Fashion Style You

Handbags are a 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 bags on this page are from Dorothy Perkins view more from the Dorothy Perkins handbags collection.

For Designer Handbags take a look over at Fashion Exclusives.

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