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Handbag Shape and Style Guide |
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| Hobo |
| A scooped top or slouchy bag usually with a single long shoulder strap. Slouchy structure forms its classic crescent shape. |
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| Satchel |
| A bag with a wide, flat bottom and two short straps or handles. A satchel is typically wider than tall. A type of satchel is the doctor bag, so called for their resemblance to a physicians bag. |
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| Bucket |
| A large bag with deep sides and a round or rectangular flat bottom. Resembles a bucket. |
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| Tote |
| A large bag with an open or zippered top and two long handles. Totes are often called shoppers or carryalls. Totes can come in wide or tall varieties. Other variants include the bowler. |
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| Clutch |
| Clutches are handheld bags that are clutched in the hand. While most do not have handles, some may have short handles, wrist straps or hideaway handles. Typically used for evening and formal occasions. |
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| Frame |
| A bag with a stiff frame along the opening, which allows for easier access. Other bag shapes can have frames such as the frame satchel. |
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| Shopper |
| Another name for a tote. See Tote above. |
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| Convertible |
| A dual use bag that can be converted from one use to another. For example, a tote with a pouch that can be detached and worn as a clutch. |
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| Messenger |
| A bag with a very long shoulder strap that can be worn over the shoulder or across the body. A type of shoulder bag. |
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| Weekender |
| A very large bag used for carying everything but the kitchen sink. Modeled after luggage, it is also termed a carryall or a very large tote. |
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| Bowler |
| A bag resembling a bag for bowling balls. See Tote. |
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