Choosing the right bag for your body type

Nothing is more unflattering than carrying the wrong bag for your body type. Bags can help attract attention to or away from major areas of your body.

NOTE

1.    The wrong bag can make or break an outfit

2.   Choose a good bag because it could take pounds/weight off you or add to you

Shapes of handbags

·      Clutch bag

·      Slouchy bag

·      Pouch bag

·      Widgy bag

·      Squidgy bag

·      Round bag

·      Oversized bag

·      Rectangular bag, all these bags have varying lengths of  handles.

Choosing the right bag for your body type

Are you slim, plum, short, petite, busty, wide shouldered, wide-waisted, etc.? There are bags you should use and those you should stay clear of.

There are bags for all body types (shapes and sizes):

1.    Busty girls with broad shoulders

2.   Wide waist, big hips, big belly

3.   Large frame

4.   Slim/Tall

5.    Petite, Short

6.   Voluptuous, Curvy

      1. Busty girls: Avoid carrying bags with short handles. Short handbags would stop at the bust region, which would accentuate your bust and shoulders. Instead go for bags with long hands that would push the bag down to the mid-rift region (belly).

2.   Wide waist, big hips, big belly: Use bags with short handles that would stop under the arm; this will draw attention away from your large areas to other areas.

3.   Large frame: Carry structured bag, ones that have form. Avoid carrying tiny/small bags because they make you look bigger. Instead, go for medium sized bags or over-sized clutch purses.

4.  Tall/Slim ladies, go for a hobo bag; bags that are broad, slouchy, unstructured, rounded bags to add a bit off flesh to your frame.

5.    Petites/Short ladies should avoid wide, over-sized tote bags because they’d only make you look shorter. Go for long, lanky bags to give you some ‘false’ height.

6.   Voluptuous/Curvy? Go for shapes that are long i.e. rectangular bags

GENERAL TIPS

·      Wear the right style of handbag; it equates wearing the right fit of clothes

·      Use a bag that contrasts your body type/shape

·      If you want to flatter your waist, use one that would stop around your waist

·      To draw attention to your neck, shoulders or bust, go for under arm clutches or short handle bags

A great bag is an extension of your style, and an excellent way to express your personality when dressed.

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