Which Bag to get?
SMALL BLACK CHEVRON-QUILTED CALFSKIN STATEMENT BAG
MINI NAVY BLUE QUILTED LAMBSKIN RECTANGULAR CLASSIC
OLD MEDIUM NAVY QUILTED CAVIAR BOY BAG
GO FOR CLASSIC FLAP
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Which First Chanel bag to Get?
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Get the classic flap now before the prices continue to climb especially if you plan to make it your go-to bag. In black caviar, you'll be able to dress it up or down very easily.
Have you tried them on?
Trying them on will likely bring the right answer for you!
Trying them on will likely bring the right answer for you!
Classic flap.
I don’t believe you’ll be happy long term with the other options given your post.
I don’t believe you’ll be happy long term with the other options given your post.
Always the classic flap, pull the trigger if that's what you know you want.
For me though a mini in black is more useable on a daily basis than the flap, especially if you can find one in caviar. Really depends on your lifestyle.
For me though a mini in black is more useable on a daily basis than the flap, especially if you can find one in caviar. Really depends on your lifestyle.
Unfortunately, I don't have a Chanel boutique near me and won't be able to try them on. The above are pre-loved items as well; not sure if the store will carry all of them.
I am hesitating at the mini due to its size. I am not sure if it will have enough room… I am more casual these days. I don't really attend a lot of weddings or fancy events.
Looking at the pictures, I like them all 
. But have to choose one if I am to pull the trigger and save up again if I want another one in the future. It is so hard to decide! If I were to take out the classic flap out of consideration (due to price point), which of the other choices will be a good one that is close to the CF? Is there any other styles that I should have considered?
. But have to choose one if I am to pull the trigger and save up again if I want another one in the future. It is so hard to decide! If I were to take out the classic flap out of consideration (due to price point), which of the other choices will be a good one that is close to the CF? Is there any other styles that I should have considered?
What do you carry? I watch a lot of what fits in my purse videos on YouTube before deciding on a bag. I'm positive a mini can hold my phone, key pouch, a small card holder and lipstick without a problem and possibly squeeze in glasses too. That's all I carry + a water bottle which stays in my hand. It seems to be a great everyday bag and also casual as you can crossbody. I have a small classic and it's too fancy to be an everyday bag for me. But I am so glad to have it even though I did get it after massive price increases last year.
All 4 options are beautiful! I’m pretty pragmatic (possibly boring!) when it comes to my bag choices, so I’d opt for the classic flap. It’s versatile and elegant - there’s a reason it’s a classic!
If it's your first bag and you've always wanted one, I'd go with the classic flap, but look out for deals on a vintage one. They're still pricy, but you can find deals if you check frequently (vintage ones you can often find for half of retail cost/ about the price a mini goes for). I got mine for 2.5K USD after the exchange rate in japan last year
If traveling, I recommend getting the mini. But if it’s the classic flap you really want, buy it now. Prices will only go up. You can buy other bags to fill the need/gap, but you’ll still end up wanting and buying the classic flap later at a higher price.