So our handbags say a lot about our personality, it can give us back problems if we’re not careful, and now there’s the right bag for each body shape. Wow, handbags have a lot more power than we realize on an everyday basis. They can make or break our outfit, show everyone who we are, and reflect if we’re up to date with the latest fashions.

Handbags like clothes can make your body shape look better or worse depending on how you wear them. An important note to remember is where the bag ends and how long the straps are. Where ever your bag ends is automatically where attention is drawn to.

If you’re short and curvy opt for more of a long, sleek, and a rectangular or square looking bag. Choosing a soft fabric or good quality made leather will make it look like you’ve taken off a few pounds.

If you have more of a pear-shaped body, you want to focus more on bags that have shorter straps to shift the focus away from your waist and hips.

If you’re very tall and thin then a droopy rounded hobo styled bag will compliment your body type.

General things to keep in mind is that you want to choose the shape of your bag that is opposite of your body type. So, the more curves you have, the more structure your bag should have-like a clutch for example.

As for scale, how big the bag should depend and be proportional to your size. If you’re a very tall woman, it would look strange for you to be carrying a mini purse as an everyday bag, and for women who are petite, you shouldn’t carry too big of a bag because it will make you look like you’re overwhelmed by the bag.

All in all most women look good with bags that end in mid torso because it flatters the waistline. However, always take into consideration your own lifestyle and usage for the bag aside from style. If you need to carry diapers around then, a vintage bag is not for you.