I used to love the m/l more than the Jumbo since the Jumbo looked a little too big for me; however the more I looked and tried on the jumbo the more natural and pretty it looks. And it fits way more things than the m/l. I already have a WOC and even though the m/l is bigger, it doesn't fit as much as I'd like for a big bag. I love the Jumbo now!!
Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes
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Small seemed like a perfect size for me until I tried on medium. On a single chain, size of small was perfect. But when I double up the chains, small looks a little disproportionate. And medium looks really good with double chains but a tad big when i use it single chained. I'm small size, that would probably explain why medium looks big when I use it with one chain. I can't decide which to buy. Appreciate all advice! Thanks!
I am 160 cm and I find the small size perfect for me, with single or double chain. Small black CF was my first Chanel and Iam very happy with this bag. It is a perfect size IMO for casual or more formal style. 
In a bigger size I prefer totes. I find the medium size too big for me as you said. HTH
In a bigger size I prefer totes. I find the medium size too big for me as you said. HTH
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Hi Guys,
Newbie to the purse forum and also Chanel! I bought the medium/large classic flap a few months ago. Though it is a beautiful bag, I get really upset sometimes when packing it.....like everyone else nothing seems to fit. An extra inch for that bag would have made the world of difference, been perfect
I am thinking of getting the jumbo. But my friends tell me it is too big. And in honesty it is a bit big for my needs too but I cant deal with the medium.I've also included a picture of me wearing the re-issue 2.55in medium to give an indication of my size.
Love the size of that bag (I would shorten the strap) but love the cc clasp and caviar leather more
I am 5ft3 inch and 44 kg
I am also tiny framed eg wrists, shoulders etc (the chain of the boy bag just did not suit me)
What do you guys think? It will save me making yet another (expensive) regret purchase
Newbie to the purse forum and also Chanel! I bought the medium/large classic flap a few months ago. Though it is a beautiful bag, I get really upset sometimes when packing it.....like everyone else nothing seems to fit. An extra inch for that bag would have made the world of difference, been perfect
I am thinking of getting the jumbo. But my friends tell me it is too big. And in honesty it is a bit big for my needs too but I cant deal with the medium.I've also included a picture of me wearing the re-issue 2.55in medium to give an indication of my size.
Love the size of that bag (I would shorten the strap) but love the cc clasp and caviar leather more
I am 5ft3 inch and 44 kg
I am also tiny framed eg wrists, shoulders etc (the chain of the boy bag just did not suit me)
What do you guys think? It will save me making yet another (expensive) regret purchase
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I love it! I have a small frame and wear jumbos all the time. It is the perfect size for me! I see petite woman rocking jumbos all the time. I think you need to go with your heart. I also love the reissue, because I love the understated look and chain length. It also fits a nice amount like the jumbo. However, you like the cc lock and caviar, so go for the jumbo.
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I think larger bags on petite frames looks super chic! The jumbo looks fantastic on you - I would go for it!
I love M/L size and I'm not overall a fan of big purses. I think sometimes black can be such a contrast that can make it look larger. I recently bought a reissue 227 in grey and somehow to me, the neutral color makes it look smaller. I also think that the black/gold combo makes an even larger presence.
If you aren't sure, I'd try the Jumbo or even a 227 reissue in different colors.
If you aren't sure, I'd try the Jumbo or even a 227 reissue in different colors.
Quite a few of my friends said exactly the same as youI had the same issue.
I think M/L is more chic. Jumbo can look quite oversized for a small frame like yours.