Choosing the Right Handbag To carry or not to carry? Is it the
essential accessory, or the optional
necessity? Surely the
fashion-forward girl can't stash all
her must-haves in her hands or
pockets. The latter adds bulk and
the former, well it's just
impractical. So when you decide to
carry a handbag, be as meticulous
about its selection as you are with
your wardrobe. When making your
choice, think style, size,
structure, and season.
There are times when the situation
warrants form over fashion, but with
the plethora of inexpensive options
at the like there's no reason to
sacrifice and carry an old, unseemly
bag. Even the wishy-washy types with
no apparent personal style can make
a nice impression with the right
bag.
First, don't think your handbag has
to match your outfit. As is the case
with shoes, you should use your
handbag to render contrast. For
example, a red or tan soft briefcase
adds just a touch of flair a black
or navy suit. A nice black clutch
brings polish to a bright print
ensemble. Conversely, a fashionable
Burberry tote works well with almost
any solid.
The possibilities are endless, so
you can set your own limitations.
The only hard fast statute is casual
bag with casual dress formal bag
with formal dress, etc. If you
prefer to carry the same handbag
most of the time, choose a neutral
go with a bag that represents your
own unique style or experiment with
color and texture without breaking
the rules for your body type. So
really the choice is yours!
Regardless of style, the size of a
bag should never overwhelm your
frame. This means that taller ladies
can carry most any size, while
petites should stick with the
smaller fare. The same logic applies
to straps – straps should not be so
long that the bag hits your hip or
below. An oversized low-slung bag
can make even the most dainty woman
come off as dumpy, causing her
posture to tilt and stride to break.
Control your bag (and your look)
don't let it control you.
Now that you've identified a style
and size range, seek out structure.
Look for a defined shape that will
hold even when filled to capacity.
Most often good structure can only
be found with good material and even
better construction. So the quality
aspect can take care of itself.
Another feature to focus on is
expandable elements such as buckles
and other fasteners. Detaching these
features provides more room, but at
the cost of style and structure.
Resist the urge to pack in all in
and keep the fasteners intact for a
more organized appearance.
Otherwise, your purse literally
starts to resemble a bag straight
from your favorite neighborhood
grocery.
Last but not least, be mindful of
the seasons. Don't cling to that
colorful canvas tote in the dead of
winter. Put away to the suede saddle
bag when the flowers start to bloom
in spring. You wouldn't floss your
corduroy in July, so don't carry
your heaviest leather satchel while
wearing your linens. Remember to be
smart when storing your handbags. If
possible, place them is a breathable
dust bag for protection, so when to
seasons change again you're ready to
go in one minute flat!
Now back to good ol' fashioned
fashion sense. Stand in the mirror
and do a sanity check. Is your
handbag an asset to your style? Does
it overpower your outfit and more
importantly, you? Ino time, the
handbag rules will become second
nature and who knows…. You may just
morph into a collector or handbag
connoisseur. Happy Toting!
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