Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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I had a similar thought process to you before I purchased my first Chanel! I went from wanting a mini (couldn't get past the lambskin too) to the small CF to thinking "I really want a classic piece" which led me to purchasing a M/L classic flap at the beginning of the year before the price increase!

I carry my Chanel card holder, LV key cles, a mini O case that is serving as a catch all for my small items (lens wipes, travel size perfume, compact mirror, and eye drops), and my iPhone 12 Pro. So I'm sure the items you are planning to carry will fit inside! I just ordered a Zoomoni organizer so we'll see how everything fits with it.

I believe the medium has a shorter chain drop than the small. I am 4'11 and personally don't like the look for the double strap on me but the chain drop is perfect for me! I definitely don't feel like the size is overwhelming for my size.
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Hi @honey52, hi everyone!
Tbh, I love the medium size CF, however, I have been watching videos on YouTube of those who had purchased the small size. I think it is so chic and pretty and cute as well.
I gather after what you have written regarding what you would fill it up with, the small will be sufficient enough. Consuming what you really need is more...especially in our times.
The ‘look’ of the small is just right for petite women or men and small framed people.
I would get the small but I think deep down you know what you really need and want!
All the best and do come back and show us a photo of you with it, be it small or medium CF :-).
 
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ChloeRD said:
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I’m 5’4” the red and beige are small and the black is the medium size. I’m also a light packer and plan to get the small, but just wanted to see what the medium looked like. I’m currently on the waitlist to get the small in black with lambskin and GHW. :smile: Hope this helps!
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Gosh goodness me. The red looks so darn good on you! I hope you bought them all. Haha honestly I can only tell the difference with M and S when you put it side by side. Is the red lambskin?
 
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Wondermuffin said:
Gosh goodness me. The red looks so darn good on you! I hope you bought them all. Haha honestly I can only tell the difference with M and S when you put it side by side. Is the red lambskin?
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Aww, thank you! I wish I could have bought them! Hah. They are all SHW. Both the black and red are lambskin and the beige is caviar leather. Keep us posted with which purse you end up getting. :smile:
 
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Dilemma & seeking advice:

I’ve been on the hunt for a SMALL black caviar CF with ghw but couldn’t find one, so purchased the black M/L caviar cf with ghw pre-price increase instead.

Today I was offered the elusive SMALL. Should I keep the M/L anyway since I purchased at the old price (and would use it for different reasons) or return it since the bags are similar? I know both are hard to find (especially now). I’m short stature.
 
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Lotus718 said:
Dilemma & seeking advice:

I’ve been on the hunt for a SMALL black caviar CF with ghw but couldn’t find one, so purchased the black M/L caviar cf with ghw pre-price increase instead.

Today I was offered the elusive SMALL. Should I keep the M/L anyway since I purchased at the old price (and would use it for different reasons) or return it since the bags are similar? I know both are hard to find (especially now). I’m short stature.
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Hi there!
Congratulations to you for your Medium Classic Flap bag. So cool that you had it before the price increase.
Only you can know what you really need. What do you carry in the Medium size? Are you satisfied with the size and does it carry all that you need? If you do exchange it for the Small size are you willing to downsize and carry a little less?
IMO the Medium and the Small are equally beautiful on ‘petite’ size women. The difference is really minimal.
All the best and no matter Medium or Small the Classic Flap is truly a chic, classy and versatile bag.
 
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I think it really depends on what you use the bag for. I chose a Small, because to me the shape was more pleasing to the eye. Also I like to go for lunch and dinners and I like to put my purse on the table, so I feel the smaller the better to put on table. And I also find the smaller size is cuter to wear with a dress for cocktails and little parties. That was my was of choosing. Both size I good though, cant go wrong with either.
 
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Hello there i have a question to the small / medium flap owner; is the small / medium differs in chain length? Some source said that the medium are longer, but i've also heard that the small are actually longer and how long is it single drop? i am quiet tall and thinking to get the one with the longer chain to use it as a crossbody (bum bag look) :giggle:

Thanks
 
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jojoba25 said:
Hello there i have a question to the small / medium flap owner; is the small / medium differs in chain length? Some source said that the medium are longer, but i've also heard that the small are actually longer and how long is it single drop? i am quiet tall and thinking to get the one with the longer chain to use it as a crossbody (bum bag look) :giggle:

Thanks
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I have a medium classic flap that I can wear crossbody but I don’t usually do so as it sits higher than I prefer. I just tried on the small classic flap last week and I felt the strap was way too short to wear crossbody. It hit much higher than the medium. I’m very short, barely 5’1. Best bet is to try on if you can.
 
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jojoba25 said:
Hello there i have a question to the small / medium flap owner; is the small / medium differs in chain length? Some source said that the medium are longer, but i've also heard that the small are actually longer and how long is it single drop? i am quiet tall and thinking to get the one with the longer chain to use it as a crossbody (bum bag look) :giggle:

Thanks
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Small has shorter chain than medium. However, mini has longer chain and can be worn crossbody comfortably.

If you are tall then neither small nor medium can be worn comfortably crossbody - I am 5’7” (170cm) and I can’t really crossbody a medium (the bag sits on my rib cage)
 
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jojoba25 said:
Hello there i have a question to the small / medium flap owner; is the small / medium differs in chain length? Some source said that the medium are longer, but i've also heard that the small are actually longer and how long is it single drop? i am quiet tall and thinking to get the one with the longer chain to use it as a crossbody (bum bag look) :giggle:

Thanks
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I won’t say the small has a longer strap. I feel like they both have the same strap length when I tried both on. The M/L is slightly taller since it is bigger, which will make the chain length appear shorter.

I am quite petite and have a thin frame so the bag actually works crossbody for me. If you want that bum bag look, I think the small will be a good option. At the end, definitely have to take into consideration height and body frame. Hopefully you’ll get to try it out in store to see which works best for you ❤️65316B46-20A6-4ED0-B0C5-60CD038A134D.jpeg
 
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I have a black caviar medium with gold hardware.
Should I get another medium in beige Claire this year? Or should I instead get a black jumbo with gold hardware in caviar??

What would you do? What are your thoughts on jumbo vs medium? Does every collection need one jumbo? Or are mediums the better option?
 
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