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Are you a little confused on the Designer Handbag Styles?
Listed below are the most common terms used to describe designer handbags in the fashion industry.
So if you're on a quest for the perfect designer handbag this list will help you determine exactly
what they're talking about!
Backpack-
We all know what a backpack is. We usually think of the backpack our kids tote to school or the sturdy nylon manly looking bags we use as luggage
for short trips or on a hike. But, if you haven't been living under a rock, you'll know that our favorite designers have also come out with some utterly
cool backpack designs. Yep, you can still use them for those short overnights, but now instead of looking like a granola,
you'll look fashion diva cool!
Clutch-
A clutch bag is small enough to....well, clutch in your hand. Sans any straps or handles. They're barely big enough to hold your lipstick, keys and money
but a perfectly stylish little bag for a special event.
Evening Bag or Baguette-
This is just another name for a clutch but evening bags are especially formal and usually don beads and sequins to compliment your little black dress.
Hobo-
The hobo bag is usually large and has the shape of a crescent.
Its slouchy body and a long strap make it perfect to wear comfortably over the shoulder.
Most Hobo bags are made out of soft, flexible fabrics and materials and tend to slump, or slouch, when set down.
The hobo bag style was inspired from the shape of the bundle on a stick that hobos are portrayed as carrying over their shoulders in drawings and cartoons.
Messenger-
The messenger bag derived its name from the bicycle messengers in New York City that travel around delivering small packages and documents.
They're made with a strap long enough to rest securely and comfortably around your neck and shoulder.
Most of them come equipped with lots of pockets and
compartments for easy organization. You can use one of these as a stylish laptop bag as well as a very cool diaper bag.
Satchel-
This bag is similar to the hobo, but instead of appearing crescent shaped it is more elongated or rectangular.
Shoulder-
These bags have a strap long enough to wear on your shoulder. The strap length depends on the purse's style but they're usually longer than bags with
only hand held handles. The size of the shoulder bag you choose should depend on your body style. Always pick a designer handbag that
flatters your body type.
Tote-
A Tote is a medium to large square bag with an open top entry and usually with two handles.
The inside may have zippered pockets and a compartment for a cell phone.
They are most commonly used to carry items too large for a purse which makes sense because the original tote was inspired by a shopping bag.
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