Are handbags an important part of fashion to invest in a good one? I'd say so.
A handbag is the thing that makes one of the biggest statements in a woman, or mans' outfit.
It's not just there to carry all of your necessities,
it shows whether you love quality, or ya don't.
This will be the main way you will see
very quickly if the quality is there or not. If a bag starts
to fray, it shows and you cannot cover it up.
If you're not into bags, this post isn't for you. But for those who love them, you'll agree with this. That if you aren't a beginner in fashion or on a new journey to a better life of less fuss and less wastage, to a better quality of life, you'll know that owning a black and/or brown bag is an essential. Just with those two bags, you can go thru life completely satisfied. I've tested tones of bags and have come to that conclusion. If you disagree, leave a comment on the bottom of this post. And tell me why.
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BAGS:
PURSE BAG BACKPACK BAG CROSSBODY BAG
CLUTCH BAG ENVELOPE BAG TOTE BAG
BEACH BAG BUMBAG MAN BAG
If you're like a lot of people who get bored of the same thing, or the type of person who needs a different bag for each occasion, you're lucky that there are many, many types of styles and colours to choose from. There are Purse Bags which are great for weddings or formal occasions in general. Crossbody Bags are great for casual, everyday use, for daily use and very good for carrying quite a few things depending on the size. Backpack bags are my favourite, as they are excellent for back posture and a balance in weight. As someone with back issues I love them as I have low to no pain with them. Clutch Bags are also great for formal occasions like weddings, outings and nights out. They fit the very essentials so they aren't very useful for daily use. Envelope Bags are very stylish but very slim so will not fit large things or bulky things. Good for job interviews or some formal occasions. Beach Bags are fantastic for carrying your towel, sun creams, sun glasses, beach shoes, a good book and more, in style. A must have for summer. Bum Bags are great for travelling, to carry passports, money and keys. But can also be great for daily use if you are wearing very casual clothes and are always on the run. Tote Bags are large and bulky and can fit a huge amount of things like a laptop, folders, paperwork and much, much more. Great to carry things that don't fit in your handbag. Man Bags are very normal in Europe but not so much in other countries but I think they are fantastic for men as they need to carry things too and cannot fit everything in his pockets. It's a taboo for many, but for me, it's a fashion item and very practical. The last ones I'll mention here are Shopping Bags and cotton Mesh Bags. They are great to save the planet from terrible plastic bags, best to use cotton bags, not polypropylene. Avoid them at all costs, unless you already own them, then, reuse them as long as you can.
The amount of colours and styles vary according to your preference and this is where it gets tricky. This is where knowing your own style matters and means you match your outfit to your bag. I have seen people wear trendy outfits with very outdated bags, or a completely wrong bag all together.
This is where I tell you that doing your research is essential.
Size is another huge factor. If you are short and thin, you need to get a bag that is relatively small, but not tiny. If you are really tall and thin, you aren't going to buy the smallest bag, or it will get lost on you. And all other sizes and shapes, will buy a bag according to what suits you, and what size fits your shape and size.
For me, getting the right bag takes time. I have tried many styles before I settled with the one that I love and use on a daily basis. There is nothing wrong with that, but if you do end up buying too many bags and they don't work for you, either sell them, gift them, or donate them (depending on how much you have spent on them). Don't put them on a shelf as dust collectors, that's just wasteful. And we're not about that.
TIP : If you can't afford good quality, never buy a knock-off, it will look really cheap.
Sometimes consignment stores or thrift shops have gems, just keep searching.
QUOTE : "Luxury bags make your life
more pleasant,
make you dream,
give you confidence,
and show your neighbours
you are doing well."
By: Carl Lagerfeld.
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