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?

Royal！Fashion！Vintage Designer Clutch Handbag Women Bag PU Leather Satchel US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:14:07 PST   | Watch this Item

Alloy Red Flower Design Handbag Purse Table Desk Hook US $7.66 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:14:21 PST   | Watch this Item

Dasein Designer Inspired Briefcase Handbag - red US $44.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:28:45 PST   | Watch this Item

SATIN ROSE DESIGN FLOWER HANDBAG US $44.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:33:31 PST   | Watch this Item

Designer Red Real Leather Shoulder Bag Handbag Purse US $24.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:35:18 PST   | Watch this Item

MINI DESIGN DEEP PINK LEATHER LADY HANDBAG MESSENGER US $60.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:36:38 PST   | Watch this Item

DESIGNER WINTER TOTES Women PU leather Satchel Clutch Shoulder Purse Handbag BAG US $9.46 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:38:08 PST   | Watch this Item

Designer inspired red handbag beautiful US $55.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:39:26 PST   | Watch this Item

Blue Star! Rivet Boston Clutch Handbag PU Leather Designer Shoulder Tote Bag 044 US $9.65 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:46:06 PST   | Watch this Item

DESIGNER CELEBRITY LOFT HANDBAG US $39.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:50:01 PST   | Watch this Item

Black Skull Designer Pu leather Crossbody Handbag Purse Bag Wallet Vintage Stud US $7.89 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:58:07 PST   | Watch this Item

White Stripe Buckle Designer Inspired Summer Handbag US $27.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:00:26 PST   | Watch this Item

Designer inspired purse tote handbag tapestry book Bag US $8.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:01:13 PST   | Watch this Item

New Peruvian shoulder bag Alpaca wool Handbag Inca Large Cholitas design ~ 0143 US $24.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:06:24 PST   | Watch this Item

New Peruvian shoulder bag Alpaca wool Handbag Inca Large Cholita design ~ 0138 US $24.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:06:24 PST   | Watch this Item

New Peruvian shoulder bag Alpaca wool Handbag Inca Large Bird design ~ PA180135 US $24.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:06:24 PST   | Watch this Item

MUSIC MOTIF DESIGNER INSPIRED BAG PURSE HANDBAG BY CAROL MULLEN PAYNE US $29.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:08:07 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT NEW BLACK HANDBAG PuRsE TOTE DeSiGnEr CELEBRITY BAG US $28.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:08:16 PST   | Watch this Item

Rhinestone Cross Stud Design Fuchsia Handbag and Wallet US $5.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:16:13 PST   | Watch this Item

Celebrity Platinum Style designer inspired leather handbags tote bag women lock US $34.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:19:56 PST   | Watch this Item

Celebrity Platinum Style designer inspired leather handbags tote bag women lock US $34.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:19:56 PST   | Watch this Item

Celebrity Platinum Style designer inspired leather handbags tote bag women lock US $34.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:19:56 PST   | Watch this Item

Celebrity Platinum Style designer inspired leather handbags tote bag women lock US $34.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:19:56 PST   | Watch this Item

Celebrity Platinum Style designer inspired leather handbags tote bag women lock US $34.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:19:56 PST   | Watch this Item

New Woman Designer Briefcase Handbag Purse Bag Tan US $36.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:22:10 PST   | Watch this Item

JP1725 new beautiful fashion DESIGNER Satchel HANDBAG PURSE TOTE BAG US $10.50 (11 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:24:08 PST   | Watch this Item

Women's Unique Custom Design Handbag - Dogs on Piano print - Rhinestone trim US $9.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:25:35 PST   | Watch this Item

DESIGNER CNKW LEATHER TRIM BLACK WHITE BOW HAND BAG CHECK PURSE US $20.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:27:09 PST   | Watch this Item

New Signature Motorcycle Teal Inspired Designer Handbag US $23.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:28:23 PST   | Watch this Item

Fuchsia Inspired Designer Flower Floral Summer Handbag US $32.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:30:48 PST   | Watch this Item

3pcs Turkish Rug Design Hand Bag Purse/ Pouch US $4.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:33:01 PST   | Watch this Item

Black Inspired Designer Flower Floral Summer Handbag US $32.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:33:54 PST   | Watch this Item

Designer Inspired SIDE BELT BOW Accent VEGAN Shoulder Bag Purse Handbag Black US $35.04 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:35:37 PST   | Watch this Item

NWT designer Antik Batik Fringe Boho Tote Handbag Purse US $487.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:39:15 PST   | Watch this Item

New Woman Designer Briefcase Handbag Purse Bag Baby Blue US $36.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:40:14 PST   | Watch this Item

Black Skull Designer Pu leather Crossbody Handbag Purse Bag Wallet Vintage Stud US $7.89 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:46:06 PST   | Watch this Item

HOT! OL Vintage Black Clutch Handbag PU Leather Designer Shoulder Bag Hobo 9034 US $9.83 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:52:06 PST   | Watch this Item

New Woman Designer Briefcase Handbag Purse Bag Burgundy Red US $39.49 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:52:17 PST   | Watch this Item

Designer Inspired SIDE BELT BOW Accent VEGAN Shoulder Bag Purse Handbag Brown US $35.04 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:54:38 PST   | Watch this Item

Designer Inspired Patchwork Handbag Purse US $26.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:56:04 PST   | Watch this Item

Blue Star! Rivet Boston Clutch Handbag PU Leather Designer Shoulder Tote Bag 044 US $9.65 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:58:08 PST   | Watch this Item

WOMENS HANDBAG TOTE BAG, HIGH QUALITY DESIGNER HAND BAG - FREE SHIPPING US $29.30 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:01:57 PST   | Watch this Item

BCBG designer purse TAN tote shoulder HUGE handbag luggage faux leather silver US $33.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:04:48 PST   | Watch this Item

NINE WEST designer purse Green tote shoulder pebble leather handbag NWOT US $51.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:04:48 PST   | Watch this Item

GIANI BERNINI black leather Designer purse bag handbag doctor style satchel US $65.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:04:48 PST   | Watch this Item

Designer WOMEN Faux Leather Clutch Purse Handbag Bag Tote Boston Padlock US $11.04 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:06:13 PST   | Watch this Item

JP1763 new beautiful fashion DESIGNER Satchel PURSE TOTE BAG handbag US $11.00 (17 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:06:38 PST   | Watch this Item

JA1782 new beautiful fashion DESIGNER Satchel PURSE TOTE BAG handbag US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:06:38 PST   | Watch this Item

Oki-Doki Designer Genuine Leather Light Blue Handbag US $39.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:07:12 PST   | Watch this Item

New Style Leopard Grain Print Design Handbag,Single Shoulder Tot US $17.88 Auction Ends: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:07:39 PST   | Watch this Item