Help me decide: WOC - Chanel or Gucci

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Faith2

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I have always received great advice on this forum, so I am asking if you can give me some advice on which WOC I should purchase. I know I am on a Chanel forum but thought I would ask your opinion as many of you have bags from different brands. I am looking to purchase a red WOC. I have been looking for a Chanel WOC in the right "red" but can't seem to locate one. In the meantime, I discovered the Gucci WOC. I am wondering if I should forget the Chanel and go for the Gucci.

This is a bag that I plan to use as a pop of colour occasionally (I typically shy away from colour). I like the understated design of the Gucci and the cost is a plus especially given that I will probably not use the bag very often. Also the Gucci is available whereas I have been waiting for the Chanel for some time but cannot seem to find the right "red". However, I do love Chanel WOCs, they are luxurious and beautiful. I have a black one that I really enjoy.

So should I wait for the right Chanel red or should I go for the Gucci WOC? Any advice would be appreciated.

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To me it sounds like you prefer the Chanel and you're only considering the Gucci because you haven't been able to get hold of the Chanel red one? If that's the case, always hold out for the one you truely want. Otherwise you won't be satisfied by the alternative and most likely will still spend the money down the line on the Chanel. Think of it this way, if you bought the Gucci woc, then the Chanel one was available to you a couple of weeks later, would you regret your decision?
 
Hands down Chanel woc! I have one in dark red and shw that I bought from fashionphiLe a few years ago. I also wear red only occasionally as a pop of color but when I do it feels so special. Even though it’s just a woc, it feels so much more elegant, luxurious, and timeless than any other woc from any other brand. The ysl woc is the only other woc I’ve considered, but have not bought it because it seems less versatile to me...more of a dressed up look where as my Chanel wocs can easily be dressed up or worn casually.
 
Not to totally derail you, but if you like the simplicity of the Gucci, have you considered Ferragamo? I really like their understated designs:

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Or their more luxurious ones: https://www.olivela.com/products/salvatore-ferragamo-gancino-quilting-mini-bag-136433

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Hands down Chanel woc! I have one in dark red and shw that I bought from fashionphiLe a few years ago. I also wear red only occasionally as a pop of color but when I do it feels so special. Even though it’s just a woc, it feels so much more elegant, luxurious, and timeless than any other woc from any other brand. The ysl woc is the only other woc I’ve considered, but have not bought it because it seems less versatile to me...more of a dressed up look where as my Chanel wocs can easily be dressed up or worn casually.
Oh I forgot... I did own an LV pochette felicie briefly but then sold it due to lack of capacity. It held even less than a Chanel woc.
 
Thanks for all the advice. Everyone is so helpful.

I think you are right my preference is the Chanel and if it was available today I would not be considering the Gucci. I agree the Chanel has something special and it goes from formal to casual wear so easily. I have not considered other brands such as the Ferragamo or YSL and appreciate the suggestions. I will take a look to see if anything jumps out at me.

I guess it might be best to just continue to wait. The Gucci is an option to the Chanel because the Chanel is not available. If the Chanel WOC was available, I am not sure I would have a dilemma.

Thank you for helping me look at this from a different perspective.
 
Thanks for all the advice. Everyone is so helpful.

I think you are right my preference is the Chanel and if it was available today I would not be considering the Gucci. I agree the Chanel has something special and it goes from formal to casual wear so easily. I have not considered other brands such as the Ferragamo or YSL and appreciate the suggestions. I will take a look to see if anything jumps out at me.

I guess it might be best to just continue to wait. The Gucci is an option to the Chanel because the Chanel is not available. If the Chanel WOC was available, I am not sure I would have a dilemma.

Thank you for helping me look at this from a different perspective.
You are welcome! Don’t settle...I’ve learned the hard way and it’s more expensive in the long run! Good luck...hope you find your perfect red Woc soon!
 
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i almost bought the YSL Kate small bag as i wanted a different color of small bag than my black chanel WOC. I tried like 30 diff bags at chanel trying to find the best option but failed, so almost wanted to just go with the ysl, luckily i didn't pull the trigger, because the very next day, i scored a pink woc at a different chanel boutique which is way more luxurious and girly than the ysl one. So lesson learned, never ever settle for your 2nd best option. Cuz you will always go back to your 1st option eventually once it becomes available. And Chanel do come with many nice colors so hopefully you can find your fav red from them soon!
 
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