Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Slouchy vs. Structured

Are you ready to rumbleeeeeee! It's time. For the prime-time event: the bag wars. Slouchy vs. Structured. A fight to the death.
No, but seriously. What do you prefer? Big and slouchy or small and structured? What about the forgotten clutch? Let's weigh the pros and cons.

Slouchy
pros: big enough to fit all of your stuff, lots of pockets to keep organized, comfortable to hold on your shoulder, casual enough for everyday
cons: end up accumulating lots of extra stuff, the stuff ends up collecting on the bottom, can be heavy from all of the stuff and size
Big slouchy bags are always a favorite of mine, plus they are perfect substitutes for bulky backpacks. A favorite of celebrities, slouchy bags are awesome to throw all your stuff in and go. What I put in mine? Plum lip tint, my phone (when it's charged - aka never), my iPad, my fashion notebook, and a pair of oversize shades.

Structured
pros: small enough to only fit the essentials and not accumulate junk, comfortable size, cross-body straps perfect for hands-free shopping
cons: can be too small for some items, short straps can get annoying to hold, can look too formal for everyday
Structured bags have been making a comeback this year since fall. They're a really chic way to add polish to any outfit. The best way to pull off a structured bag is with a cross-body, because it's comfortable and convenient. My go-to bag for going out is a small olive suede structured cross-body with one front pocket. Look for one with an interesting pattern, color, or texture to keep it from looking like you stole your mom's bag. Victoria Beckham recently launched a lines of bags that includes this gorgeous structured thing. Nothing less than posh from Posh herself!


Clutch
pros: big enough for a phone and a lipgloss (the nighttime essentials), embellished extras add flair to an outfit, light weight
cons: can be uncomfortable to hold because of the lack of straps, might be too small for some needed things like a wallet
The perfect choice when going to a party or for dinner. Big enough to hold only what you'll need when heading out, a clutch is especially best when it doesn't have too many pockets and zippers. This way it leaves all the room (which isn't really much) to put your things in. For a fresh twist or to wear for day, try  an oversize clutch or an envelope clutch - yes, it looks like an envelope!


Which would be your choice? I adore them all...who could choose!

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