Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch?

Angelfish · May 13th, 2008, 06:10 PM

I apologize if this has come up before... Esp without the search function.

I am on this subforum all the time but don't post very much. I'm still learning about Chanel so I love to read and read and admire here LoL

I knew DH was getting me a white J12 (33cm, no bling) for the holidays, so I used a store credit and bought a Chanel white caviar med flap. I admired it and left it in storage for the winter.

Now warm weather has made me bring it out to admire again. I

my J12, but I think with the med flap it might be too matchy matchy. Something seems a little off... Or is it just me not used to so much white? It IS a wonderful colour for summer!! But no matter what I decide, I'm keepin the J12 lol

What do you think? Is it cute to match your white J12 to your white flap, or a little overdone?

LVDevotee · May 13th, 2008, 06:19 PM

I think that it is fine. I have the white J12 (38MM) and a white GST. At first, I had the same concern. But now, after wearing the J12 for a while...it just seems like a great watch (I don't really think about the "white chanel" part...so I wear them together a lot and love them! If you love each piece, I don't think that anyone really notices the "matchi-ness". Congrats on your beautiful new additions!

bisousx · May 13th, 2008, 06:22 PM

It really depends on your style.

Some people find matching to be a fashion rule, others find it faux paus.

I say match it if it looks right with your outfit! And yes, I think it's very cute. I don't wear my J12 unless there's something white in my outfit, anyways.

harley · May 13th, 2008, 06:26 PM

I think it would be fine as long as everything you are wearing is not white - but still, if you look good in it, who cares?

My problem with the J12 is that I can only wear it when I am wearing silver jewelry and silver hardware but I usually match jewelry and bag and shoes ...

echo_23 · May 13th, 2008, 06:27 PM

I think they will look great together, in fact I'm quite jealous! I want a J12 and a white caviar flap

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missisa07 · May 13th, 2008, 06:41 PM

I wear my white J12 with my white caviar jumbo. I don't think it's too matchy matchy at all. If you wear white pants with a white top and a white J12 and a white caviar flap, THEN that might be overdoing it.

kimalee · May 13th, 2008, 07:11 PM

I definitely think it would work, as long as you don't wear any other white.

meluvs2shop · May 13th, 2008, 07:36 PM

i'm sure it'll look great.

Luccibag · May 13th, 2008, 07:43 PM

I wear my white j12 with my white flaps all the time. I love it. Something about the white ceramic that looks great with white quilting. Its not matchy matchy at all. Its not like you're carrying a white ceramic bag or a leather quilted watch LOL.

Irishgal · May 13th, 2008, 09:27 PM

I just got a white baby cabas and the white J12, I wear them together and they look great.

May 13th, 2008, 06:10 PM	#1
Angelfish Abby Fabby! Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,109	Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I apologize if this has come up before... Esp without the search function. I am on this subforum all the time but don't post very much. I'm still learning about Chanel so I love to read and read and admire here LoL I knew DH was getting me a white J12 (33cm, no bling) for the holidays, so I used a store credit and bought a Chanel white caviar med flap. I admired it and left it in storage for the winter. Now warm weather has made me bring it out to admire again. I my J12, but I think with the med flap it might be too matchy matchy. Something seems a little off... Or is it just me not used to so much white? It IS a wonderful colour for summer!! But no matter what I decide, I'm keepin the J12 lol What do you think? Is it cute to match your white J12 to your white flap, or a little overdone? __________________ Eddie: Sweetie what are you drinking? Patsy: Oh this? Chanel No. 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6V0xqbcbck

May 13th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#2
LVDevotee Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 235	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I think that it is fine. I have the white J12 (38MM) and a white GST. At first, I had the same concern. But now, after wearing the J12 for a while...it just seems like a great watch (I don't really think about the "white chanel" part...so I wear them together a lot and love them! If you love each piece, I don't think that anyone really notices the "matchi-ness". Congrats on your beautiful new additions!

May 13th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#3
bisousx Chanel girl Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 1,884	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? It really depends on your style. Some people find matching to be a fashion rule, others find it faux paus. I say match it if it looks right with your outfit! And yes, I think it's very cute. I don't wear my J12 unless there's something white in my outfit, anyways. __________________ Got my HG! Chanel Punk Flap

May 13th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#4
harley Look out Singapore!! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,103	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I think it would be fine as long as everything you are wearing is not white - but still, if you look good in it, who cares? My problem with the J12 is that I can only wear it when I am wearing silver jewelry and silver hardware but I usually match jewelry and bag and shoes ... __________________ *I am not just a Chanel fan ... I am a Chanel FANATIC*

May 13th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#5
echo_23 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 2,203	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I think they will look great together, in fact I'm quite jealous! I want a J12 and a white caviar flap .

May 13th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#6
missisa07 (Isabel) Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,288	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I wear my white J12 with my white caviar jumbo. I don't think it's too matchy matchy at all. If you wear white pants with a white top and a white J12 and a white caviar flap, THEN that might be overdoing it. __________________ ^link to my blog!

May 13th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#7
kimalee slow & steady Joined: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/Central MA Posts: 11,206	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I definitely think it would work, as long as you don't wear any other white. __________________ No bags until January 09: RM MINT Nikki! (pre-ordered)

May 13th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#8
meluvs2shop mi isla Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,378	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? i'm sure it'll look great.

May 13th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#9
Luccibag Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,854	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I wear my white j12 with my white flaps all the time. I love it. Something about the white ceramic that looks great with white quilting. Its not matchy matchy at all. Its not like you're carrying a white ceramic bag or a leather quilted watch LOL. __________________ My collection pics http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...el-356589.html

May 13th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#10
Irishgal I run with scissors Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Treasure Island Posts: 6,783	Re: Flaps and J12's... whattamatch or notsomuch? I just got a white baby cabas and the white J12, I wear them together and they look great. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.