Here are the four most used handbags in my wardrobe.
If you have one of each of these handbags I promise you they will work with every outfit you can pull together.
It must be said that I am not a handbag fanatic. I like them but I'm not obsessed with them, probably because I hate carrying anything that isn't absolutely necessary due to my Fibromyalgia. I get sore if I hold onto something too long or try to hang a bag off my shoulder.
Thus my go-to bag is always a cross body bag.
As long as I keep them light they don't bother me as much and my hands are free. This is the bag I use most in my wardrobe. I also have that brown Lucky saddle bag shown in the photos above. I switch out between the brown and the black bags depending on what I'm wearing. Neutrals like brown and black will go with everything and won't show the dirt or wear and tear as much. Copper or pewter would also be good neutral choices. Leather bags like this look even better as they age.
Then we have the clutch.
I prefer clutches for modern edgy looks and I love how they don't interrupt the line of my outfit.
Now we are onto a big time favourite of mine…the structured or framed handbag.
These are reminiscent of the 1950's and look amazing with fit and flare dresses. This type of bag might be my biggest weakness. I have a few of these lovelies. Added bonus with these bags…you can usually see everything that is inside when you open it.
Now we have the big Momma…the tote.
Perfect for traveling. Lots of room for magazines, large cameras, sweaters and sometimes even a little dog.
Be warned…when you carry these bags your husband, boyfriend or friends may start wanting you to carry their stuff for them as well. It can be like carrying around a suitcase on your arm if you let it get out of hand.
Would you choose these same types of handbags as your "must have" pieces?
Is your favourite handbag the one you use daily?
I love how you’ve styled the handbags and outfits! But the cross-body and the animal print are my favorite outfit/handbag combos. Personally, I love the over-sized clutch trend a ton, but it’s not very practical for day. My favorite style of functional bag is definitely a cross-body or bag that can be a cross-body should I choose. It’s much easier to have my hands free, and I also like the security of knowing its right by my side.
xx
Candida
http://www.merchmaven.com
Thank you for doing this post! I’m horrible and don’t know the first thing about handbags. My weakness is dresses and shoes, but I’m lost in this department!
-Jamie
ChatterBlossom
Wow you have tons of great bags! My one and (almost} only purse is a cross-body. I’m not much of a purse girl myself. I love every single one of these looks but the second has to be my favorite- what a beautiful skirt!
Jessi
haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com
Wonderful post and your picks are great! I just purchases a cross over/ satchel style for the summer. With vacations and lots of running around ahead during the summer months, I need something that will allow my hands to be free. The clutch is always a sexy and chic choice for evenings.. love them:)
Thanks for stopping in Leslie : )
I agree…hands free are a must for day to day.
You have a beautiful stylish blog.
bisous
Suzanne
I couldn’t agree more about the oversized clutch. Obviously the women that use those on a day to day basis aren’t running errands or maybe they have man servants to carry their clutches when they are busy with something else.
Hello,
Perfect collection of bags, especially the totes! Handbags are my weakness and I have to have a matching wallet…LOL
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I use a cross body for everyday (though I just wear it as a shoulder bag, not actually across the body), and have a few special occasion bags I’ll use when called for.
Also, I love the green striped maxi dress!
loving all of these looks on you and your hair in a bun with those bangs is fabulous! if my bun looked like that I would wear her every single day!