Monday, March 9, 2009

What to Look for When Buying a Handbag

By Debra Brian Hunt

A handbag can truly make or break any outfit, which is why it is important to always have some great ones in your closet to pull together with your outfit. With the wide variety of options out there, from designer handbags, to knock offs, and the many kinds of colours you can choose from, you need a degree in shopping just to get a great bag. Here are some tips to help you out:

1. You can buy a designer handbag, but it will cost you a lot (sometimes in the thousands of dollars) so it is a better idea to look around and get cheaper versions which are usually available for around one tenth the price. They may not look exactly like the designer version, but are great to look at anyhow.

2. Peek at your attire before you go shopping. If you have a cupboard consisting of just a few colours, you don't want to buy dozens of bags and can instead procure a few but from higher end stores. These will last you for several years due to their higher class.

3. You don't need to worry about matching your shoes and your bag. You need to keep both in the same family, but the colours can be different as long as the outfit looks good that's good enough to go. So look for handbags that will go with more outfits, rather than pick up one in every colour.

4. Leather handbags are very practical to have since they go well with almost anything. You can also get straw or cloth handbags, but bear in mind that they will only go well with indistinctly casual clothing.

5. Keep an eye on tendency when you purchase your bag. While it is very cool these days to have huge bags that you could fit a person in, these may no longer be in style another year from now, so there is no motive in spending thousands of dollars on them. Instead, buy an inexpensive version that you can use while they are in trend. A good bet is to buy structured bags in darker colours as they will always stay in craze.

6. The class of a handbag is unmistakably very important. Make sure you look at the line of stitching and the handle to make sure everything is stitched on well, if not you will find yourself with a bag that starts splitting apart after a few uses.

7. The inner colour may not seem like a very essential part of the buying procedure but it is. If you purchase a handbag, try and get one with a light coloured inseam since this will make it easier for you to see while you try and find your keys or phone.

In the end, make sure you buy a bag that is not only well made but will go well with your wardrobe. If you are always in athletic clothes, there is no need to buy extremely expensive bags since you will need something a little more durable.

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