The Classic Flap Bag : Medium or the Jumbo?

[lotusflwr]

If you carry a lot of stuff, go for the jumbo!! I'm 5'2" and size 00 and have no regrets about getting the jumbo as I planned to use it for a day bag. If you want a bag for evenings or if you don't carry too much stuff, then the m/l should be the perfect size.

[danyell]

thank you everyone for the input! :]
and nutnutnut thank you for the pictures for comparison!!

[fieryfashionist]

I don't think you can go wrong with either option. For me, the Jumbo is more of a day/casual chic kind of bag, whereas the medium flap can be dressed up and/or function as a day bag if you don't carry a lot. I guess I'm strange in that I normally get dressed, find a bag, and whether it is a Jumbo or medium/large, carry what I need to according to what the bag can hold haha.

The yellow glazed lambskin flap is absolutely stunning (I was lucky enough to get my hands on one), but I don't know if I would have purchased that bag had I been purchasing my first Chanel.

As for the debate over size/what bag looks better, I guess it depends, but I feel as if I pull both off equally well and I'm certain you would too (I'm 5'5", around 125lbs). It's best to try on both sizes, and see how you feel.

I think a black caviar flap (as you mentioned), would be a fabulous choice! If you plan to wear the bag as more of a dress up type of bag, maybe the medium would be best, but if you want your bag to hold a lot/function as a day type bag, the Jumbo is unparalleled IMHO. Happy shopping!!

[BagLuver]

I have both, and I use them for different things. I use my Med/Large more as an evening bag. The Med/Large does not hold enough for me to use everyday, but it's perfect for dressier occasions. The Jumbo I use as a day bag. The Jumbo holds a ton! It's too big to use as an evening bag, though (IMO).

The Jumbo is large, but I don't think it is too big for you. I personally like big bags. I think it depends on how much you carry and what you want to use the bag for.

[sammiekat]

I think the med/large flap would suit you best based on your size.

If you really want the yellow flap- wait for it- you can always get a classic flap whereas the yellow flap is only available for a limited time. It just depends if you think you will get a lot of use of the yellow vs. the black.

Personally if I had to choose, I'd get the black classic flap.

[Orchidlady]

I think the jumbo flap would look great on you. Personally, I've faced the same dilemma as I was getting my first Chanel. At the end, I've opted for the Jumbo size instead because I carry a big wallet (LV French Purse) and a huge cellphone (Sidekick LX) but the medium-large was ONLY able to fit those two items and NOTHING else.

[BagNuts]

my bf's going to hk nextweek, and he is asking what i want, i said the LV trevi, but i just remembered i dont have a chanel bag yet so now i have decided to get the chanel classic flap bag, though i have never seen one before, i mean on a person with my height, im only 5''1 so im thinking maybe the jumbo is too big for me? but im used to bringing big bags ( 12-18 inches in lenght), so this is the measurement of the medium and jumbo classic flap bags (im sure you guys are very familliar with it)

Medium - 10″ x 6″ x 2.5″ - $1,595.00
Jumbo - 12″ x 8″ x 3″ - $1,695.00 Caviar

theres not much of a difference but i would definitely want to hear what you guys have to say, is there anyone there with the same height as mine and has a classic flap bag?

thanks! would love to hear your opinions

[kicksarefortwids]

jumbo! it's an edgier less ladylike look and a more convenient size.

[kimalee]

I prefer the Jumbo, but I think you have the prices wrong! I think the Jumbo in Caviar is closer to $2500....

[forchanel]

Yeah those are the old prices. Jumbo is 2650 now I believe and the medium is... 2350? Check the reference library.

[soundjade]

i love the jumbo but i think it may be a bit overwhelming on you ... i'd stick with the medium. it would look more elegant imo
and yeah, the price for jumbo is $2,650 or $2,695 i believe. i think the former.
not sure about the medium, but the large is $2,350 so I would think the medium is $1,995.

[stp2683]

I'd go with the medium too. To save you the effort, here is the pricing (I copied this out of the reference library):

November 2007
The Classic Flap Bag comes in three sizes:
Small - 9" W x 5.5" H x 2" D - $2,295.00 for Caviar + $100.00 more for lambskin
Medium - 10" x 6" x 2.5" - $2,395.00 Caviar + $100.00 more for lambskin
Jumbo - 12" x 8" x 3" - $2,650.00 Caviar + $100.00 more for lambskin
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The sizes for the Reissue 2.55:
A302224: - The Baby 7.5 W x 5.75 H x 1.75 D inches $1795
A302225: - Small 9.75" x 7.06" x 2.16" $2,250.00
A302226: - Medium 11" x 8" x 2.5" $2,695.00
A302227: - Large 12.25" x 9.18" x 2.5" $2,850.00

[lotusflwr]

I'm 5'2", under 100 lbs, and I'd say go for the jumbo if you need the space!! I'm definitely a "big bag" girl esp during the daytime so I need way more space than the medium.

It doesn't seem like there's a big difference in the dimension b/t jumbo and medium when you just look at numbers, but the medium fits significantly less stuff so you should consider that. Reason is mainly that the medium flap has an extra flap inside whereas the jumbo does not. HTH!

[tinazach]

JUMBO

I'm 5'1" - 105lbs. I compared the JUMBO & Medium earlier today. Surprisingly enough, the JUMBO isn't as overwhelming on a petite frame as I imagined. I ordered the JUMBO Black Caviar w/Gold & it will be my first Chanel...Can't Wait!

If you're looking for an everyday bag go for the JUMBO. It's easy to get your things. If you're looking for a bag to be used occassionally get the Medium...remember there is the interior flap. BOTH are great choices though!

[RRSC]

I'd go for the jumbo. I made the horrible mistake of only buying the medium flaps when I first started buying Chanel and I NEVER use them anymore! You really can't fit anything in them! I learned my lesson and now I only buy jumbos.