Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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pinkzz said:
Hello everyone!

I'm finally getting my first Chanel bag and need help deciding on the size. Everything else is already decided - black with silver hardware in caviar leather.

I just can't decide between the Jumbo and Medium/Large. I usually like carrying large bags and carrying a lot of essentials with me such as a small makeup pouch, continental wallet, iphone 6 plus, keys, sunglasses, etc. Based on this info, I should lean more towards a Jumbo but I want the bag to last forever so I won't carry it everyday. I'm also pretty petite so not sure if the Jumbo will look good on me.

I was first siding with the Medium but I saw on threads that you can't really carry much. But I'm also worried the Jumbo may get too heavy depending on how much I carry and hurt my shoulders.

What do you think? Which size is more worth the money and practical? I would like to get good use out of the bag and not just carry it like ten times a year but also not every single day..

I will appreciate any comments and advice! :smile1:
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I was in this same dilemma. I had a M/L for years. It was great for evening but I found it didn't fit much for day time and I carry pretty light. It was quite good for the summer when I was wearing less bulky clothes but I disliked having to transfer cards to my O case from my large wallet so everything would fit in it. In the end I only used it as an evening bag. I am very slim and 5'4". The jumbo does look big on me but I ended up selling my M/L and getting a jumbo because it was more bang for my buck (especially with price increases) and would fit more and I'd get more use out of it over the years. I use it often in the day time but I wouldn't use it for evening. I bought a WOC for that. Eventually I want to get a ML again as I do think u need both in your collection. I don't find the jumbo heavy and I have skinny arms and shoulders! Im surprised when people say it's too heavy. Perhaps when you are wearing lighter clothes the chain might dig in but I tend to wear mine when I'm wearing bulkier clothes. It might look too big on me in summer so I'd wear my boy more. I personally think the M/L has an older more classic look on my small frame whereas the jumbo - as its oversized on me - looks a bit more funky and edgy.
 
#2,117
I just switched to m/l and I'm loving it so far - I can pack very light so I can still fit in a coin purse or small wallet, keys, phone, powder and close it properly. Probably some sunnies also fit. If I need to carry lots to me it means I need to carry a tote bag rather than a nice Chanel flap [emoji4] I'd say try both on in store and decide there what you prefer and for what occasions you'd wear it.
 
#2,118
pinkzz said:
Hello everyone!

I'm finally getting my first Chanel bag and need help deciding on the size. Everything else is already decided - black with silver hardware in caviar leather.

I just can't decide between the Jumbo and Medium/Large. I usually like carrying large bags and carrying a lot of essentials with me such as a small makeup pouch, continental wallet, iphone 6 plus, keys, sunglasses, etc. Based on this info, I should lean more towards a Jumbo but I want the bag to last forever so I won't carry it everyday. I'm also pretty petite so not sure if the Jumbo will look good on me.

I was first siding with the Medium but I saw on threads that you can't really carry much. But I'm also worried the Jumbo may get too heavy depending on how much I carry and hurt my shoulders.

What do you think? Which size is more worth the money and practical? I would like to get good use out of the bag and not just carry it like ten times a year but also not every single day..

I will appreciate any comments and advice! :smile1:
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M/L all the way! It looks more elegante and it is the original size so you will be getting the original HOLY GRAIL CHANEL bag, plus if you already have bigger bags then havind a different piece is always a good idea :)
 
#2,120
Ah...the age old question. You need to determine what you want to use it for. You say you usually carry a lot so the Jumbo would suit you more but you're afraid it might be heavy and you have other "big" bags. You also say this won't be an "everyday" bag. Based on that I would say M/L, but only you know if you feel you would have enough times you can use a "downsize" bag to make it worth it for you.
 
#2,122
I am quite petite as well and the jumbo looks absolutely ridiculous on me (i'm only 5 feet tall). I vote for m/l as I feel like it's more versatile. You can use it as an evening bag but also wear it to go out casually by adjusting the chain. I feel like the jumbo bag is very casual and I would probably never wear it to a night out, dinner, and other evening events (limiting the times you can wear it).
My sister actually grabs her m/l to use around daily compared to her jumbo as she says the jumbo is heavier and less comfortable to wear. I really do believe its all about which bag you will be able to use more often instead of having it collect dust in your closet!

Would love to know what your final decision is though :)
 
#2,123
My first was a M/L so I'm a bit biased... hehehe. IMO a M/L flap is THE classic Chanel bag (especially in lambskin w/ ghw... like I said, I'm biased :laugh:)

I think a M/L actually fits a decent amount of stuff- but if you are used to carrying large bags like LV canvas bags or totes it would be an adjustment for sure. Jumbo might be a better choice in that aspect, especially if you feel like you absolutely need everything you carry- but Jumbo is a bit heavy too. At least I feel that way. And I also feel like a M/L is much more proportional to me (I'm also petite) than a Jumbo.

Since you don't plan to use it as an everyday bag anyway, I would say go with a M/L.

But most importantly- have you tried them on?
 
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honeybunch said:
I was in this same dilemma. I had a M/L for years. It was great for evening but I found it didn't fit much for day time and I carry pretty light. It was quite good for the summer when I was wearing less bulky clothes but I disliked having to transfer cards to my O case from my large wallet so everything would fit in it. In the end I only used it as an evening bag. I am very slim and 5'4". The jumbo does look big on me but I ended up selling my M/L and getting a jumbo because it was more bang for my buck (especially with price increases) and would fit more and I'd get more use out of it over the years. I use it often in the day time but I wouldn't use it for evening. I bought a WOC for that. Eventually I want to get a ML again as I do think u need both in your collection. I don't find the jumbo heavy and I have skinny arms and shoulders! Im surprised when people say it's too heavy. Perhaps when you are wearing lighter clothes the chain might dig in but I tend to wear mine when I'm wearing bulkier clothes. It might look too big on me in summer so I'd wear my boy more. I personally think the M/L has an older more classic look on my small frame whereas the jumbo - as its oversized on me - looks a bit more funky and edgy.
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I agree with this - I am 5'3" and average-to-slim and don't think it looks too big on me. I use the jumbo as a daytime bag, but not as a work bag. I think it would still look appropriate for nighttime, but I own a couple of WOCs and a Coco pleats mini, so I tend to use those in the evening.

I don't carry a lot and found that the double flap M/L was too tight for my essentials (Chanel keyholder, small wallet, LV makeup bag, sunglasses) when I tried it out in the store. The M/L actually holds about the same amount as a rectangular mini, since the mini doesn't have the double flap. The jumbo can hold significantly more. If you can go to the boutique, I would highly recommend bringing all your essentials and testing out both sizes to see which one works better for you.

I don't think the jumbo is particularly heavy either (especially compared to my Celine mini luggage) but I never overload the bag.

Either way - what a fabulous and classic choice for your first Chanel! I've bought quite a few Chanels since the jumbo, but she is still the star of my collection. Even after two years, she looks brand new :)
 
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Very space limited in a m/l. I used to carry hobo throw everything into it bags prior to Chanel and so I also found jumbo also space limited initially. Had to buy smaller wallet for it and other bits and pieces for keys to protect the leather inside. I second going to have a look instore. Have fun deciding,
 
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KerriKatherine said:
I don't carry a lot and found that the double flap M/L was too tight for my essentials (Chanel keyholder, small wallet, LV makeup bag, sunglasses) when I tried it out in the store. The M/L actually holds about the same amount as a rectangular mini, since the mini doesn't have the double flap. The jumbo can hold significantly more. If you can go to the boutique, I would highly recommend bringing all your essentials and testing out both sizes to see which one works better for you.
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Huh. I feel like I can definitely fit more in a M/L compared to a rectangular mini! I canNOT fit my planner *and* my sunglasses in my mini and I can in my M/L... but then again, I've always been bad at tetris (which is why I won't load the dishwasher!) :laugh:
 
#2,127
pinkzz said:
Hello everyone!

I'm finally getting my first Chanel bag and need help deciding on the size. Everything else is already decided - black with silver hardware in caviar leather.

I just can't decide between the Jumbo and Medium/Large. I usually like carrying large bags and carrying a lot of essentials with me such as a small makeup pouch, continental wallet, iphone 6 plus, keys, sunglasses, etc. Based on this info, I should lean more towards a Jumbo but I want the bag to last forever so I won't carry it everyday. I'm also pretty petite so not sure if the Jumbo will look good on me.

I was first siding with the Medium but I saw on threads that you can't really carry much. But I'm also worried the Jumbo may get too heavy depending on how much I carry and hurt my shoulders.

What do you think? Which size is more worth the money and practical? I would like to get good use out of the bag and not just carry it like ten times a year but also not every single day..

I will appreciate any comments and advice! :smile1:
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Jumbo is more bang for your buck.. trust me.. you won't use the M/L as much..
 
#2,128
skimilk said:
Huh. I feel like I can definitely fit more in a M/L compared to a rectangular mini! I canNOT fit my planner *and* my sunglasses in my mini and I can in my M/L... but then again, I've always been bad at tetris (which is why I won't load the dishwasher!) :laugh:
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Hmm... I don't carry around a planner, but there could be a bit more room in the M/L. I just don't think it's much more, considering the M/L looks significantly bigger than a mini.

I hate playing tetris with my bags too... which is probably another reason why I went for the jumbo. I'm not really playing tetris with my mini since I know that it can't fit very much!
 
#2,129
skimilk said:
Huh. I feel like I can definitely fit more in a M/L compared to a rectangular mini! I canNOT fit my planner *and* my sunglasses in my mini and I can in my M/L... but then again, I've always been bad at tetris (which is why I won't load the dishwasher!) :laugh:
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Lol +1! [emoji81] and agree, it fits a lot more than the rectangular mini. I have both and there really is a size difference.
 
#2,130
Jumbo is my all time favorite bag from Chanel. I'm glad I also have the m/l in my collection. If I could only have one, most definitely will be jumbo. It's always best to try each one on for size. Can't wait to see which you decide on dear !!
 
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