Is a handbag just a purse?

Many of us in childhood (especially boys) had this question in our mind that why ladies carry this big bag just to carry their money!!! Funny right? Yes, it sounds funny when you know that a handbag is not just a purse. But before that, it’s a curiosity in itself. A lot is going inside a woman’s handbag from keys, cards to make up stuff for an emergency to tissue and sanitary napkins.

 A handbag serves as a necessity on the other hand it is the ultimate combination of fashion and function as well. It adds more value to your attire independent of the purpose and the attire you wear, says it going to the gym, a party, or a picnic you can’t carry a common handbag to all the places you go. Can you wear the same footwear in all attire and to places? No, you ain’t wearing your sports shoes below your sparkling club dress! Right? The same goes with the handbags.

Each occasion calls for different types of handbags.

Now, every season and necessity calls for new handbags as in last few years frame bags and club bags are so much in demand that after every quarter there is a more attractive, new design in the market. The more variety you see the more perplexed you get, it might have happened to you that you saw an attractive piece of a new trendy handbag on someone in public, but now you are unable to search for it because you don’t know what this new thing is called. Don’t worry we got you covered!

Now we present you the variety of handbags and many of them are the subtype of the parent model so don’t get confused. Let’s go: –

  • Tote bags: – If you are looking for something simple yet gives the sophisticated touch tote bags are going to be your first choice. It is a square or rectangle-shaped bag that gives you extra space for the days you want to carry more stuff with you. It is majorly preferred as a shopper’s bag due to space but believe us it’s gonna look perfect on that office attire of yours as well.
  • Frame bags: – If you could just remember the small pouchy bag your grandmother used to carry, which was also used as a coin purse. The frame bags are the same idea as with a trapezoid shape, a metal frame, and a cute kissing lock at its opening. If you are looking for a bag with a vintage look here is your choice, it looks sophisticated as well as classy at the same time with your attire.
  • Saddlebags: – The saddlebag is a round-shaped bag with a crossbody strap and an over flap. Saddlebags were used by the horse riders to travel for storing their necessary stuff. There may be some changes with the design with time but it is still connected to roots, same as a saddlebag it is made up of leather with an over flap. Many a time with metal impeached on it too.
  • Backpack bag: – Nobody knows when this popular academic use bag came in casual use and then became a trend among youngsters. You plan for a day out or a picnic, the first bag that comes to your mind is a backpack, as it assures enough space for your necessities and an easy go with every look as well.
  • Clutch: – It is considered the most recognizable handbag in the fashion industry. A small, usually flat bag and it is without a handle or straps on it. It is generally carried with formals but the recent red-carpet events have shown that a gown or a fitted dress, the clutch goes perfectly with most of the attire until you have a lot to carry.