Choosing
the perfect handbag for everyday use is a far different task than looking for a
handbag for a specific outfit. Choosing purses for everyday use requires a lot
of planning and insight before you make the plunge. Before you make your next
big handbag purchase for the season, keep these five tips in mind.
1. The perfect size
If
you're going to be carrying around a purse every day, it needs to be just the
right size. Too small, and you won't be able to carry everything you
need—you'll just end up switching to another bag. Too big, and it will be too
heavy for you to carry—you'll just switch down to a smaller bag.
To
figure out the perfect size for a bag, think about everything you need to carry with you on a regular
basis. Don't count the items you only take with you once a week or less, but
don't leave out any items you really want to take. Your purse should be able to
fit everything comfortably, with a little bit of space left over for wiggle
room.
2. Comfortable to carry
Everyone
has different preferences for bag styles. You might like to have your hands
free when you're walking, in which case a crossbody or messenger bag would be
perfect for you. If you prefer to be holding onto your purse at all times, a
wristlet or short-handled purse would look cute.
If
you aren't sure which kind of bag you like to carry, get a convertible handbag.
These purses have removable, swappable straps that you can switch around for
however you want to carry them.
3. High-quality design for durability
Since you'll be using
this purse every day, it needs to be durable. It should be able to stand up to
bad weather, bumps, being smashed in between people, and being dug through
several times a day. You may want to go high-end for an everyday purse
purchase. Handbags from Lois Vuitton, Coach, and other high-end designers are
typically made so durably that they last for decades. That is the kind of
quality you want in an everyday purse.
4. Matches with most of your clothes
Let's
rephrase that—your everyday handbag doesn't have to match with most of your clothes, but it should look good with most of them. If you wear black almost every day,
don't even think about buying a brown purse. A neutral-colored purse is what
most women choose for everyday use.
Of
course, there's no rule about that. A brightly-colored purse might be just the
pop of color you need for your drab outfits! Choose something in peacock blue,
ruby red, or emerald green to draw attention.
5. Looks good on you
Finally, your purse
should look great on you. When you look at yourself in a mirror while sporting
your purse, you should feel awesome. Rather than looking like a burden that
you're bearing, your purse should look like a stylish addition to your outfit
that showcases your awesome personality.