There Are 7 Different Bags We'd Say You Need in a Grown-Up Wardrobe
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Style StalkerStyle Notes: Nothing says businesswoman like a minimal but efficient top-handle handbag. Roomy and sophisticated without being boring—a sleek, smooth leather iteration is the epitome of chic.
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Style StalkerStyle Notes: This is the bag you can have the most fun with. Take it with you when you have grown-up nights out and you only need a credit card and lipstick.
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Style StalkerStyle Notes: Small but mighty. The crossbody is the everyday bag you'll wear to run errands, carry a coffee and write emails at the same time. Think of it as the hands-free of handbags. Invest in this one—you'll probably wear it the most.
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@lucywilliam02Style Notes: Our most recent bag obsession comes courtesy of the Fendi Baguette, which kicked off the "slung over the shoulder" bag trend in the '90s and is now making a huge comeback with brands like By Far. Luckily for us, the high street is picking up on it.
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Style StalkerStyle Notes: These might seem showy, but if you invest in the right brand, logo prints can have a really timeless feel. Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Burberry and Gucci all have iconic designs that will add value to your bag if you ever want to sell it on.
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Style StalkerStyle Notes: The oversized bag is perhaps the most practical trend to come off the catwalks in the last few years. If the mini bag is for the fancy-free, this style—seen at both Bottega Veneta and Loewe—is definitely more for those of us with real-life responsibilities (and all the stuff that comes with that).
