Small can’t be replaced by the mini. Both bags are very different so you’re wrong.
Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes
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Perhaps in terms of what fits inside they’re comparable and that’s what they’re referring to.
However, I would agree that they’re different bags. I felt the mini didn’t look right on me and I the small fit my frame. The mini just looks so tiny! I also liked how the small’s chain could be adjusted for different looks. I suppose you could adjust with the mini, but you’d need to use a ribbon or a chain fastener and I didn’t like that.
That being said, I’m noticing that I like hand carry these days (so I make the small’s chain short) and I might need a top handle bag hehe
Agree. I have both small CF (purchased last year) and minis and even though I have not even used my small CF at all, I just couldn’t let it go. It is such a timeless classic piece that I need to have in my collection. I use my minis more though.
Medium still searching for my perfect M/L. It’s been quite a journey …
It’s been easier since after the major price increases early last year. If you check the stock thread there have been a few posted pretty consistently.How hard is it to come by a small classic flap these days? TIA
Of course it depends on the exact specs you’re looking for though…
So hard! Even the medium is nowhere around my area.How hard is it to come by a small classic flap these days? TIA
Heres one that was posted yesterday:How hard is it to come by a small classic flap these days? TIA
Small Flap
They are not the same size. I’ve tried on small and medium flaps. There’s not a whole lot of difference, there is some difference in the entire sizePerhaps in terms of what fits inside they’re comparable and that’s what they’re referring to.
However, I would agree that they’re different bags. I felt the mini didn’t look right on me and I the small fit my frame. The mini just looks so tiny! I also liked how the small’s chain could be adjusted for different looks. I suppose you could adjust with the mini, but you’d need to use a ribbon or a chain fastener and I didn’t like that.
That being said, I’m noticing that I like hand carry these days (so I make the small’s chain short) and I might need a top handle bag hehe
I have a small classic flap I purchased on October and haven’t used it yet. I’m planning on it though. It is timeless.
Small 110%%%% The shape is a lot cuter to me than the medium.
What are you looking for? I was just at the Chanel store in Seattle and there were a ton of medium classic flaps in all different colors. There were at least 3 in the calfskin black and gold. Lmk if you want a contact for the Seattle boutique.
i went through the exact same decision process on the caviar black cf shw! it was hard but i’m glad i bought the small. i’m 5’2 and having the ability to wear crossbody with certain outfits made the final decision. the medium just doesn’t work crossbody at any height unless you are small like us and wear it in the back. the small only works crossbody on shorter girls…imo. i love my small cf and i’m getting another in white with light gold hardware. hope this helps.
i am looking at the same bag i own. the flap definitely looks off. the base is fine, i bet it has to do with the way it was stored. hope this helps. its beautiful, but i would not accept.
OMG totally go for Medium size. I just got the Medium classic flap and i love it so much. I went to the Chanel Store to try out both size, the size M is so much better than size S and i am 5ft2 i can wear crossbody just fine. Size M just look more expensive compared to size S while there is ONLY $600 difference to upgrade from size S to M.
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