The Classic Flap Bag : Medium or the Jumbo?

[ronsdiva]

Bagalogist, I decided by going to a store and trying on the sizes. I understand what you mean re: wanting something that could hold 1 diaper in an emergency/special circumstances. I don't carry any purses that don't allow me to carry a diaper and some wipes if I had to run out of the house for a quick errand.

If you want something for a day bag, I would look at the jumbo. It would carry all of your needs. You could wear it to a wedding if necessary. I wold not take it to a formal night wedding, but you could pull it off if necessary at a day wedding. I am probably going to get the m/l flap to use as a weekend/night out bag. The inner flap takes up alot of room, though there are spaces to tuck papers or other thin items. The main compartment of the m/l is actually about the same size as the e-w, but it looks too small on me imo, as I am 5'3", but curvy.

The hardware is preference and jewelry choice along with whether you mix metals. If you look at the pics of ladies with their flaps, you will see 20-somethings carrying flaps with gh and with sh. I am 40-something and my gst and off white jumbo have sh, but when I get my m/l flap it will have gh.

Happy shopping.

[anez]

Originally Posted by bagalogist

I guess I am desperate to maximise on my investment. I don't mean to use it as diaper bag, but just to throw in one diaper in case of emergency :-) And I should graduate from diaper changing once and for all, after having been thru it 4 times!

I was only teasing about the diapers, I know a lot of people on here use their lux bags for multiple uses. Besides, clean diapers may be diapers but they are clean!

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I don't want to buy a Chanel just for dinner as i don't go out that often, i just hope that the jumbo can pass as a dinner bag occasionally, or would ppl know i am just a dummy in the chanel world trying too hard ?

I don't think you'd look like a dummy at all, but it all depends on your personal style. If you're wearing four inch heels and a LBD with a fancy hairdo, the jumbo may look a little out of place. However, if you're the sort of person who does fancy in a casual way, with flats and carefully messed hair, it could suit you perfectly. I don't think there are any hard and fast rules beyond loving what you wear and having confidence. :)

[IceEarl]

if you intend to use a long wallet, you'll find that the med/large will have no room for other stuff .... yes go try out in the store, put your necessities in the purse, you'll have a better picture. good luck.

[jellybeanz]

Bagologist, I normally use a large wallet but I have smaller card-case type wallets that will work better with the M/L flap. You could try that if you want to fit more inside. I agree that you should go try them on, though. And put your stuff inside to get an idea of what works best for you.

[asl_bebes]

I just recently bought a medium classic flap and you definitely won't fit a diaper and wipes in there ... I would probably go for the jumbo based on your preferences. I'm 5'2" and have a 227 reissue (similar in size to the jumbo) ... I don't find that it looks too big on me so I think you'll look okay with the jumbo.

[LT bag lady]

GST would make a great diaper bag. Perfect size, I just got mine today and I have a toddler.
CHeers,

[seahorseinstripes]

i'm 5'4" and lovin my jumbo classic
i would vote for the black jumbo in GH

[blessings]

I have both the jumbo and the med/lg sizes. I also carry a diaper and small bag of wipes. The jumbo would carry that and than some (like wallet and a few other needs). The med/lg would carry a diaper and a small sandwich bag of wipes...maybe a small change purse and a lipstick. I'm 5"4" a size 2-4... I think the med/lg is very attractive and proportional. The jumbo is great...but the look is a bit more casual. The jumbo caviar in SH was my first Chanel purchase. Like you, I thought this might be my only Chanel bag and I wanted something that would transcend most occasions. Good Luck on your decision, I think you'll be pleased with either a jumbo or large flap.

[fashion_gurl888]

Black Caviar Jumbo with Silver HW

[bagalogist]

Thank you all for your inputs. Very kind of you all. I am indeed really grateful.

[sahree]

Im also really torn about this one.
I am 5'4 and petite but a big bag never scared me. However, I hate when my shoulder hurts after day out with a big bag.

[habanerita]

The Jumbo or....any flap without the double flap.....the m/l with the double flaps don't work for me. Nothing fits....I can fit more in my E/W., so ....
hands down for me the Jumbo and I am only 5.3-1/2 on a good height day!!H

[LT bag lady]

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i cant choose between the JUMBO size or the medium size and also should i buy it in red or black or white?

All 6!
Just kidding, lol!
The black Med flap is what I ended up getting.
Cheers

[daluu]

the jumbo for sure!! i use to own a medium/large and constantly had to rejigger my contents which became very annoying very quickly. with my jumbo, i just throw my things in. a jumbo isn't very overwhelming (imo). i'm 5ft.2" and i rock it just fine!

[gucci fan]

I'm getting the wants for another flap and I think I might go jumbo next. I have a med/large and it is great for evenings or church but not big enough for every day.