Chanel Classic Flap - Small vs Medium vs Large sizes
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Hello everybody, I'm a Chanel newbie and I would like an advice from you expert members. What would you buy for your first and only Chanel: a jumbo size or a medium size (classic black lambskin gold hardware)?And why?TIA
I've read through this thread and see that you've got some very good advices
but just a thought, if you're still torn, will u consider the reissue 226? It's slightly bigger than the m/l but still appropriate for night. I personally think jumbo is too big for night out or formal events. Good luck deciding!
A 226 reissue and a M/L lambskin with GHW are the ultimate classics, and great day to evening bags.
I would reserve the jumbo size for day only, especially when it is in a lighter color.
I would reserve the jumbo size for day only, especially when it is in a lighter color.
Reviving this thread to get some help on deciding on my second bag from Chanel 
My first was a black caviar jumbo GHW. Initially i was thinking of a beige GST but when i was in store, the GST just didn't suit me even though it looked beautiful. I love my black jumbo but would it be a waste to invest in another jumbo? i adore the medium especially after seeing Lauren Conrad's pics with her beige medium flap. Share with me your thoughts please..
My first was a black caviar jumbo GHW. Initially i was thinking of a beige GST but when i was in store, the GST just didn't suit me even though it looked beautiful. I love my black jumbo but would it be a waste to invest in another jumbo? i adore the medium especially after seeing Lauren Conrad's pics with her beige medium flap. Share with me your thoughts please..
Reviving this thread to get some help on deciding on my second bag from Chanel
It is definitely not a waste to get another jumbo esp if this size/style suits you. In beige clair, it is gorgeous esp with ghw! I really regret not getting the beige clair jumbo w/ghw when it was $3700. It was at NM and I didn't want to open the credit card and didn't have my checkbook..
....oh well. I recently purchased 2 GSTs and was reluctant to get the second one, but it was in bronze and I carry the GST to work so it gets a lot of use. I feel if a certain style suits you, and if you think you'll get a lot of use out of it, then go for it! Hope this helps!
thanks Sue R. yeah i will think about it again. Although i have to say i'm leaning towards the medium beige flap now because it could take me to a day formal event to an evening soiree. Will keep you updated ^^
I guess the size really depends on the type of girl you are with regard to how many things you usually put in your bag. I have a Jumbo (in fact is exactly the same light-pink one on the bottom photo, whose description says "mediuml red", hehe), and despite my height (5'2) it was the perfect bag for me. The Jumbo looks huge in the store, but when you get home and have to put all your belongings in - if you're a girl like me who carries the world in your bag - you'll see that it's not that big at all. If you are a more cautious girl, that doesn't overload your bag (not my case), then the medium would be a good option.
As for colors ... Like I said, I have the light-pink, so I'm always very careful with the clothes I use while wearing my CJ, so there is no transfer of color. God forbid staining my Chanel uuuhhhh, goose bumps just thinking about it Recap: It's ok a light color if you're a careful girl; If you're not: the black will be best.
As for colors ... Like I said, I have the light-pink, so I'm always very careful with the clothes I use while wearing my CJ, so there is no transfer of color. God forbid staining my Chanel uuuhhhh, goose bumps just thinking about it Recap: It's ok a light color if you're a careful girl; If you're not: the black will be best.
I think this is a perfect choice!! It will definitely work day to night easily!
I say the m/l!
But it depends on your size and preference I'm 5'3 and petite so the m/l would be perfect, whereas the jumbo would massive on me!! Haha, I could use it as a diaper bag on my frame!!
Keep as a factor how much you carry in your bag, I hope it helps
But it depends on your size and preference I'm 5'3 and petite so the m/l would be perfect, whereas the jumbo would massive on me!! Haha, I could use it as a diaper bag on my frame!!
Keep as a factor how much you carry in your bag, I hope it helps
im planning to buy THE Classic Caviar Flap Bag
but i cant choose between the JUMBO size or the medium size
and also should i buy it in red or black or white?
omgawd im really cannot choose =P
ohmybag.it/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/olsen-gemelle.jpg jumbo red
happy.online.sh.cn/happy/gb/images/2007-08/20/xin_2208042009147343240516.jpg mediuml red
medium black
jumbo white
^The jumbo in white is so beautiful, but can you imagine how dirty it would get and how easily? I think that the medium flap bag is the cutest, but it doesn't hold very much. Maybe a wallet, your cell, 2 lipglosses, and a small brush. So in the end it really depends on what you plan on carrying around in your chanel bag, so that way you can get the size that's right for you.
I say the Jumbo since it is black! I am deciding between M/L flap in patent gray vs Jumbo patent gray. I am 5'2" and only have two other small chanel bags (black E/W, brown camera sac). The Jumbo feels large on me, but the M/L seems small when worn on the shoulder. Help!
Jumbo in black caviar w gold hardware= absolute perfection, sexy bag that will make you feel like a fashionista princesss, money well spent that you won't regret
I have them
Both i have beige jumbo SHW and medium black GHW their both awesome i want some more ))
Both
i have beige jumbo SHW and medium black GHW their both awesome i want some more ))
I now have both m/l and jumbo sizes, but I still prefer the m/l. I agree the jumbo is practical and beautiful on its own, but I feel it doesn't always flatter; when I see it on celebrities and others, it sometimes looks like a giant rectangular box at your side. A m/l is super flattering on everyone I see it on and can be worn casual or formal.
^Lol! I agree about the box thing - sometimes I think that too! The single flap not so much but now the jumbos have the double flap they are much more boxy. I just bought the lambskin jumbo and it is not as boxy at the caviar imo.