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These 10 Types Of Handbags Will Make Your Life Easy

Handbag obsession is real. You might have an enormous pile of handbags that you have acquired over a period of time. But how practical your collection of handbags is? Do you know there are certain types of handbags that you can carry only for formal attire, while there are some other types of handbags which are entirely made to help you with your day to day life? There are some unspoken handbag rules, that you must adhere to look classy.

10 Types Of Handbags To Own Right Away

Quilted Bag

A Channel Classic - Glamour-com
A Channel Classic – Glamour.com

A Quilted Bag would be my first choice. It’s a classic type of handbag that every woman on this planet must own. A quilted bag can go very well with body-con dresses, denim, and body-hugging casuals. These types of bags also go very well with Indian attire such as a nicely draped Saree.

Minaudiere

A Minaudiere From Etienneaigner-com
A Minaudiere From Etienneaigner.com

A Minaudiere is a very small handbag (like a case) and you can carry some of your belongings like some money and maybe your cell phone in it. It is most suitable for formal night dresses or lunch midis.

Tote Bag

Tote Bags - For Everything Else
Tote Bags – For Everything Else

When you are running errands like going for grocery shopping, seeing your doctor, or picking up kids from the school, a tote bag is your best buddy. It’s very versatile and offers great space for your belongings. You can even shove down a small umbrella in it if you are not sure about the weather outside.

Baguette Bag

This type of handbag was first made popular by Sex and The City famed Sarah Jessica Parker, who carried around baguette bags almost in every episode. This is quite a small handbag with short straps. It can be worn with dresses to formal events. It looks perfect with a pantsuit though.

Saddle Bag

Saddle Bag
Saddle Bag

A saddle bag also offers nice space in case you are going to your office or college and need to carry a lot of stuff. They come with a long strap so it could go cross body. A pair of denim and a saddle bag never goes wrong.

Straw Bag

Cute Little Summery Bags
Cute Little Summery Straw Bags

It’s actually a trend. They come in the shape of basket, clutch, messenger and what not. This summer these straw bags are lit. They make a great companion for summer vacations. An essential handbag to complete your boho look.

Doctor’s Bag

Doctor Handbag
Doctor Handbag by Luggagesuperstore.co.uk

You need this handbag when you have a lot to carry around. I keep this type of handbag with me whenever I am travelling. These handbags are highly structured and they can stay upright due to side linings. They also make great business handbags.

Crossbody Pouch

Crossbody Pouch dollskill-com
Crossbody Pouch By dollskill.com


A cross body pouch offers the longest straps so that you can wear it across your body. These are small pouch-like bags which you can use to carry money and cell phone. So in case you do not need much stuff to go with you, you can simply opt for a cross-body pouch.

Little Backpack

Tiny Backpack For Travellers
Tiny #Girlie Backpack For #TheGirlWhoTravels

Not talking about the enormous sized backpack, but a cute little, feminine version of backpacks in pastel colors is in trend these days. They can hold a lot of stuff for you while looking cute and girly. Also, they are easy to carry around as your hands are free. These backpacks make great travel companion too.

A Designer Bag

Welcome To The Cult Of Designer Handbag
Welcome To The Cult Of Designer Handbags – thegreyedit.com

Every handbag lover dreams of acquiring a high-end designer handbag. Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton or HERMÈS BIRKIN, you can choose your style and your brand, this special little piece which would cost you enormous loads of money, will stay closest to your heart. It would mean more than a handbag to you.

I did not mention a waist bag because I find them not so versatile. I think they are not going to stay beyond 2019. The problem with the waist bags is that they accentuate your waistline. If you wish to wear them cross body, they accentuate your boobs.  If you are not among those perfect sizes, you don’t really have to invest in them.

A handbag is an essential part of your looks. It’s your companion. It knows you from inside out, no pun intended. Just put bit more of effort while selecting your handbag as you do while selecting your outfit. Let me know how many handbags do you own. Do you happen to get hands on your dream handbag?

See you super soon.

Nisha Malik ❤

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11 Comments

  • Dilsha sahu

    Wow this is amazing. I think a quilted bag is quite versatile as it can go with Indian as well as western outfits very well. A straw bag is on my wish list too

  • Noor Anand Chawla

    I love handbags and it was so much fun to read this post! I do possess most of the styles you have mentioned here and you have inspired me to add the remaining ones to my collection as soon as possible!

  • Snehal

    I was looking up to buy some a new bag but did not know what it is called. Now I know that I have to look for saddle bags! ?

  • Mrinal Kiran

    Straw bags are my favourite! I have always wanted to buy these but never found one locally! Loved the post!

  • Amrit kaur

    My favourite from all these are Tote, straw and crossover body bags. These are the ones that I use the most these days.

  • Preeti tiwari

    I can’t resist myself to buy designer bags. They looks superb and quite spacious too. Thanks for sharing this list.

  • Sajid Akhter

    Wow, this is a wonderful post. Handbags are an essential part of feminine fashion. It adds a bit of zing to your personality.

    Thanks for sharing, have a good day.