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Handbags are undoubtedly the most popular accessory for most women’s outfits.

Once you start looking for a new bag you are spoiled for choice thousands of different designs and styles are available, this can make finding the perfect bag difficult and frustrating.

One major problem is that many women are unsure of which types of handbags will suit their body shape and therefore end up picking styles that don’t quiet look right even to the point of being out of proportion with their frame.

This article is an attempt to help you find what type of bag is best suited to your size and shape.

Hourglass figure

If you’re lucky enough to have all the curves in the right places it’s a good idea to emphasize your waist. The best way to achieve this is to find a bag which hangs just above the waist. Medium sized bags work best anything to big or too tiny can look out of proportion.

Short and Plump

If you are in this category be very careful when choosing a handbags they choose, larger bags can be overbearing and make you look even shorter whereas smaller bags tend to give the impression you are taller than you really are.

Plus Size

If this is you keep well away from small bags, they have the effect of making you look bigger than you really are, bags with short straps are best avoided to. Pick a design which is a little larger and wider than run of the mill sizes as it will help you to appear smaller.

Tall and Thin

If you are built like a supermodel, tall and not too curvy, most styles of handbag are likely to suit you. Shoulder bags, clutch bags and oversized handbags are going to look amazing, however be careful regarding the size of the bag, large bags will suit you best because smaller ones are likely to make you appear even taller. If you do set your heart on a smaller handbag ensure that it snugly fits beneath your shoulders.

Which handbag you choose not only depends on the type and shape of your body, but also on the outfit you’re wearing and what the occasion is. Pick a handbag that you think looks best on you, and suits your mood on the day.

Very few women can manage with just one handbag, so make sure you have a few to choose from.

The featured bags on this page are from Handbags & Gladrags.

here is a selection…

• Baibella Matilda Large Shopper in White Patent Leather
  

  161.48 Handbags and Gladrags Large tote bag in glossy patent leather with stud detailing. The top is secured with 2 inner magnetic studs and the base is protected with stud feet. Inside is lined in pink fabric with a central zip compartment and side zip pocket and further open pockets. Measures 41cm x 35cm x 12cm

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• Billy Bag Amelia Large Boxy Bag Chocolate Leather
  

  90.53 Handbags and Gladrags Measures 48cm x 20cm x 17cm Was £185

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• Billy Bag Faith Shoulder Messenger Jade Leather
  

  124.99 Handbags and Gladrags In a vibrant leather this cross-body messenger bag has a front zipped pocket finished with contrasting ball zip pulls. The top fastens with a hidden magnetic patch and the lining inside is printed in this season's Tulsi design with has a side zip pocket and two open pockets. Measures 31cm x 27cm x 3cm With Billy Bag dustbag

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• Billy Bag Nadine Slouchy Metallic Gold Leather
  

  112.00 Handbags and Gladrags Slouchy hobe style in embroidered metallic gold leather. The top fastens with a zip and the handle has ruched detailing. Inside is lined in fabric with a sie zip pocket and open phone holder. Measures 47cm x 26cm x 10cm With Billy Bag dust bag

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• Baibella Clara Brown Grained Leather Handbag
  

  146.81 Handbags and Gladrags Gloriously soft pebbled leather with a pair of handles and stud detailing in a timeless style. The top flap is secured with a magnetic stud and the base is protected with stud feet. Inside is lined in pink fabric with a central zip compartment and side zip pocket and further open pockets. Measures 35cm x 24cm x 12cm

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• Oufi Claudette Purple Leather Clutch
  

  149.50 Handbags and Gladrags Oufi purple grained and patent leather shell shaped clutch. This beautifully shaped clutch works well for day to night and fastens with 3 hidden magnetic studs. Inside is lined with soft cotton fabric with printed OUFI logo. There is an inside wall pocket with zipper and leather embossed OUFI and two additional slit pockets. With white dust bag with OUFI logo in Gold colour. Measures 33cm x 22cm 8cm

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• Billy Bag Edith Boxy Leather Handbag Pistachio
  

  170.00 Handbags and Gladrags The soft slouchy leather on this bag gives a great unstructured feel. The front has a zip pocket and the top fastens with a zip - zip pulls are enhanced with Bily Bag's branded ball. Inside is lined in this season's Bretagne stripey print and has a side zip pocket and phone holder. Measures 30cm x 21cm x 18cm With Billy Bag dustbag. Note - the colour is not as green in reality - awaiting new image

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• Nina Campbell Deauville Wave Charcoal and Ivory Scoop Cosmetic Bag
  

  19.57 Handbags and Gladrags A great shape and just the right size as an overnight bag for travel size skincare items - fab for the train or plane! In supple vinyl with a patent finish, the lining is washable with a discreet Nina Campbell logo. Measures 21cm x 12cm x 5cm

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• Molly Bag Isabella Brown Leather and Suede Handbag
  

  175.00 Handbags and Gladrags With a unique trapeze shape with a suede front and leather bottom and back with zip pocket. Tarnished silver rivets decorate the front and bottom of the bag which also features a medium Molly Bag emblem. It has two bound leather shoulder straps and fastens with an over the top leather flap with magnetic fastener. Inside is lined and opens into 3 compartments andthere is also a zipped inside pocket, mobile phone holder and detachable keyring. Measures 33x22x11cm, complete with dustbag. The...

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• Birdy-num-num Metallic Lilac Detachable Clutch
  

  53.83 Handbags and Gladrags A elegant clutch or shoulder bag in pale metallic lilac nappa with a detachable double plaited handle. With simple gathering to the leather on both sides and a practical silver frame snap closure. Inside the bag is lined in shocking pink cotton fabric with a side zipped pocket. Measures 26cm x 15cm

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