Hi! I have two white Chanel bags, in addition to other light colors such as ivory, pale pink, lemon yellow, etc. I love bags with a pop of color. For me, black is boring and safe. I have black Chanels also but almost never use them.
I love a white bag for the summer! There is no other bag that says summer chic than a white bag.
My two white bags are caviar and I have not had any issues with them at all. Every now and then, I wipe them down with a soft slightly damp cloth, water only.
I think you should get a white bag. Timeless and so chic in the summer.
Oh... and for my ivory bag... it is not the same as pure white. I a love bag with my white skinny jeans or white skinny Bermuda Jean shorts.
Good luck!