Buying a new purse is a big decision for most women. Even if we switch purses a lot, we typically carry the same bag for days or weeks at a time. I know that I do. That is why buying a new purse is important and the decision made after some careful thought. These are the things that matter to me when I am considering a new purse that you may wish to consider, too.
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1. The Size
First off, I have to know if the purse I am considering is big enough. It has to be big enough to contain all of my junk. It seems the older I get, the bigger my purses get. So, one of the very first things I do when I am considering buying a new purse is check out the measurements. If it meets my needs in this area, I move on down this list to consider other factors.
Oh, absolutely! For me, it's all about the purpose. I like to think about how and where I'll be using it. Is it for work, casual outings, or a fancy event? That really sets the stage for the rest of the decision-making process.
Honestly, sometimes! While I don't always go for the big names, a well-established brand often means good quality. But hey, if a no-name bag has what I'm looking for, I'll go for it!
Personally, I'd say it's pretty high up on my list. I’m a sucker for good quality materials like leather or a sturdy fabric. They last longer and give a nice feel too!
Definitely! I mean, who doesn’t, right? I try to set a budget before I go shopping. It helps me not splurge but doesn’t limit me from getting something I truly love.
Oh, style is huge! A bag is like an extension of my personality. I usually lean towards classic styles with a modern twist, but it all depends on my mood and the current trends.
2. The Compartments
I do not like a purse that has no organizational layout. I have learned just how much I dislike disorganization in a purse after my last one. I want a purse that has, at the very least, pockets on the interior sides. It is even better if it has some compartment divisions in it. This helps me so much and prevents me from digging for ten minutes to find my keys or my phone.
Oh, absolutely! For me, it's all about the purpose. I like to think about how and where I'll be using it. Is it for work, casual outings, or a fancy event? That really sets the stage for the rest of the decision-making process.
Honestly, sometimes! While I don't always go for the big names, a well-established brand often means good quality. But hey, if a no-name bag has what I'm looking for, I'll go for it!
Personally, I'd say it's pretty high up on my list. I’m a sucker for good quality materials like leather or a sturdy fabric. They last longer and give a nice feel too!
Definitely! I mean, who doesn’t, right? I try to set a budget before I go shopping. It helps me not splurge but doesn’t limit me from getting something I truly love.
Oh, style is huge! A bag is like an extension of my personality. I usually lean towards classic styles with a modern twist, but it all depends on my mood and the current trends.
3. The Material
The material is something that I closely consider when I am purchasing a purse. I have carried all kinds of purses with all different types of material, as I am a dedicated purse lover and tend to switch them out every few months at the least. But material is a factor. If it is cloth, I know that the chances of it getting dirty are high and I have to decide if I am okay with that and what fabric would best hide any dirt. I love leather but it tends to stain with ink marks easily. All of these little things are factors that need to be thought about.
Oh, absolutely! For me, it's all about the purpose. I like to think about how and where I'll be using it. Is it for work, casual outings, or a fancy event? That really sets the stage for the rest of the decision-making process.
Honestly, sometimes! While I don't always go for the big names, a well-established brand often means good quality. But hey, if a no-name bag has what I'm looking for, I'll go for it!
Personally, I'd say it's pretty high up on my list. I’m a sucker for good quality materials like leather or a sturdy fabric. They last longer and give a nice feel too!
Definitely! I mean, who doesn’t, right? I try to set a budget before I go shopping. It helps me not splurge but doesn’t limit me from getting something I truly love.
Oh, style is huge! A bag is like an extension of my personality. I usually lean towards classic styles with a modern twist, but it all depends on my mood and the current trends.
4. The Color
I always consider the color when I am purchasing a new purse. Sometimes I am in the mood for a statement purse in a color like deep purple or hot pink, and other times I want something neutral. For a long time, I was hung on grays and pewter, but I seem to be moving into beiges and browns. The truth is that neutrals go with everything but a statement purse may clash with your clothing. Sometimes that is okay and sometimes it isn’t. That is a personal decision.
Oh, absolutely! For me, it's all about the purpose. I like to think about how and where I'll be using it. Is it for work, casual outings, or a fancy event? That really sets the stage for the rest of the decision-making process.
Honestly, sometimes! While I don't always go for the big names, a well-established brand often means good quality. But hey, if a no-name bag has what I'm looking for, I'll go for it!
Personally, I'd say it's pretty high up on my list. I’m a sucker for good quality materials like leather or a sturdy fabric. They last longer and give a nice feel too!
Definitely! I mean, who doesn’t, right? I try to set a budget before I go shopping. It helps me not splurge but doesn’t limit me from getting something I truly love.
Oh, style is huge! A bag is like an extension of my personality. I usually lean towards classic styles with a modern twist, but it all depends on my mood and the current trends.
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5. If You Love It
Another thing to consider when you are purchasing a purse is if you love it or not. For me, I do not want to purchase a purse that I feel so-so about. I have to love it, passionately. After all, I will more than likely carry it every day for weeks, at least, and most likely a couple of months or even longer. For this reason, it takes me a long time to decide on a purse and a lot of research goes into it and all of the other factors listed. I also know that when I do find a purse I love and that meets all of these standards that I should snatch it up.
Oh, absolutely! For me, it's all about the purpose. I like to think about how and where I'll be using it. Is it for work, casual outings, or a fancy event? That really sets the stage for the rest of the decision-making process.
Honestly, sometimes! While I don't always go for the big names, a well-established brand often means good quality. But hey, if a no-name bag has what I'm looking for, I'll go for it!
Personally, I'd say it's pretty high up on my list. I’m a sucker for good quality materials like leather or a sturdy fabric. They last longer and give a nice feel too!
Definitely! I mean, who doesn’t, right? I try to set a budget before I go shopping. It helps me not splurge but doesn’t limit me from getting something I truly love.
Oh, style is huge! A bag is like an extension of my personality. I usually lean towards classic styles with a modern twist, but it all depends on my mood and the current trends.
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6. The Style
I also consider the style of the purse. I tend to carry hobo style purses more than any other. I know that once I purchased a clutch and I got so very tired of having to handle it constantly. This is something that you want to think about before you buy the purse. Buyers regret on a purse is not fun because generally by the time that you decide you don’t like it, then it is too late to return it.
Oh, absolutely! For me, it's all about the purpose. I like to think about how and where I'll be using it. Is it for work, casual outings, or a fancy event? That really sets the stage for the rest of the decision-making process.
Honestly, sometimes! While I don't always go for the big names, a well-established brand often means good quality. But hey, if a no-name bag has what I'm looking for, I'll go for it!
Personally, I'd say it's pretty high up on my list. I’m a sucker for good quality materials like leather or a sturdy fabric. They last longer and give a nice feel too!
Definitely! I mean, who doesn’t, right? I try to set a budget before I go shopping. It helps me not splurge but doesn’t limit me from getting something I truly love.
Oh, style is huge! A bag is like an extension of my personality. I usually lean towards classic styles with a modern twist, but it all depends on my mood and the current trends.
7. The Price
Price is a factor when I am considering a purse. I personally feel like the more I pay for it, the longer I need to carry it. So a question I ask myself is “Am I willing to carry long enough to get my money’s worth?” This helps me know just how much I do like the purse. Everyone will have different standards on this, but this is how I decide if the purse is worth the price.
This is my little list of questions that a purse must answer before it gets to go home with me. Do you have a similar list? What do you consider before buying a new purse?
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Ella: Ditch real leather, go cruelty free. Stella McCartney bags are cruelty free and they're honestly the best in the market right now. Olivia+joy also has really cute bags for good reasonable prices and are cruelty free :)
Montserrat: Also make sure it closes safely so no one can get into it when you are not watching.
Lobrono: What up dudes
Myrna: Please consider whether the purse is already heavy even when it's empty. I've carried big bags for years and have been suffering from neck and shoulder pain. Carrying a smaller purse has alleviated most of the pain.
Cate: Organising the inside of my handbag is very important to me. I love lots of pockets and a key chain too. It prevents me from loosing things inside the depths of my bag!
Pat: Purse shape is a big deal to me. I like a bag that is wider than it is deep. I hate digging in the bottom of a bag for something I can't see.
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