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Bags come in a variety of forms, styles, fabrics and colors. They are designed, not only to hold your belongings, but also to have a fashion statement. When categorizing handbags, you should think of them in 2 ways - the shape of the the bag and the way you take it. First we can categorize bags by how you take them.
Leather shoulder handbag
SHOULDER Handbag
Shoulder bags can be found in many different shapes and sizes. They are fairly large and might normally hold your wallet, keys, cell phone, books, notepad, makeup and much more. They're sometimes compartmentalized with different pockets both inside and outside. These bags are created to be worn over the shoulder. Shoulder hand bags have become practical and maybe the most common bag carried by women.
CLUTCH
A clutch is a type of handbag that doesn't have handles. It can be carried in your hand or tucked below your arm. Through the history of bags, clutches have been relatively small and often reserved for evenings. Clutches can hold your keys, driving license, a lipstick and that's about it. However in recent times, the "oversized" clutch has grown in popularity. These bags are designed just like a typical clutch but they are bigger and can carry all of your essentials.
Clutches can be soft-bodied, framed as well as hard-cased. They come in number 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 designed to be held by hand. They have a small handle. They're not intended to be slung over the shoulder - these bags can only be handheld. They are normally smaller than a shoulder bag, but larger than a clutch.
Colorful tote bag
TOTE BAG
These casual bags are often made from canvas. Tote bags are open at the very top and frequently only have one main compartment. Tote bags are extremely big. When over your shoulder, tote bags usually fall around elbow length. Tote bags are good for the beach, outside activities or shopping.
MESSENGER BAG
Messenger bags are also often called crossbody bags as a result of how they are worn. These bags are good since you can't loose them! Worn across the body, messenger bag appear in a variety of styles and sizes. Crossbody bags are normally worn by students and travellers.
BACKPACK
Another bag which can be popular among students is definitely the backpack. These bags have 2 straps and they are intended to be worn on your back. Backpacks are perfect for carrying school books, notepads as well as other somewhat heavy items. They are normally made of nylon, however they can even be canvas or leather. Backpacks are also perfect for traveling, hiking, camping and various activities.
Design for handbag you decide will depend on what you should carry, where you are going and your personal style preferences. Many women provide an favorite that they carry almost daily, only switching to a smaller or larger bag for special events or circumstances. Other women own dozens of handbags and switch their bag regularly, matching it with 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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