Types of Handbags

Wedding bags are a long, rectangular shape. Small, easy to carry, and often made of satin material along with crystal for an elegant look.

Satchel bags are large, bucket style handbags with two large handles. In the old days, doctors used to carry satchels around with their essentials, which has evolved into the modern day designer handbag satchels.

The bucket bag is just what it sounds like - - a handbag that's shaped in the form of a water bucket. These have plenty of storage room, are top zippered, and easy to use. Brands like Dooney and Bourke specialize in these bags.

Barrel bags are an elongated, stretched out style with lots of horizontal room. The style usually has long handles to hang over the shoulder.

The hobo bag is one of the most popular styles out there today, and every handbag designer makes a hobo bag. It's defined by its oval shape and small handles which are just big enough to carry by shoulder. A top zippered style, these are popular for their ease of use for any occasion, while still looking great.

The tote bag style is the perfect variety for someone on the go, or for the summer months. They're great for the beach, and you don't have to deal with the fuss of a zipper. They usually have long handles to carry them.

The shoulder tote is a massive tote to be carried almost exclusively by shoulder. If it were carried by hand, the bag would be so big it may drag on the ground! This is great for someone who needs to carry around everything they own around with them while looking trendy. These styles go in and out, off and on. You can count on them coming back in at some point, though!

Cosmetic bags are a small, convenient bag that you can carry around your makeup and beauty products. They're often small enough to carry inside of another larger bag, and are great to take when on vacation.