7 The hardworking bag
lorna Perrin, brand director at Lk Bennett, says:
ALWAYS consider the reason why you are buying a handbag. Is it a functional work bag? An evening bag? Or do you require a shoulder strap so you can be hands-free?
Ideally, the bag should sit around the waist or hip — you don’t want it swinging around your legs when you walk.
If it’s a cross-body bag, see if you’re happy with the way the strap sits across your chest.
weight is also of key importance. I would never buy a bag that is heavy when empty.
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