So, when it comes to buying your first Chanel bag, I would say do your research and really think about it. Look on Pinterest, think about your personal sense of style and think about which bags suit both your look and how you like to carry your bags. What I mean by this, is if you love tote bags and totes work well for your lifestyle, then think about a Chanel tote, if you travel light and you tend to carry small, maybe cross body bags, then look for a small cross body Chanel.
Think about you and your style! Finally, think about the price. A clutch, more browsing, a vintage bag, more browsing, some dreaming and about 4 bags in I finally got the jumbo. I kinda wish someone had told me how heavy it was! Go into the store, try bags on, consider you options and go with your heart. I also think the classic flap in medium, again caviar leather is a great first Chanel bag.
I hope that helps and if you have any questions, please please let me know! I hope these posts are of help! So stylish and timeless. Like this: Like Loading This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
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Do you think it is a good investment? Please advise. I love your advice and defiantly your bags. At 62 my husband bought me the larger then life black caviar. I love it. I take everywhere I go. Hi Grace I really hope you reply to my post! We have our 20th wedding anniversary coming up and my husband wants to buy it for me money is tight but he really wants to gift it to me. It retails in Dubai for over usd. K or France to pick one up for me? Half the joy and experience is gone if someone else picks it up for you.
I suggest you buy it yourself. I like your post. Now in my 50s, I have not owned a single designer bag. Being a little on the plump and taller side, is a medium size good enough? Is black the best choice? I reckon so. What are your thought? All power to anyone who wants to buy one but to me they are just….
It seems so wrong to say that! Love this entire blog! I love 3 hours from my closest Chanel and have never tried any on. With Covid, getting an appointment to shop is dang near impossible. Anyways, can you tell me if the classic can be worn as an appropriate crossbody? If not, which bag would? Depends on the size. I think the maxi and jumbo are too big to be worn as cross body. Better to go for a Small. I really love your post!! Keep buying your bags I live through you maybe one day I can afford one or hell just be in a room with one,it will be like meeting Mr Obama I would go crazy keep posting!!!
Hi — I really enjoyed this blog! I have a question. I found a bag that I really like, mini-flap 2. Thanks so much for your advice! Best, Ginny. I personllay love 2. What is your experience with buying luxury handbags second hand? Do you have a preference? Sometimes I think their bags are a little pricey and I might as well spend a few hundred more to get it brand new.
Would love to hear your perspective on this. They package the shipment very well and offer free delivery. Reluxury is definitely more affordable. Still, I would never buy an item that was well worn and shows. Why pay thousands of dollars for a worn item. Good luck. Do you know the official color of the caviar maxi? I love it so much and it would be my dream to find exactly this color. I feel like me in the anonymous letter. I feel really happy, enough…and derseve it i was 33 but do not have salary to treat me well like that cause i have 2 daughters, and live in a country that the salary is modest.
Maybe I should have gone for classic but I feel everyone has classic so my purchase is more special and unique for me. I heart Chanel! Hi, love this post but I was also wondering based on your experience the Petite Shopping Tote is worth buying now? I recently got into buying and reselling luxury bags.
Started as a hobby with 2 small kids at home and became more of a business while I was pregnant with 3.
I am 6ft tall so I tend to want larger bags. I found one that is a Mauve color kinda pink kinda beige and it is a large one in Caviar with the Ruthenium hardware my favorite kind. I know colors will rub, I can avoid or get it reconditioned later.
Is this a smart purchase?? I just want your personal opinion. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. What color would you suggest for summer as the light colors get dirty?? Black seems too much..?? Firstly, i do have to say that the quality of Chanel in many years back is superb as compared to now. Now with the massive production to meet the demand, there are quality issues. And not to mentioned with their crazy yearly or twice yearly of price increase.
Ok i do now own a Chanel yet am in the midst of getting one soon but that day i went to the store to check out the classic small and found out tht the leather on the strap is jutting out like unfinish work. A lot of Youtubers says it is like that. Is that so?? Wow…to my opinion a comtemporary brand can do a better job and the price is far from Chanel.
Fingers crossed let see mine if i got one. Having said that, now we are still in pandemic if not the whole world, at least half still are in, the stocks for their handbags are so so low even the classic one have to wait.
Worst still while waiting, there will be a price increase soon. Also lucky you and those who can get their Chanel even in their 30s or end of 30s with no hse, car mortgages and kid to care for. I am in my end of 40s only am thinking of it now after taking care of all the mortgages and really glad that i am now ready to pamper myself after many years of working and am still working.
Anyway with the classic piece, good that is evergreen. I do love the Mini rectangular but again Caviar is hard to come by given that nowadays Chanel do not produce so much in Caviar even for the classic ones like Chanel I would like to sell it. How do I go about doing this. Thank you so much for the great post! I finally understand Chanel is a category of luxury on its own.
I refused to spend less money but also expensive on a brand i do not gravitate to and wish i had stumbled onto your post earlier lol.
Are the bags heavy? Does the chain dig into your shoulder? Excellent article. I too am thinking about buying my first Chanel bag. I am Thanks for the great advice. This has been a fantastic article. I am 52 and have just secured my first Chanel pre loved but authenticated. Thanks for the tip of Caviar over Lambskin. Will definitely think about that if and when I make a second purchase.
What a great Chanel blog. I actually giggled a little because I am 63 tomorrow and do not own a Chanel bag. My 31 year old daughter has a Channel for 2 years. I guess college money for my kids was more important to me years ago. My daughter is thrilled.
I will wear it when walking my new grandson. The world is all good. Masks on, vaccinated and moving forward! Warm wishes, Amy. I loved this, found it so helpful. However, I work damn hard and spend so much money on my kids so I feel I deserve it.
Chanel currently has a pale purply-pink calf skin wallet. Would you recommend a light colored wallet and is the calf skin durable? I love your review! Your assessments are spot on; very honest and practical. Appreciate the honesty and sharing your experiences with the channel handbag collection you have acquired over time.
This was such a helpful post as I debate when I can make this purchase just turned 30 — thank you for the refresh and for sharing your experience! The LV one leans on the more practical side but also a cute reminder of this milestone. On the other hand, an all black Chanel BOY is a personal dream of mine. If I were to choose it though, I may have to wait until Christmas. So this is a really insightful read. Skip to content. Is it worth it? What size to get? Are you scared to use them IRL? I bought my vintage mini in the summer of The next one I bought was a year later in I think.
I absolutely love the color but the lambskin is really soft and shows every scratch, etc. Theresa Letts says 9. Lisa Autumn says 1. Abigail says 1. Abigail x. Teddi says 1. The best!! Thanks Teddi! Elizabeth says 1. KG says 1. Meghan says 1. Caroline says 1. Samantha says 1. Shibani says 1. Lainey says 1. Shelley says 1. Gina M P says 1. Gabrielle says 9. SARA says 1. What is your thought on buying your first Chanel second-hand vs. Hi Sara! Sara says 1. Ashley says 1.
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Thank you for sharing! Why did you sell your love bracelet?! The Champagne Edit. Jenn says 1. Hope you treat yourself. If you do, let us know what you get! Katerina P. Roxanne says 1. Clare Instagram: skincareandstudies says 1. Veronica says 1. Hi Grace, What are your thoughts on a neverfull Louis Vuitton?
Great point, thanks Grace! A valid point I will consider when I buy my first investment purse. Alice says 1. Ahhh so lucky!!! Lindsey says 1. Melissa says 1. So happy you agree! And love that little memory — thank you for sharing! Sarah says 1. I completely agree that it is SUCH a personal decision!!! Logan Christine Ranhofer says 1. Brittany says 1. Kara says 1. Thank you so much Kara. Both of your bags sound amazing. Mint green -eeeesh, love! Jennifer Klein says 1.
JB says 1. A wallet is next on my list once I sell the pink velvet boy bag! KT says 1. Grace R says 1. Rachel Zirkle says 1. Libby says 1. Lauren says 1. Hi Grace — just wanted to be clear, your classic black is th medium size? Jae says 1. A Girl, A Style says 1. Briony xx. Sorry you had that experience!! Have evening plans but don't know what to wear? Opt for an all-black ensemble and let your bag do the talking. An unexpected green hue is taken to the next level with sequins. Even paired with a simple t-shirt and jeans, this pink tweed option will create a playful moment.
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