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Chrisy · Sep 15th, 2009, 12:55 AM

Medium. I have the Reissue 226 (which is slightly smaller than the jumbo) and feel it's too big for going out at night. In fact, I just bought the medium last weekend as my going out purse.

Ms. JRJK · Sep 15th, 2009, 01:08 AM

Michelle,

For the ‘going-out’ bag, I personally recommend the medium size. However, you mentioned that you would carry wallet and camera phone. I have doubt that those two-items alone would not fit on medium size. The best way is that you visit the Chanel boutique to try on the medium as well as the jumbo classic flaps so you know the differences.

GOOD LUCK

Michelle2036 · Sep 15th, 2009, 06:27 AM

Thank you everyone for your advice!

Everyone seems to agree that medium for evening is ideal. I already have my LV Galleria GM for an everyday bag so probably don't need another bag that holds almost all of my possessions at one time....

I might just have to downsize the things I take out with me at night (that probably won't be a bad thing)!!

bobobuttercup · Oct 24th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Jumbo for everyday. I recently bought my first Chanel, a black jumbo flap, caviar, SH. In the store, I tried on both the jumbo and the medium. Though I liked how the medium looked on me -- I'm under 5' 3" and slender -- I knew that I would not be able to fit in what I typically carry in my everyday purse without editing -- and I want to be able to get as much use out of this expensive bag as possible. I can fit in a long wallet, phone, iPod, small notebook, sunglasses, reading glasses, small cosmetics bag, bunch of keys, rolled up cotton bucket hat, and a folded silk scarf. Bags have to be functional, not just beautiful! I am enjoying my bag very much.

The medium would be perfect for evenings out. It's on my wish list!

beez86 · Oct 30th, 2009, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by petit_mode

Diamonfericia - the Classic flap quilted bags whether caviar or lambskin comes in the following sizes:

Small: 9" x 5.5" x 2.5" (single flap, single chain) this is called mini as well if Im not mistaken?
Medium: 10" x 6" x 3" (double flap, double chain)
Large (double flap, double chain)
Jumbo: 12" x 8" x 3.5" (single flap, double chain)

Unless Im mistaken - but the girls here should be able to confirm it for you

i'm sorry but i'm really new to chanel and can i just ask what's the difference between single and double flap? i thought all the bags has just one flap?

nighteyes · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:20 AM

^Single flap bags have one flap and double flap bags have two flaps (the main flap, and then an inner flap). Not all bags have just one flap.

I sometimes prefer the Jumbo precisely because the M/L's double flap can be quite annoying to meddle with

peggyplaw · Oct 31st, 2009, 03:01 PM

i got the medium first because it's way more cute than the jumbo, but found out that couldn't fit everything i need besides a small cell phone and a small wallet...

i ended up exchanged the jumbo in five days :P

i adore the jumbo! and it's such classic, right?

peggyplaw · Oct 31st, 2009, 03:04 PM

and totally agree with what bobobuttercup has said!!

BagNuts · Nov 1st, 2009, 04:49 AM

i wanna thank everyone who are participating in this thread i have. I still havent bought the bag, but i think im going for the jumbo like what everyone here in this thread is recommending.

thanks again!

barumbum · Nov 1st, 2009, 07:50 AM

Personally, I like Jumbo

abs914 · Nov 4th, 2009, 07:23 PM

I posted maybe a year ago for advice on my first Chanel and I'm finallyyyy taking the plunge this week. I definitely want a black caviar flap with gold hardware. A year later, I'm still debating on which size I want.

I'm going to use this bag more for going out to bars/dinner but also want to be able to use it during the day sometimes. I can not decide whether to go for med/large or jumbo. I was thinking I should maybe go for the med/large since I'll prob use it more at night. I'm 5'9" and about 130lbs so the jumbo definitely wouldn't be too big on me but would it be too big for going out at night?

Also, I like the idea of wearing the bag messenger style...Can you do that with those sizes or is that more for the WOC?

Thanks for any help

rosieroseanna · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Are there any photos of celebrities with the jumbo on nights out? Does it look too bog or could you get away with it?

sasaave · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:09 PM

I have both medium and jumbo. If I had to choose only one, I would vote for medium black.

sasaave · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by rosieroseanna

Are there any photos of celebrities with the jumbo on nights out? Does it look too bog or could you get away with it?

I personally think jumbo for night out is a way too big.

ceya · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by sasaave

I personally think jumbo for night out is a way too big.

yes, I think so too

Sep 15th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#316
Chrisy Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 237	Medium. I have the Reissue 226 (which is slightly smaller than the jumbo) and feel it's too big for going out at night. In fact, I just bought the medium last weekend as my going out purse.
Chrisy Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 237

Sep 15th, 2009, 01:08 AM	#317
Ms. JRJK Sofa King Banned Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 140	Michelle, For the ‘going-out’ bag, I personally recommend the medium size. However, you mentioned that you would carry wallet and camera phone. I have doubt that those two-items alone would not fit on medium size. The best way is that you visit the Chanel boutique to try on the medium as well as the jumbo classic flaps so you know the differences. GOOD LUCK
Ms. JRJK Sofa King Banned Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 140

Oct 24th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#319
bobobuttercup Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	Jumbo for everyday. I recently bought my first Chanel, a black jumbo flap, caviar, SH. In the store, I tried on both the jumbo and the medium. Though I liked how the medium looked on me -- I'm under 5' 3" and slender -- I knew that I would not be able to fit in what I typically carry in my everyday purse without editing -- and I want to be able to get as much use out of this expensive bag as possible. I can fit in a long wallet, phone, iPod, small notebook, sunglasses, reading glasses, small cosmetics bag, bunch of keys, rolled up cotton bucket hat, and a folded silk scarf. Bags have to be functional, not just beautiful! I am enjoying my bag very much. The medium would be perfect for evenings out. It's on my wish list!
bobobuttercup Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#321
nighteyes Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 727	^Single flap bags have one flap and double flap bags have two flaps (the main flap, and then an inner flap). Not all bags have just one flap. I sometimes prefer the Jumbo precisely because the M/L's double flap can be quite annoying to meddle with
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Oct 31st, 2009, 03:01 PM	#322
peggyplaw Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	i got the medium first because it's way more cute than the jumbo, but found out that couldn't fit everything i need besides a small cell phone and a small wallet... i ended up exchanged the jumbo in five days :P i adore the jumbo! and it's such classic, right?
peggyplaw Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 19

Sep 15th, 2009, 06:27 AM	#318
Michelle2036 Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 16	Thank you everyone for your advice! Everyone seems to agree that medium for evening is ideal. I already have my LV Galleria GM for an everyday bag so probably don't need another bag that holds almost all of my possessions at one time.... I might just have to downsize the things I take out with me at night (that probably won't be a bad thing)!!

Oct 31st, 2009, 03:04 PM	#323
peggyplaw Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	and totally agree with what bobobuttercup has said!!
peggyplaw Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 19

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:49 AM	#324
BagNuts crazy for LV Joined: Apr 2007 Location: London Posts: 176	thanks for all your replies i wanna thank everyone who are participating in this thread i have. I still havent bought the bag, but i think im going for the jumbo like what everyone here in this thread is recommending. thanks again!
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Nov 1st, 2009, 07:50 AM	#325
barumbum Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 33	Personally, I like Jumbo
barumbum Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 33

Nov 4th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#326
abs914 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 79	I posted maybe a year ago for advice on my first Chanel and I'm finallyyyy taking the plunge this week. I definitely want a black caviar flap with gold hardware. A year later, I'm still debating on which size I want. I'm going to use this bag more for going out to bars/dinner but also want to be able to use it during the day sometimes. I can not decide whether to go for med/large or jumbo. I was thinking I should maybe go for the med/large since I'll prob use it more at night. I'm 5'9" and about 130lbs so the jumbo definitely wouldn't be too big on me but would it be too big for going out at night? Also, I like the idea of wearing the bag messenger style...Can you do that with those sizes or is that more for the WOC? Thanks for any help
abs914 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 79

Nov 6th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#327
rosieroseanna Spenderella Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 3,648	Are there any photos of celebrities with the jumbo on nights out? Does it look too bog or could you get away with it?
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Nov 6th, 2009, 10:09 PM	#328
sasaave Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,053	I have both medium and jumbo. If I had to choose only one, I would vote for medium black.
sasaave Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,053

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