Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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#1,547
xNadx said:
Thank you so much for your insight it has been very helpful!

I have decided to buy a vintage med/large black lambskin with GHW for now, which will give me an excuse to buy a smaller wallet :) I will take care of this bag and not overstuff it. Then hopefully in a year or so I will invest in a new jumbo black caviar with GHW or maybe SHW. Then i can use the jumbo everyday and the med/large for formal occassions and days when I dont carry much. Last summer I went to Chanel and the medium/large bag was around £2700 and I believe that their prices rise each year? So I'm hoping to buy a vintage one in good condition for around £1500.

A lot of people seem to say they use jumbo in the day and med/large in evenings, personally I love clutch bags for formal occasions but this is because I've never had a shoulder bag smart enough to wear with a dress or dressy outfit (because I LOVE oversized slouchy hobo bags and satchels) so I'm very excited to be able to use this Chanel in the evenings with a nice outfit!

Thanks again for your help!
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Honestly I think you made a GREAT choice!! The Chanel classic flap is such a dressy/expensive bag that you'll tend to only want to use it for those special occassions!! You can use any of your larger handbags for your everyday bag! :smile1:
 
#1,550
For the first purchase, I'd definitely go with the classic medium (because it's such an easy transition from day to night) and then a second purchase I would purchase a jumbo. The jumbo size is great if you want to carry more things on a daily basis (ie. wallet, sunglasses, phone, etc). I found the medium size couldn't accommodate my long wallet and sunglasses in one haul.
 
#1,551
I can't decide which one I want... I'm afraid the jumbo may be to showy for me. I live in the burbs:) Do they restrict the Jumbos more than the mediums? I always seem to be able to find mediums but not Jumbos. Or are they just more popular?
 
#1,552
I don't see the Jumbo as being a showy bag, but you will need to choose whichever size is better for you. If you carry a lot of stuff around with you, go for the Jumbo. If you prefer a bag for the evening, then you might want a Medium. Either way, both are grogeous.
 
#1,553
They are both so beautiful! I had a problem with my medium and they are going to exchange it. I'm waiting for a jumbo to come in so I can compare the two... I would probably use it more as an evening bag. But I love the jumbo also:)
 
#1,555
If you're going to use it strictly as an evening bag then go ahead with the medium. It depends how much stuff you like to carry in your bag if you want to use the bag as an evening or everyday bag as well since the medium doesn't fit too much. Both are great options though!
 
#1,556
So, I'm ready to invest in one of these lovelies:

Caviar or Calfskin? (I want black since it's the classic)

Medium or Jumbo?

I'm very petite, and for some reason the jumbo just seemed huge on me so I'm almost leaning towards the medium. However, I'm also used to carrying a large bag. But... I don't really plan on using the Chanel for a daily bag. Which do you recommend? BTW - I'm only 5 feet tall and 90 pounds - so I'm very petite.

Thanks everyone!
 
#1,559
I would go for medium. Jumbo is big and heavy and you might find the size too overwhelming. Medium is perfect for special occasions. Jumbo is more for everyday going to work or when you have your usual stuff with you. Lambskin is to die for!
 
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