Le Pliage - M or Large?

[LadyWithLapdog]

For folders and A4, is Medium good or Large needed? I’ve checked sizes but I still can’t work it out. It’s for school.

My medium fits an A4 hardback notebook with space left for the usual handbag bits and bobs.

Large is overnight bag size.

The L looks enormous in photos when against mannequin but M dimensions read smaller than an A4 sheet.

Large, long handled shopper is the classic bag.

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?  https://www.johnlewis.com/longchamp-le-pliage-original-large-shoulder-bag/navy/p5051141?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

@CheersToMe thanks. I was reading the reviews on the JL site but got confused, as they seem to refer to both L and M sizes in the same list, I can’t work out which one is “good for school”. I’m loathe to buy both sizes and have money tied up for a few days, but I’m up against time so I might have to.

The one I've linked to is the most useful size. I use mine as a work bag and also for travelling, days out, it's very versatile.

When you say 'for school' what do you mean? You can get a load of stuff in a large but probably a couple of thin folders and a laptop in the medium. You wouldn't be able to fit a couple of lever arch files in it for example but you could get 3 box files into the large and still be able to zip it up.

If you're not carry much, you are ferreting around a bit in the large. Small items sink to the bottom

Thank you so much. I will get that one and keep it for myself if it’s not received enthusiastically 😂 The M size has short handles, so might not be good as a shoulder bag.

Clymene - it’s for my DD. I’ll venture with the L one. She carries loads, who knows why?!

I use large for work and travel, medium for every day. Such a good bag!

I have both here now if you need to see a side by side 😂

For a teenager? You should have said! definitely the large.

The medium is really like a slightly oversized handbag. The large is a tardis. Yesterday mine held a dress, long cardigan, pyjamas, underwear, make up bag, a sandwich, and a bottle of wine. Wasn't remotely full.

Medium comes with a shoulder strap.
I have L and M and find I use medium more often, even for one night away I find Medium size fits loads.

https://www.longchamp.com/ie/en/products/tote-bag-m-L2605919479.html

@Clymene yes, it’s a birthday present 😂 I’ve ordered L. She’s wanted one for a while.

@Pablova That handle/shoulder strap for M is so confusing. It looks one length in some photos and different in others. I’m vegan so don’t buy with leather trimmings for me, but I buy if I have to for the DCs.

I use my medium one as a work/laptop bag; and the Large one as an overnight bag.

Ah! I’ve ordered a M one as well. One will suit and I’ll return the other. I’ve asked for a personalised message to go with both, but I’m sure it won’t affect being able to get a refund. They arrive at a local shop in a couple of days.

Thank you all! I’m looking forward to these. I know they’ve been around for ages but I’m quite excited on DD’s behalf.

@ladywithlapdogWondering which worked for school as I'm in the same position!

The M was too small, exchanged for L. DDs both have them and have been using non stop at school and Uni, holidays, sports.