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The allure of designer handbags could not be ignored. And this is why there are literally hundreds of designer handbags in the market. Some of them are leather purses, cigar box purses, monogram purses, and beaded purses. Some of the known brands are Prada, Gucci, DKNY, Liz Claiborne, Chanel, and Versace. Designer handbags are relatively expensive but they are irresistible. Women could not be blamed for acquiring them. It is a feminine penchant and it might be related to the woman's ability to fall in love all over again after having been broken hearted. Therefore, when a woman adds another item to her collection of designer bags, the situation is easily understandable. But when a woman brings the wrong designer bag, the situation needed a crash course in fashion and good taste. So how do you avoid bringing the wrong handbag? Here are a few useful tips.

When going to a job interview, the designer bag should be exceptionally clean. And most of all, it should be shouting this word: "professional." A professional bag is usually made of leather. Therefore, forget the cotton and the nylon when choosing the handbag to take to an interview. But not all leather handbags will do. The color should not clash with the business attire. The size should be enough so that the resume can be easily slipped inside without crumpling the edges. And it should at least be secured by zipper, magnetic flaps or Velcro so that none of the contents fall off and scatter in the unlikely event that the bag is jostled. And most important of all, the designer handbag should have pockets so that everything inside it is organized neatly.

When going to an evening party, the chosen fabric handbag should appear as another kind of jewelry. Therefore, if you are thinking of carrying that large plain tote because it can contain all the stuff you cannot do without, scratch the thought. The first rule is that the fabric handbag is similar to the necklace, earrings, and the bracelet. That is, the designer handbag should complement the evening gown. If the evening gown is basic black, avoid yellow and orange evening bags. The appropriate ones are small purses with black lace trim or sequined or velvet or satin. The other acceptable colors are silver, gold, and brilliant red. Of course, the designer handbag should be big enough to contain the necessities such as cash, cards, IDs, and lipstick.

When going on a vacation or traveling, the designer handbag should be chosen with the word "safety" as the top priority. This means that jewel-encrusted handbags should be left behind. Bringing a designer handbag is a symbol of good taste but it should never encourage opportunistic thieves. Another thing to consider is the functionality of the traveling handbag. It should be large enough to contain all the vital documents such as passports, visa, money, IDs, room keys, and other personal belongings. Then, the handbag should be closed securely by buttons or zippers. And finally, the straps should be strong to withstand the weight of everything inside it. A designer handbag with a ripped strap is not the best way to start a vacation.