Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes
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i've heard people commenting how delicate lambskin is.. and you have to be extra careful when carrying it etc.. do you face any problem with scratches? thats my biggest worry.
yah, lambskin do feel luxurious. i havent seen boy in carviar but i think boy in calfskin will be so durable. =D
Sorry to revive an old thread. I'm thinking of getting a preloved black caviar with ghw. I was all set on the m/l, but I found a small for about $1,000 cheaper than I would consider getting the m/l for. If I was going retail I wouldn't have given the small a second thought since it's only $200 difference, but for $1,000 it's making me consider it. What do you lovely ladies think? For reference I'm 5'2" and a size 2ish (big bust small waist big hips). I haven't tried the small on but I have tried on the m/l and I loved it.
I’m 5’2” and this is the m/l on my frame. It’s caviar (25 series)I have the small classic flap and I love the size. I prefer it over the medium. It’s smaller looking that the medium, but in terms of capacity, the difference is slight, at least from what I’ve read. You might be able to hold everything plus two more lipsticks in the m/l compared to the small.
However, I think if you tried on the m/l and loved it, I would stick with that one instead of the small. I feel like with the price you pay for Chanel, it’s not something worth settling over.
EDT: you might also find this helpful: https://www.lollipuff.com/blog/484/...-flap-small-vs-medium-gold-vs-silver-hardware
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I have the small classic flap and I love the size. I prefer it over the medium. It’s smaller looking that the medium, but in terms of capacity, the difference is slight, at least from what I’ve read. You might be able to hold everything plus two more lipsticks in the m/l compared to the small.
However, I think if you tried on the m/l and loved it, I would stick with that one instead of the small. I feel like with the price you pay for Chanel, it’s not something worth settling over.
EDT: you might also find this helpful: https://www.lollipuff.com/blog/484/...-flap-small-vs-medium-gold-vs-silver-hardware
Thanks so much for the input! The article was really helpful. Hardware wise, my heart sings for gold. I have a black caviar jumbo with GHWand was going to get the silver on the m/l but once my hubby pointed out that it changes the whole look of the bag I couldn't unsee it. I went to Bergdorfs to check out the sales and popped into the Chanel boutique to see if they have a small to try on. Alas, they haven't had one in over a year. I did ask the SA her thoughts and said the size is so close that you can't even tell unless they're next to each other (just like the article said). I requested more pictures so we'll see how it goes!
Just came across your post so thought I'd give my 2 cents=) I'm 5'2 and own a lambskin CF in small with GHW; and feel this size is perfect for my height and frame. Functionality wise, the bag fits my wallet, iPhone 6s+, keys, car keys, lipstick, sunglasses and a few other small items eg. tissue paper and SPF (I'm in Australia so a good SPF is essential lol!) and can be worn 3-ways - shoulder bag, hand bag and clutch=) hope this helps.
I have both and would say the only difference is that the medium flap can fit a tad more than the small.
I always wanted to get a small CF but haven’t seen the leather and hardware combination that i want. However, i might be able to get my hands on a M/L one but I’m indecisive whether I should wait to get the small one one day or buy the M/L now...
If that makes any difference: I’m 5’4 and medium built so not sure which size would suit me better.
I already have a medium YSL Kate bag which is inbetween the small and medium Chanel CF bag when it comes to size...
Please help me decide. Why did you choose one size over the other? Thx!
If that makes any difference: I’m 5’4 and medium built so not sure which size would suit me better.
I already have a medium YSL Kate bag which is inbetween the small and medium Chanel CF bag when it comes to size...
Please help me decide. Why did you choose one size over the other? Thx!
I love the proportions of the small CF more, but it will fit slightly less than the M/L which doesn’t fit much already. I have a 225 Reissue which is close to the size of a small CF, so would you be able to try on a 225 vs a M/L to see which looks best and which fits your essentials?
I think 225 looks best on me, and I am 5’4” and petite build.
225 does not fit much, but M/L does not fit much more, so they both work for me in size since I can really only fit my wallet, keys, a chapstick/lipgloss and maybe a few other tiny items in either one.
I’m seriously having the same issue, this will be my first luxury hand bag & because its a little pricey i want to wear it daily but m/l seems a little to long for everyday use & my body, since im 5’4 as well but on the other hand i only found one small in lambskin which I’m afraid of damaging. Personally I am going to go with my heart & get the small though because its what i originally wanted, its versatile (day/night ) & its classic chanel lambskin which looks more luxurious, so to sum it all up, get something that will fit your lifestyle & make you happy 