Top 5 Most Often Carried Handbags
By Cathy Feldman
Handbags have become the most popular accessory
on the market and there’s no reason to wonder
why. There are so many styles and trends to
choose from that it’s hard for a woman to
choose just one handbag. Each outfit calls
for a different type of handbag so it’s hard
to distinguish which types are most popular.
In order to help you determine which types
of handbags are in style right now, I have
compiled a list of the top five most often
carried handbags. You do not have to choose
one of these as the type of handbag you’re
going to carry but use this as a guideline
illustrating which are in fashion at the moment:
1. Shoulder Bag - A shoulder bag
comes in many different sizes and shapes.
They are usually larger, providing more
space for essentials such as your wallet,
books, makeup etc. Shoulder bags are meant
only to be worn over the shoulder and
provide a combination practicality and
style in one handbag.
2. Handheld Handbag - Handheld handbags
are handbags which are designed to be
held in the hand and no other way. They
are usually smaller and provide less space
than a shoulder bag. The difference between
this form of bag and a clutch is that
a handheld bag usually has a strap or
handles. These types of bags are best
suited for shopping or cruising around
town.
3. Back Pack - Back Packs are very popular
bags which are most beneficial to students
of all ages. Back packs have two straps
which make them better suited for carrying
since there is a balance of pressure of
both sides of your shoulders and back
(as opposed to just one with most handbags).
4. Tote Bag - Tote bags are very popular
because they are casual yet very practical.
These bags usually fall in the middle
of the body, around the elbow. They are
big and provide a lot of space for the
user. They usually only have one or two
compartments and are available with a
number of images on them or a simple solid
color.
5. Clutch - A clutch is a handbag which
does not have handles and is meant to
be carried in the hand. That said they
are usually quite small and only provide
enough space for the bare essentials which
you will need. These bags can be casual
or dressy and are often worn to parties
or nightclubs because they are so small
and efficient.
The handbag you choose will depend on
your style and your personal preference.
As a woman you will probably feel the
need to change the style of handbag you
carry on a regular basis. The style of
handbag differs each day depending on
where you are going and which type would
be best suited for the occasion. Have
fun with your handbag and let your personality
show through the style you choose.
About The Author
Cathy Feldman is an avid purse enthusiast
who has more handbags than she can count.
She has become complete addicted to name
brand bags and enjoys sharing her knowledge
as a contributing editor of http://www.designerhandbags101.com
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