How Useful Do Shoulder Handbags Are?

Unbelievable as it maybe but women can’t live without buying shoulder handbags! Shoulder handbags have long played a part in women’s fashion as early as the 1980s when shoulder pads and big hair styles were in vogue then. Remember the quilted Chanel shoulder handbags with a golden chain that sold like hotcakes worldwide? A lot of women love to have that accessory during that period as other fashion designers created their own designs of shoulder handbags. Currently, there are numerous designs to choose from as different concepts became part of a trend. A selection of colors, styles, shapes and fabrics were used  to come up with fashionable shoulder handbags that  proliferated discount stores, online shops as well as boutique shops.

Some twenty years ago,most shoulder handbags held items such as filofax , pens, calculators and toiletries as women of the 80s considered these item as staples for work. Nowadays, shoulder handbags have cosmetic kits, Ipod players, mobile phones, and mini pill cases reflecting the changing lifestyle of women.

Shoulder handbags can be bought with prices starting from as low as $50 while high-end designs are priced at $300.Designer brands such as Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nine West, Coach and other known designer brands are very costly. However, several online stores often sell at discounted prices on these great bags so one can save some extra cash by buying when it's sale time. Typically, shoulder handbags have medium to long shoulder straps which can be adjusted by the owner. There are women who find long straps inconvenient so most straps of shoulder handbags nowadays have medium length. There are also designs that have removable shoulder strap which is quite convenient.

Shoulder handbags are made from different materials such as faux leather, premium leather, patent leather, fake animal skin or embossed with unique prints. Also, shoulder handbags have different enclosures depending upon the design. Some  enclosures are made up of metallic locks, zippers, drawstring, and flaps. They can come in several colors ranging from black, brown, white to bright hues such as red, yellow, green and even orange. Sizes can be from medium sized to large ones as needed by the buyer. However, an important feature of the bag is that it's normallyworn over the shoulder and has a firm structure. Most shoulder handbags also differ in the number of pockets available inside the bag that’s good for organizing. Shoulder handbags are practical to use and stylish too which every woman must have.