Jun
16Tips On Choosing The Right Handbag For You
Tagged Under : bags, handbag, handbags, purses
Selecting the proper handbag is just as easy as assessing your closet, your personality and your lifestyle. Each bag has an intended purpose aside from the obvious function: carrying all of your personal items. But even that list differs among women.
Do a comprehensive audit of your closet and yourself – do you have an accessory collection that will pair with work clothes as well as casual affairs? How about formal events and nights out? The large shoulder bag we carry daily to work will obviously not pair well with a cocktail dress – each serves a purpose.
So, what is your personality? Are you vivacious, and do your accessories typically stand out from peers? Are you a workaholic who only responds to great leather staples? Is your personal style casual chic, and only requires the use of a messenger tote? Even with casual types, you can be either a big or small bag person. More so than that, budget has a lot to do with both personality AND bag shopping – there is no right or wrong when choosing the right match, only that you are following your preferences and not the trends of others.
For what purpose do you need a handbag? For day, night, work, casual use, groceries, city explorations or nights out – the list for this is endless, but again, you need to determine its use before buying. For the city-living chick, shoulder bags and large totes are functional for carrying multiple items while walking long distances or biking or using public transportation, yet still remain easy on the back and shoulders. Nights out typically require small statement pieces.
Determine what and how much you intend to carry in your bag, as all are built differently, with a variety of interior spaces and pockets. Do you need a light option for afternoon jaunts or a sturdy carryall to hold everything in your daily work and social balance?
Special occasion bags are also to be considered. These typically dress up cocktail dresses with adornments like shiny fabrics, sequins or stones. Even bold hardware on a bag can give the appearance of a put-together evening outfit. A purse can be the difference between night and day.
Assess your closet and wardrobe. What are the dominant colors? Do you wear a lot of black, even? Do your outfits consist of a lot of patterns or solids? If you have a lot of prints, go solid; a lot of simple colors and fabrics, go bold with the bag. Also, look at shoes that require purse pairings. While many fashionistas no longer approve of the “matchy-matchy” look, having shoes and handbags that complement one another makes for easy dressing – no matter the occasion.
