Retro en vintage bags and purses
Ladies need a purse. For their money, make-up, keys and so on. Unlike men they don’t have trouser pockets to store those kinds of things. For this reason the purse is an unmistakable feminine attribute which should match with the rest of your clothes at the same time. Women love purses, lots of purses. Some women have just as many shoes as purses! Of course there are a lot of bags/purses, these are the most important vintage and retro bags/purses:
- Brace bags
- Shoulder bags
- Purses
- Hard case bags
The retro brace bag, your grandma’s bag
The brace bag looks like an oversized purse or small tea-cosy. As you close it by means of a brace it looks like a large purse. It is a model from the fifties, sixties and seventies. The fabric creates an even better vintage look.
Shoulder bags, fits everything
Shoulder bags have a long strap and are usually rather big, allowing you to store your wallet and other important things like your favourite magazine and perhaps your bikini and towel if you are going to the beach. The comfortable fit, around your shoulder, allows some weight.
Purses, the real retro handbag
Handbags or purses usually don’t have a handle, but look like an oversized wallet or toilet bag. They usually have an envelope model and look extremely stylish, just because they are so small. Disadvantage: You must hold them which can be pretty inconvenient if you have a nice date or meet a nice person! Consider it, when picking a nice purse.
Hard case bags or beauty case bags
Extremely handy for breakables or if you feel your bag should protect its content. Extremely handy if you are a bit chaotic. You will easily find the things you are looking for (that is if you don’t stuff it). Advantage: you can simply set it down, it won’t fall.