I sold my medium for the small, not because of my frame/size, but because I realised I prefer the slightly more square shape of the small. I didn't really consider the small originally because it wasn't so popular until very recently. I just assumed the medium was better. No regrets selling it, I love my small and wouldn't get the medium size again. I think the small is just as classic as the medium (you can get early series vintage smalls).
Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes
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I sold my medium for the small, not because of my frame/size, but because I realised I prefer the slightly more square shape of the small. I didn't really consider the small originally because it wasn't so popular until very recently. I just assumed the medium was better. No regrets selling it, I love my small and wouldn't get the medium size again. I think the small is just as classic as the medium (you can get early series vintage smalls).
Thanks a lot for your input it helps a lot
May I ask how did you manage money wise? Did you sell the medium then added to money to get the small at the boutique ?
I am thinking of a good way to do it, might be good to wait to find a small CF second hand and then sell it to try to not to loose too much on it.
Thanks a lot for your input it helps a lot
May I ask how did you manage money wise? Did you sell the medium then added to money to get the small at the boutique ?
I am thinking of a good way to do it, might be good to wait to find a small CF second hand and then sell it to try to not to loose too much on it.
I had bought my medium preloved (for less than the current retail price). Because I was getting a small in the exact same colour/hardware/leather there was no way I was going to keep both, so I purchased the small, and when it arrived I sold the medium that day (there was someone from a luxury facebook group in my country that wanted to buy it). I did end up having to add more of my own money overall because the small was new from boutique.
I was tempted to wait and sell the medium after more price increases to make up the difference, but in the end I had a reliable buyer who really wanted it, so I sold it to her and she was happy with it.
You should be able to get a lot of your money back for your medium, especially if you purchased it for less than the current price.
Thank you for sharing your experience
It motivates me to go for it. Since my mistake with this bag was to rush into it, this time I might wait and see if I can find a nice small one preloved and then sell the medium as you did.
Now that I already have the medium it doesn't matter if the price goes up, the resale price will follow. Also I am a bit bitter about boutique quality vs price asked for.
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My birthday is this weekend and (after the scare with price increases in the US) my wonderful husband is buying me a Chanel classic flap! I’m torn between the small and medium. I have my heart set on lambskin, and plan on using the bag for nice dinners and special occasions. I would mostly use as a shoulder bag but also plan on tucking the chains in to use as a clutch for really dressy events (not that I have a ton to go to - but hey, this is a forever bag, right?). My essentials include my ID & credit card (I don’t have a card holder as I carry a neverfull for work everyday and use the pochette as my main wallet), my Charlotte tilbury lip stick and liner, sunglasses (if during the day - but I anticipate this being a mostly evening bag save for daytime weddings, bridal/baby showers, etc.), my eyeglasses in case I need to read something, and my small set of keys. For reference I’m about 5’6. I’ve tried both on in store and am still torn (but to be fair I wasn’t thinking about size then, just comparing leathers). Which size would be best - medium or small?
Small is the best size to transition from day to night, any size bigger is not dressy-events appropriate. It can fit your listed essentials.
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Happy Birthday! 
We share the same bday month! I recently celebrated my bday haha
Do you plan on carrying your phone in your hand? Or do you still put it in your bag from time to time?
I have the CF in the small size, and I tend to carry the bare minimum on the usual. However the small is quite small, I can carry my card holder, keys, and iPhone 13 mini and a lipstick and that’s almost pushing it. So I’m not sure about also putting in your glasses….
But as you said, it would be more of an evening bag so a smaller size is more appropriate. Yet for your height, I think a medium would still be okay. I’m 5’5 and wearing heels I become 5’7. So you wearing heels will definitely add onto your height more.
A bit of a tricky choice but whatever suits your needs and makes your heart sing! Happy shopping and enjoy your new bag!
We share the same bday month! I recently celebrated my bday hahaDo you plan on carrying your phone in your hand? Or do you still put it in your bag from time to time?
I have the CF in the small size, and I tend to carry the bare minimum on the usual. However the small is quite small, I can carry my card holder, keys, and iPhone 13 mini and a lipstick and that’s almost pushing it. So I’m not sure about also putting in your glasses….
But as you said, it would be more of an evening bag so a smaller size is more appropriate. Yet for your height, I think a medium would still be okay. I’m 5’5 and wearing heels I become 5’7. So you wearing heels will definitely add onto your height more.
A bit of a tricky choice but whatever suits your needs and makes your heart sing! Happy shopping and enjoy your new bag!
I might be the odd one out, but I use my vintage M/L double flap for evenings out and special occasions, and this style is actually a little bigger than the M/L classic flap. So I think a medium could still work if you need the extra space for your eyeglasses.
Having said that, it depends on how fancy the events are. I would bring this to a wedding or even the ballet depending on what I was wearing, but when I lived in Vienna and attending balls was the thing, I wouldn't take it to a ball lol
Happy Belated Birthday! I hadn’t even thought about the fact that I’m obviously taller in heels haha! Thanks for your insight with my height and size of the bagsHappy Birthday!
Do you plan on carrying your phone in your hand? Or do you still put it in your bag from time to time?
I have the CF in the small size, and I tend to carry the bare minimum on the usual. However the small is quite small, I can carry my card holder, keys, and iPhone 13 mini and a lipstick and that’s almost pushing it. So I’m not sure about also putting in your glasses….
But as you said, it would be more of an evening bag so a smaller size is more appropriate. Yet for your height, I think a medium would still be okay. I’m 5’5 and wearing heels I become 5’7. So you wearing heels will definitely add onto your height more.
A bit of a tricky choice but whatever suits your needs and makes your heart sing! Happy shopping and enjoy your new bag!
Most of my nice events are weddings and things like that - so good to know a medium would work at those events. If I decide on the medium and am fortunate enough to ever attend a ball in Vienna (have always dreamed of the Vienna New Years ball), I’ll opt for a clutchI might be the odd one out, but I use my vintage M/L double flap for evenings out and special occasions, and this style is actually a little bigger than the M/L classic flap. So I think a medium could still work if you need the extra space for your eyeglasses.
Having said that, it depends on how fancy the events are. I would bring this to a wedding or even the ballet depending on what I was wearing, but when I lived in Vienna and attending balls was the thing, I wouldn't take it to a ball lol
I wear glasses so if a handbag can’t fit in a pair of reading glasses then the handbag is too small for me whether it’s for day or evening.
I agree. I think I’ll ask if I can put my items inside the small when trying on in the boutique. Or at least show the SA the items I’m wanting to fit and getting their opinion too.