handbag sizes

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

It seems to me that all the purses i am seeing out there are either very small or huge. i prefer a medium size purse - about 12" wide. Even the VB bags they are showing this PM on QVC are all large. When I carry a large bag they seem to collect "stuff" which i hate and they get heavy. Is anyone else noticing that all the purses are either small or very large?

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

I see A LOT of handbags 12" wide. I always look at the width because I prefer a larger bag, about 15"

Try Tignanello. Seems to me, most of their bags are 12" wide.

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BellaPaprika · ‎03-09-2010

Those are the two sizes of handbags I use. I have no use for a medium sized one. I like a really big bag for work or business travel and a very small cross-body (just big enough for my wallet, cell and a lipstick) when I'm "off duty". Maybe I'm on trend!

LucyGoose · ‎04-20-2012

I really prefer smaller bags, but a few months ago I decided to buy a couple of nicer purses than I usually buy. The best sizes I could find were 14" and 15". That's a little bit bigger than I wanted, but, whatever. They are nice bags and I can fit more stuff in them.

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

The first thing I look for when shopping for a handbag is the width. I won't buy one less than 14"" and actually prefer 15"". I also look for a zipper on the back and side pockets. I organize my handbags so that I know exactly where each item is and can find what I want in the dark. lol

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glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

The smaller the better.

Luv2Decorate · ‎03-12-2010

I have a lot of handbags, all different sized. The larger I carry the more stuff I have with me including my husbands stuff. Ha!

It's funny because if you need wire cutters, I have them, If you need a tape measure, got it! Anyone need use of a small stapler? Ha!

LucyGoose · ‎04-20-2012

On 3/22/2014 Luv2Decorate said:
I have a lot of handbags, all different sized. The larger I carry the more stuff I have with me including my husbands stuff. Ha!

It's funny because if you need wire cutters, I have them, If you need a tape measure, got it! Anyone need use of a small stapler? Ha!

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pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

Medium size is my preference as well. I have seen and purchased medium sizes over the years and they can still be found. A heavy bag hurts my shoulders and back. A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a Travelon to take on vacation. Perfect. Very light weight, well organized, and can go shoulder or cross-body.

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nafecar · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/22/2014 Lindsays Grandma said:
The first thing I look for when shopping for a handbag is the width. I won't buy one less than 14"" and actually prefer 15"". I also look for a zipper on the back and side pockets. I organize my handbags so that I know exactly where each item is and can find what I want in the dark. lol

I so agree with you on this. I was so happy to see they brought back the cross body cargo( Vera B. ) A255560 It is my favorite and will not use any other.