentials with room to nest a Mini Kelly for evening outings as well. Remember to always carry your quota bags with you and never place them in checked luggage to ensure their safety at all times.
Black tie event, gala or wedding
A dressy evening event is the perfect opportunity to use a Mini Kelly or Kelly Pochette in an exotic skin or chevre leather. The sheen on the bag allows the bag to shine as the perfect accessory for a night event.
Date Night or Dinner With Friends
Either a mini Kelly or Kelly Pochette or even a Birkin 20 are each an excellent evening bag. The mini Kelly can be worn crossbody all night and even during dinner at a restaurant so there is no worry for its safety while eating and socializing. Similarly, the Kelly Pochette is small enough to sit in a safe spot on the table, behind you if in a booth, or in your lap, on a stool or chair with a napkin covering to protect it from food or drinks.
Good luck choosing!
photo courtesy @thestylishcheese
- Karenzpurses posted 2 days ago
