Do you have to be petite to wear the east/west bag?

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shopgrl12

shopgrl12

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Jul 12, 2006
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#1
Hi everyone,
I'm contemplating purchasing my second Chanel and after hearing about the price increases, I want to get it soon. I was eyeing the classic flap but I find the east/west bag a very cute bag too. I know this is a silly question but is the east/west bag too small for a woman who is 5'4" and a size 8? With bags that look like a pouchette, I find it is more flattering on petite women. I just want to make sure that the bag would be proportional to my figure. What do you all suggest?
 
#3
I don't think so! I am 5"6" and I get lots of compliments on my east-west bag. None of the comments being "My, how big you look compared to your bag!:P (Thank goodness!!!)
I carry all sorts of sizes of bags from big totes to pouchettes. I think it is all in how you carry it! The EW is a great bag and like someone else mentioned before, you can also use it as clutch. You will definitely love it (plus the price can't be beat!)
 
#4
You'll be ok. I've never been one to believe in the purse being proportionate to your body. If that were the case, these size zeros wouldn't be carrying around bags as large as them.
 
#5
I think size is important. I'm tall, 5' 9" medium build. As much as I love the look of the east west flap, I feel it's too small for me, unless I used it as an evening bag, just my own personal preference. I do like a bag to be somewhat in porportion with my height/size, I feel it looks better.

At 5' 4" I think you'll be the perfect size for that bag!
 
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