5 Things to Consider When Buying a Designer BagHandbag

Who guessed that buying a purse could be such a dilemma? Common sense says that you should go to the store, choose a bag, and that's it, but it's much more complicated than that. You've got budget, fashion, longevity, useability all to think about, and it doesn't matter whether you're buying an expensive designer handbag or a budget fashion handbag, 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 I like bags, and we are allowed a little bit of fun in our lives. So here are my top five tips for buying a handbag.
1. What usage will it have?
I have a 2-year-old daughter so my current handbag is very pro-child. It's a budget slouchy bag roomy enough to carry a few nappies and wipes, along with all the usual toddler paraphernalia (I can even get a purse, a notebook and my sunglasses in there.) It's hard-wearing enough to go to the beach with us, it's been lugged through fields and sat on the wet floor of the swimming pool changing room. It also fits nicely over the arms of the buggy. It's not my dream bag. In fact, it's pretty boring, but it does what I need. I can use it for everything I need when I'm out with my toddler and that's what makes it such a good purse.
2. Your Budget
It goes without saying 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 handbag? If you've got your heart set on something exclusive then save for it - it will be well worth the wait when you eventually buy it. Also if you see an budget bag but it isn't perfect don't buy it because it's in budget. Wait until something really appeals to you, because you will find something.
3. Don't be a Fashion Victim
The 'it' bag becomes yesterday's 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 five years time? In five weeks? On a similar note 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 money, useability and love. If you haven't got the budget for a designer bag then don't buy one. If you're buying a bag to throw around with your toddler then I'd stick with a fashion handbag. You've got the budget for a designer handbag but there's a fashion bag you love? Stop being such a bag snob and buy the fashion handbag.
5. Replica Designer Handbags
Leave well alone. Everyone knows they're knock offs 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.

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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