Years ago, women bought and carried purses.
Today, a purse is a handbag.
But if you're in the market for buying a designer handbag, it gets terribly confusing when you're confronted with all the names for the same thing.
To keep you informed about all the various names for a purse, or a handbag, this list will come in handy when you're shopping or giving your "gift list" to that special person who wants an idea of what to buy you.
What's your handbag-name I.
Q.
? Listed below are the names of popular types of handbags.
Can you think of other names to add to the list? Hobo: Many times a hobo bag is shaped like a crescent moon and its rather large size is a woman's favorite accessories.
This fashion-conscious handbag speaks volumes when it's a designer leather handbag.
The hobo bag usually has a long strap or curvature to the bag that makes it easy to sling over the shoulder or across your body.
Clutch: A clutch usually is larger than a wallet, and most often doesn't have any straps.
If straps are included, however, they're thin and narrow.
Women choose to use a clutch handbag for wearing at an elegant evening affair or weddings.
Since the clutch doesn't have room to hold too many items, usually, keys, lipstick, cell phone and credit cards are the limit.
In all the couture and designer events and online stores, you'll notice that female celebrities love their clutch handbags that may or may not match their designer shoes.
Shoulder Bag or Sling: This type of handbag is usually of a good size, and what makes it unique is that the straps are long so the bag can be worn over the shoulder, or across the body like a sling.
Tote: A tote is a stylish name for a carry-all bag, not to be confused with a cloth shopping bag.
Totes are known for transporting larger items that would not ordinarily fit into a handbag, such as gym clothes, yoga mats, tennis shoes, newspapers, magazines, and pad-type electronic devices.
Totes also make great travel items since so much can be sandwiched inside.
Messenger Bag or Courier Bag: Handbags that hold flat items and that a messenger can sling over the shoulder or cross body is how these items got their names.
These bags can hold quite a lot, and they usually don't weigh very much.
The big flap that covers the front of this type of bag is what makes it easy to quickly see what's inside.
Duffel Bag: Some people refer to a duffel bag as a gym bag, or a bag that service men and women use when they travel.
The cylinder shape with some type of drawstring that closes the bag is unique.
Most often, the duffel bag is one large compartment with possibly a side-zipped pocket along the top inside area.
A handbag isn't just a handbag when you consider all the names, shapes, and sizes for items that women choose to accent their outfits with or to adjust to their active lifestyles.
Whatever the occasion, there's sure to be a handbag that's perfect for the event.
Today, a purse is a handbag.
But if you're in the market for buying a designer handbag, it gets terribly confusing when you're confronted with all the names for the same thing.
To keep you informed about all the various names for a purse, or a handbag, this list will come in handy when you're shopping or giving your "gift list" to that special person who wants an idea of what to buy you.
What's your handbag-name I.
Q.
? Listed below are the names of popular types of handbags.
Can you think of other names to add to the list? Hobo: Many times a hobo bag is shaped like a crescent moon and its rather large size is a woman's favorite accessories.
This fashion-conscious handbag speaks volumes when it's a designer leather handbag.
The hobo bag usually has a long strap or curvature to the bag that makes it easy to sling over the shoulder or across your body.
Clutch: A clutch usually is larger than a wallet, and most often doesn't have any straps.
If straps are included, however, they're thin and narrow.
Women choose to use a clutch handbag for wearing at an elegant evening affair or weddings.
Since the clutch doesn't have room to hold too many items, usually, keys, lipstick, cell phone and credit cards are the limit.
In all the couture and designer events and online stores, you'll notice that female celebrities love their clutch handbags that may or may not match their designer shoes.
Shoulder Bag or Sling: This type of handbag is usually of a good size, and what makes it unique is that the straps are long so the bag can be worn over the shoulder, or across the body like a sling.
Tote: A tote is a stylish name for a carry-all bag, not to be confused with a cloth shopping bag.
Totes are known for transporting larger items that would not ordinarily fit into a handbag, such as gym clothes, yoga mats, tennis shoes, newspapers, magazines, and pad-type electronic devices.
Totes also make great travel items since so much can be sandwiched inside.
Messenger Bag or Courier Bag: Handbags that hold flat items and that a messenger can sling over the shoulder or cross body is how these items got their names.
These bags can hold quite a lot, and they usually don't weigh very much.
The big flap that covers the front of this type of bag is what makes it easy to quickly see what's inside.
Duffel Bag: Some people refer to a duffel bag as a gym bag, or a bag that service men and women use when they travel.
The cylinder shape with some type of drawstring that closes the bag is unique.
Most often, the duffel bag is one large compartment with possibly a side-zipped pocket along the top inside area.
A handbag isn't just a handbag when you consider all the names, shapes, and sizes for items that women choose to accent their outfits with or to adjust to their active lifestyles.
Whatever the occasion, there's sure to be a handbag that's perfect for the event.
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