If you have ever thought about buying a Kelly but wasn't sure if it was for you, buy one of these!!! I own 10+ birkin style bags and still prefer that style, but wanted some classic kelly styles for my collection. I own a 35cm gold Kelly, so I know some of the awkward struggles of this top handle flap style.  I ordered a 32cm taupe (biggest size they offer and I like big purses.) When I opened up my box, I was a bit let down that it was a return (no dust bags etc..) and an LPN barcode on the outside bag (thats how you know its a return)-- but once I took the bag out-- so pretty. Its soooo classy and I usually prefer the slouchy, big style of a birkin 35cm. This 32cm is smaller but expands and holds just as much. I now prefer the 32cm kelly over a 30cm birkin, for sure. My #1 is still a 35cm birkin, but if you want a more classy, structured style thats still large enough but not too big with a strap, get a 32cm kelly style!

 This is also the retourne so the stitching is on the inside and the piping is seen on the sides (vs the sellier style that is more sharp and defined on the sides with the stitching on the outside and no piping.)  I prefer slouchy telaxed bags that batwing on the sides, and the retourne style does it perfectly. The leather is so soft, and the color is very gray but in some lighting looks warm dove gray. Just a beautiful, classy bag. My only hesitation is the strength of the lock that holds the bag shut and pulls from the top, but we shall see. Love the strap option, too. Ive already ordered the black. This style in solid classic colors looks 100% like the authentic. Attached pics of the taupe chamelon color. Definitely recommend this style in a bag collection, at least one. You cant go wrong! My bf even said he liked it and liked the handle style on the top flap, and he never cares about my bags :)