5 Things to Consider When Buying a Handbag

Who thought that buying a bag could be such a minefield? Common sense says that you should pop to the shops, pick and bag, and there you have it, but its much more complicated than that. Youve got budget, fashion, longevity, useability all to think about, and it doesnt matter whether youre buying an expensive designer bag or a budget fashion bag, its all money out of the bank so you need to make sure youre spending it well.

Of course, I could just tell you to not buy a bag and carry everything around in your pockets (men manage it, after all) but womens clothes arent made like that, and we are allowed a little bit of fun in our lives. So here are my top five tips for buying a handbag.

1. What Are You Going to Use it For?
I have a 2-year-old daughter so my current handbag is very child friendly. Its a cheap slouchy bag big enough to carry a few nappies and wipes, along with sunhat, sunscreen, food and drink (I can even get a purse, a notebook and my sunglasses in there.) Its hardy enough to go to the beach with us, been thrown around the park and sit on the wet floor of the swimming pool changing room. It also fits nicely over the arms of the buggy. Its not my favourite bag ever. In fact, its pretty boring, but it does the job. I can use it for everything I need when Im out with ny daughter and thats what makes it such a great bag.

2. Cost
It goes without saying that if you cant afford it you shouldnt buy it. Now is not a good time to be getting into debt, and do you really want to do that for a bag. If youve got your heart set on something expensive then save for it - it will be all the sweeter when you eventually buy it. On the same note if you see an affordable bag but it isnt one you want don;t buy it for the sake of it. Wait until something really appeals to you, because you will find something.

3. Stay away from Ultra-Fashionable
Ultra-fashionable becomes ultra-unfashionable within the space of weeks so if youre only buying it because its bang on trend then save your money. But something thats going to stand the test of time. Will you still use it in five years time? In five weeks? On a similar note dont buy something because everyone else has got it/your favourite celeb has it/your favourite website recommends it. Youll be the one wearing it so make sure you like it.

4. Designer Handbag or Fashion Handbag
This comes down to budget, useability and love. If you havent got the budget for a designer handbag then dont buy one. If youre buying a bag to throw around with your 2-year-old then Id stick with a fashion handbag. Youve got the budget for a designer handbag but theres a fashion one you love? Stop being such a bag snob and buy the fashion handbag.

5. Replica Designer Handbags
Dont do it. Everyone knows theyre knock offs and you wont impress anyone. If you cant afford the real thing then get yourself a beautiful fashion handbag - there are plenty out there.

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