Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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vickypeh said:
Im 5'1 and small frame. Im actually wanna look for jumbo asdaily use bag but im wonder will it feel too heavy and hurt on the shoulder when the bag is packed? Medium is look just nice on me but it really doesn't fit more...... what is your opinion?
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I am tiny like you (5') and really enjoy my Single Jumbo. It is not as heavy or boxy as the Double.
 
#1,908
Jessica Love said:
Here's a couple of pics of the M/L vs the Jumbo

Top picture is the M/L. It looks good on me but it is really too small to do anything with except for evening wear. Notice that it doesn't look right with my casual clothes

The Jumbo looks great on me and is functional. I can use it in a variety of outfits.
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I like the pic with the jumbo, beautiful. I worn it for evening also.
 
#1,909
vickypeh said:
Will u found that the bag is very heavy when the bag is full packed? I'm just worried it will too heavy and i will stop using it since this is an expensive price
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It does get heavy. A night out or lunch out, she is fine. But, when shopping, I try to change shoulders every 30 minutes before I feel anything. It is my only complaint about the Jumbo.
 
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vickypeh said:
Will u found that the bag is very heavy when the bag is full packed? I'm just worried it will too heavy and i will stop using it since this is an expensive price
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When it is full packed with the Ipad then yes. But if the items in the bag have lighter weight (like a wallet) I find it comfortable to wear.
 
#1,912
i was own medium caviar double flap, but the space too small (may be i bring so much things with me all time also) so i resell it. since i get Jumbo, i feel totally happy as i can put all what i want to bring inside. even for night out it fit good, not too big also IMO
 
#1,913
I agree with the others that it's like comparing apples to oranges. They are both great in their own ways. With that said, I purchased the all black chevron m/l with the intention of using it often, but didn't like the way it was double strapped on the shoulder. It rode up too high on me under the arm so unless I would be wearing it single strapped or on the crook of my arm, I am now opting for the all black chevron jumbo instead. Being 5ft TALL (hehe) and no skinny minny, I thought the jumbo would be too big but I was surprised at how comfortable the jumbo is, so I can't wait to get it now.
 
#1,914
I just saw 2 girls carried medium and jumbo side by side. It is really hard to choose. The medium is tiny if you compared it side by side with jumbo. Andd jumbo doesnt look big, it actually looks perfect. It is really hard to choose. But i saw the girl with jumbo had to change shoulder....aha.....i guess it is the chain.
 
#1,915
I went into the chanel boutique today to try on both sizes, I think for my first chanel I will go with a m/l, the SA agreed it looked best on my frame 5'6 60kg. But I just can't decide between lamb or caviar. I love the feel of lamb but am worried of scratching, spilling stuff on it. And also how the bag will age... I feel like I may have to settle for caviar. Ahh such a tough decision.
 
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Mimigirl23 said:
I went into the chanel boutique today to try on both sizes, I think for my first chanel I will go with a m/l, the SA agreed it looked best on my frame 5'6 60kg. But I just can't decide between lamb or caviar. I love the feel of lamb but am worried of scratching, spilling stuff on it. And also how the bag will age... I feel like I may have to settle for caviar. Ahh such a tough decision.
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How often will you use the bag? If it's not very frequently the lambskin is fine. Mine is lambskin, I use it for nice dinners or celebrations. I've had it for 2 years and it's like new. I love it!
 
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Mimigirl23 said:
I went into the chanel boutique today to try on both sizes, I think for my first chanel I will go with a m/l, the SA agreed it looked best on my frame 5'6 60kg. But I just can't decide between lamb or caviar. I love the feel of lamb but am worried of scratching, spilling stuff on it. And also how the bag will age... I feel like I may have to settle for caviar. Ahh such a tough decision.
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I took the m/l in caviar because I use it every weekend and I sometimes need to take it on public transit. It just gives me peace of mind. Every time I see someone carrying a lamb skin, I still drool though.
 
#1,919
Lawseenai said:
I took the m/l in caviar because I use it every weekend and I sometimes need to take it on public transit. It just gives me peace of mind. Every time I see someone carrying a lamb skin, I still drool though.
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Yeah I think I will be using mine every weekend, going out shopping, lunches and all. So it's probably safer for me to get caviar, knowing me I will probably spill something on it. But boy oh boy do I love lamb skin 😻
 
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Mimigirl23 said:
Yeah I think I will be using mine every weekend, going out shopping, lunches and all. So it's probably safer for me to get caviar, knowing me I will probably spill something on it. But boy oh boy do I love lamb skin 😻
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I think you should get lambskin because you love it. Why be so practical to get 2nd choice? Life is short.

Besides, there are pictures online of vintage lambskin bags that look amazing. The leather gets patina'd and even shinier. Look at some youtube videos of 5, 10 yr old lambskin bags. The leather is not that fragile ....

https://youtu.be/oibbBClLrRQ
 
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