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LVsister · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:06 PM

Hi Ladies,

After long contemplating I v finally decided to just follow my heart and hopefully be a prowd owner of my first Chanel by the end of this year ! I v always been a cross body bag kind of girl and am used to drag along a lot of stuff with me, like sunnies, wallets, phone and acc bag etc...So I guess jumbo would be the perfect bag for me. Only problem is I m not that tall, only 5'2. Would the jumbo be too big for me???
I v seen many beautifull modelling pics, but it s hard for me to guess the length of you all. As I can see there are a lot of Jumbo owners in here...Could you pls help me ? All comments are more than welcome, even suggestions of other bags I should take into consideration....TIA!

madamelizaking · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:18 PM

5'2 is not too small for the jumbo :) I'm 5'3 and the jumbo looks good :) MY SA told me there will be a price increase DEC 1st and I trust him whole heartedly so I would get it sooner rather than later if I were you. :)

*So.Cal*girl · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:22 PM

Definitely visit a boutique to try on the different sizes. I think the jumbo is a great everyday bag. I'm petite & don't carry a lot, but I still prefer the jumbo the most. My 1st Chanel was the m/l but like most tPers, I have had to switch it up to the jumbo. It really depends on how you feel when you carry the bag (think Nicole Richie & Victoria Beckham who are petites with the XL jumbo). So go ahead & rock that jumbo!

peafleut · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:47 PM

Petite girls and the Jumbo flap go together fantastically! I'm 5'1" and love my Jumbo. Whether or not the Jumbo is a good match for you is really based off your needs versus the size of the bag. If you want an everyday bag that has plenty of room for your stuff then the Jumbo is for you, if don't carry that much stuff on a daily basis or you want a bag more for evenings then I suggest going for a medium/ large flap. Good Luck with your decision.

LVsister · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:51 PM

Thank you all for the positive advise....maybe also modelling pics??

finnfan · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:59 PM

Go with jumbo! It doesnt matter how tall are u!

hotshot · Nov 1st, 2009, 08:14 PM

The jumbo works for your size but check it out at the Chanel store

ceya · Nov 2nd, 2009, 12:18 AM

I like the M/L one. The jumbo is too big for me since I am 5'2 and 92 pounds

sylphfae · Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:58 AM

Hmm I've been weighing Jumbo vs. Medium/Large too! I'm 5'2 too, and never even considered the Jumbo until recently (when I saw that the Cruise blue only comes in Jumbo for caviar!) as I thought I wouldn't be able to rock the Jumbo with my height, and dress style (veryverygirly). I've always thought the Medium/Large was a little more classic looking, and had a very very pleasant surprise when I was in the boutique over the weekend! The Jumbo does not look overpowering on more petite girls, and has a kind of throwaway, modern elegance that I really liked. It's really very wearable. The Medium/Large is gorgeous too, it looks more dainty because of the size, but it's able to hold a lot less than the Jumbo. Perhaps you could go check both out in the boutique/store to see which suits you better?

sylphfae · Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:03 AM

Found a great thread with lots of resources on this:
The Classic Flap Bag : Medium or the Jumbo?

ssc0619 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by *So.Cal*girl

jMy 1st Chanel was the m/l but like most tPers, I have had to switch it up to the jumbo. It really depends on how you feel when you carry the bag (think Nicole Richie & Victoria Beckham who are petites with the XL jumbo).

Like *So.Cal*girl my first flap was a medium and I use it maybe once a year. Lol--I can't get much more than my wallet in it. So I haven't ever considered another medium. I am taller than you, but I have seen pictures of many girls your height carrying the jumbo beautifully.

And I think *So.Cal*girl's point about Nicole Riche and Victoria Beckham is a good one. I've seen pictures of Nicole with a maxi size and she looks great!!

PANda_USC · Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:05 PM

OP, don't fret! The Jumbo is fine on girls 5' and above. I'm only 5'3", 95lbs, and my Jumbo doesn't look overwhelming on me. I'm sure if you got a Jumbo, it would look fabulous on you! And yes..Jumbos fit soo much stuff in them. All at once, I can fit: keys, wallet, phone, make-up bag, sunglasses with case.

P.S: what color are you going to get? And what texture? And what hardware? ^_^

Nov 1st, 2009, 05:06 PM	#1
LVsister OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 109	Advise needed from Chanel owners Hi Ladies, After long contemplating I v finally decided to just follow my heart and hopefully be a prowd owner of my first Chanel by the end of this year ! I v always been a cross body bag kind of girl and am used to drag along a lot of stuff with me, like sunnies, wallets, phone and acc bag etc...So I guess jumbo would be the perfect bag for me. Only problem is I m not that tall, only 5'2. Would the jumbo be too big for me??? I v seen many beautifull modelling pics, but it s hard for me to guess the length of you all. As I can see there are a lot of Jumbo owners in here...Could you pls help me ? All comments are more than welcome, even suggestions of other bags I should take into consideration....TIA!
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Nov 1st, 2009, 05:18 PM	#2
madamelizaking Loubouholic Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 2,979	5'2 is not too small for the jumbo :) I'm 5'3 and the jumbo looks good :) MY SA told me there will be a price increase DEC 1st and I trust him whole heartedly so I would get it sooner rather than later if I were you. :)
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Nov 1st, 2009, 05:22 PM	#3
So.Calgirl Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 551	Definitely visit a boutique to try on the different sizes. I think the jumbo is a great everyday bag. I'm petite & don't carry a lot, but I still prefer the jumbo the most. My 1st Chanel was the m/l but like most tPers, I have had to switch it up to the jumbo. It really depends on how you feel when you carry the bag (think Nicole Richie & Victoria Beckham who are petites with the XL jumbo). So go ahead & rock that jumbo!
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Nov 1st, 2009, 05:47 PM	#4
peafleut The Dutchnun Rules! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Dans Mon Sac Posts: 547	Petite girls and the Jumbo flap go together fantastically! I'm 5'1" and love my Jumbo. Whether or not the Jumbo is a good match for you is really based off your needs versus the size of the bag. If you want an everyday bag that has plenty of room for your stuff then the Jumbo is for you, if don't carry that much stuff on a daily basis or you want a bag more for evenings then I suggest going for a medium/ large flap. Good Luck with your decision.
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Nov 1st, 2009, 05:51 PM	#5
LVsister OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 109	Thank you all for the positive advise....maybe also modelling pics??
LVsister OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 109	__________________ 2008 jan:Mini pochette accesoires T&B; feb:Inclusion bracelet Parme PM - Collier telephone Monogram Vernis - Pochette cosmétique mirroir silver; mrt: Eva; mei: Soupçon GM; jul: Kate - Bandeau Papillon marron - Damier Sophie; aug: Ellipse monogram belt - Zippy Coin Purse white MC; dec:Farandole ring - Odeon pm - Logo mania scarf - Tapage handy accesoire; 2009 jan: agenda functionel pm mirroir; feb: Bloomsbury PM Wishlist for 2009 Manon Ebene PM Montorgueil PM ....and maybe something Chanel's ?

Nov 1st, 2009, 05:59 PM	#6
finnfan Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 108	Go with jumbo! It doesnt matter how tall are u!

Nov 1st, 2009, 08:14 PM	#7
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,872	The jumbo works for your size but check it out at the Chanel store
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 12:18 AM	#8
ceya Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 236	I like the M/L one. The jumbo is too big for me since I am 5'2 and 92 pounds
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:58 AM	#9
sylphfae Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 192	Hmm I've been weighing Jumbo vs. Medium/Large too! I'm 5'2 too, and never even considered the Jumbo until recently (when I saw that the Cruise blue only comes in Jumbo for caviar!) as I thought I wouldn't be able to rock the Jumbo with my height, and dress style (veryverygirly). I've always thought the Medium/Large was a little more classic looking, and had a very very pleasant surprise when I was in the boutique over the weekend! The Jumbo does not look overpowering on more petite girls, and has a kind of throwaway, modern elegance that I really liked. It's really very wearable. The Medium/Large is gorgeous too, it looks more dainty because of the size, but it's able to hold a lot less than the Jumbo. Perhaps you could go check both out in the boutique/store to see which suits you better?
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:03 AM	#10
sylphfae Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 192	Found a great thread with lots of resources on this: The Classic Flap Bag : Medium or the Jumbo?
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:05 PM	#12
PANda_USC ♥ Strass CL Hunter ♥ Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Pacific Heights in San Francisco Posts: 2,431	OP, don't fret! The Jumbo is fine on girls 5' and above. I'm only 5'3", 95lbs, and my Jumbo doesn't look overwhelming on me. I'm sure if you got a Jumbo, it would look fabulous on you! And yes..Jumbos fit soo much stuff in them. All at once, I can fit: keys, wallet, phone, make-up bag, sunglasses with case. P.S: what color are you going to get? And what texture? And what hardware? ^_^
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