As if we didn’t realize that all handbags aren’t created equal, The Examiner has enlisted BagSnob.com bag experts Tina Craig and Kelly Cook to explain which styles are best for certain body types.
For example, you want to make sure that you find a purse with a wide opening if you have large hands. That one might be a tad obvious to most. However, you also should avoid small bags if you happen to be tall as they’ll make you look even bigger.
“Being a petite girl, I always take size into consideration. I don’t shy away from large bags but it should be in proportion. For example if a petite woman wants an oversized bag, make sure the shoulder strap(s) fit high and snug on the shoulder so it’s not both wide AND long,” offers Tina Craig, Co-Founder, Snob Global Media. “If a longer tote is being considered, it should not be too wide or bulky. Flat bags are best when small girls want the oversized look. Givenchy Sacca is flat (expandable with three compartments so it still fits a lot!) and wide with short handles, perfect for petite women!“
Another interesting tidbit they offered about appropriate handbag proportioning for your body is to find a handbag “at least twice as wide as your hand fully spread apart.” I guess I should go measure my bag collection in comparison to my hands now.
[Source: Examiner]
