How To Choose The Best Womens Handbags And Purses For Your Personal Style

By Stacey Burt


A stylish handbag not only gives a woman a convenient place to tote her essential items, but it also adds to her overall look and can make a fashion statement. With so many different labels and style of womens handbags and purses to choose from it can be difficult to find just the right one. These tips will help make this decision easier for ladies shopping in Laurel, Maryland.

A purse can be carried in one of several different ways; short handles, a shoulder strap, or across the body, some styles, such as clutches have no handles at all. The wearer needs to decide which style is most comfortable and practical for its intended use, and select a design which best fits this preference.

The size of the handbag is another important factor when it comes to purse shopping. A good starting point is to first determine which items qualify as "must-haves" in one's purse and find something that will basically accommodate these essentials. Smaller sizes obviously won't provide sufficient space, but sometimes up-sizing too much can lead to things "getting lost" inside the bag, making it hard to keep organized.

Finding the best shape of handbag is usually best accomplished by choosing a style that complements the figure of the one wearing it. Bags of all shapes are available to flatter any body type. Generally, a style that is opposite to one's natural shape is the best choice, such as a round purse for a tall, slim woman, because the contrast creates balance.

Color selection should be based on one's wardrobe items, and whether its purpose is to blend in or stand out. Muted tones such as brown, gray, and black are versatile and can be worn with most outfits, or if a bolder look is desired, jewel tones like deep blue or green, and red make a great accent that can set off an ensemble.

The quality is very important if the buyer wishes to have a bag that can stand up to years of use. Leather is generally the most durable material. Other things to make note of included how strong the stitching and seams are, strength of the zippers and handles, type of lining, and if it has protective "feet" on the bottom to keep the bag from getting dirty or damaged. Generally some brands are synonymous with quality purses more than others.

The structure needs to feature an easily accessible main compartment, and at least two side pockets, which provides optimal practicality. Personal preferences for closure type, zipper vs. Clasp, or whether the purse has a flexible or rigid design vary from one user to the next and mostly depend on where the bag will be worn and how it will be used.

Whenever possible, it's in the buyer's best interest to choose a well-constructed purse which may initially cost more, but will ultimately provide years of use. Besides physical stores, shoppers can also browse the vast assortment of quality bags for sale on the online marketplace as well, by frequently checking and comparing prices, usually a great deal will surface sooner or later.




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