Styl Guide: Different Styles of Bags You Need in Your Wardrobe

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For some, bags are about utility and comfort and for others, bags are their most prices possessions. Either way, all of us love and carry bags almost every day. While it is a versatile accessory, not all kinds of bags can be styled everywhere. There are so many different styles of bags available these days, we can often find ourselves confused about which one to carry where. Whether you’re going to work, to the mall, for lunch date or for a vacation, there are different styles of bags for every occasion. From tote and shoulder bags to baguette and sling backs, here’s our list of trending bags that you must have in your wardrobe!

How to Style Different Styles of Bags

An Oversized Tote for Your Busy Days

This is a bag version of a reliable, trustworthy friend. A tote bag is a spacious, rectangular shaped bag, mostly without a closure, but some might come with a zip or a buckle. A tote bag is user friendly as it has many different pockets and is generally made in washable fabric. You can carry a tote to work, to a beach or even for travel. Make sure you buy one that has comfortable straps and is light weight so you can easily carry all the stuff you need. Tote bags are extremely versatile and can go with any outfit. If you’re going to work, you can carry a leather or canvas tote whereas if you’re going for a vacation or to the beach, you can carry a jute tote or a cotton tote.

A Basket Bag for a Vintage Look

Basket bag is exactly what its name suggests. A basket in the form of a bag. Made of jute or straw, basket bags were once considered vintage, handicraft collection pieces. However, with time, jute and straw bags have become quite common and a fashion statement sported mostly during spring-summer. Traditionally, they would only come in the shape of a basket. But now, you can find jute or straw bags in many shapes like round, square etc. You can buy the size and shape that suits your requirements and it with casual day looks or on tropical, beachy vacations.

Baguette Bags are Super Trendy These Days

Baguette bags were all the rage during the 2000s. You could often spot Rachel Green carrying a baguette in the TV show FRIENDS’ and Carrie Bradshaw carrying it in the show Sex and The City.  Many celebrities would even carry it on their outings. The trend is making a huge comeback right now as you can spot many fashion icons and celebrities sporting it with their OOTDs. A baguette is a small, flat bag with a short strap that you can carry on your shoulder. The size and the strap of the bag make it super comfortable. You can style this versatile piece with almost any look – be it casual, dressy or even streetwear. For a super trendy look, go for a monogrammed baguette bag.

Bucket Bag for an Offbeat Look

Again, just like the name suggests, bucket bag is literally a bag that looks like a bucket. They often have a drawstring or a snap button for closure. Whether you’re going to school, to a lunch date, hitting a mall or going to work, there’s a bucket bag for everyone. These bags come in many different sizes and materials to suit everyone’s requirement. You can carry them in your hand, on your shoulder or on your back, all depending on the size and the purpose of the bag. The trendiest way to style it, however, is to sport a small bucket bag on your shoulder or on your arm.

Cross-Body Saddle bag for Ultimate Comfort

Saddle bag is a cross-body bag that is shaped like a saddle and has a front flap opening. Commonly called a sling bag, the saddle bag gets its name because of its shape that resembles a saddle. Bags like this were also used by horse-riders to carry a few basic things on the ride. Now, contemporary and designer versions of these bags are considered a must-have fashion accessory. They are chic, comfortable and spacious enough to carry your essentials. Style a saddle bag with your western and every day casual outfits to amp up your look.

A Clutch or a Minaudiere for Formal Events

Different occasions need different styles of bags. While a clutch is a small bag, with only one compartment and no straps, a minaudiere is an embellishment, fancier clutch. Minaudieres are carried more as a fashion accessory than a bag. Both Clutches and Minaudieres are perfect for formal events where you need not carry much, but still feel the need to accessorize your look. They are often embellished with sequins, stones and other decorative material and are best carried with formal western and Indian outfits. It is best to invest in a couple of neutral colored Minaudiere so that you can carry them with almost any outfit.

A Shoulder Bag is a Basic Must-Have

Shoulders bags are a must-have for any woman. Whether you’re going to work, to a casual outing or on a trip, a shoulder bag can be your most comfortable and useful accessory. It has all the essential features on needs in a bag – spacious, has many compartments, comes with comfortable straps and has a closing mechanism. The length of the straps is usually shorter than a tote bag. If you’re someone who’s always on the move or someone who loves to carry a lot of stuff in their bag, this one is for you. Buy a neutral colored shoulder bag, it could be monogrammed or simple, and sport it with almost any day look. Because of its size and features, many young mothers also use a shoulder bag as a diaper or baby bag.

Hobo Bag to Add Variety to Your Wardrobe

Very similar to a shoulder bag, a hobo bag is smaller in size and is trendier because of its different shape. Made with soft fabric, hobo bags are large and slouched in the middle to form a crescent-like shape. They are carried on the shoulder and come with a broad strap. Hobo bags are named after the shape of a bindle that hobos would carry around on a stick. They normally have only one section that is secured with a zip and are quite spacious and comfortable to carry. Sport your hobo bag with western formals or casuals and carry it on your shoulder. For a stylish look, you could even carry it in the crook of your arm or in your hand.

What are you waiting for? Now that you know how to style them, go ahead and add all these different styles of bags in your collection! And for more such styling tips and ideas, stay tuned to Styl Inc Blogs.

 

Keep’in it Styl’ ish,

Signing off,

Kashika