Types of women's bags

Perhaps there are so many anecdotes about any other item in a woman’s wardrobe as about a handbag. Truly, this accessory is as irreplaceable as it is multifunctional, and can contain almost the entire “ladies’ set” of necessary things.

The variety of styles and types of women's handbags allows you to use this necessary and fashionable accessory both as an addition to an image and as an accent piece. To do this, it is important to know how to choose the right bag model, what it is beneficial to combine with, and what outfit to complement it with.

What types of women's bags are divided into?

Still, the main purpose of a bag is to be functional, and at the same time, an aesthetic container for all those things that we need at work, while shopping, on a walk or while relaxing. Therefore, according to their purpose, different types of women's bags can be divided into several groups:

• Everyday;
• business;
• evening;
• for shopping.

Each type includes many models, cases, colors and materials, the choice of which depends on the circumstances, lifestyle, wardrobe and taste preferences of their owner.

We use everyday bags for walks and picnics, to the beach and to run errands, to have coffee with a friend or to fun get-togethers with friends. The main requirement for such accessories is functionality, convenience, spaciousness and compliance with the situation and the bow.

Designers of business bags, when thinking through new models, give preference to straightness and severity of lines, representative materials, status and restraint of appearance combined with functionality. There are models where you can put a laptop or tablet, documents in a folder, and there are also those that can accommodate a business card holder, phone, wallet and notebook. Such a compact business handbag will also perfectly highlight the image of a business lady and demonstrate the status of its owner.

Evening bags - or clutches, as we used to call them - are suitable for an evening out, becoming the final touch of your look, or for events - somewhere you need to put your phone, keys or lipstick, just so that it does not interrupt the final completeness and the perfection of an evening look from a dress, pumps and elegant jewelry.

Shopping bags are simply indispensable for shopping. Forget about shapeless and numerous bags that do not fit in your hands and hinder movement - a large and roomy shopping bag is convenient for putting everything you buy into it, but its scope of application is not limited to this. The shopper is also a popular model of everyday bag, which is suitable for active and sporty women who are easy-going and prefer to carry “everything they own” with them.

What types of women's bags are there by shape and purpose?

The main criterion for classifying bag models is the shape of the body. The same shape can serve different purposes and be combined with different looks - it all depends on the material of manufacture and on the image of the hostess, which the bag complements and emphasizes. Among the most popular are:

• Messenger bag (messenger);
• dome bag;
• travel bag;
• diplomat;
• bucket bag;
• bag;
• hobo;
• tote;
• clutch;
• minaudière;
• pouch;
• Kelly;
• baguette;
• shoulder bag;
• frame;
• backpack;
• briefcase;
• reticule.

A huge number of styles were named after the brands that first launched them on the market; many won the hearts of fans with their unique shape and materials. Thus, today's fashionistas will not confuse Celine, Hermes, Cristian Dior, Michael Cors, etc. bags with anything. Every woman has a couple of favorite models, as well as several bags for all occasions, which are considered universal. Each model has its own advantages and qualities that should be taken into account when choosing.

• Messenger bag – it’s not for nothing that it received the second name of the messenger bag. It really resembles comfortable, high-quality and practical mail bags, which are not only able to accommodate all the correspondence that the postman has to deliver in a day, but should also be comfortable to wear. A sturdy case, a lid with a magnet or a buckle, and a long shoulder strap are its distinctive features.

• Tout – one of the flagship models of the world famous French brand Louis Vuitton. This is a square bag with strong sides and two handles. It closes with a zipper or a magnet, or can be partially open.

• Travel bag and handbag – very similar in shape, both appeared as a smaller copy of a travel bag.Initially it was used as a doctor's bag, which was distinguished by its large capacity and strong wire sides. A lady's handbag with a trapezoidal shape and a horizontal latch on a metal plate can be called the first prototype of a clutch.

• Diplomat – a classic, strict model of a business bag, the name of which speaks for itself. It is very reminiscent of a rectangular men's briefcase with short handles and zippers. A laptop, papers and everything you need for work will fit here without any problems. A business lady with such a bag will definitely not be mistaken for someone else.

• Baggy tote bag truly has no limitations in size. Not all girls use it for shopping - its large size often allows you to take it anywhere - to study, to work, for a walk, to the beach, because it can fit anything - from books and notebooks to beach mats and towels.

• No less popular hobo bag, which has a soft body, medium-length handles and a square shape. Hobo Bag - she received this nickname for her versatility and spaciousness.
• Fashion for trapezoidal kelly bag, as you might guess, was introduced by Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco. This idea was inspired by the Hermes fashion house, whose bags are still the most famous and popular example of this model.

• Baguette bag It somewhat resembles a clutch, because it is small, it can have both a soft and hard body, but its main difference is that the length of the bag is twice its width. And it really resembles a loaf – “baguette” in French.

• Saddle or shoulder bag - the same clutch, in our opinion, because we are used to “calling” a small handbag for a variety of purposes this way.But the cowboy Saddle Bag, made of thick red leather, was once used by the conquerors of the American wild West, tied to the saddle, to store gunpowder or cartridges. And on fashionistas in cowboy boots, it looks simply amazing.

• Frame and dome bag – dome-shaped business models with two handles and strong sides – they are suitable for feminine representatives of the business environment.

• Perfect for active young ladies and those who are constantly on the move. backpacks or briefcases. The fashion for them in the last 2 years has led to the fact that designers and fashion designers have developed many options, among which you can find both everyday models and styles for business style.

• Clutches, pouches and minaudières are perfect for going out. If there are a great many variations of clutches - simply large wallets - pouches and minaudières, although popular, not everyone knows what they are. The pouch, which men used to use to store tobacco, was a soft pouch that could be hidden behind the hem of a jacket. A woman's pouch is worn on the wrist with a special lace, but a minaudiere is a small dense box with decoration and a slamming locking mechanism.

What to wear with different models of bags

On the Instagram accounts of popular fashion bloggers this year you can find plastic bags, straw and belt bags, transparent bucket bags, barrel bags and even string bags - all these are fashion trends, but you should follow them with a certain caution and taking into account your own style and lifestyle. Here are some tips on how to combine clothes and accessories without looking stupid:

• The style of the bag should exactly match the style of clothing.A diplomat or kelly bag requires classic restraint of lines, types of styles and plain fabrics, with a shopper you can allow yourself a certain frivolity and oversize, a minaudiere should complement an evening outfit, but a frame or tote will look good with a casual style.
• Today, matching a bag to your shoes is considered a sign of bad taste.
• If you choose branded bags, they cannot be combined with overt mass-market clothing. Such accessories oblige you to maintain style in all other details.
• Remember to follow trends carefully. It’s very easy to go overboard with this - if you choose a fashionable plastic bag, then it should be complemented with a stylish jacket and sneakers that will balance your figure. Remember that in such a bag everything that is inside is visible, and this obliges you, at a minimum, to sort through its contents.
• The bag is included in the color scheme of the image. It should not stand out from it either in texture or color. It is considered acceptable to combine no more than 3 colors; remember that the color of the bag is also taken into account.

Well, and of course, remember that the choice between quantity and quality is always yours. Although it is believed that the more bags the better, having one or two high-quality branded bags is still better than several dozen garishly tasteless handicrafts.