Glossary of Women Bags

All Women’s Should Have these Collection of Handbags in their Wardrobe

We all know that bags are the most lovable accessory for women’s. Now day’s bags are the fashion statement of women and she can’t think to go outside without fashionable handbags. You can sling it, palm it, stuff it, clutch it and flaunt it!

We all love bright and shimmery bags, evening bags, handmade jhola bags and stylish totes that are doing the rounds of the fashion circuit.But can you tell us with 100 percent certainty if your evening bag is an envelope, clutch, wristlet, minaudiere or none of the above? Is your everyday bag a crossbody, bucket or both?

It’s not your fault if you don’t know your satchel from your saddle or your hobo from your baguette; allow us to enlighten you with our comprehensive glossary of bag shapes. Let’s go ahead…

Sling Bag

Any bag with a long strap that hangs off your shoulder and across your body.

Wallet

A wallet that folds over once – usually in half. It has room for cash as well as a few credit cards. Some have pockets or areas for coins. It tends to be little less bulky and fit nicely in back and front pockets.

Jhola Bag

A bag that has a long strap and is popularly slung across one shoulder. Adorned with mirror work, embroidery and handcrafted, it can be carried with Indian casual wear.

Wristlet

A clutch shaped bag that comes with an attached leather or bracelet-looking strap allowing you to hold your bag and dance freely.

Tote Bag

A medium to large bag with two straps. This bag can carry anything that is too large for a common handbag – also called a shopping bag.

Cosmetic Bags

The bags of varying sizes and shapes with a zip closure lined to hold cosmetics in an organized manner. Every women should have this bag in our collection.

Clutch

A small handbag, usually with no straps or handles that is designed to be carried under the arm or by hand. Women Clutches are often used as evening bags.

Backpack

A bag that is supported by the shoulders with double handles and lies across the back.

Baguette

A rectangular bag that reminds a baguette in shape. It is long from side to side and small from top to bottom. It is basically a little like a baguette with a handle.

Cross body Bag 

Typically smaller in size, these bags are meant to be worn across the body to allow you be hands-free while on the go.

Duffel Bag

A sizeable bag that can be held by a strap or handles a soft, roomy bag used to carry sporting equipment and apparel to the gym.

Bucket bag

A roomy bag shaped like a bucket, usually has an open top and shoulder strap.

Envelope

Typically a clutch or chain-strap bag, this rectangular style resembles an envelope because of its fold-over closure.

Hobo Bags

A crescent-shaped bag with a top, zipper closure that is often slouchy and worn over the shoulder.

Minaudière

A small evening bag embezzled with pieces of metal, semi precious stones or beads or covered with fabric or leather.

Satchel

A structured handbag with double handles, locking hardware and a wide, flat bottom. May be large or small.

Fringed Bag

A handbag with long tassels towards the end of the bag with one handle.

Messenger Bag

A bag with a long strap to be worn across the body that winds around the chest resting the bag on the lower back. Materials used in messenger bags are often more durable and water-resistant than traditional bags. Messenger bags are often used by bicycle messengers, though they are increasingly becoming an urban fashion icon.

So, there you have a all collection of women handbags. Found your style and choose one of them.