What makes for a good purse?

[speedy-j]

I’ve been thinking of buying a purse/handbag but not too sure if it should be big or small and for what occasion. So what are some good tips when buying your very first one?

[bound_jenny]

Try matching it with other accessories you're wearing (belt, boots, shoes). Every time I go to the shoe store, the girls sell me a bag to match what I've bought.

Occasions dictate also what purse/bag to have. Going out to a party, you'd want a smaller bag or clutch to hang on to your essentials (keys, makeup, ID, money, etc.). You can put the small bag inside of a bigger one if need be.

Capacity is a must. Go for bottomless.

Weight capacity is also good. Once you start putting things in there, you'll find it will get heavy.

Heavy is good, because it has a lot of intertia - once you start swinging that sucker, even a human head won't stop it.

Volume is important. Some essentials could be bulky. Look at a bag that can expand to accommodate without looking clunky.

And don't settle for just one bag. You need one for every occasion/excuse.

spoiler: ever wonder why we take so much time to get ready?

Jenny.