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).
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Style StalkerStyle Notes: The Hermès Birkin and Chanel flap bags are the Holy Grail of handbags. Once you have one fo these in your arsenal, you can hang up your shopping shoes and retire happy.
