What Type of Designer Handbag Suits Your Body Type?

Feb 22nd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Clutch Handbags, Featured Designer Handbags, Shoulder Handbags, Tote Handbags, Uncategorized

A Designer Handbag should not just look good on the shelf—It should look good on YOU!

There are thousands of styles and designs to choose from, which makes it difficult to find the perfect designer bag. If you’re unsure of which types of handbags work best with the shape of your body, you may end up choosing styles which make you look large or out of proportion. Instead, choose the category (and the bag) which best reflects your body type:

Tall and Thin

If you are long and lean, you can get away with almost any form of handbag. Clutches, oversized handbags and shoulder bags will suit you fantastically, but the size of the bag needs to be considered. Oversized, large bags are going to look best on you, whereas smaller ones are going to make you look even taller than you already are. If you want to purchase a smaller handbag, make sure it fits snugly under your shoulders. Choose a slouchy designer hobo bag, rounded bag or half-moon shaped purse. If you are 6-feet tall, avoid cute miniature evening bags or mini hand-held pouches that you overwhelm with your stature.

Short and Plump

Shorter girls need to pay very careful attention to the types of handbags they choose. Smaller bags tend to look best since larger ones will overpower you and make you look even shorter. Shorter purses (especially those which fit tightly against your body) will create height and make you look taller than you really are. If you are short and round, choose a tall, rectangular tote with long straps, or a long sleek structured clutch.

Curvy

If you’re lucky enough to have an hourglass figure you will want to accentuate your waistline. To do this, you will need to find a bag which hits just above the waist. This style and length is going to be most flattering. Medium sized bags work best to enhance your already gorgeous body type.

Plus Size

If you’re plus size, you will want to stay away from small bags which tend to make you look bigger than you are. Bags with short straps should also be avoided. Choose styles which are larger and slightly wider than normal sizes since they will make you appear smaller.

Petite

If you are very petite, stay away from extremely large bags. Instead, choose a long clutch or rectangular tote that hits your leg and gives the appearance of elongation. If you have a slim waste, choose a designer purse with shoulder straps that allow the bottom of the bag to hit your waist.

Pear-Shaped
Choose a structured cigar box purse or a sleek rectangular Kelly bag.

To accentuate cleavage
Choose a close-fitting bag with short straps which lie right under your armpit.

To minimize a Large bust
Avoid close-fitting handbags which rest under the arm (this will further enlarge you bust and feel cramped). Instead opt for a purse with long shoulder straps.

Advice for All

The type of handbag you choose will not only depend on your body type, but also on the outfit you’re wearing and what you are doing. Choose your handbags according to how you feel that day and what you think looks best on you. One designer handbag is never enough, so make sure you have a number to choose from. You wouldn’t wear the same pair of shoes everyday, so why carry the same handbag?

Below is a selection of beautiful designer handbags of all type–Which handbags best suit your body type?

wholesale-lot-5-designer-inspired-purse-handbags Wholesale lot 5 designer inspired purse handbags
US $24.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 14:52:48 PDT
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designer-inspired-women-s-hobo-handbag-purse-0074-gn Designer Inspired Women's Hobo Handbag Purse - 0074 GN
US $26.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 14:53:54 PDT
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designer-handbag-new-isaac-mizrahi-+-dust-bag-was-$650 DESIGNER HANDBAG NEW ISAAC MIZRAHI + DUST BAG WAS $650
US $99.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 14:57:27 PDT
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black-quilted-designer-chain-bag-handbag-purse-nwt Black Quilted Designer Chain Bag Handbag Purse NWT
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:00:02 PDT
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designer-style-handbag-nice-shoulder-handbags Designer Style / Handbag / Nice shoulder HandBags
US $7.79 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:04:11 PDT
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large-designer-inspired-snakeskin-handbag-purse-pink Large Designer Inspired Snakeskin Handbag Purse Pink
US $39.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:04:15 PDT
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new-ivory-designer-handbag-bag-purse-organizer-tote NEW IVORY DESIGNER HANDBAG BAG PURSE ORGANIZER TOTE
US $27.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:07:22 PDT
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designer-handbag-u-pick-color-style!-brahmin-coach-etc Designer handbag U PICK color/style! Brahmin, Coach etc
US $13.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:09:13 PDT
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designer-inspired-purse-handbag-large-tattoo-urban-nwt Designer Inspired PURSE Handbag LARGE TATTOO URBAN NWT
US $39.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:12:44 PDT
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designer-inspired-lilac-shoulder-bag-handbag-purse-nwt Designer Inspired LILAC Shoulder Bag Handbag Purse NWT
US $19.49
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:15:01 PDT
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designer-inspired-white-snake-skin-handbag-bag-tote-nwt Designer Inspired WHITE Snake Skin Handbag Bag Tote NWT
US $18.90
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:15:02 PDT
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new-designer-inspired-snakeskin-purse-handbag-red-nr New Designer Inspired Snakeskin Purse Handbag Red NR
US $29.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:16:42 PDT
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new-brown-designer-inspired-handbag-bag-purse-tote NEW BROWN DESIGNER INSPIRED HANDBAG BAG PURSE TOTE
US $27.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:18:50 PDT
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coach-designer-handbag-white COACH Designer Handbag - White
US $30.01 (9 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:22:41 PDT
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black-bronze-button-designer-handbag-purse-tote-bag-3 Black Bronze Button Designer Handbag Purse Tote Bag 3
US $8.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:24:40 PDT
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prezzo-designer-inspired-black-beaded-evening-handbag- PREZZO DESIGNER INSPIRED BLACK BEADED EVENING HANDBAG
US $24.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:26:12 PDT
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designer-style-g-handbag-nice-shoulder-handbags Designer Style / G Handbag / Nice shoulder HandBags
US $10.92 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:28:10 PDT
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brown-designer-celebrity-spy-detective-handbag-purse Brown Designer Celebrity Spy Detective Handbag Purse
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:30:04 PDT
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red-designer-soft-fabric-shoulder-handbag-purse-nwt Red Designer Soft Fabric Shoulder Handbag Purse NWT
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:30:05 PDT
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b-makowsky-brasilia-n-s-shopper-designer-handbag-nwt B. Makowsky Brasilia N/S Shopper Designer Handbag NWT
US $200.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:31:17 PDT
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mcm-munchen-designer-handbag MCM Munchen designer handbag
US $41.00 (3 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:34:35 PDT
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designer-style-handbag-nice-shoulder-handbags Designer Style / Handbag / Nice shoulder HandBags
US $9.36 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:35:14 PDT
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new-designer-inspired-handbag-hobo-purse-tote-bag-331 NEW DESIGNER INSPIRED HANDBAG HOBO PURSE TOTE BAG #331
US $18.25 (14 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:37:36 PDT
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designer-inspired-handbag-purse-bag+wallet-new-bb-tags- Designer inspired handbag purse bag+wallet new BB tags
US $25.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:40:35 PDT
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must-see-gray-designer-shoulder-satchel-handbag-purse MUST SEE Gray Designer Shoulder Satchel Handbag Purse
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:45:03 PDT
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new-ladies-designer-inspired-zebra-handbag-purse-red NEW LADIES DESIGNER INSPIRED ZEBRA HANDBAG PURSE RED
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:46:00 PDT
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designer-t&f-paris-red-croco-embossed-leather-handbag- Designer T&F Paris Red Croco Embossed Leather Handbag
US $129.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:46:03 PDT
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designer-inspired-retro-patchwork-purse-handbag-wallet Designer Inspired Retro Patchwork Purse Handbag/ Wallet
US $39.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:46:19 PDT
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black-designer-venetia-leather-lk-handbag-purse-bag-12 Black Designer Venetia Leather lk Handbag Purse Bag 12
US $8.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:46:50 PDT
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vani-beige-designer-fashion-shoulder-tote-handbag-bag VANI Beige Designer Fashion Shoulder Tote Handbag Bag
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:50:05 PDT
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black-shoulder-chain-designer-handbag-purse Black Shoulder Chain Designer Handbag Purse
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:51:39 PDT
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black-&-white-shoulder-chain-designer-handbag-purse-116 Black & White Shoulder Chain Designer Handbag Purse 116
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:51:43 PDT
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new-designer-fashion-women-messenger-bag-handbag-purse New Designer Fashion Women Messenger Bag/Handbag/Purse
US $29.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:55:22 PDT
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designer-style-handbag-nice-shoulder-handbags Designer Style / Handbag / Nice shoulder HandBags
US $9.36 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:55:43 PDT
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new-jojo-designer-diaper-bag-handbag-purse-beach-tote NEW JOJO DESIGNER DIAPER BAG HANDBAG PURSE BEACH TOTE
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:56:49 PDT
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brown-burgundy-clutch-designer-handbag-chinese-laundry Brown burgundy clutch designer handbag Chinese Laundry
US $8.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 15:57:11 PDT
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white-designer-celebrity-spy-tote-bag-handbag-purse White Designer Celebrity Spy Tote Bag Handbag Purse
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:00:11 PDT
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brighton-designer-handbag Brighton Designer Handbag
US $49.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:00:38 PDT
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designer-ladies-handbag-purse-tote-pocket-book-new- Designer Ladies Handbag Purse Tote Pocket Book New
US $19.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:02:40 PDT
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h-pink-designer-shoulder-large-buckle-purse-handbag-new H PINK DESIGNER shoulder Large Buckle Purse Handbag NEW
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:03:10 PDT
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designer-inspired-patchwork-hobo-purse-handbag-black Designer Inspired Patchwork Hobo Purse Handbag Black
US $34.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:05:15 PDT
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new-gray-patent-designer-inspired-handbag-purse-tote NEW GRAY PATENT DESIGNER INSPIRED HANDBAG PURSE TOTE
US $32.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:08:02 PDT
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designer-inspired-purse-handbag~ Designer Inspired Purse/Handbag~
US $42.11 (14 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:08:28 PDT
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designer-style-g-handbag-nice-shoulder-handbags Designer Style / G Handbag / Nice shoulder HandBags
US $9.36 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:09:21 PDT
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designer-inspired-beige-handbag Designer inspired beige handbag
US $10.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:09:29 PDT
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white-pocket-stud-designer-shoulder-tote-handbag-bag White Pocket Stud Designer Shoulder Tote Handbag Bag
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:10:27 PDT
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women-designer-leather-tote-hobo-shoulder-handbag-purse Women Designer Leather Tote Hobo Shoulder Handbag Purse
US $24.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:13:09 PDT
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100-genuine-leather-designer-inspired-handbag 100% Genuine Leather Designer Inspired Handbag
US $79.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:14:59 PDT
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green-black-croc-designer-tote-bag-handbag-purse-nwt Green Black Croc Designer Tote Bag Handbag Purse NWT
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:15:03 PDT
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designer-style-g-handbag-nice-shoulder-handbags Designer Style / G Handbag / Nice shoulder HandBags
US $9.36 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:15:41 PDT
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