| In today's market, there are numerous styles and | | | | making house calls. Of course, nowadays they are |
| varieties of ladies handbags to choose from. Most | | | | much more fashionable! |
| women will tell you that their most important | | | | Clutch: a bag with no handles that must be carried in |
| accessory is the handbag that they carry. The purse | | | | one hand or under the arm. Clutches are the most |
| that a woman chooses to carry will say a lot about | | | | popular form of evening bags as they are typically |
| her and the fashion sense she inspires to create. The | | | | smaller and easier to escort your bare necessities. |
| beauty about handbags is they allow women to | | | | Clutches come in several different styles and are |
| express their fashion sense every single day even if | | | | perfect for evenings out or just on-the-go occasions. |
| the rest of their ensemble does not. Handbags today | | | | Hobo bag: a large shoulder bag or purse that typically |
| are not only fashionable, but they are even more | | | | resembles a half-moon or crescent shape. Hobo bags |
| functional than in the past. Today, it is important that | | | | tend to be a bit slouchy and to crunch down when |
| our handbags have room to tote our personal | | | | carried or set down. These handbags have zip tops |
| belongings as well as our mobile electronic devices and | | | | and are generally roomy and unstructured. Often times, |
| modern technologies that we never leave home | | | | you will see hobo bags referred to as E/W or N/S. |
| without. | | | | This refers to the direction the crescent shape takes. |
| Most women have a general sense of what style | | | | The E/W refers to East/West or more horizontal |
| handbag they are looking for, but with so many | | | | shape while the N/S refers to North/South meaning a |
| different kinds online and in retail stores these days, it's | | | | more vertical shaped handbag. |
| hard to identify the true type of handbag that fits your | | | | Tote bag: this popular shoulder bag inspired by the |
| needs. If a sales associate asked you if you were | | | | shopping bag, is sturdy and rectangular with an open |
| looking for a satchel or a tote bag, would you | | | | top and two strap handles. The insides may or may |
| automatically know the answer, or for that matter, | | | | not have zippered compartments. Tote bags used to |
| would you know what a satchel was? For some of | | | | carry things such as beach wear, books, groceries, etc. |
| the more savvy shoppers, maybe yes, but if you're | | | | and have now evolved to a more fashionable |
| anything like me, you've always bought the bag simply | | | | handbag. This bag is perfect for the woman who |
| because you liked it. Have you ever been disappointed | | | | carries many things in her purse. |
| after you used your handbag only to find out, it doesn't | | | | There are many more styles of handbags that exist |
| hold everything you need it to? Well, in this article, my | | | | on the market today, but the styles listed above are |
| goal is to help educate you on what types of | | | | by far the most popular and functional styles. Factors |
| handbags exist today in the market and to help you | | | | to consider when choosing the right style handbag for |
| identify what style of purse is best for your needs. | | | | you are the price, material and brand. If you are a busy |
| Let's get started! | | | | mom who is looking for a tote bag to carry your kids' |
| Shoulder Bags: shoulder bags are the most popular | | | | belongings or double as a baby bag, then you may not |
| term and more inclusive way to identify any type of | | | | be interested in a leather designer brand handbag. You |
| purse that basically has one or two straps for wearing | | | | might lean more towards a canvas tote with sturdy |
| over your shoulder. Shoulder bags can include styles | | | | straps that is still fashionable. On the other hand, if you |
| such as satchels, hobo bags and tote bags. | | | | are looking for an elegant purse or clutch to go with |
| Satchel Bags: the most common feature in satchel | | | | your next night out ensemble, then a small designer |
| bags is the two handles designed for carrying the bag. | | | | clutch may be just right for you. |
| Satchel bags often have wide flat bottoms and come | | | | Whatever your needs may be, you are guaranteed to |
| with a zippered or clasped closure on top. Most | | | | find the handbag that is right for you with the volume |
| satchel bags come with a removable shoulder strap(s). | | | | that is available on the market today. Hopefully this |
| The most recognizable form of the satchel bag | | | | article has helped you take some of the guess work |
| resembles the bags doctors used to carry when | | | | out of your decision. |