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proteanmix · 05-17-2008, 03:41 AM

Ladies, how long are the straps on your purses? I use purses with short straps so it doesn't knock against me. You can carry them in the crook of your arm

or you can buy a purse with an adjustable strap.

You may also want to get the backpack purses or crossbodies, like this

or the use a hobo purse (one strap) instead of a purse with two straps. Then there's the ever fashionable fanny pack.

You may want to invest in a purse with lots of pockets or compartments, so you won't have to search for high frequency items like keys, wallets, and cell phones. Also, the smaller your purse is it'll force you to carry essential items only. Everytime I get a big purse I inevitably find a way to fill it with a bunch of crap. Also you can group items together like it a little change purse for coins or a makeup bag for lose lipsticks or mascara.

Clean your purses out every couple of weeks so nothing won't reach up and grab your hand when you reach in.

I like the Kathy van Zeeland bags cause they're delightfully tacky. If you'd like something a little more conservative I recommend Tignanello or Franco Sarto. Those brands range in price from $50-$120 but they're well made and you should get a couple of years use from them. They're leather with strong rivets and double stitching. You'll get better prices if you shop online rather than from the store. Also stores like TJ Max and Ross tend to have quality purses at much cheaper prices. Target also has pretty good purses. I don't mess around with anything at Wal-mart.

05-17-2008, 03:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
proteanmix Allura Red Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: Location: moving mountains Posts: 4,620	Ladies, how long are the straps on your purses? I use purses with short straps so it doesn't knock against me. You can carry them in the crook of your arm or you can buy a purse with an adjustable strap. You may also want to get the backpack purses or crossbodies, like this or the use a hobo purse (one strap) instead of a purse with two straps. Then there's the ever fashionable fanny pack. You may want to invest in a purse with lots of pockets or compartments, so you won't have to search for high frequency items like keys, wallets, and cell phones. Also, the smaller your purse is it'll force you to carry essential items only. Everytime I get a big purse I inevitably find a way to fill it with a bunch of crap. Also you can group items together like it a little change purse for coins or a makeup bag for lose lipsticks or mascara. Clean your purses out every couple of weeks so nothing won't reach up and grab your hand when you reach in. I like the Kathy van Zeeland bags cause they're delightfully tacky. If you'd like something a little more conservative I recommend Tignanello or Franco Sarto. Those brands range in price from $50-$120 but they're well made and you should get a couple of years use from them. They're leather with strong rivets and double stitching. You'll get better prices if you shop online rather than from the store. Also stores like TJ Max and Ross tend to have quality purses at much cheaper prices. Target also has pretty good purses. I don't mess around with anything at Wal-mart.