5 Things to Consider When Buying a Designer BagHandbag

Who thought that buying a purse could be such a minefield? Common sense says that you should pop to the shops, pick a handbag, and that's 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 purse or a cheap fashion bag, it's all money out of the bank so you need to make sure you're spending it well.
Of course, I could just tell you to not buy a bag and carry everything around in your pockets (men manage it, after all) but women's clothes aren't made like that, 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 2-year-old daughter so my current handbag is very child friendly. It's a cheap slouchy bag big enough to carry a few diapers and wipes, along with sunhat, sunscreen, food and drink (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 taken on treks 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 pretty non-descriptive, but it does what I need. I can use it for everything I need when I'm out with my daughter and that's what makes it such a good bag.
2. Your Budget
You already know that if you can't afford it you shouldn't buy it. Now is not a good time to be getting into debt, and do you really want to do that for a bag? If you've got your heart set on something expensive then wait for it - it will be well worth the wait when you eventually buy it. Also if you see an budget purse but it isn't perfect don't buy it because it's cheap. Wait until something really grabs you, because you will find something.
3. Don't be a Fashion Victim
Ultra-fashionable becomes ultra-unfashionable within the space of weeks so if you're only buying it because it's fashionable then save your money. Buy something that's going to last for years. Will you still use it in five years time? In five 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 lust. If you haven't got the money for a designer bag then don't buy one. If you're buying a bag to throw around 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 handbag 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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