Hi everyone, hope you're all well! I've been a long-time lurker on TPF but recently created an account to start this thread as I need a little help deciding on my first designer bag. I only own and carry inexpensive canvas totes (i.e., grocery bags, oops!), but I've been meaning to buy my first luxury handbag for a long time now. And I am finally ready and able to! Except - I'm caught between the small (or medium) Chanel Classic Flap and ABCDior Lady Bags. I already looked at and tried on various colors and leather combinations of both in-person, but still can't decide on which bag to buy. I should have taken photos! With the virus going around, I won't be able to go back for a while.
So, the thing is: the Classic Flap seems to look better on me (I'm 5'3/5'4) when I wear it vs. the ABCDior Lady Bag, but the Lady is just so beautiful. Also, it's a little less "everywhere" than the Classic Flap. But I'm not much of a top handle person, so I would really only carry the Lady crossbody, unlike the Classic Flap, which I could also carry on the shoulder. (I didn't mind it sitting quite high when crossbody). I prefer the Classic Flap's strap over the ABCDior's, and its comparatively understated look is slightly more versatile, but is it boring?! There are just so many more pretty colors to choose from when it comes to the Lady!
Any advice or thoughts would be so helpful, and thanks in advance!
So, the thing is: the Classic Flap seems to look better on me (I'm 5'3/5'4) when I wear it vs. the ABCDior Lady Bag, but the Lady is just so beautiful. Also, it's a little less "everywhere" than the Classic Flap. But I'm not much of a top handle person, so I would really only carry the Lady crossbody, unlike the Classic Flap, which I could also carry on the shoulder. (I didn't mind it sitting quite high when crossbody). I prefer the Classic Flap's strap over the ABCDior's, and its comparatively understated look is slightly more versatile, but is it boring?! There are just so many more pretty colors to choose from when it comes to the Lady!
Any advice or thoughts would be so helpful, and thanks in advance!