Handbags

[snipsnapsnur]

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@RespectLife 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 

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.

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There are many brands that give 2 straps.  I won't buy an adjustable strap bag, lol.  Different strokes for different folks!

[Tinkrbl44]

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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 

There are many "standard" strap lengths, and many different preferences.  Straps come in 5 inch, 9 inch, 11 or 13 inch and 20 inch straps.  I'm sure there are more, but you get the idea.  

IMO, if a manufacturer makes more than one strap on a handbag, they should ALL be removable and interchangeable. 

Having the little 5 inch straps women put in the crook of their elbow, with a longer, non-removeable strap dangling is what police call a purse snatchers' favorite.  

I've mentioned this before, but it bears repeating:

Years ago my employer had the Beverly Hills Police Dept come in and give their Women's Safety lecture.

They strongly emphasized to never carry a handbag with a short strap and a dangling shoulder strap.  

Picture this:  A woman is walking down the street with her handbag in the crook of her elbow and longer strap dangling.  A purse snatcher comes up behind her, shoves her HARD in her back, causing her to fall forward. 

Instinctively, she puts out her hands to break her fall as she hits the ground.  The crook slides the purse off her extended arm and runs like heck.  By the time the woman has gotten up, the crook is two blocks away.

If both her phone and keys, in addition to her wallet, are in that bag, they have what they need to drive to the location on her wallet and do a quick break-in.  

In the meantime, the woman has no phone, no car keys, and everything in her wallet is up for grabs.  

This is why they also recommend you never put your keys in your purse ... put them in your pocket.  If your purse is stolen, at least you can drive home and call your credit card companies.

(Having pepper spray or even a gun in the purse are pointless because the element if surprise allows no time to access them).  

Ever since that lecture, I never buy slacks that don't have pockets, and my keys are always in my pockets.

Okay, I'll get off my soap box now.   

[We rescue cats]

When I am walking to my car my key or fob is in my hand, always. I learned that at the first safety class I ever attended, and I have my phone in my hand or pocket. If you love a bag but not the strap just take it to a cobbler, he can adjust it for you.

[Shanus]

@snipsnapsnur   I so agree. My everyday, small  (since I had a large leather Dooney) black MZ Wallace bag came with 3 straps: A braided chain/leather, an all leather narrow cross body, and then a wider adjustable should or cross body. 

I had the leather one shortened by the shoemaker who cut off and finished the end of the leather one (3 inches) that I mostly wear crossbody crossbody.

[snipsnapsnur]

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@Shanus wrote:

@snipsnapsnur   I so agree. My everyday, small  (since I had a large leather Dooney) black MZ Wallace bag came with 3 straps: A braided chain/leather, an all leather narrow cross body, and then a wider adjustable should or cross body. 

I had the leather one shortened by the shoemaker who cut off and finished the end of the leather one (3 inches) that I mostly wear crossbody crossbody.

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Perfecto!!!

[Moonlady]

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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?

@snipsnapsnur  I know what you mean, and I don't like that either. An adjustable strap is  one thing; there should be a way, though, to secure any "overhang." I think that looks sloppy.

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