classic flap in medium size vs small size

laura8924 · Jul 16th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Yesterday I purchased my first ever chanel! It was a huge deal for me because I am a college student and am not exactly rolling in $$. I decided on the classic flap in caviar (because I want to take it out at night without worrying about destroying it) and I got the small size (9 x 5 x 2 i believe) because I have a very very small frame (size 00) and thought the medium looked too big on me, especially for evening. I'm wondering now if I made the right decision... I see that the medium size seems to be the most popular and i know that it truly the "classic" chanel bag. Should I return the small for a medium, or stick with what i thought suits me best?

IceEarl · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:22 PM

Unless you are considering the Jumbo, if not I really feel that there is not much difference in terms of size between the small and medium, as the small is 9" (you are right) and the medium is 10", they should hold around the same amount of things. so as long as you like the look of the small size, i feel you don't need to change it to medium, just my 2 cents here.

btw... i also feel that it's perfectly OK for a size 00 to carry a medium size flap, as the medium size is not really that big :)

the_lvlady · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:30 PM

I think the medium would be perfect on you!

Beautylicious · Jul 16th, 2008, 03:50 PM

How exciting, conrgatulations on your first Chanel!!

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Originally Posted by laura8924

I got the small size (9 x 5 x 2 i believe) because I have a very very small frame (size 00) and thought the medium looked too big on me, especially for evening. I'm wondering now if I made the right decision... I see that the medium size seems to be the most popular and i know that it truly the "classic" chanel bag. Should I return the small for a medium, or stick with what i thought suits me best?

The small flap is just as classic as the medium flap, just a little bit smaller.

Don't return it for the medium flap because you think it seems to be the most popular flap in this forum.
Stick with the one which suits YOU the best, which in this case is the small flap

LVaznGRL · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:11 AM

Hi there,

I am a size 00 and a poor college student also and I opted for the medium one, because I remember asking the SA what the price difference was between the small and medium, and if I'm not mistaken and iirc, it was only a $100 difference? Therefore it made sense to me to get the larger of the two, because with that extra flap in there, it doesn't hold much. I also tried on the jumbo, but the SA too me not to get it because it overwhelmed me.

drunky_krol · Jul 17th, 2008, 03:20 AM

if u like it like this then just keep it, dont go but whats more famous and also medium would fit you nice too i think, its just like 1 inch more or 2 maybe but if the small one fits every thing you would wanna carry with it y change?

IceEarl · Jul 17th, 2008, 05:58 AM

Hi btw... how about some modelling pics?? :)

bagchan · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Are you the type to carry lots of stuff? If yes, medium cld be better as the difference in size is not that much. Ultimately, you must be comfortable and carry the bag

kwongkittiroch · Jul 17th, 2008, 05:50 PM

keep it since that was your first instinct. Rock it out!

laura8924 · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:40 PM

ok so after much deliberation i have decided to go back to the chanel boutique and try them both again. I think the problem is that although I think the size of the small suits me, the medium is more daytime and I wasnt looking for my chanel to be an evening bag... i wanted it to work both day and night. I'll let you know what I decide but I'm pretty sure that the medium is going to be my ultimate choice.

alouette · Jul 19th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Sounds like the med is it then! Post pics once you make your final decision.

laura8924 · Jul 20th, 2008, 10:36 PM

so i went back to the chanel store in boston yesterday and finally settled on the medium/large size. I am SO happy with it. I'm OBSESSED with this bag!

Jul 16th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#1
laura8924 Member	classic flap in medium size vs small size Yesterday I purchased my first ever chanel! It was a huge deal for me because I am a college student and am not exactly rolling in $$. I decided on the classic flap in caviar (because I want to take it out at night without worrying about destroying it) and I got the small size (9 x 5 x 2 i believe) because I have a very very small frame (size 00) and thought the medium looked too big on me, especially for evening. I'm wondering now if I made the right decision... I see that the medium size seems to be the most popular and i know that it truly the "classic" chanel bag. Should I return the small for a medium, or stick with what i thought suits me best?

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#2
IceEarl Member	Unless you are considering the Jumbo, if not I really feel that there is not much difference in terms of size between the small and medium, as the small is 9" (you are right) and the medium is 10", they should hold around the same amount of things. so as long as you like the look of the small size, i feel you don't need to change it to medium, just my 2 cents here. btw... i also feel that it's perfectly OK for a size 00 to carry a medium size flap, as the medium size is not really that big :) __________________ *Wish list* Chanel Charm Flap...let me know if you see one Hermes HAC/birkin .... black, etoupe or raisin Last edited by IceEarl; Jul 16th, 2008 at 02:37 PM.

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#3
the_lvlady ChanelGoyardHermesLV Location: Manila, but presently in LA =)	I think the medium would be perfect on you! __________________ On vacation

Jul 17th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#6
drunky_krol on a marathon for 24 Location: Honduras	if u like it like this then just keep it, dont go but whats more famous and also medium would fit you nice too i think, its just like 1 inch more or 2 maybe but if the small one fits every thing you would wanna carry with it y change? __________________ ~WishList~ 1. In & Out Tote or PST S/H or a Portobello!! 2. Reissue 226 Navy Blue 3. Chanel Med. Flap S/H Bijoux Chain 4. LV Damiar Azur 5. Chanel Timless Clutch 6. Big 4k+ Reissue Tote (vanessa hudgens has)

Jul 17th, 2008, 05:58 AM	#7
IceEarl Member	Hi btw... how about some modelling pics?? :) __________________ *Wish list* Chanel Charm Flap...let me know if you see one Hermes HAC/birkin .... black, etoupe or raisin

Jul 17th, 2008, 01:11 AM	#5
LVaznGRL <3	Hi there, I am a size 00 and a poor college student also and I opted for the medium one, because I remember asking the SA what the price difference was between the small and medium, and if I'm not mistaken and iirc, it was only a $100 difference? Therefore it made sense to me to get the larger of the two, because with that extra flap in there, it doesn't hold much. I also tried on the jumbo, but the SA too me not to get it because it overwhelmed me.

Jul 17th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#8
bagchan Member Location: Sunny Singapore	Are you the type to carry lots of stuff? If yes, medium cld be better as the difference in size is not that much. Ultimately, you must be comfortable and carry the bag

Jul 17th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#9
kwongkittiroch I love my Chihuahuas	keep it since that was your first instinct. Rock it out!

Jul 19th, 2008, 02:40 PM	#10
laura8924 Member	ok so after much deliberation i have decided to go back to the chanel boutique and try them both again. I think the problem is that although I think the size of the small suits me, the medium is more daytime and I wasnt looking for my chanel to be an evening bag... i wanted it to work both day and night. I'll let you know what I decide but I'm pretty sure that the medium is going to be my ultimate choice.

Jul 19th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#11
alouette Genius with a J Location: playing w/ DS	Sounds like the med is it then! Post pics once you make your final decision. __________________ 'Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything. Christ is my strength.'

Jul 20th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#12
laura8924 Member	so i went back to the chanel store in boston yesterday and finally settled on the medium/large size. I am SO happy with it. I'm OBSESSED with this bag!