Your Purse Or Handbag Should Match Your Body Type

 Most women cannot leave the house without bringing a purse or a handbag with them.

After all, carrying a purse is a convenient way to transport loose change, a cellphone, a compact, a comb, a lipstick, keys, a vial of perfume, reading material, and everything else that women cannot leave the house without. Women who carry a purse or a handbag avoid having stuffed and bulky pockets, if they have any at all.

However, as useful as a handbag is for carrying things around, many women fail to recognize that a handbag or purse is a fashion accessory. As a fashion accessory, it should complement the rest of the outfit.

But, more importantly, when selecting a purse or handbag to match your outfit, you should select one that complements your body type. You may not realize it, but when someone looks at you, the first thing they are likely to notice about your outfit is your handbag. Depending on the type of handbag you're carrying, you might be drawing attention to curves on your body that you'd prefer to hide.

It all comes down to balance. Your purse, like any other piece of clothing or accessory, should make your figure appear balanced. It should conceal what you want to conceal and emphasize what you want to emphasize.

One of the rules to remember when choosing a purse to match your outfit is that large handbags go with heavily padded bodies, while small purses go with smaller bodies. If you are petite, a small purse is the best option for you. Plus-size women should opt for larger handbags. That is one of the fundamental principles to follow when selecting a handbag.

So, which purse should be paired with which curves? Going back to the size principle when it comes to handbags, if you are short and have a slim figure, you should opt for a small handbag that you can carry close to your body. Never, ever buy a large purse because it will drown you. Holding a large purse when your body is small gives the impression that the purse is carrying you rather than the other way around.

If you are tall and lanky, with few curves on your body, your challenge is to create the illusion of a curvy figure while concealing your body's straight leanness. You can accomplish this by carrying a medium-sized purse with a long shoulder strap that allows you to hold the purse close to your waist. Holding the purse against your waist will give the impression that you have a slim waist that gently slopes down to your hips.

If your hips are wide and heavy, the handbag you need will draw attention away from your hips and lower body. The ideal handbag for you is one with a shoulder strap that allows it to hang just above your hips. As a result, anyone who looks at you will be drawn to your upper body rather than your hips.

Girls with top-heavy figures, on the other hand, may wish to draw attention away from their upper bodies. If you have a top-heavy figure, you should choose a handbag with long straps that you can hold close to your hips. Remember to purchase a large purse to balance out your top-heavy physique.

If you have a plus-size figure, never carry a small handbag. As previously stated, carrying a small purse will draw attention to your size. Always choose a wide handbag to give your figure a balanced appearance.

You are envied if you have the perfect hourglass figure, with your bust line proportionate to your hips and a defined waist. You can carry just about any type of purse or handbag. However, you should still be aware of how your purse balances out your figure. Always choose a handbag that is the perfect size for your body. So, if you're short and thin, opt for a small bag. A large bag will suit you if you are tall and curvy.

Remember that your handbag or purse is a fashion accessory. You should make it work in order to balance your figure.