subject: Making A Decision On Your Everyday Handbag [print this page] Most of us women use a handbag on a daily basis, it is our carry all, and is ussually packed full of the most usefull things. Our everyday handbag is also our most used fashion accessory, it must look good, go with most outfits and also be pratical. You want your handbag to reflect your peronality and suit your lifestyle.
Colour
Your everyday handbag has to match or blend with the majority of your outfits, so it is best to choose a mid-range colour. Avoid the really warm colours like red or the cool colours like ice blue. Choose a neutral colour. While many women think that a black handbag automatically goes with every outfit, you do not have to limit the colour to boring black if you don't want to. Chocolate, purple, and turquoise are all great neutral colours that will blend or match most outfits. As an alternative you could choose a multicoloured handbag with colours from your favourite outfits.
Scale
Your handbag needs to match your body size in scale. If you are a petit woman, carrying a huge handbag looks odd. A large framed women carrying a small handbag also has a tendancy to look a little odd. Choose a handbag that provides a scale and balance to your body.
Body Shape
Think about your body shape. Unlike the scale section, here you want to go with opposites. If you have an apple shaped body and come across as round, an angular rather than rounded handbag will suit you best. If you are pear-shaped, with a larger bottom, do not emphasise this by carrying a pear-shaped handbag that bulges at the bottom and slims at the top in shape.
Lifestyle
One of the most important features of your everyday handbag is that it must suit your lifestyle. Think about all the items you would generally carry in your handbag. Your handbag should be able to fit these things without bulging. If you like to read, try fitting a standard paperback book into the handbag. Some handbags are too small in shape or size to fit a book. Your handbag is used nearly every day, so it needs to be able to fit all the things you need. If you tend to want organization, look for a handbag with several pockets or sections. Think about how you will use your handbag.
Personality
Choose a handbag that matches your personality. Your handbag makes a statement about who you are and what you like, so there is little point in purchasing a bag you don't like, just because it is practical. Select a handbag that complements your personality. If you prefer the minimalistic style, don't choose a fussy handbag with lots of decoration.
Accent
Look at where the handbag sits on your body or how you carry it. Try to place the handbag on the part of your body you most want to accent. If your legs are your best asset, carry your handbag in your hand or lengthen the straps so it sits as low as possible. If you want to accentuate your slim tummy, have your handbag sit at tummy level as you walk along. Adjust the straps of your handbag to accentuate your best body feature.
Choosing a handbag for everyday use is not always easy. The everyday handbag has to match different outfits, be practical, and match your personality and body shape.
