My Chanel 19 Handbag Review
CHANEL 19 FLAP BAG
Today I am sharing my very first Chanel Bag which is the Chanel 19 flap bag. I got this for my 40th Birthday and it took me a lot of thinking before purchasing it. Since this is a major spending thing for me, I made sure I was really getting what I wanted. That I knew I would be able to use and be happy with it.
By doing some research and comparison, this purse is the one that made my heart jump! What I love about it most is that you can wear it with pretty much any outfit even if you dress up or down.
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My Chanel 19 Handbag Review
Chanel 19 Leathers And Materials
In general, most Chanel 19 bags will either be goatskin or lambskin. Although you can find other leathers and materials too, like tweed, denim, or printed silk.
Lambskin
Personally, I chose the lambskin because of how soft and luxury it looks. Also because the chain was absolutely gorgeous. If you choose a lambskin bag, you can expect it to be softer and the color to be more vibrant. While not as durable as calfskin or goatskin, lambskin just screams luxury.
Goatskin
While I did not choose a goatskin bag this time, I am still a big fan of this type of leather. It’s very durable, more water resistant and has a more vintage look and feel. Goatskin is also a bit more flexible than other popular types of leathers.
Chanel 19 Handbag Sizes
Small Flap Bag
I got the small flap bag which is 6.2 × 10.1 × 3.5 in as you can see in the picture above. I chose the lambskin leather which is soft and the metal chain is of Gold, Silver, Aged Silver which I love. It is considered one of the “it bags” at right now. Those details that I mentioned make it very versatile. It comes in different colors, but chose beige as it is a classic color and can be worn with anything.
This is how long the straps are when you wear it on your shoulder and hand carry it with the other smaller strap too.
Large Flap Bag
No matter what size of this bag you choose to purchase, you can not go wrong. If you like to carry more than just your phone, wallet and a few other essentials, this might be the size for you. The measurements are 7.8 × 11.7 × 3.9 in. You can find this bag in black leather and the most adorable pink or yellow tweed.
Maxi Flap Bag
The maxi flap bag is the largest flap bag from Chanel and the measurements are 9.8 × 14 × 4.3 in. With this bag you can carry everything you need for a day out with friends or a night on the town. It comes in black and dark grey leather and in black and dark grey tweed as well.
Chanel 19 Flap Bag Price
In general, you can expect to pay a pretty penny (or two) for a brand new Chanel 19 Flap Bag. Prices vary depending on the size. But for this bag, the leather options and the tweed options cost the same online when purchasing directly from the Chanel website. The bigger the bag you choose, the more expensive it will be.
Where to buy it?
I went to the Chanel store in Washington, DC. Some stores require an appointment but this one accepted walk in. But if you already know what you want, make sure to call the store first to know if they have a stock of the bag you would like to purchase. You can also purchase the small, large, and maxi flap bags directly from the Chanel website.
What fits inside?
I have a big wallet, my cellphone, and lipstick and lip gloss. That is what I always carry with me whenever I go. It also has a pocket at the back on the outside of the bag, making it even better. So when I need my phone, I can easily slip it in and out of there.
How to keep the bag in shape?
This is not a structured bag compared to all other classic Chanel flap bags. So I got this bag insert organizer to keep my items organized inside, but it doesn’t preserve the shape. I added this packaging bag to keep its shape while not in use. While there are several pros and cons to any bag, the lack of shape is not something I consider bad.
Where to store it?
I store it here on this shelf next to my other designer bags as I want my office to look like a boutique. But for the safest storage possible, you can put it away in a purse storage bag or box.
Is The Chanel 19 Handbag Worth It?
The question you have been waiting for, is the Chanel 19 Flap Bag worth it? Yes, it is. It is small, it fits all my essential items, it has an adorable strap and most importantly, it matches almost every outfit. And it still makes my heart jump to see how it elevates my outfits and my confidence. Purchasing this bag really made my birthday wish come true and I could not be happier with my purchase.
And I will surely buy another one in a different color if I have the budget for it.
I hope I was able to give helpful information you needed in case you are thinking of buying this handbag. It comes in black, navy blue, tweed texture, and pastel colors too. So many different colors to choose from. So many opportunities to show your style.
Thanks for reading.
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Simply,
Christianne
