I held off on ordering the original Zip Top as I knew it would be too large for me. I was thrilled when they announced a preorder for the Small size! I chose Honey as I knew this style would be perfection in a super soft and slouchy leather.
When it arrived, I was thrilled. The sizing has ample space for my daily carry items, with plenty of room to spare for slouch. On a typical day, I carry 2 mini cards hold holders/ envelopes, 2-3 small pouches, a GFG glasses case, and of course my phone.
For size reference, I’m 5feet tall, about 135 lbs, size 4/5 or Small/Medium. I felt the Small Zip Top is very comfortable in size and flattering in style.
The flat bottom helps it stand up without being stiff, but it’s not too wide to where it sticks out obnoxiously. The design of the zipper creates a more narrow opening, the way it’s sewn loses about an inch on either side when fully unzipped. This is not a problem for me, but I can see someone with a full size wallet possibly needing to be a bit more careful. I carried it for a few weeks after receiving it, and I found it comfortable to carry, easy to get in and out of of, and the leather is developing a lovely patina.
The Small Zip Top is slightly larger than the Mini Avery Tote, and a bit smaller than the Small Julianne. I had been carrying a few extra items in my Zip Top and went to switch to my Mini Avery and had to remove one of two pouches.
TLDR: this is one of my favorite new styles and I’ve just ordered another!