Handbags – How Do You Hold Yours?

What women wear can say a lot about their personalities. We spends hours selecting outfits that perfectly reflect our personal style, topping it off with a beautiful designer handbag. But, while the style of handbag that we carry can showcase our personalities, the way we carry it can also speak volumes. What are women portraying to the world when they hold their favorite handbags?

Hooked Over The Arm

A style favored by celebrities like Miranda Kerr and Victoria Beckham, women who hook their handbag over their arm are said to radiate confidence and superiority. It’s a look that can make women appear more poised and self-assured. For women who are particularly proud of their luxury handbags, this look ensures that they become the focal point of any outfit.

Across The Body

Although it’s an extremely practical look, wearing a handbag across the body can give the impression that the wearer is a little guarded. This bag position can cover up a woman’s silhouette and the rest of her outfit, suggesting that they are reluctant to give too much away about themselves.

Over The Shoulder

One of the most common ways to carry a handbag, flinging it over her shoulder and keeping hold of the strap suggests that the women wearing it is fiercely street smart and favors practicality. Holding a bag in this way helps to deter pick-pocketer’s, making it ideal for the daily commute. Yet, it adds an effortlessly stylish look to any outfit.