A handbag for every occasion: how to choose the right one
A work bag is not an evening bag. A quick guide to choosing a handbag by occasion, size and colour, plus tips to keep it looking new.
The right bag completes your look and keeps you comfortable all day. The easiest way to choose is to start with where you will carry it.
Work and university: a tote or shoulder bag
Room for everything you need in a day, with a comfortable shoulder strap. Classic colours such as black, beige and brown go with every outfit.
Outings and errands: a crossbody or mini bag
Light and hands-free, with room for your phone, wallet and car keys. Mini bags with a gold chain add an elegant touch.
Evenings and occasions: an evening bag
Shiny or crystal-studded, carried by hand or on a fine chain. Match it to your accessories: gold with gold jewellery, silver with silver.
Keep your bag looking new
- Store it in a fabric dust bag away from the sun.
- Fill it with light paper when stored so it keeps its shape.
- Do not overload it, to protect the handles.
- Wipe faux leather with a slightly damp cloth.
Complete the look
Pair an evening bag with a jewellery set from the accessories section: a necklace and earrings in the same metal colour as the bag.
From Ahla
Classic tote and shoulder bags, crossbody and mini bags with a gold chain, shiny and crystal evening bags, and jewellery sets in the accessories section.
