How to Buy a Handbag

Tips for buying a handbag

1. The first thing to do is decide on a budget for your handbag purchase. The reason is simple--handbag price ranges from $20-$2000. It’s far too easy to begin shopping for a moderately priced handbag and end splurging on another one that catches your eye and wallet! So choose a price range and shop for your handbag with your range in mind.
2. It's time to start shopping. Have an idea of what purpose the handbag will serve. A carry-all is a larger handbag that has everything you may need in it and a zillion pockets in which to store all your things. The office handbag. is big enough to carry essentials in a slimmer design, sleek lines and subtle colors to accessorize work outfits. The evening handbag is generally smaller, including clutch purses, clamshells and evening bags but more sophisticated, holding lipstick, mirror and cell phone.
3. Now that you have a price and a design in mind, it's time to pick out a handbag that suits your style. The choices are nearly endless. You can pick one from an off-the-rack line, or you can buy inexpensive replicas of very expensive designer handbags. Replicas are available on the web and at storefront retailers.
4. Once you have selected a few bags from which to choose, make sure that the handbag's style matches your individual personality.

Caution

Be careful when considering a replica of a designer handbag. Fake designer models may have shoddy or poor construction, so be sure to examine the stitching and materials.

Where to buy a handbag

Handbags of every shape, size and variety are readily available online and at these retailers:

eBags offers hundreds of handbags in a huge variety of styles and color. Shop by brand, style or material.

Designer Handbags City has a big selection of handbags, including many replicas. Shop retail or wholesale.

Known for its great shoe selection, Zappos.com also offers handbags of every shape and style. Find lots of cool handbag brands from which to choose.

Barrotbags.com Italian leather handbags, purses, bags and small backpacks for every woman who loves European style fashion.