Thank you for replying. Yes I have tried the m/l recently and also managed to downsize my stuff in these few years' mini bag trend. I do feel I like the classics a bit more than the boy and I'm reconsidering 2.55 the 225/226 sizes now. Do you have anything to share on the reissues? I'm just a bit worried about the bag losing shape and the creases.
Personally I have never purchased a Reissue; and I do not currently have plans for one. Despite trying a few out, I have never purchased a Boy Bag - yet! (I have my heart set on a Boy Bag, "new medium" size, for the first time, to be revealed in the 2017 Spring/Summer Collection
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What I "have" amassed is a collection of jumbo classic flaps. I am not able to downsize my daily necessities due to medical reasons, and when in a bind, the cross-body option is invaluable for me. I have added a few seasonal handbags: a Chanel "classic" chevron caviar tote and a few Chanel calfskin drawstring bags to get me through everyday outings. I save my classic flaps for less rigorous excursions.
If I had to choose only ONE Chanel handbag it would be black, caviar leather, and the jumbo size. (More specifically I would still choose, to this very day, my very 1st Chanel handbag: jumbo classic flap in black chevron caviar leather w/ SHW ❤️).
In my humble opinion, this handbag offers the most ✨bang✨ for one's buck! What the jumbo CF offers that the M/L size does not is: more space and can be worn cross-body. Even a "jumbo" equivalent in the Reissue cannot be comfortably worn cross-body. What a classic flap offers that a Boy Bag does not is: the classic flap is made entirely out of leather, inside-out; it can be dressed-up, or it can be dressed down. The Boy Bag will always appear more casual, the fabric interior is subject to stains, tearing, the chains "make a lot of noise" (in my opinion, as I have not grown to love one yet, which, I believe it is inevitable that I eventually will) and some styles/leathers/hardware on the Boy Bags might appear dated over time.
I will disclose for you that I recently turned 45 years old. I often think that if I was younger, perhaps the Boy Bag and/or Reissue might appeal to me more. I receive the most compliments and accolades when carrying my jumbo classic flaps. I feel a sense of elegance when I carry them. They were a long-time coming, and I enjoy every inch of them!
Lastly, I will admit, as I mentioned above, in 3-months time, if all goes well, I WILL be adding a "Boy" to my "stable" of "Baronesses".
Truly, dear "winter0531", it ALL comes down to personal preferences. Make sure to see them, feel them, and try them ALL on in-real-life FIRST!