A bag for every occasion: the best women’s bags

If there’s one accessory that always accompanies us, it’s our handbag. It doesn’t matter if we’re going to work, shopping, partying, for a walk or out for a drink. We always need a handbag to carry our belongings. But not all handbags are the same. Depending on where we’re going, how we’re dressed or what we want to carry, we’ll need handbags of different sizes, styles, shapes, capacities and materials. You would never dream of going to a wedding with a huge shopper bag, right? There is a type of bag for every occasion.

Luckily, there is an unimaginable variety of bag shapes to suit every situation, and at Binnari, you have them all at your disposal. What is the perfect bag for every occasion? Take note.

Discover the types of bags for every occasion from Binnari

Shopping: Shopper bags

Let’s go shopping! And we need a large, versatile bag that is very comfortable to carry. This is what is known as a shopper bag or shopping bag.

The main features of shopper bags are:

• Large capacity: They are big enough to hold your wallet, glasses, keys, mobile phone, a bottle of water, a snack to keep your energy up and even some of your purchases.
• Two large handles: Shopping bags need to be comfortable to carry, so they don’t get in the way and leave your hands free while you shop. They usually have two large handles to carry them on your shoulder or forearm, and some models also have two smaller handles to carry them in your hand, or a longer handle to carry them across your body.
• Durable materials: The best shopping bags are all-purpose bags that you can carry for hours while shopping, walking or stopping for a bite to eat. They also need to be made of durable materials because we usually carry a lot of weight in them.

Shopper bags are the ideal companion for your shopping trips, but they are not just for that, as their large capacity, durability and comfort also make them perfect as a bag for going to work, if you don’t need to be too smartly dressed, or for travelling.

To work or for a drink: Handbags

Handbags are the perfect accessory for more formal occasions or looks. They are smaller bags with short handles to carry them in your hand. When to use them? They are suitable for jobs that require you to be well dressed and also for going out for lunch, dinner or drinks.

Features of handbags:

• Small or medium size: They can hold basic personal items. As they are designed to be carried by hand, they cannot be too heavy, or they would be uncomfortable.
• Small handles: They have two small handles for carrying by hand, and some also have a long strap for carrying over the shoulder or across the body.
• Careful design: Design is important in handbags, as they will accompany you on occasions when you are dressed up. You will find them in different materials, colours and styles to suit different looks and occasions.

Casual occasions: Crossbody bags

Crossbody bags combine the comfort of shopper bags with the size and design of handbags to become bags that you can use on almost any occasion, as long as it is not too formal. You can carry them to informal workplaces, to run errands or to do small shopping trips. They are comfortable and very practical.

Features of shoulder bags:

• Medium or small size: Shoulder bags are not usually very large, as if they were too heavy they would damage your shoulder and back.
•  Long strap: The main feature of shoulder bags is that they have a long strap so they can be worn across the body. That is why they are also known as crossbody bags.
• Casual design: They usually have several pockets and are made from durable materials.

A bag for every occasion, the all-rounders: Shoulder Bags

Medium or large in size, shoulder bags are the elegant version of shopping bags, or the large version of handbags. In other words, they are bags with plenty of capacity, but with a more refined design, which you can use for semi-formal occasions or looks. They are very versatile. Carry them comfortably to work or go shopping in style.

Features of shoulder bags:

• Medium or large size: When carried on the shoulder, we can carry more without hurting ourselves.
• Two large handles: So they can be carried on the shoulder. Sometimes they include smaller handles for carrying by hand.
• Formal design: Their size is not at odds with good design, nor with the use of finer materials or metallic details.

Let’s go party: Party bags

Special occasions call for special bags. Party bags stand out for their small size and elegant or fancy designs. Ideally, they should be perfectly matched to the outfit you have chosen for the occasion. Weddings, christenings, communions or that special dinner.

Features of party bags:

• Mini size: These bags can barely hold the essentials.
• No handles or thin handles: Most party bags are handbags or clutches, although they usually have a thin metal strap that can be attached or removed as desired, in case you need to hang them over your shoulder.
• Fancy designs: There are no rules for the design of handbags. They play with textiles, plastic, metal or different types of natural or synthetic leather to achieve elegant or eye-catching results.

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