We asked a
few ladies what separates a good handbag from a really great handbag and here
is what you said.
Colour.
Many women
sited colour as being their number one priority for choosing a handbag with
Black being the most popular as it’s a colour that goes with any outfit and can
be used for many different occasions. If the budget is tight and you can only
afford one handbag then it has to be black. For those who like to stand out and
are not afraid of colour, the brighter and more eye-catching the better. Matching bags and shoes are a fashion
faux-pas.
Quality.
High quality
is next on the list of basic requirements. Words such as durable and long
lasting were bandied about with craftsmanship. One lady intimated that she
needed her handbag to stand up to lots of abuse. Most women agreed that leather
was a hardier and more beautiful looking material for handbags than PU or
fabric.
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Price.
As quality
is generally linked to budget, it was agreed that in reality you should buy the
most expensive handbag you can afford. However, if you saw a handbag to die
for, then by hook or by crook, you’d find the money to buy it whatever the
cost.
Size.
Yes, size does
matter! Many women want a large handbag with a roomy interior as they need to
carry lots of items. This goes hand in hand with bags which open wide for easy
access. Equally, lots of women want small, neat bags that look cute and are not
cumbersome or heavy to carry.
Pockets.
A number of
women cited pockets as being the most important factor. Handbags with great
organisational features such as interior side zip pockets, pen holders,
sections for credit/store cards and i-Phone holders were most prized. Outside
pockets also increased a handbag’s attractiveness as they are useful for
storing keys and items you want quick access to.
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Zips.
A lot of
women like their handbag to fasten with a zip. If the handbag is accidentally
dropped, embarrassing contents don’t fall out. Plus, there is an additional
feeling of security when out and about in cities or on local transport where
pick pockets might be ready to take advantage.
Creativity.
This also
featured quite highly on the list of requirements. Women wanted their handbag
to be noticed and admired. A stylish handbag with a fashionable design is
viewed as a status symbol. The perfect handbag is one that can be lovingly
gazed at time and time again, giving you that warm happy feeling.
Fashion.
Following on
from Creativity, handbags made to showcase fashionable designer effects are
high on the list of desirability. Distressed leather, washed leather, metallic,
slouchy and crunch leather feature highly in the most wanted lists; anything that
is not plain and boring but with plenty of detail.
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Timeless
Classics.
A high
proportion of women wanted their bags to be classically timeless. If they found
a bag they adored, they wanted it to last forever. If they had to change their
handbag due to wear and tear, then they wanted it to be exactly the same as the
previous one they had owned.
Bag Charms.
Ladies love
dangly bits. Big themes include animals, hearts, letters and gems. Fashion
plays a big part in choice, too; shiny gold and silver for those who love
bling; feathers and beads for a touch of boho; dark and mysterious for gothic;
vintage or antique for the preppy look.
Fittings.
Much the
same as for bag charms, personal preference is the overall decider as to whether
to opt for gold, silver or antique metal fittings on handbags. Interestingly, it
also depends on what colour jewellery you normally wear.
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Lining.
Interior
fabric was another important factor in the perfect handbag but for many
differing reasons. Light coloured fabrics are revered as you can find contents
more easily. However, as many women said they preferred dark coloured fabrics
as they hide stains from leaky pens and perfumes. Signature linings where the
maker’s brand name is imprinted into the weave are seen as the most elegant.
Patterned linings or stripes are playful and fun-loving.
Straps.
Long
cross-body straps or shoulder straps that can be adjusted to fit for personal
sizing would be a nice option
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