Bag-a-holic Guide for Dummies: Part II

This blog post is a continuation of my Bag-a-holic Guide for Dummies: Part I


FOLD OVER BAG

A fold over is a bag with a handle that can be folded or stowed away, in order to transform the bag into a clutch. It's a great day-to-night option, since it doubles as both a roomy bag and a smaller, less intrusive purse.

Zara cream and black fold over bag

(Photo courtesy of Zara)

HOBO BAG

A hobo bag is usually large in size and made of material that's slouchy and soft. It's the complete opposite of a structured purse, since the hobo pretty much slumps over when unsupported.

Diesel maroon distressed leather hobo bag

(Photo courtesy of Diesel)

MINAUDIERE

A minaudiere is a small evening bag with no strap or handle. Hollywood celebrities usually carry variations of this style when walking the red carpet. A minaudiere may be encrusted with beads and stones or come in a sumptuous fabric.

Celestina sterling silver minaudiere

(Photo courtesy of Celestina)

SADDLE BAG

The saddle bag, like the doctor's bag and the bowling bag, is a type of bag that was initially more functional than stylish. It was traditionally fastened to the saddle on a horse for the rider to stow things in. Fashion-wise, it's a great accessory for vintage style outfits.

Raoul maroon suede saddle bag

(Photo courtesy of Raoul)

 SATCHEL

A satchel is a bag that often features a long strap to be worn over the shoulder. It usually has buckled closures in the front. It is commonly associated with English schoolboys, since it was traditionally used to carry books.

Cambridge Satchel Company chocolate brown satchel

(Photo courtesy of Cambridge Satchel Company)

SHOULDER BAG

A bag is considered a shoulder bag as long as it has a strap (or two) that can be worn over the shoulder. Functionality is what counts here, not the strap length.

Dorothy Perkins leopard print shoulder bag

(Photo courtesy of Dorothy Perkins)

SLING BAG

Like the cross body bag, the sling bag features a long strap that can be worn across the chest. However, this style is usually smaller in size and commonly worn over one shoulder.

Forever 21 baby blue ruched strap sling bag

(Photo courtesy of Forever 21)

TOP HANDLE

Top handle bags is what we often picture when we think of a bag. It has two handles that are not long enough to be worn over the shoulder, thus the need to clasp it with the hands or hang it over the crook of the arm.

Kate Spade dark lapis patent handbag

(Photo courtesy of Kate Spade)

TOTE

A tote (also known as a shopper) is typically large in size, since it's meant to carry a number of things at a time. It features a long handle on the center of each side and an open top (convenient for dumping things in!).

Raoul tan and black leather tote

(Photo courtesy of Raoul)

WRISTLET

A wristlet is a small bag that bears a striking resemblance to the clutch. The major difference is that a wristlet has a strap that a woman can wear on her wrist (hence the name) like a bracelet.

Burberry metallic gray zip detail wristlet

(Photo courtesy of Burberry)

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