https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:39:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1579111 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:03:58 +0000 Colette 1579111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Satchels and clutches/wristlets are my preference but I also use cross body bags when I need both my hands. Cross body bags make life so much easier when I'm juggling two small dogs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1579107 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:44:21 +0000 Penny 1579107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For work, I like a satchel shape with straps long enough that I can also carry it on my shoulder. &nbsp;For fun, I love clutches with a chain or strap tucked inside if needed. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1579026 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 17:58:53 +0000 Mander 1579026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of satchels and other very structured bags but I find them awkward to carry. Sometimes I use a cross body but I don't have one I really like. Generally I use something that will go over my shoulder -- in fact I've stopped buying anything that doesn't, and I plan to get rid of my existing bags that can only be hand held or dangled on my arm. I find it really uncomfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1578945 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 09:02:36 +0000 plonkee 1578945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to be hands free. I'm normally carrying a shoulder bag except for vacations when I have a cross-body bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1578929 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 05:10:21 +0000 Marley 1578929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love handbags! - and have a wide collection of many diverse styles and go through different phases over the course of a year. &nbsp;Right now I am preferring a small shoulder bag - it fits with my very casual and spontaneous lifestyle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1578863 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:33:57 +0000 Bonnie 1578863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to love cross body bags to the exclusion of any other style but have now downsized to two black bags, a satchel and backpack. Both are working well for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1578862 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:28:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1578862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crossbodies are by far my favorite style, although it's even better to have a crossbody strap and a long handle that will allow me to tuck it under my arm and over my shoulder.&nbsp; There are too many instances when it is really beneficial to have my hands free!&nbsp; I use a kangaroo keeper and a wallet and makeup pouch to keep my bag semi-organized.</p> <p>I have several bags -- about 3 for winter and 3 for summer, along with one dressier clutch.</p> <p>I like Una's idea of a tote with a smaller crossbody inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1578716 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:51:27 +0000 darla 1578716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer a purse that has both the short handles and the longer straps so I can do what i need with it depending on the situation. I also prefer medium size--most of the purses in the stores are WAY TOO big. I like to be able to put it in my desk drawer or in my car without it taking the entire seat. </p> <p>I love it when purses have the wallet as an outside compartment--hate digging for wallet/money etc. I also like a few outside pockets for cellphone, kleenex--that stuff you need to grab quickly. Yes I am pretty picky about my purses--also has to be light. I had a shoulder issue for a while due to a heavy purse.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am impressed by those that change their purse depending on their outfit--always wanted to do that but just can't take the time to do that. I pretty much stick with one purse the entire season so it has to be neutral and just the right size.&nbsp;</p> <p>Vera Bradley bags are interesting because they are light and well-thought out as far as compartments/size etc but they are just not my style.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1578591 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:53:47 +0000 Jeanie 1578591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like something that leaves me hands free so I opt for over the shoulder or cross body. &nbsp;I love satchels in pictures but I prefer a more boho style soft leather bag that is flat against my body and doesn't add a lot of visual width if that makes sense! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style/page/2#post-1578559 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:43:25 +0000 Susie 1578559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Satchels and clutches are the styles I use most often. (I change my bag almost daily, depending on my outfit.) I have a few smaller shoulder bags (probably technically cross body but I don't like to wear them that way) that I use for shopping or other times I want to keep my hands free. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578552 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:17:35 +0000 rachylou 1578552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The hip bag is my bag of choice. Mostly I wear crossbodies around my waist, although there are lots of proper hip bags on Etsy I note. For work, when I'm carrying lunch, desk shoes, and maybe a laptop - it's a backpack all the way. Going out, clutch. Sometimes, rarely, I'll use a tote.</p> <p>For me, bags have to be light, light, light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578550 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:16:41 +0000 catgirl 1578550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I currently do a bag in a bag - I have the same Milly silver tote as Janet, with all my gear for work, and I carry a small cross-body in it for running to lunch etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578547 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:01:24 +0000 Anonymous 1578547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of my handbags are shoulder bags, coupled with a couple of crossbody bags. I have 2 Etienne Aigner back pack bags that are about 15 years old that I can also wear slung over my shoulder (haven't used these in a while, but do not want to get rid of them yet).</p> <p>I usually wear a crossbody on vacation or any place where I will be doing a lot of walking so I do not want to carry a bag too long on my shoulder. (Aside: I read an interesting article which stated that women who carry shoulder handbags usually have tight glutes, hamstrings, and hip flexors on the side opposite where the carry their handbags. In my case it is true - I carry on my left and the right side is the one which is always tight. My DD carries hers on her right and her left side is tighter.)</p> <p>After I decide type of bag, next in importance is workmanship, placement and amount/size of additional compartments, and finally color of bag.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578532 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:05:06 +0000 Summer 1578532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cross-body for very casual use, satchel or clutch for other occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578526 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:00:34 +0000 Renee P 1578526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Over the shoulder or messenger bag. I wish I can just carry cute, small purses, but I need a bigger bag so that I can tote my medical stuff around like Epi-Pens, Meclizine and asthma inhaler. I also like purses with lots of pockets so that I can have a special pocket for the inhaler in case I need it quickly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578513 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:29:27 +0000 Diana 1578513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Over the shoulder for the most part.&nbsp; I'll only do a crossbody if it's small enough not to drag me down too much and the strap is adjustable; honestly, at least half the time I carry my crossbodies on one shoulder anyway.&nbsp; </p> <p>I like slouchier/softer bags for the most part, partly because I just prefer the more RATE style, but also because structured bags always feel a little overwhelming to me.&nbsp; I like a bag that kind of collapses against my body if that makes sense, esp. when it's a larger bag.&nbsp; I find soft bags much more comfortable and natural to carry around than a big boxy thing on my shoulder.&nbsp; </p> <p>I refuse to use a bag that has to be carried in a hand or elbow.&nbsp; In addition to needing to be hands free a lot of the time, I also have bad wrists and elbows and carrying something by hand or on my elbow is liable to make them ache the next day so I try to avoid that. I need to save my wrists and elbows for important things like knitting!&nbsp; ;)</p> <p>Even for clutches (which I only use for short jaunts or fancy occasions), I prefer to have a wristlet or removable shoulder strap so I can move it to hands free if I have to.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578507 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:18:49 +0000 Echo 1578507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clutch is my style preference, but it isn't always convenient to have something hand-held, so I often carry a shoulder bag. I dislike satchels without a shoulder strap that I must carry by hand or on an arm, and I despise cross-body style on me (small bag against a not-so-small hip and bisecting my chest is just not a good look for me). I also prefer a structured bag to a hobo or bucket style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578470 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:49:13 +0000 rute 1578470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it depends on the outfit! I have more lady-like bags and boho bags.</p> <p>I like to carry my bag on my shoulder and on my arm, I prefer bags that have both options.<br />I prefer a medium size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578467 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:44:30 +0000 Maneera 1578467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Satchels, bowling bags and totes. I like to be able to carry my bag on my shoulder. But I also love the lady-like elegance of carrying it slung from my forearm. So I usually pick bags with short handles but an additional long strap that can be attached when I need free use of my arms----added versatility. Adding a pic. </p> <p> I use totes almost exclusively when shopping (be it groceries or shopping at malls). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578466 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:29:14 +0000 retailgirl 1578466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like satchels but also totes...as long as they're refined and not too big. Don't like cross bodies. Don't have to have a shoulder strap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578455 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:12:32 +0000 dakotacheryl 1578455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like options LOL. I love my big slouchy black leather Hobo, my variety of cross body bags, and my satchels...love the look of clutches, but get annoyed easily by having to carry them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578429 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:21:52 +0000 Ginger 1578429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure how y'all are defining satchel. Hmm.</p> <p>I gave up on totes or anything that has to be worn over one shoulder. They do not stay on my shoulder without I hold up that shoulder (which gives me migraines) or walk at a slant, and that's silly.&nbsp; For years I just went to handbags, and have a small but very nice selection of 40s and 50s bags.</p> <p>Now I like bigger bags, so I use a larger one - what I would call a satchel - with a long cross-body strap. My favorite is from Modcloth last year; it has a top flap with a single short handle, so I can carry it over my arm if I want. It's faux leather but has held up wonderfully.</p> <p>I still use my vintage bags for evening wear. I love the tiny 30s evening clutch with a strap across the back. I have a 30s040s black faille bag with a<br /> kiss-clasp top with a single wide strap that goes across instead of side<br /> to side. It holds plenty, too; my card case, phone, keys, mirror, and lipstick, plus more, including sometimes my camera. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578417 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:22:17 +0000 Jaime 1578417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My ideal bag is crossbody because I like to have my hands free. I wear shoulder also. Love the look of clutches but they don't suit my lifestyle most of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578414 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:14:45 +0000 Eliza 1578414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Satchel, clutch and shoulder are my go -to bag styles, with a couple of cross bodies. Don't like cross bodies with winter coats, though. Love the clutch for evenings out and brief excursions, yet usually need more room for necessities. </p> <p>I am into bags and don't mind changing them for a purpose, which makes having a variety of styles possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578207 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:40:19 +0000 Angie 1578207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clutch and satchel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578197 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:26:26 +0000 Stephanie 1578197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question! It depends on what I'm doing. I love having a small/medium sized cross body bag for grocery shopping, date nights or just weekend out/about occasions. But for weekdays, I have two satchels I alternate. I've actually been using my burgundy satchel a ton this fall and am loving it. I have one evening clutch I carry for special occasions, but I hate having to carry it around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578174 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:36:56 +0000 Aida 1578174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clutches almost exclusively, with the occasional small handbag (either held in hand or in elbow crook). No shoulder strap anythings for me, save for a single crossbody bag that I use for rugged weekend outfits where dirt is highly likely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578173 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:36:39 +0000 Anonymous 1578173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use them all, but big totes the least. My newest bags are all clutches on the larger side, often with a detachable strap that can convert them to shoulder or crossbody. My second most used is a small to medium satchel. I like to find those that have two handles long enough to allow the bag to be worn on the shoulder, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578170 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:31:34 +0000 Anonymous 1578170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>During the work week, I carry a large tote in either black or fuchsia. &nbsp;Due to their weight I usually carry them in my arms until I reach my destination. &nbsp;I do have the option of carrying them on my shoulder as well, but they can be heavy. &nbsp;I carry a matching wristlet in each tote that I can use for errands, lunches, meetings. &nbsp;</p> <p>On the weekend, I carry any of my bag collection that are more satchel like. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-bagpurse-style#post-1578169 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:30:52 +0000 Anonymous 1578169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Healthy back bag for every day. Clutch for going out to eat or whatever. </p>