Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

[bag heaven]

Gorgeous red caviar Chanel M/L bag! Congrats on your first Chanel! May this be the start of a long and lovely Chanel collection; I'm sure your black M/L will be with you sooner than you think!

thanks so much! i wish to cover the basics first. my goal is to get GST for everyday, medium CF and a reissue 226 this year. i got the first two and i feel blessed to have them. now that i have a red, i feel like i need it in the classic black too. it's true indeed that chanel is addictive. i have always wanted a chanel since 2008 but i always chickened out even if i could buy it. i remember back in 2008, i was in boston at saks and i wanted to go to chanel but got intimidated and got a prada instead. i won't forget that feeling. it took me years to be ready for chanel. i am sorry if i sound so dramatic but i am really happy that i hope i am not sounding too shallow. i thank TPF for enabling me and i love reading your advice about chanel so thank you to you and all of the wonderful ladies and gents of TPF...amen

 

[bag heaven]

Congrats on finding a m/l in a beautiful red! Even though it's not what you went in for, it's still a great bag! Hopefully you will find your black version soon enough.

thank you so much! i was nervous when i went to the boutique coz i am bad at controlling myself when shopping i learned here to make a list and stick to it then i also learned here that if you see a color you like then grab it coz chances are you may not see it again. i think those were tutushopper's words of wisdom. i took the school of tpf to heart i guess i really hope to score a black soon but at least i have this beautiful red to keep me busy

 

[gina29]

for your size at 120 lbs and at 5'2 id say the medium however the jumbo is more practical if you carry more items with you.. the reissue actually hits the size point much better because they fall in between the medium and jumbo

 

[Le Lion]

Congrats to this beauty! The red is so amazing!

I really can understand the hard choice between m/l and jumbo. I just got a cheaper bag in the m/l size to check it out in daily life - and it seems to be a little bit to small for me.

Do you show a model pic please?

 

[Kayzee]

Hi Bag Heaven,

I just saw your thread (I somehow missed it before) and saw that you had a tough decision between m/l and jumbo and reissue 226.

So, once again congrats to your lovely dark red m/l! Best choice!!

m/l was also my first chanel, but jumbo followed as second bag followed by reissue 226....
Chanel is really addictive

Sounds like we will see another thread by you soon.
Will it be black m/l GHW or reissue 226?

Have fun and good luck for your next decision!
But first enjoy your first chanel CF!!

 

[Tuymiu]

i took this baby home. she is mine and i can't believe my luck!

after seeing her, i knew instantly that M/L is the perfect size for me. i would just have to learn to downsize with the stuff i take around with me...and after seeing Kayzee's and Chi Town Chanel's 13B, i fell in love with this color...but i was telling myself to begin with a black CF and get the red later but when my SA showed me this in M/L i just knew it was meant to be. i am so happy!

Congrats! Such a beautiful bag!

 

[bag heaven]

for your size at 120 lbs and at 5'2 id say the medium however the jumbo is more practical if you carry more items with you.. the reissue actually hits the size point much better because they fall in between the medium and jumbo

thanks for your input. i find the medium good for me. i asked my sa to reserve a 226 in black with ghw when a new shipment arrives. i asked her to call me too when a black caviar jumbo gets in so i can try it on and perhaps...just perhaps i also end up with a jumbo but i am really enjoying the medium at the moment. i guess a 226 maybe the ever best size. let's see. i can't wait for my sa to call.

 

[bag heaven]

Congrats to this beauty! The red is so amazing!

I really can understand the hard choice between m/l and jumbo. I just got a cheaper bag in the m/l size to check it out in daily life - and it seems to be a little bit to small for me.

Do you show a model pic please?

thanks very much. it is indeed hard to choose between the 2 sizes. what i realize now that i am using a medium is that you really get to learn to downsize. i am learning that i don't really need too much stuff everyday. when i use my bigger bags, i take a lot of stuff with me that i don't really use. i guess that there is no one size bag to fit all purposes. i realize all the more the sense behind buying a bag with the purpose you have for it in mind. if it is meant to be for work, then you need to go big. if it is meant to be for party, shopping, coffee and dinner dates then a smaller bag will do. with the medium, i feel more organized if that makes any sense.

here is a pic of me with the bag while shopping. hope this helps

 

[bag heaven]

Hi Bag Heaven,

I just saw your thread (I somehow missed it before) and saw that you had a tough decision between m/l and jumbo and reissue 226.

So, once again congrats to your lovely dark red m/l! Best choice!!

m/l was also my first chanel, but jumbo followed as second bag followed by reissue 226....
Chanel is really addictive

Sounds like we will see another thread by you soon.
Will it be black m/l GHW or reissue 226?

Have fun and good luck for your next decision!
But first enjoy your first chanel CF!!

thanks very much Kayzee. you were one of the inspirations behind me getting this bag and i am really enjoying her. i feel blessed.

yes i know, i am excited about what i will end up getting next...i ordered a 226 but asked to try on a jumbo when a shipment arrives. like with this bag, i will know when i am in the boutique trying on the bags, what is best for me...let's see

 

[bag heaven]

Congrats! Such a beautiful bag!

Thank you Tuymiu!

 

[Elizshop]

Love your bag, wear it in good health.

 

[bag heaven]

Love your bag, wear it in good health.

Thank you Elizshop!

 

[needlv]

love the red on you! congrats!

 

[newii]

Congrats on your beautiful bag. She looks gorgeous on you!!

 

[Le Lion]

thanks very much. it is indeed hard to choose between the 2 sizes. what i realize now that i am using a medium is that you really get to learn to downsize. i am learning that i don't really need too much stuff everyday. when i use my bigger bags, i take a lot of stuff with me that i don't really use. i guess that there is no one size bag to fit all purposes. i realize all the more the sense behind buying a bag with the purpose you have for it in mind. if it is meant to be for work, then you need to go big. if it is meant to be for party, shopping, coffee and dinner dates then a smaller bag will do. with the medium, i feel more organized if that makes any sense.

here is a pic of me with the bag while shopping. hope this helps

Thank you for the picture, you and your bag look great!

You are so right!