Select Bags According

to Your Body Type

Handbag ShapesAre you confused by the terminology when it comes to handbags? Here are some popular shapes:• Tote - An open-top bag with straps or handles.• Hobo bag - A crescent-shaped shoulder bag. This style is often soft and slouchy.• Duffle - Tall shoulder bag, often with a wider opening on top.• Field bag - A flap-top shoulder bag with utility-type closure (buckles, snaps, etc).• Clutch - A small, handheld bag or a larger, geometric shape that is tucked under the

arm or carried in your hand.• Satchel- A large, handheld bag. Many satchels are structured.• Baguette - Long and rounded shoulder bag resembling the namesake bread.• Messenger - A large, soft shoulder bag with long straps (often worn across the body).• Cigar Box - A small, boxy, hard bag.• Pouch - A soft, small bag.• Kelly bag - A classic Hermes style named after Grace Kelly; a large, structured

handbag with distinctive hardware closures.• Crossbody bag - A bag -- often smaller in size -- that is worn across the body at an

angle.

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Body Type: Curvy•Congrats! You can choose various types of bags to carry

•One which hits above the waistline. Not too short Not to long

•Hobo will be a good choice

•Shoulder bag is ideal for you

Body Type: Thin

• Good to choose a clutch• A shoulder bag or an

oversized bag• Don’t go for a small bag as it

will make you look thinner• A shoulder bag is easy to

carry• An oversized bag is

the best

Body Type: Plus Size

• Avoid small bag as you will look bigger than you really is

• You should choose a large bag

• A large hobo, clutch or an oversized bag is good

Body Type: Plump and Short• A small bag is good• You can choose pink

color and lovely pattern• You can choose feminine

design• You can consider a

small shoulder bag, a tote a hobo or a saddles-shaped bag

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