wedding advice needed:which look is more formal for a chanel flap?

[msjenn]

hey ladies
i have a wedding this weekend to attend and I had a question about wearing a chanel flap bag. i have a "hybrid" black flap from this season which i am pairing with a nice black bcbg dress for the wedding.

my question is, does the chanel flap look more formal when worn long, with a single strap or shorter, with a double flap, so it's just under my arms? I am thinking that the shorter style makes it seem more casual than the longer single strap??

what do you think ladies??

 

[oo_let_me_see]

I think the longer strap looks a little dressier, but I think the dress itself will make the bag look dressy. You're good to go. =)

 

[chloe-babe]

yep I agree. One long strap is a much more formal look, than the more carefree double strap.

Have a fabulous time at the wedding.

 

[lulilu]

^^^agree. Or just holding it under your arm like they are showing in some photos of flaps looks kind of cool.

 

[jmen]

I've also seen models carrying them in hand like a clutch with the chains shortened, but I would think over the shoulder is more easy, leaves the hands free. (I love the medium flaps -- they transition so well,for any occasion.)

Enjoy the wedding!!!

 

[jeannebar]

I would wear the strap longer, too! Have fun!

 

[Mystiletto]

I think carrying it like a clutch would be the dressiest. Have a great time!

 

[sammix3]

i actually think that wearing it double strapped on your shoulders would look the most formal.. that's just my opinion though..

 

[jadecee]

^^
I agree with sammix3. Doesn't wearing it longer look messenger-style and thus more casual? But that's just my opinion.

For pairing with dresses in a more formal occasion - I prefer wearing it doublestrapped over the shoulder.

Either way though - you'll look fab and I hope you have a great time at the wedding!

 

[thegraceful1]

I will say wear w/the double straps or as a clutch.

 

[fieryfashionist]

ITA. I know some vintage Chanel bags already have a longer strap, but I really think the classic flap looks most elegant when it's worn with both straps at the same length, just under the arm. One strap to me is actually more casual... IMO, someone who wants wear the flap messenger style or give off a casual vibe by letting the flap hit their hip, etc. is what I think of with one strap. Alternatively, you can just carry it as a clutch with the straps tucked inside, but that might be a pain to do the for whole night haha... so double strap it (IMO)! Have a great time at the wedding!!

i actually think that wearing it double strapped on your shoulders would look the most formal.. that's just my opinion though..

 

[Farah]

I will say wear w/the double straps or as a clutch.

Ditto!
Have fun @ the wedding!

 

[laksalala]

i prefer the double straps too! enjoy the wedding!

 

[Jahpson]

go for the longer strap

 

[piperlu]

I think that bag will look great no matter how you wear it. It's a beautiful Chanel and it can dress up anything.

Have fun!