5 Things to Consider When Buying a Designer BagHandbag

By: Nicola Pedley

Who knew that buying a purse could be such a problem? What should happen is you should go to the shops, pick a handbag, and there you have it, but it's much more complex than that. You've got budget, fashion, longevity, useability all to think about, and it doesn't matter whether you're buying a pricey designer bag or a cheap fashion bag, it's all money spent so you need to make sure you're spending it well.
Of course, I could just tell you to manage without a bag and carry everything around in your pockets (men manage it, after all) but bags are a passion, and we are allowed a little bit of fun in our lives. So here are my top five tips for buying a handbag.
1. How will you use it?
I have a toddler daughter so my current handbag is very pro-child. It's a budget slouchy bag big enough to carry a few diapers and wipes, along with all the usual toddler paraphernalia (I can even get a purse, a notebook and my sunglasses in there.) It's strong enough to go to the beach with us, it's been lugged through fields and sat on the dirty floor of the swimming pool changing room. It also fits nicely over the arms of the buggy. It's not my favourite bag ever. In fact, it's rather dull, but it does the job. I can use it for everything I need when I'm out with my toddler and that's what makes it such a great handbag.
2. Your Budget
It goes without saying that if you can't afford it you shouldn't buy it. Debt is never good, and do you really want to do that for a purse? If you've got your heart set on something designer then wait for it - it will be all the sweeter when you eventually buy it. On the same note if you see an budget handbag but it isn't your dream bag don't buy it because it's in budget. Wait until something really appeals to you, because you will find something.
3. Define your own style
High fashion becomes old news within the space of weeks so if you're only buying it because it's worn by celebs then save your money. Buy something that's going to stay chic forever. Will you still use it in ten years time? Ten weeks? Also don't buy something because everyone else has got it/your favourite celeb has it/your favourite website recommends it. You'll be the one wearing it so make sure you like it.
4. Designer Handbag or Fashion Handbag
This comes down to budget, useability and love. If you haven't got the money for a designer handbag then don't buy one. If you're buying a bag to use with your 2-year-old then I'd stick with a fashion handbag. You've got the budget for a designer handbag but there's a fashion purse you love? Stop being such a bag snob and buy the fashion handbag.
5. Replica Designer Handbags
Steer clear. Everyone knows they're fake and you won't impress anyone, least of all yourself. If you can't afford the real thing then get yourself a beautiful fashion handbag - there are plenty out there.

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Nicola Pedley loves handbags in all shapes and sizes (and budgets.) She writes about designer handbags and her current favourite is the Dolce & Gabbana Lily Bag.

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