Style
An important and essential accessory for everyone is the handbag.
Small, large, structured, bag-like. An infinite number of models and colors. It's hard to even choose, but one thing that few people pay attention to is how they can affect your body, your appearance and your shape, in the same way that a dress enhances your silhouette or not.
The wrong bag can result in a dull or unbalanced, disproportionate look, while the right bag can elevate your look into an elegant, daring or sophisticated category. In addition to its functionality, your bag says a lot about you and whether you know how to dress.
How to choose
You need to consider your physical features, so that the bag doesn't look like a foreign object in your outfit, but rather a harmonious complement.
1-Proportionality
A bag that is proportional to the shape of your body is the first thing to look for to ensure a balanced look.
Buying just because it's a trend or because it's a brand should not be your purchasing practice. Don't get carried away by marketing trends and occasional fashion, however tempting it may be, it's not worth it.
2-Stand out
The bottom of the bag next to your body is the part that will be accentuated, i.e. where the bottom line of the bag touches will highlight your body in that area.
3- Wide hips
Wide hips, the line of the bottom of the bag should end at your waist, so your slimmer waist will stand out.
4- Thin hips
Small, thin hips, prefer bags that end at the hip line, so as to give a little more illusory volume to this part.
5 - Bag position
Also remember that the way you carry the bag must be taken into account, for example, if a shoulder bag with short straps is carried on the arm, this will alter the line we mentioned.
6-Big bust
If you don't want to emphasize this part of your body, you should focus on your lower body. For shoulder bags, opt for those with a long strap and a wide width (within your proportion).
7-Tall and slim
The model and style can be varied. Large bags, shoulder bags, round bags and handbags will all look good. The point here is to break up your long line a little, so give preference to bags that are wider than they are long, emphasizing horizontality. This is an optical trick that adds a horizontal line to your silhouette.
Another issue to watch out for is proportion. Small bags or those with very short handles should be avoided, as they will make you look taller
8-Low and curvy
You look great with structured bags and strong angles. Prefer those that end just above the waist and avoid exaggeration, either too big or too small in relation to your body, Balance is always the order.
9-Petite
Again, balance with your body is essential. Avoid huge bags, they will make you look even smaller. Always bear in mind that you will appear taller with small bags and shorter with large ones. The balance of bag size is both height and width in relation to your body.
A nice detail is that long handles also help to elongate your body and create a vertical line, another optical illusion, just make sure they are not too long, the bottom of the bag should end at your hip.
If the handles aren't long, then look out for bags with a vertical shape (longer than they are wide) or bags with striped details or vertical lines.
Avoid bags with large shoulder straps, as they can weigh down a small person.
10- Plus size
Avoid bags that are too small, always wear bags in proportion to your body size. Try bags with less volume that can accommodate your things but won't add bulk.
Basic tips for a more harmonious look will help sophisticate your image, remember balance always makes a good impression.
