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Bags can be found in a number of designs, styles, materials and colors. There're designed, not only to hold your belongings, but will also to have a fashion statement. When categorizing handbags, consider them in two ways - the shape of the the bag and the way you carry it. First we'll categorize bags by how you take them.
Leather shoulder bag
SHOULDER Handbag
Shoulder hand bags can be found in a lot of shapes and sizes. They are fairly large and can normally hold your wallet, keys, cell phone, textbooks, note pad, makeup products and even more. They are sometimes compartmentalized with different pockets both inside and out. These handbags are designed to be worn over the shoulder. Shoulder hand bags are extremely practical and possibly the most common bag carried by girls.
CLUTCH
A clutch is a type of handbag that doesn't have handles. It can be taken in your hand or tucked under your arm. Through the history of bags, clutches have been relatively small and often restricted to evenings. Clutches can take your keys, driving license, a lipstick and that's about it. However in the past svereal years, the "oversized" clutch has grown in popularity. These bags are made the same as a typical clutch but they are bigger and can carry all your essentials.
Clutches can be soft-bodied, framed or even 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 feature a small handle. They are not intended to be slung over the shoulder - these bags can only be handheld. They're normally smaller compared to a shoulder bag, but larger than a clutch.
Colorful tote bag
TOTE BAG
These casual bags are often made out of 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 buying.
MESSENGER BAG
Messenger hand bags are also often called crossbody bags because of how they are worn. These bags are perfect as you can't loose them! Worn across the body, messenger bag appear in a variety of styles and sizes. Crossbody bags are commonly worn by students and travellers.
BACKPACK
Another bag that's popular among students is the backpack. These types of bags have 2 straps and they are intended to be worn on your back. Backpacks are best for carrying school books, notepads and other somewhat heavy items. They're normally made of nylon, however they can also be canvas or leather. Backpacks are also perfect for traveling, hiking, camping and various activities.
The perception of handbag you select will depend on what you ought to carry, where you are going and your personal style preferences. Many women offer 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 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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