Matching Handbags and Purses to Body Type

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With any fashion item you can get an idea about whether a handbag will look good on your or not by thinking about your figure. Handbags and purses come in many different sizes so it naturally follows that different kinds of bags and purses will suit different body types. Consider the following general advice:

The most general rule of thumb is that you should look at handbags that are the opposite shape to your body shape, roughly anyway. So, if you are a shorter lady, you should opt for a bag that is perhaps a little taller and larger than some others. Of course, all handbags are different so some experimentation is useful here.

There is a caveat here, and whilst choosing a shape of bag that is opposite to your body-shape you should be careful not to choose a size that is opposite to your general size. To explain, if you are very tall then a smaller clutch bag or purse will not look right, so there are limits here. If you happen to be small and thin then a rounder bag will look great, not a necessarily smaller bag.

When choosing a handbag think how it will balance your figure. If you happen to be a bustier woman then consider drawing attention away from the bosom with a bag that is larger, perhaps on a longer strap.

A quality bag will always look better than a cheaper bag so make sure you shop around for your favourite style.

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