Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes

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#1,201
i guess the choice depends on the colour too?

imo, smaller bag, smaller surface area to worry about stains. dark colours are best for big bags.

i got one black and beige both in medium, i love them both but i wished the black is in jumbo, too bad it wasnt avaliable then.. if i had one, i would use the black jumbo on causal days and the medium beige for evening. :smile1:
 
#1,202
I would say as far as color goes, it depends on what types of color you usually wear. If you are someone who wears a lot of bright colors and prints then I might go with black. If you wear a lot of blacks, whites and neutral colors then the red would add a nice pop of contrasting color to your ensemble. If you are looking for an EVERYDAY bag then I would definitely stay away from white! You need to be so careful with color transfer (especially dark denim!) and no matter how well you take care of it, it is inevitable that eventually it will start to show it's age.

On the subject of size... Now this I think all depends on your frame, proportion and size. The chain length on the jumbo is the longest of all the classics. This is a positive aspect if you are wanting to wear it as a cross-body or double-strap shoulder bag. If you are not very tall then pulling the chain through to use as a single-strap over the shoulder might be too long. However, there are ways of adjusting the chain to a shorter length (such as using a ball-chain clasp and hooking inside portions of chain together under the flap).

The M/L size is just about as classic as you can get. If your frame is on the small side and you prefer carrying the bag on your shoulder at all times then this size is the best option. I think this size also tends to be a little more versatile for both formal AND everyday use. All in all you really can't go wrong with either one!!! In my experience, I always try to trust my first instinct on decisions like this. Every time I have had my eye on a particular bag for a while and then change my mind and buy a different one, I usually end up exchanging it for the one I had wanted in the first place!!! Lol! I'm sure whichever you choose will make you very happy :yahoo: HTH!!!
 
#1,203
I found out from my SA today that they are getting a red caviar in medium but also getting a red jumbo. I am really interested because it is red. But torn on what size I should get?? I'm 5'8". I am waiting for my burgundy GST to arrive - I plan on using that for work only. So I am not sure if I need a jumbo...?
 
#1,209
The look of medium is so perfect - proportionate, elegant and classic. However, it could be a little too small. I can only realistically fit one long wallet, mobile phone, lipstick and keys. I still love it all the same though!
 
#1,213
I have a black lambskin jumbo with shw. I picked the jumbo because the medium was way too small. I was getting it for everyday use, so it had to fit more than wallet, phone and keys.
 
#1,214
Just like Grande Latte said, jumbo in caviar but medium or anything smaller in lambskin.

I recently bought a black jumbo caviar with SHW and I don't think the size is an issue at all(I'm 5ft 4). If you tend to carry more things around, go for the jumbo! I think a few ladies have mentioned that it gets a tad bit too heavy, but I'd take carrying a heavier bag than trying to stuff a medium flap with all my stuff.

Can't say that I wouldn't buy a medium in a future though. Heh.
 
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