Simple guide to buying Women’s Leather Bag

For all those fashion-aware busy women who cannot leave a house without a ton of ‘essential’ items, quality leather bag is a must. And not just any. A large-size handbag made of high quality leather. This is every woman’s best friend and a useful and chick fashion accessory.

Leather bags have become so popular that there an inevitable part of every woman’s closet, hence why they can be found in every size, shape, colour and style. Of course, the sea of choices makes it hard to select the ‘it’ bag. Knowing the types of leather used for bags, the different styles, as well as the different brands, can help you quickly find the right leather bag that suits your needs.

Styles

Before spending a small fortune on a leather bag, know what you will use it mostly for.

• Clutch Leather Bags are one of the smallest leather bags, designed to be carried in one hand only. They do not have any straps attached to them, so they must be held all the time. Clutches might not be the best choice for everyday use, but are a perfect elegant accessory for formal events, and perfectly complement a classy look.
• Hobo Leather Bags do not have much structure and can adjust to the shape of any object you put inside. Hobo bags often have short straps, thus can be held in one hand or can fit over your shoulder. Because of their large size, they can be used for carrying heavy items, such as a laptop and everyday essentials.
• Tote Leather Bags usually come with a set of short straps and one large strap that extends over the shoulder. Out of all the leather bags styles, these are the largest and are designed for carrying heavy items (laptop, clothing, flats, etc). They have a solid bottom for support and no structure which allows them to take on the shape of whatever you put inside.
• Cross Body Leather Bags are known for their long straps which allow you to place the bag over the shoulder, and completely free your hands for other uses.

Types of Leather

Aside from different styles, leather bags differ in the type of leather they are made out of. Leathers can have different textures and different feel, hence the unique appearance of leather bags.

• Cowhide leather is made from the skin of a cow and is one of the highest quality.
• Faux leather is a great choice for people who are concerned about the environment or do not like the idea of using bags made from animal skin.

While some women pay great attention to the brand of the bag, others are more concerned with the price. Designer bags usually come with high price tags not everyone can afford. Although, the brand does mean better quality, there are so many choices which feature superior quality and cost. With so many options to chose from, finding the go-to leather bag that fits your lifestyle and personal taste should not be a big problem.