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Kinds of Bags
Bags can be found in a number of shapes, styles, fabrics and colors. There're designed, not only to hold your belongings, but also to develop a fashion statement. When categorizing bags, you should think of them in two ways - the shape of the the bag and the way you take it. First we can categorize bags by how you carry them.
Leather shoulder handbag
SHOULDER BAG
Shoulder hand bags can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are fairly large and may normally hold your wallet, keys, mobile phone, textbooks, note pad, makeup products and much more. They are sometimes compartmentalized with various pockets both inside and out. These handbags are created to be worn over the shoulder. Shoulder hand bags are extremely practical and perhaps the most common bag carried by girls.
CLUTCH
A clutch is a type of bag that doesn't have handles. It could be carried in your hand or tucked under your arm. Over the history of handbags, clutches have been relatively small and often accessible evenings. Clutches can take your keys, driving license, a lipstick and that's about it. However in recent times, the "oversized" clutch has grown in popularity. These hand bags are made the same as a typical clutch but they are much larger and can carry all of your essentials.
Clutches can be soft-bodied, framed as well as hard-cased. They come in variety of shapes and materials, including silk, patent leather and sequined fabrics. A clutch can be closed with a fold-over flap, top closure, zipper, push lock, drawstring or any number other types of closures.
HANDHELD BAG
Obviously, these bags are made to be held by hand. They feature a small handle. They aren't intended to be slung over the shoulder - these bags can only be handheld. They're normally smaller than a shoulder bag, but larger than a clutch.
Colorful tote bag
TOTE BAG
These kinds of casual bags will often be made out of canvas. Tote bags are open at the very top and often only have one main compartment. Tote bags are incredibly big. When over ones shoulder, tote bags usually fall around elbow length. Tote bags are great for the beach, outdoor actions or buying.
MESSENGER BAG
Messenger hand bags are also often called crossbody bags because of how they are worn. These bags are good because you can't loose them! Worn over the body, messenger bag can be found in numerous styles and sizes. Crossbody bags are generally worn by students and travellers.
BACKPACK
Another bag which is popular among students may be the backpack. These kinds of bags have two straps and they are supposed to be worn lying on your back. Backpacks are fantastic for carrying school books, notepads as well as other somewhat heavy items. These are normally made of nylon, however they can even be canvas or leather. Backpacks are also great for traveling, hiking, camping and various activities.
Design for handbag you choose depends on what you must carry, where you are going and your personal style preferences. Many women have an favorite that they carry almost daily, only switching to a smaller or larger bag for special occasions or circumstances. Other women own a multitude of handbags and switch their bag on a regular basis, matching it for their outfit, destination and mood.
Now that you understand the handbag categories by how you carry them, we will break it down a little further. On the next page, we discusses some of the more common shapes of handbags.
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