Kaitlin's Korner Handbag Guide

With so many choices of handbag styles on the market, we've provided a brief summary of the most common handbag styles.

Hobo Style Handbags

The hobo style handbag is an excellent choice where fashion, function and practicality meet. Hobo style handbags usually come in a crescent shape or slouchy top single or double straps. It's a great all around bag for everyone and all occasions. Hobo style handbags come in sizes which include extra large, medium, small and somewhere in the middle. View our hobo styles.

Tote Style Handbags

The tote Style Handbag is primarily a large structured bag, open top or with zip closure and double or single shoulder straps. The tote style handbag allows you to carry your everyday things because of it's large size.

Shopper, Shoulder Bags/Carry All Style Handbags

With it's typical square and tall design, shopper, shoulder bags/carry all style handbags give you that extra room that many other handbags do not. They come with single or double shoulder straps. Another excellent choice for everyday use as shopper style handbags carry many things such as your laptop, shoes, workout clothes or papers from work.

Other Common Handbag styles include the following:

Satchel

The satchel style handbag is usually a large handbag with short dual or single carrying straps.

Clutch

The clutch style is typically a small handbag which be worn on a night out on the town or if you feel like not carrying much.

Messenger Handbag

The messenger handbag is typically a large bag with a large flap over the front with a large strap that goes across the body. Students love this bag.

Fabrics

Handbags come in an array of fabric such as leather, leather-like, canvas, wool, beaded and numerous others.