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Different types of HANDBAGS
Handbags come in a number of shapes, styles, fabrics and colors. They're designed, not only to hold your belongings, but also to make a fashion statement. When categorizing handbags, you should consider them in 2 different ways - the shape of the the bag and the way you take it. First we are going to categorize bags by how you carry them.
Leather shoulder bag
SHOULDER BAG
Shoulder hand bags can be found in a number of shapes and sizes. They are fairly large and may normally hold your wallet, keys, cell phone, textbooks, note pad, cosmetics and much more. They're sometimes compartmentalized with different pockets both inside and out. These bags are created to be worn over the shoulder. Shoulder bags have become practical and possibly the most common bag carried by ladies.
CLUTCH
A clutch is a type of bag that doesn't have handles. It could be carried in the hand or tucked under your arm. Through the entire history of handbags, clutches have been relatively small and often restricted to evenings. Clutches can hold your keys, driver's 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 regular clutch but they're larger and can carry your entire essentials.
Clutches might 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 handbags are designed to be held by hand. They give a small handle. They're not intended to be slung over the shoulder - these bags can only be handheld. They are normally smaller compared to a shoulder bag, but larger than a clutch.
Colorful tote bag
TOTE BAG
These kinds of casual bags are often made out of canvas. Tote bags are open at the top and usually only have one main compartment. Tote bags are very big. When over ones shoulder, tote bags usually fall around elbow length. Tote bags are good for the beach, outside actions or shopping.
MESSENGER BAG
Messenger hand bags may also be often called crossbody bags because of how they are worn. These bags are good as you can't loose them! Worn over 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 supposed to be worn on your back. Backpacks are great for carrying school books, notepads as well as other somewhat heavy items. They're normally made of nylon, however they may also be canvas or leather. Backpacks are also perfect for traveling, hiking, camping and various activities.
Design for handbag you choose will depend on what you should carry, where you are going and your personal style preferences. A lot of 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 large number of handbags and switch their bag on a regular basis, matching it to 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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