LIP: Chloe Marcie vs Chloe Paraty?

[ea32217]

I think I am going to bite the bullet and get it, but not sure which one. (Actually, I do have a bag and a color in mind, but wanted to know others' opinions first....)

Criteria

• I'm petite, and this will be my everyday bag (small size is big enough for me)
• I want something that I can wear with all outfits and colors, so a color that is neutral is a must
• I am pretty rough on my bags (color wise, I will be distraught if I get a stain/mark on it)
• (eta) BUT... I want to be able to wear it year round
• I immediately eyed the Tan color (on the Marcie) but I already own a few LVs already, so likely not this color

Should I go with the Chloe Marcie or the Chloe Paraty?
And if so, which color?

I hope these bags are worth it.

[sfy]

The Paraty in rock.

My first choice would be the Marcie in tan or dark velvet, but I think the Paraty will look better when worn cross body and the rock is a good neutral when you don't want to carry a brown toned bag.

[v]

Both of those bags are big enough that I wouldn't want to carry them cross-body. My neck hurts just thinking about it!

But are those actually meant to be crossbodies? I'm bad at judging lengths but those straps look too short?

If you want crossbody, I'd do something like this: m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/chloe-marcie-medium-leather-crossbody-bag/3414837?origin=category

[ea32217]

sfy- I have looked at the color Rock... do you think it's a color I could wear year round (that is a must, forgot to mention it in OP). Do you also think it'll go well with brown and black based outfits?

v- you are right, they aren't crossbody. I just wanted a shoulder strap (will edit OP)

[v]

In that case, I think I prefer the Marcie and rock is my favorite color. Does that combo exist?

[ea32217]

Aug 23, 2015 7:22:18 GMT -5 v said:

In that case, I think I prefer the Marcie and rock is my favorite color. Does that combo exist?

not right now (not sure if it has ever?)

[sfy]

Aug 23, 2015 7:10:29 GMT -5 ea32217 said:

sfy- I have looked at the color Rock... do you think it's a color I could wear year round (that is a must, forgot to mention it in OP). Do you also think it'll go well with brown and black based outfits?

v- you are right, they aren't crossbody. I just wanted a shoulder strap (will edit OP)

Yes and yes. I'm glad the crossbody thing is being nixed, too.

[Myrrhine]

I love the Marcie! I don't know what to say about color. I love the grey or the tan, but they both would show marks.

I got my Chloe second hand, and this perversely made me much more comfortable with getting marks on it since it wasn't pristine to begin with. Also (kind of) MM. I know that probably doesn't help you though!

[shopgirl07]

Have you tried them on? I remember one of the Chloe bags being super heavy, so I'd go with the one that is most comfortable to carry.

[ea32217]

Aug 23, 2015 8:41:46 GMT -5 shopgirl07 said:

Have you tried them on? I remember one of the Chloe bags being super heavy, so I'd go with the one that is most comfortable to carry.

I haven't. I didn't even think about the weight

[genet313]

I like the paratay in rock, it's more interesting looking.  

[ea32217]

@sfgal530- Thanks for the review. I wish I could see them both in person- I bet that would help me make the decision easier.
Thanks for the tip about NM.

[starlily]

I love the Marcie in dark velvet.

[kellsbelles]

I just got the Marcie medium in nut (tan) and really love it. I think it fits all of your wants as well. It goes with everything and isn't super heavy or bulky yet holds all my stuff. I also have an LV and while it's a tan color as well this is a totally different style. I've gotten many compliments on it

[ea32217]

kellsbelles- Love the tan color. It's the color I gravitated towards, but am so nervous that I would ruin it b/c I am so hard on my bags

[kellsbelles]

Aug 28, 2015 7:39:45 GMT -5 ea32217 said:

kellsbelles- Love the tan color. It's the color I gravitated towards, but am so nervous that I would ruin it b/c I am so hard on my bags

I am too. I've been using it as more of a special occasion bag as opposed to an everyday bag. So I can't say how it would be for more frequent use. That's why I like my canvas Louie so much because I know it can take a beating. And spills like when you pop open a snapple drink all over the bottom lol.

[ea32217]

Aug 28, 2015 7:42:18 GMT -5 kellsbelles said:

Aug 28, 2015 7:39:45 GMT -5 ea32217 said:

kellsbelles- Love the tan color. It's the color I gravitated towards, but am so nervous that I would ruin it b/c I am so hard on my bags

I am too. I've been using it as more of a special occasion bag as opposed to an everyday bag. So I can't say how it would be for more frequent use. That's why I like my canvas Louie so much because I know it can take a beating. And spills like when you pop open a snapple drink all over the bottom lol.

Got it. I think I am going to make this my everyday bag. Love the nut color, but too worried about stains/marks showing for me!