Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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#2,266
I agree. for your height, the jumbo looks perfect on you! another plus point for the jumbo is the length of the strap.. you could double it, or even use as crossbody (although people seldom do that! but sometimes when you need both your hands.. it's pretty handy). The M/L could not be crossbody..

Congratulations for your new gorgeous bag!
 
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s2_steph said:
Hey everyone,

So I went into Chanel today with the intention of getting the medium/large classic flap in lambskin with GHW but left with the lambskin jumbo with GHW. I love both of them but I thought for the extra space and the not so large price difference I should go with the Jumbo.

However, now that I'm home, im not sure.... Should I have gone with the medium/large? I'm pretty tall (5'8" or 173cm barefoot) and of average build. I wanted a bag that would be versatile for day and night but is the jumbo too big for nights? I have a new medium lambskin boy with RHW I use day-to-day as a more casual bag and a square mini for dressier events like weddings...

Should I keep it or swap the jumbo for the medium/large?? Help me, I'm so conflicted.

[GALLERY=media, 410]Chanel Jumbo by s2_steph posted Aug 31, 2016 at 9:04 PM[/GALLERY]
[GALLERY=media, 411]Chanel Jumbo by s2_steph posted Aug 31, 2016 at 9:08 PM[/GALLERY]
Please excuse the dirty mirrow, this is the only one in this house thats big enough....

I do know that the chain is a little long on me to wear single strap on one shoulder but they ran out of the chain shortening clips at Chanel today so i'll get them when I go in next if I keep it.

On a different note, the chain on this one squeaks so loudly, does this go away??
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I love the Jumbo on you... as for the noise the chain makes,,, I actually returned my first Maxi bc the chain was silent lol
I have heard that the noise of the chain does subside with regular use. My classic flaps still have the noise
 
#2,269
i'm 5'1" and i have a jumbo! i think it looks great and you made the right choice!! and like you said, you will eventually get a m/l size anyway!! btw, where are u located?? certainly not in the states bc i keep hearing about these chain shortening clips and have never seen them in any chanel boutique here!!!
 
#2,271
Jumbo is more practical and useful as it can go from day into night (except black tie or more formal events). The medium is too small for day to day use, but can be more appropriate for formal events than the jumbo. I prefer to use a clutch for formal events anyways.
 
#2,272
Okay guys, so here is what has happened. I ended up returning the jumbo for two reason.

1) The noise of the chain was actually driving me nuts. I took it out with me for dinner and I just couldnt handle it. My boyfriend kept asking me why my bag was screaming...:shocked:

2) Because I intended the jumbo to be a more casual bag I felt that the GHW just too much for my style (I prefer a more muted style). If it had been the champagne gold rather than the normal gold, I probably would have kept it despite the chain squeaks....

I went in store to the boutique in Chadstone (btw I live in Victoria, Australia for anyone wondering) to swap the bag for a jumbo with SHW which they didnt have in stock :sad:... after trying on bags for about an hour with my SA we finally found one that I loved to bits. I got a Chevron Reissue 226 with black hardware; I never thought I would go with a reissue over a classic flap but the size and the chain length suited me so much better and I had been looking for a chevron bag for ages.

So congrats on anyone that made it down so far, thank you everyone that helped me, I really do appreciate it.:angel: without further a-do here is my new baby:
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0o0o0 either one :heart::heart::heart: The JUMBO looked great... But I'm glad you've managed to find a NEW one that you'll love!!! I hear great things about the REISSUE! :smile:
Oh I miss Melbourne! Esp Chaddy! :heart: The shopping is just BRILLIANT in anywhere in Melbs!

ENJOY YOUR NEW BAG @s2_steph
 
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helenNZ said:
0o0o0 either one :heart::heart::heart: The JUMBO looked great... But I'm glad you've managed to find a NEW one that you'll love!!! I hear great things about the REISSUE! :smile:
Oh I miss Melbourne! Esp Chaddy! :heart: The shopping is just BRILLIANT in anywhere in Melbs!

ENJOY YOUR NEW BAG @s2_steph
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fashionista86 said:
So happy you found a bag that was exactly what you want.. these bags are too expensive to settle for anything less than perfection. Good luck with your new bag!
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ironic568 said:
That one is absolutely stunning too!!
I want one :drool:!!!
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Thanks everyone, i'm just so thrilled I found this and didn't settle with something I wasnt 100% sure on.
 
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s2_steph said:
Thank you everyone for your input, you've all been such great help. I think I will definitely keep her now, she really is such a beautiful bag and I love it more, the more I look at her. :smile::biggrin:
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Great choice! It looks fantastic on you. The Jumbo is my favorite handbag and yours is lovely! Big congrats. After getting a Jumbo, Ban Island isn't so bad... it's worth it! :drinks:
 
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s2_steph said:
Okay guys, so here is what has happened. I ended up returning the jumbo for two reason.

1) The noise of the chain was actually driving me nuts. I took it out with me for dinner and I just couldnt handle it. My boyfriend kept asking me why my bag was screaming...:shocked:

2) Because I intended the jumbo to be a more casual bag I felt that the GHW just too much for my style (I prefer a more muted style). If it had been the champagne gold rather than the normal gold, I probably would have kept it despite the chain squeaks....

I went in store to the boutique in Chadstone (btw I live in Victoria, Australia for anyone wondering) to swap the bag for a jumbo with SHW which they didnt have in stock :sad:... after trying on bags for about an hour with my SA we finally found one that I loved to bits. I got a Chevron Reissue 226 with black hardware; I never thought I would go with a reissue over a classic flap but the size and the chain length suited me so much better and I had been looking for a chevron bag for ages.

So congrats on anyone that made it down so far, thank you everyone that helped me, I really do appreciate it.:angel: without further a-do here is my new baby:
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Love that Chevron Reissue 226! You picked another winner. :tup: I especially love the black hardware and the shoulder strap length on you. Great final choice! Very classy!
 
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#2,280
Beautiful bag I love it[emoji7] and the size fits you nicely.
I was a total gold girl until recently when I bought my birkin with PHW I find silver to be edgy and casual. I just bought a black small CF with SHW and I love the size my jumbo was just to big for me. Sometimes we need to not get stuck on a size or color HW we have in our head you need to get what grabs your attention.
 
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