Choosing A Handbag
How hard is it to choose the perfect handbag for your body? How hard is it to find a handbag to suit you? Well, it’s not that hard.
Figure out what you carry in your purse, is it a lot or just a few things? What colors do you wear 3 or 4 times a week? What color bag would compliment your wardrobe?
COLOR:
As a rule of thumb, if you are known for wearing crazy colors or a lot of different textures at once you should consider sticking with a neutral solid color bag to keep the attention on the outfit.
Now if you are a girl who enjoys wearing the ever-slimming black or brown outfits, you keep your wardrobe pretty "classic", then you should really consider buying a handbag that throws in a spark of color. Consider buying a red, yellow, or blue bag that will compliment most everything in your closet.
SIZE:
If you are PETITE:
Smaller people can easily become overwhelmed by large handbags. Small to medium shoulder bags are your best bet. If you want to create an illusion of height, then pick a style that is taller than it is wide.
Smaller people can easily become overwhelmed by large handbags. Small to medium shoulder bags are your best bet. If you want to create an illusion of height, then pick a style that is taller than it is wide.
If you are TALL and SKINNY:
Don't have a lot of curves? Try a large, unstructured hobo style. If you prefer a smaller bag, then select one that hits you right at your waist when worn over the shoulder. Both of these will help you create the illusion of a curvier figure.
Don't have a lot of curves? Try a large, unstructured hobo style. If you prefer a smaller bag, then select one that hits you right at your waist when worn over the shoulder. Both of these will help you create the illusion of a curvier figure.
If you are PLUS SIZED:
Go for larger, more structured handbags like totes and briefs. A bag that is wider than it is tall will help balance out your figure. Smaller bags should be avoided since they will appear out of proportion when compared to your size.
Go for larger, more structured handbags like totes and briefs. A bag that is wider than it is tall will help balance out your figure. Smaller bags should be avoided since they will appear out of proportion when compared to your size.
If you are PEAR SHAPED:
Try a smaller bag that fits snugly under your arm. It will help you draw attention away from your hip area and toward your bustline. This will help balance out your figure. Messenger bags and satchels should be avoided since they will cause the eye to move downward.
Try a smaller bag that fits snugly under your arm. It will help you draw attention away from your hip area and toward your bustline. This will help balance out your figure. Messenger bags and satchels should be avoided since they will cause the eye to move downward.
If you are BIG BUSTED:
A large chest will only be emphasized by a handbag that hits you above the waist. Instead, choose a messenger style or handheld satchel. This will help draw the eye downward, away from your bust, and can help balance out your figure.
A large chest will only be emphasized by a handbag that hits you above the waist. Instead, choose a messenger style or handheld satchel. This will help draw the eye downward, away from your bust, and can help balance out your figure.
Everyone should keep in mind that it is okay to have several different bags, one for traveling, one for work, one for going out etc.
Now that you know what style of handbag will flatter you the most, you will be able to make more confident decisions when it comes to purchasing a new bag. But wait, what if you absolutely fall in love with a bag that may not suit your body type? Don't worry!! As long as the bag makes you feel fabulous, then by all means, wear it with pride!