Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

#46
Hi all!!! This is my second post- I'm a serious lurker though :P. I'm looking to buying my first classic flap in caviar leather.. hopefully in PINK! ( I looooove pink. Really, it's a problem! haha) However, I'm confused as to what size I should get. I gathered from the reference library that there are discrepancies as to whether there are four classic flap sizes or three. Either way, it seems as though there is only an inch difference between the sizes (minus jumbo). I'm 5'1"- which size would you think would look more appropriate on me? The small/medium (?) is the one that is 9"- the medium/large is the 10"? I already own a diamond shine flap (my first baby! so gorgeous- if anyone wants pics, please ask!) and that is 10". I'm concerned about the size because I think a small-ish bag in the pink caviar would be so sweet but I don't want it to be so small that i can't fit anything! The diamond shine flap is just perfect, and the classic flap's double flap is concerning.

Please help! Thanks in advance!! (PS. Has anyone seen a classic flap in pink caviar in the medium or large or any size but the jumbo at a SAKS store? I don't want to open a NM account!!!) Pictures of classic flaps on you would be lovely! I love pics :graucho::yes:

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#47
i think when it comes to classic flap, it's only three size: small, med(some call it large), and jumbo. I would love 2 c ur and diamond shine flap! I've attached a pix of me and med(or Large) classic flap double strap. I am 5'7" and 125 pounds w/narrow shoulder:shame:
 

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#48
There is a mini as well..which can be worn messenger style..but this one is super small. There is also an east-west which is the single flap...

but all i have heard of is the small med/large and jumbo sizes. there are lots of threads pertaining to this, if you do a search i'm sure you will beable to find tons of info!
 
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CLASSIC CHIC: thanks for the pic! you look fabulous with your bag!!

COSMOPOLITAN: Thanks for the link but I already saw the thread.. Very nice pictures but there were not many on people..
 
#53
I'm 5' and 96 lbs, frankly, the JUMBO looks absolutely ridiculous on me. My SA agreed when I was trying it out. The medium flap looks wonderful on me though I yet to have one. BUT I did order a diamond shine last week and it's coming next week!!! I would love to see yours, azhong!

One key thing: the medium classic flap is SMALLER than the diamond shine flap. It does not fit much at all. A diamond shine flap can fit my big ass choco Guccisimma wallet and other things as well. I cannot even fit my wallet into the medium flap because of the extra internal flap. I love the diamond shine style and size, so I'm always pushing the medium classic flap down the list as I HATE changing wallets. :Push:

MEDIUM is basically LARGE, these terms are used interchangably for the same size.
There's a wonderful resource that layla put out about the various sizes for classic flaps and reissues.

azhong said:
Hi all!!! This is my second post- I'm a serious lurker though :P. I'm looking to buying my first classic flap in caviar leather.. hopefully in PINK! ( I looooove pink. Really, it's a problem! haha) However, I'm confused as to what size I should get. I gathered from the reference library that there are discrepancies as to whether there are four classic flap sizes or three. Either way, it seems as though there is only an inch difference between the sizes (minus jumbo). I'm 5'1"- which size would you think would look more appropriate on me? The small/medium (?) is the one that is 9"- the medium/large is the 10"? I already own a diamond shine flap (my first baby! so gorgeous- if anyone wants pics, please ask!) and that is 10". I'm concerned about the size because I think a small-ish bag in the pink caviar would be so sweet but I don't want it to be so small that i can't fit anything! The diamond shine flap is just perfect, and the classic flap's double flap is concerning.

Please help! Thanks in advance!! (PS. Has anyone seen a classic flap in pink caviar in the medium or large or any size but the jumbo at a SAKS store? I don't want to open a NM account!!!) Pictures of classic flaps on you would be lovely! I love pics :graucho::yes:

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#54
I'm eyeing on white caviar classic flag and I can't decide on the size.
I'm 5"3 and the medium looks great on me while the jumbo looks a bit hugh. However, the medium is too small and not as practical as jumbo.

I don't plan to use the white flag everyday, I want to use it when I dress up. Do you think the white jumbo will look good with formal clothes? I've read a thread in this forum saying that the jumbo actually looks "smaller" on person if you shorten the strap by "hiding" part of it in the bag. I am wondering whether this is true? Has any of you tried this out?
 
#56
If you're planning on using the bag only for dressing up occasions, then I'd suggest the medium. It might fit less than the jumbo, but I would think that you don't need to carry around that much stuff with you on dress-up occasions. The smaller size will look a bit more elegant on your petite frame IMO... :yes:

Either way, what a fun dilemma to have! The medium white caviar classic flap is actually on my wish list right now too... :nuts: Good luck with your decision!! ;)
 
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sharbear508 said:
If you're planning on using the bag only for dressing up occasions, then I'd suggest the medium. It might fit less than the jumbo, but I would think that you don't need to carry around that much stuff with you on dress-up occasions. The smaller size will look a bit more elegant on your petite frame... :yes:
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Ditto.
 
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