Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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bag heaven said:
thanks. i actually started by telling myself that i only need one chanel bag then after thinking hard whether i should go for the medium or reissue, i thought that i should have both :) it helps knowing from you that if you were to have only one then you would go for 226. i still have time to think it over since the bags are not yet available. the problem is you start with one and then begin thinking about the next one :) again, thanks for your insights.
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No truer words were ever spoken!:laugh: I can't wait to see which you get next, and then the one after that, and the one after that.

Congrats on your beautiful red m/l!!! It is so pretty!
 
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ladysarah said:
In my view the CHANEL classic flap isTHE perfect bag for 'events' . I use my Lambskin classic for private views, gallery openings and the like all the time. It 'works' with my clothes and looks more non chalant than a clutch. A lot of these events you are holding champagne glasses and scoffing canapés so it's nice to be hands free... So i hardly ever use a clutch. I am 5.7 size uk8 and will post photos for reference. I have the 9 inch classic which in Europe is called medium NOT small.
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Hello ladysarah! Sorry to bring up an old thread but I'm thinking of buying a flap, and I just recently learned that it might be a 9" small instead of the regular 10" M/L. Do you think you could post mod photos of your 9"? I can't find too many on this thread. Thank you!
 
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anasa said:
Hello ladysarah! Sorry to bring up an old thread but I'm thinking of buying a flap, and I just recently learned that it might be a 9" small instead of the regular 10" M/L. Do you think you could post mod photos of your 9"? I can't find too many on this thread. Thank you!
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This is an old photo- but I will try to get some new ones done for you. I love this size - in Europe it's not called small its referred to as 'medium'. Initially when I bought it was meant to be carried all the time not just for functions, but now I find it a little too 'shiny' as a casual bag. I bought this new from the boutique and I love it, but if I were to do it again, I'd look at a small vintage classic, (at half the cost!) as I actually like the patina and worn look better. This is just me it's not meant as general advice.
 

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ladysarah said:
This is an old photo- but I will try to get some new ones done for you. I love this size - in Europe it's not called small its referred to as 'medium'. Initially when I bought it was meant to be carried all the time not just for functions, but now I find it a little too 'shiny' as a casual bag. I bought this new from the boutique and I love it, but if I were to do it again, I'd look at a small vintage classic, (at half the cost!) as I actually like the patina and worn look better. This is just me it's not meant as general advice.
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Oh, thank you! I would appreciate that. The bag I'm looking at is a pre-owned one, and I'm really liking the antique gold hardware on it. I looked around and I can't seem to find it on the larger size so I'm hoping that the small will be fine. It looks to be a good size, from your photo. Is the handle drop the same as the m/l?
 
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Hey everyone!

I'm super torn between the 2 classics! I have the opportunity to buy a medium/large right now for below retail locally from a girl selling hers or I'm going to Paris in October and could take advantage of the VAT refund since I live in Canada.

I'm 5'5" and a size 0/2 so I don't know if the medium/large will be too small or the jumbo will be too big. I'd be using it mainly to go out for dinner or during the day for errands on my days off from work.

I don't want to pass up a good deal and I'm worried that I'll go to Paris and they won't have stock of the jumbo with SHW, or there is a price increase!

Any thoughts??? Modelling pics would definitely help!! So torn!!

Thanks everyone!
P.S. It will be my first Chanel!
 
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This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions here on the board (and there is another one now) so you can do a search and come up with tons of photos. If you want a bag that goes day to night, the M/L is the one for that. The jumbo is just too big for that, but it's good for carrying more during the day (however, it's also heavier). Best is for you to go to the boutique and try both sizes and see which one seems to look right and fits your lifestyle and what you need to carry.
 
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