How to Choose an Everyday Handbag

Choosing an everyday handbag doesn't need to be complicated, but the best bag for your daily life should be personalized to what's right for you. Do you need a clutch that fits only your keys, lipstick, and cell phone or does your everyday include a laptop or tablet that needs to go where you do? Are you looking for a neutral color that goes with anything or do you like to show your personality through a favorite color? 

When you're looking for a great everyday handbag, start with a few questions about your daily life to find a bag that will work for you:

• What do you need to carry on a daily basis? (In other words, how big do you need your bag to be?)
• Does your handbag need to be used as an everyday bag for work?
• Which style of bag is most comfortable for you?
• Do you prefer a neutral or is there a bolder color that complements your style?

Choosing the Right Handbag Size

An everyday handbag only lives up to its name if it can hold all the items that you want to carry with you on a regular basis. For some, a clutch bag with room for a phone, ID, cash, and lipstick is the perfect bag for just the essentials. Others need room for a few more accessories - a favorite pair of sunglasses, for example, or a keychain with more than a house key.