Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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I am planning on purchasing a vintage lambskin classic flap for my 40th birthday. I can’t decide between the small or medium classic flap. I am worried that the small flap is too dressy for jeans/t-shirt outfits (the medium seems like it can go with casual and dressy attire). On the other hand I am worried that the medium flap is heavier than the small flap. I know lambskin is a much lighter material than caviar, but I know I won’t wear the bag if it’s too heavy. Any input on these concerns? I want a Chanel flap that can go with both dressy and casual outfits and that won’t break my shoulder!!!! Thank you :smile:
 
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Tahoe10 said:
I am planning on purchasing a vintage lambskin classic flap for my 40th birthday. I can’t decide between the small or medium classic flap. I am worried that the small flap is too dressy for jeans/t-shirt outfits (the medium seems like it can go with casual and dressy attire). On the other hand I am worried that the medium flap is heavier than the small flap. I know lambskin is a much lighter material than caviar, but I know I won’t wear the bag if it’s too heavy. Any input on these concerns? I want a Chanel flap that can go with both dressy and casual outfits and that won’t break my shoulder!!!! Thank you :smile:
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The size difference isn’t that big and probably won’t change the weight noticeably. Try them both on and see which one you’re more drawn towards.
 
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I just pulled the trigger and purchased my very first Chanel flap bag! This is a huge deal for me...it is my 40th birthday present for myself. I tried on the small and medium flap and went with the small. It is a vintage in excellent condition. I am 5’4” and 110 lbs so the small looked better for my frame. We have a boutique here that sells vintage designer bags, so I was able to see the bag and verify that it is in excellent condition. I pick it up tomorrow.
 
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Tahoe10 said:
I just pulled the trigger and purchased my very first Chanel flap bag! This is a huge deal for me...it is my 40th birthday present for myself. I tried on the small and medium flap and went with the small. It is a vintage in excellent condition. I am 5’4” and 110 lbs so the small looked better for my frame. We have a boutique here that sells vintage designer bags, so I was able to see the bag and verify that it is in excellent condition. I pick it up tomorrow.
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Congrats! I also treated myself to my first ever Chanel Flap for my birthday this month. I'm so obsessed with it, I just keep cuddling it when I'm home alone lol. The lambskin feels so soft and beautiful. The weather hasn't been great here so I haven't worn it outside yet. I'm just worried I'm gonna ruin it seeing as I don't baby my bags.
 
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Congrats to you too! I just picked mine up today and I’ll probably be doing the same thing with it :smile:)) I have to do some research about bringing it out in the snow/rain...our weather is pretty awful right now too.


papuqe_gucci said:
Congrats! I also treated myself to my first ever Chanel Flap for my birthday this month. I'm so obsessed with it, I just keep cuddling it when I'm home alone lol. The lambskin feels so soft and beautiful. The weather hasn't been great here so I haven't worn it outside yet. I'm just worried I'm gonna ruin it seeing as I don't baby my bags.
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Hi Sylly - I have not tried on a small CF before but had a ML which I sold for a jumbo single flap. How do the small and ML bag straps compare in terms of length/drop? I saw some photos and the small drop did seem to be a little lower - not sure if it’s just an illusion as the bag is smaller. Grateful for any advice.
Sylly said:
Are you in the U.S.? The small size classic flap is much harder to find in the states. I have both and love both sizes. If you are leaning towards the small, you should keep that one.
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QualityNClass said:
Love everything you said here. I feel the same way about the small and M/L. I am 5'2". After pondering about this for considerable time, I got the small classic flap bag. That was my first chanel bag. I don't think the M/L would have suited my proportions - at least in my eyes, it would have looked ever so slightly out of proportion when worn on the extended chain setting. I only wish the small classic flap bag came in other colors - like red and navy! I bought it in black and have not seen any other colors..
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My boutique in Germany has small in other colors like red... I pre-ordered the small in white now:flowers:
 
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CCminlvoer said:
Hi Sylly - I have not tried on a small CF before but had a ML which I sold for a jumbo single flap. How do the small and ML bag straps compare in terms of length/drop? I saw some photos and the small drop did seem to be a little lower - not sure if it’s just an illusion as the bag is smaller. Grateful for any advice.
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I feel like it’s more of an illusion probably. The drop length to me for both sizes are the same. You can see where the bags hits on my sweater.

Left: Small
Right: M/L29CE4ABA-5B92-4AFE-9D82-7E86EF28AFA6.jpeg
 
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