Cabas Phantom Tote - Small or Medium?

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sydneyjae said:
I know I'm late to the game but thought I'd reply anyway. I had the same question last weekend, so I changed out of my PJs into my sweats, threw my Saint Laurent Loulou over my shoulder (trying to look somewhat respectable), and went to the Celine store at South Coast Plaza. I could tell the security guard wasn't sure whether he should let me in, but the store was empty ("because Covid," apparently), so he reluctantly opened the door. All of the employees, of course, were dressed to the nines, and I looked like I had just rolled out of bed. (I had.) However, the saleswoman who was assigned to follow me around the store couldn't have been nicer! I told her I was there to compare the small Cabas Phantom Tote to the medium, so she asked me what color and brought both sizes out for comparison. My first reaction was that the small was too small overall—but the medium was definitely too tall. If the medium had the same proportions as the small, I would have chosen the medium (because I love a very large tote), but it was only taller (by two inches), not wider or deeper. So it was more of a vertical bag, and I prefer a horizontal bag. The leather is buttery soft; the bag is super lightweight, and the suede inside is gorgeous. I love the understated elegance of the bag. I chose the small and couldn't be happier with it! I was in and out of the store in less than 15 minutes. This is my first Celine, and I'm sure it won't be my last. I'm already thinking about the same bag in Taupe.
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Congratulations! Share your pictures please. I bought a medium size tote in taupe only because I’m very tall and like that the bag somewhat covers my hip.
 

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sydneyjae said:
I know I'm late to the game but thought I'd reply anyway. I had the same question last weekend, so I changed out of my PJs into my sweats, threw my Saint Laurent Loulou over my shoulder (trying to look somewhat respectable), and went to the Celine store at South Coast Plaza. I could tell the security guard wasn't sure whether he should let me in, but the store was empty ("because Covid," apparently), so he reluctantly opened the door. All of the employees, of course, were dressed to the nines, and I looked like I had just rolled out of bed. (I had.) However, the saleswoman who was assigned to follow me around the store couldn't have been nicer! I told her I was there to compare the small Cabas Phantom Tote to the medium, so she asked me what color and brought both sizes out for comparison. My first reaction was that the small was too small overall—but the medium was definitely too tall. If the medium had the same proportions as the small, I would have chosen the medium (because I love a very large tote), but it was only taller (by two inches), not wider or deeper. So it was more of a vertical bag, and I prefer a horizontal bag. The leather is buttery soft; the bag is super lightweight, and the suede inside is gorgeous. I love the understated elegance of the bag. I chose the small and couldn't be happier with it! I was in and out of the store in less than 15 minutes. This is my first Celine, and I'm sure it won't be my last. I'm already thinking about the same bag in Taupe.
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Congrats. What color? The small is a nice size that still works for everyday but probably not if you carry a laptop. I agree with you on the dimensions of the medium...a little too tall for the width.
 
#20
I am debating whether to take the plunge on the small Cabas in taupe or the sangle in taupe. Does the Cabas hold its shape
Since it’s unlined? In some photos the abc looks like it has a sheen and overtime drastically loose it’s shape.
 
#21
SBunz25 said:
I am debating whether to take the plunge on the small Cabas in taupe or the sangle in taupe. Does the Cabas hold its shape
Since it’s unlined? In some photos the abc looks like it has a sheen and overtime drastically loose it’s shape.
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I’ve had a few and it really depends on the material...the soft leather does puddle eventually while I also have a thicker grained type that has stayed fairly upright. The sangle does seem to hold it’s shape because it’s more structured. I love them both you can’t go wrong!
 
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Hello, I’m late to this party but I want to say something about this tote and structure. IMO it’s the slouch that makes this bag! Sangle is what you want if you hate slouch because the extra leather exterior pockets act as support. However, that’s also why I sold my sangle. As much as I admired the look of it (particularly the strap and clasp) i hated how it stuck out rigidly from my body as opposed to the cabas which melts and conforms. I’m on my second cabas. Hope this helps someone.
 
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opinion please. I recently purchased a Celine seau sangle bag in taupe (preloved old Celine). I have never had a Taupe bag before I always have stuck with black- but it was a great price in excellent condition and perfect for the season. I feel I still need a new black bag. Is it too much to have 2 Seau Sangles or debating a Cabas bag? I am 5’2 bit worried would look sloppy on me. I love how the Sangle is a nice kept together shape. Opinions thanks!!
 
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wendyr said:
opinion please. I recently purchased a Celine seau sangle bag in taupe (preloved old Celine). I have never had a Taupe bag before I always have stuck with black- but it was a great price in excellent condition and perfect for the season. I feel I still need a new black bag. Is it too much to have 2 Seau Sangles or debating a Cabas bag? I am 5’2 bit worried would look sloppy on me. I love how the Sangle is a nice kept together shape. Opinions thanks!!
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I'm 5'1" and have three Phantoms (smalls) and one Sangle. I'd like to get a Sangle in black as well. I have no problem with the Phantom in small as far as size goes.
 
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wendyr said:
What bag do you find you use the most?
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Depends on the time of year, I tend to use the Phantoms more in the spring/summer. I'm strictly sweats and over-sized stuff in the colder months so they don't work as well on the shoulder for me. I do a lot of hobo style bags in the fall/winter so the Sangle is a good choice at that time. Totes are more spring/summer. IMO both style are year around bags, I'm just a very casual dresser.
 
#29
muchstuff said:
Depends on the time of year, I tend to use the Phantoms more in the spring/summer. I'm strictly sweats and over-sized stuff in the colder months so they don't work as well on the shoulder for me. I do a lot of hobo style bags in the fall/winter so the Sangle is a good choice at that time. Totes are more spring/summer. IMO both style are year around bags, I'm just a very casual dresser.
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Do you have the larger or smaller sangle? I am the same - casual dresser. Leggings/sweaters. Don’t want strap to be snug around bulk or a winter coat- I am in Canada.
 
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