Handbags

[snipsnapsnur]

Is anyone else bothered by purse straps that are adjustable?  I just cannot stand the overlapping part.  I hate it.  Why can't they just make it a standard length shoulder strap and make the second strap that some designers give you, the adjustable one?

[We rescue cats]

I always want an adjustable strap on my bags and I would not buy a bag that does not offer it. So I guess we're all different.

[Carmie]

I am 5'1".  I prefer cross body bags.  If the strap is not adjustable, the bag hangs well below my finger tips banging against my thigh.

I have almost the same problem with shoulder bags.  Not everyone is the same height or even average height. I am sure taller women have the reverse problem.

I have no issue with adjustable straps.  I actually prefer them.  I also appreciate them in the wintertime. I can wear my bag with a heavy winter coat and with a quick adjustment shorten the strap to wear with a thin tee shirt in the summer.

[Jk9]

I think the adjustable strap is preferred by most people and that's what is going to control this issue.  

[haddon9]

Well not everyone is a "standard" height.

[Kachina624]

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@snipsnapsnur wrote:

Is anyone else bothered by purse straps that are adjustable?  I just cannot stand the overlapping part.  I hate it.  Why can't they just make it a standard length shoulder strap and make the second strap that some designers give you, the adjustable one?

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@snipsnapsnur. How about sticking some Velcro on the strap flap to hold it down?

[snipsnapsnur]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

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@snipsnapsnur wrote:

Is anyone else bothered by purse straps that are adjustable?  I just cannot stand the overlapping part.  I hate it.  Why can't they just make it a standard length shoulder strap and make the second strap that some designers give you, the adjustable one?

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@snipsnapsnur. How about sticking some Velcro on the strap flap to hold it down?

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No, I just don't like the bulkiness of the doubled fabric part.  Then, if you want to wear it on the opposite side of your body, the doubled part is in the front.  Nope, just something that bugs me.  I do not like crossbody bags anyway because I'm only 5'1', so if the strap can be made to be a shoulder bag, nooooooo, way too much material, lol.

[shoesnbags]

@snipsnapsnur 

At 5'2" I need an adjustable strap. Otherwise the purse hangs waaay too low on me. So I say a big NO to doing away with adjustable straps. 

[Meowingkitty]

I've bought a couple of Hobo International bags and many of there bags are one size. No adjustability. I've either had to not buy the bag or spend more money and time taking it to a shoe repair shop. No thanks. I'm short and want to be able to choose my length.

[RespectLife]

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@snipsnapsnur wrote:

Is anyone else bothered by purse straps that are adjustable?  I just cannot stand the overlapping part.  I hate it.  Why can't they just make it a standard length shoulder strap and make the second strap that some designers give you, the adjustable one?

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@snipsnapsnur 

Because that would cost more money and raise the price of the item to give us 2 straps.

We are all different shapes and sizes, so adjustable makes the most sense.

I also will not buy one that is Not adjustable.