First Chanel - Classic Flap or GST?

missisa07 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:20 AM

I have both and my vote definitely goes for the classic flap. It's more versatile so that you can wear it both day and night, although I personally prefer the jumbo size over the med/lrg size.

The GST is a great bag, but I wouldn't wear mine at night. Some people also complain it's heavy.

LilyT · Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:29 AM

Thank you everyone for the great advice. I think I will probably go for the M/L flap...can't really go wrong with the classic look....also, jumbo would probably look a little big on me, since I'm pretty short. Perhaps I'll get the PST or Medallion for my next Chanel purchase :)
I would really like to get the timeless clutch and east/west flap someday too - for a more formal look.

girl-from-germany · Jul 23rd, 2008, 09:08 AM

perhaps now the flat and later the gst? i think you will want more than one chanel

LilyT · Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by girl-from-germany

perhaps now the flat and later the gst? i think you will want more than one chanel

I think you're right...I can already name 5 that I want,

lily j. · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:03 PM

tough choice b/c I love both bags ( and the jumbo also) For me, the GST is better for day. I really love mine. The m/l flap would not be big enough for most days, but is great for evenings, parties, etc. I could manage it during the day -sometimes. I also like the jumbo for daytime. I don't think it holds as much as the GST, but I could handle it.

PurseLoveling · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:22 PM

Classic is always the way to go when in doubt! Then you can stash up later with various goods of need.

I have already decided for the classic bag (flappy flippy), but I am on the other hand unsure whether to go m/l or jumbo.. hmm.

Anyway, go flap!

COCOLUVR · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:26 PM

I agree with everyone's opinion! Go with the classic flap first and then buy the GST. Everyone says that they are just going to buy one chanel bag first but as time goes by you will want to buy one more and then one more and then one more. I am guilty of this as well.

gucci lover · Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:16 PM

flap all the way

the jumbo flap was my first chanel

lebagfairy · Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:25 PM

If you are looking for classic, I think the flap is considered the most classic of the Chanel bags. Also the GST tends to slip off shoulders easily and loses its original shape after awhile. I debated the same question a year ago and went with the flap and have been very happy with my decision!

urbanstrip · Jul 24th, 2008, 04:48 AM

Definitely the classic flap cos it's very versatile.

In any case, this would only be the beginning..

gacats · Jul 24th, 2008, 08:32 AM

I say both but that wasn't what you wanted to hear....
I'd do flap first then GST.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:20 AM	#16
missisa07 (Isabel) Location: Hawaii	I have both and my vote definitely goes for the classic flap. It's more versatile so that you can wear it both day and night, although I personally prefer the jumbo size over the med/lrg size. The GST is a great bag, but I wouldn't wear mine at night. Some people also complain it's heavy. __________________ ^link to my blog!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 09:08 AM	#18
girl-from-germany english learner ;o) Location: Germany	perhaps now the flat and later the gst? i think you will want more than one chanel __________________ My newest bag: Wishlist: Hermès Birkin 40 Fjord black Palladium Hermès Birkin 35 Barenia Palladium

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:26 PM	#22
COCOLUVR Member	I agree with everyone's opinion! Go with the classic flap first and then buy the GST. Everyone says that they are just going to buy one chanel bag first but as time goes by you will want to buy one more and then one more and then one more. I am guilty of this as well. __________________

Jul 24th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#26
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	I say both but that wasn't what you wanted to hear.... I'd do flap first then GST. __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen.....

Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:29 AM	#17
LilyT Member	Thank you everyone for the great advice. I think I will probably go for the M/L flap...can't really go wrong with the classic look....also, jumbo would probably look a little big on me, since I'm pretty short. Perhaps I'll get the PST or Medallion for my next Chanel purchase :) I would really like to get the timeless clutch and east/west flap someday too - for a more formal look.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:03 PM	#20
lily j. Member	tough choice b/c I love both bags ( and the jumbo also) For me, the GST is better for day. I really love mine. The m/l flap would not be big enough for most days, but is great for evenings, parties, etc. I could manage it during the day -sometimes. I also like the jumbo for daytime. I don't think it holds as much as the GST, but I could handle it.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:22 PM	#21
PurseLoveling Member Location: Cornwall, UK	Classic is always the way to go when in doubt! Then you can stash up later with various goods of need. I have already decided for the classic bag (flappy flippy), but I am on the other hand unsure whether to go m/l or jumbo.. hmm. Anyway, go flap!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:16 PM	#23
gucci lover Member Location: tx	flap all the way the jumbo flap was my first chanel

Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:25 PM	#24
lebagfairy Member Location: NYC - Boston	If you are looking for classic, I think the flap is considered the most classic of the Chanel bags. Also the GST tends to slip off shoulders easily and loses its original shape after awhile. I debated the same question a year ago and went with the flap and have been very happy with my decision!

Jul 24th, 2008, 04:48 AM	#25
urbanstrip Member	Definitely the classic flap cos it's very versatile. In any case, this would only be the beginning..