Handbags - what's your style?

A leather backpack. It keeps both hands free and the weight distributed evenly. There is plenty of room in it and I know what is in which pocket. It has metal zips so hopefully will last for years.

Cross body. Nearly always Kipling.
They are lightweight and have lots of pockets.

Nobody around here takes a handbag when they walk the dogs!

Crossbody
I have a lovely somewhat battered Radley bag which I love and bought on eBay for about £20, it’s a excellent size- not too big but can accommodate a small umbrella if necessary

henetha

Cross body. Nearly always Kipling.
They are lightweight and have lots of pockets.

Snap! I love Kipling crossbody bags. I use a walking stick so find a cross body bag ideal, keeps my hands free. I bought three fake Kipling bags in Shanghai market many years ago and still use two of them regularly. I have bought genuine ones as well and often buy the smaller purses as gifts.

I see Kipling bags on Amazon; I may order one, they look nice and they say they're light-weight which is what I would like.

Also lots of pockets and zips; perfect!

It's always a cross-body bag for me, the only kind I can use comfortably.

I have a small National Trust bag cross body bag that MIL gave me some years ago, it holds my phone, poo bags, dog treats, my inhaler and glasses, great when out with the dog.

I have a large bag for going out, out, which holds everything I need and some things I don’t.

I also have a proper handbag which won’t hold very much, so if we are going out in the car I also take my large bag for the overflow!

Part of my decluttering is to get rid of 2 crates of bags ( under the spare bed) that I don’t use and have been keeping ‘just in case’.

I have a cross body Troop bag which I use everyday, I love it, its charcoal grey and holds everything I need. Then I have Ralph Lauren cross body bag for 'best' my goddaughter went halves with me when I bought it as my birthday gift from her. Cross body are best for me as it leaves one hand free for my walking stick and the other to hold shopping bag if necessary.

I have a leather cross body bag by Osprey. It is the perfect size for me. If I’m, say, going to London for the day, I also take a small rucksack with contains umbrella, water bottle and cardigan. Maybe a newspaper and book.

Large leather M&S tote bag with shoulder straps. I can carry a myriad of stuff, including a bottle of wine!
If out walking, keys and mobile go in pockets, that’s all I need.

I like crossbody style too. My favourite one is a Radley but I also have a couple of Kipling too. The Kiplings are like Mary Poppins bag you can get so much in them!

Don't think I have a style. Just anything medium sized which will accommodate all my esentials. All I require is colour coordination. Haven't a clue of the names of any of the high flying brands.

I have two bags - both bought by my DH and very expensive. One is black and holds IPad etc for winter and one smaller stripy one for summer. I am thinking a crossbody bag would be more suitable though.

Same here Kipling crossbody! I used to be a shoulder bag girl till I discovered crossbody and never looked back. I never leave the house without it!

My confession.. Handbag obsession! Normally buy about 3 - 4 a year. All colours depends on the season, not a Black bag fan.
I normality have 2 on the go, cross body and traditional bag, also depends where I'm going to which bag I take.

Always crossover now. I have about 7 ( coordination)
Need hands free, perfect..

Rarely use a handbag-little purse in one pocket, mobile in other. Just like a man! It really annoys me when many women’s trousers don’t have pockets-grrr!
Do have cross body bags for the few occasions I need more space

Crossbody for me if I can’t just rely on pockets, and a wristlet for going out in the evening.

I’ve got several handbags on the go always have had, if I’m going out for the day it’s generally a tote bag! If I’m just going to town it’s a crossbody one. I love all kind of bags match my bags to my outfits

Thanks everyone, very interesting that Kipling is popular. I do like the crossbody style best, I do have a fear of purse thieves and 'bag snatchers'.

I went to Italy with the school in 1972 and saw our teacher fall face forwards onto the pavement as her large short handled handbag was ripped off her arm by boys passing on a scooter.

I have several crossbody bags which are so useful and a tan leather bucket tote which is my favourite bag I have had it for years and it never dates every year I waterproof the leather and it looks as good as new everytime.

A black Liberty tote and a brown Tusting tote.
I have a handbag liner so I just transfer it from one to the other.
I have other “occasion” bags but love a tote for everyday.

I sold my Tusting bag on eBay!
I realised I had only ever used it once and a bad in its dust bag in the wardrobe is not earning its keep!

“Bag” not “bad “