carrying your bag

Here's a great article published in America in around 1958, it gives clear instruction to the reader on the correct manner of carrying ones handbag. If after reading this vintage article, you still want to carry a handbag, there's a link at the bottom of the page to our vintage handbags and evening bags, enjoy!!


How To Carry Your Handbag


Your handbag can either compliment your outfit or it can detract from your appearance. How many times does one see a woman carring her handbag as if it were a rugby ball, clutched under her arm, or as if it were a suitcase, clenched tightly in one hand held stiffly at her side. When carried correctly, your handbag will enhance and improve your appearence and the following instructions will allow you to do just that.


Handbag With A Handle
Slide your hand through the handle from the outside of the bag and let the handle sit on your wrist, with the palm of your hand facing upwards and your fingers relaxed. Finally, allow your wrist to rest lightly against your waist, so that the body of the handbag lays against the flat of your hip.

Clutch Bag

Grasp the bottom of the clutch bag in your hand, resting it along the length of your index and middle fingers. Allow your hand to rest against the flat of your hip and let your hand and the clutch bag relax to an angle.

Shoulder Bag



Never carry a shoulder bag across your body. The shoulder bag should hand from the shoulder. In order to keep the bag from swinging when walking, hold the center of the front strap and hold it in place. Do not push down on the top of the bag.


Now you can see just how easy it is to carry your handbag correctly, there is no reason why you cannot look your best!