All about women's satchel bags

There are so many jokes about what can be found in a woman's purse. And, indeed, no matter what size it is, you can find the most unexpected things in it. But in the modern world, a bag for a girl is not only a fashion accessory and a means for carrying her cosmetics, smartphone and other things.

Women's satchel bag as a common accessory appeared relatively recently - in the mid-50s of the last century. Then women, in addition to basic housework and childcare, began to earn money on an equal basis with men. Up to this point, satchel bags were not so common among women. The initial appearance of such bags did not differ at all from those for men. The briefcase had a handle, was rectangular and was fastened with a foldover clasp. But women would not be women if everything remained the same. Over time, the briefcase acquired a comfortable long handle that could be slung over your shoulder and walked with great comfort.

Colors, designs and materials began to differ dramatically from each other. Thin tablet bags, bags with multiple fasteners, large briefcases for papers and documents appeared. The austere office style gained popularity, thanks to which the satchel bag did not have any finishes and patterns. Only the classic black color, and several compartments inside.

The features of such bags are almost sharp corners, as well as the rigidity, thanks to which the briefcase keeps its shape. This is very useful not only for papers, but also for a laptop that can be put in such a bag with full assurance that it will be safe there.

Do not think that the types of women's portfolio bags look plain and strict. Rather, on the contrary, now on store shelves are portfolios of different sizes, styles, colors and materials. Let's talk about the main ones.

First of all, let's look at a business-format portfolio. It has a thin long strap, which is often fastened with a carabiner, and a main short, comfortable carrying handle. Such a portfolio has a rigid frame and its own size of A5 sheet format. This is done so that a laptop and similar devices can easily fit there, in addition to documentation. There are usually three color options for such a bag - black, brown or gray.

Everyday-style satchel bags differ in shape and even in the thickness of a long belt that can be sewn into the product itself and not unfastened. The frame can have rigid sides, but the corners can be rounded, and the bag itself can have a more trapezoidal shape.

Casual briefcases can be several times smaller than office bags. Such mini-portfolios can be taken with you not only to work or on the street, but also to a party. Small bags are convenient to carry over the shoulder, and thanks to their unusual briefcase shape, they will look exclusive.

From what material you will not now find this kind of bag. The most popular are leather and leatherette. Let's dwell on them in more detail, and consider the pros and cons.

Products made from genuine leather, including bags, are always highly valued. There are many advantages to such things.

First of all, it is wear resistance. The skin is not strongly rubbed off after a while. The thing made of it will not lose its shape, will not crack in the cold, or will not deform in the sun. Skin is easy to take care of.

As for the texture, genuine leather can have both a varnish coating and a matte finish. It can be ribbed or with an embossed pattern.

There are also downsides. An unscrupulous seller can pass off a good fake as genuine leather. The skin can be combined, which automatically shortens its service life. Checking the skin is easy. You need to find a stitched seam on the bag next to which a small piece of the wrong side remains. It needs to be bent a little. If the bottom surface is absolutely smooth, then the product is not leather.

For many women, the disadvantage is the price. Basically, satchel bags are slightly more expensive than regular bags due to their looks. In the case of a leather product, if we are not talking about a sale, the price will be at least 2 times higher than the cost of a non-leather product.

Nevertheless, leather satchel bags look stunning and emphasize the femininity of the owner.

Like leather, faux leather has its pros and cons.

The very first significant plus is the price. It is relatively low, since leatherette is made from a combination of various fabrics and materials.

The appearance of a product may not differ in any way from a leather one, since nowadays people have learned to very cleverly fake products under leather.

Perhaps the main disadvantage is wear resistance, which is much less than leather. If you are buying a briefcase not for active wear or for one season, then a leather substitute will suit you. But if you plan to carry the bag for several years, then it all depends on your accuracy and conscientiously made item.

Less demanded, but no less practical material is fabric. If the textiles are of high quality, then you can wear them for more than one year. The material will not fade or tear. The peculiarity of fabric satchel bags is their appearance. Most often, these bags are produced flat, assuming that they will only fit a laptop or netbook. They do not have an exquisite design, but rather they look simple and concise.

Every girl, at least once in her life leafing through a fashion magazine, gazed at the things of stylish and popular companies. Every designer tries to bring something new to the world of fashion, even when it comes to such a thing as a satchel bag. Consider several popular brands in different price categories.

A well-known brand that is valued for its quality. It produces almost only leather goods. The price of portfolio bags ranges from 10,000 to 30,000 rubles. The bags of this brand are distinguished by their original design and an abundance of color palette from bright red to snow-white white.

The things of this company are most often of an office nature, but there are exceptions. All things are aimed not only at severity, but also at sexuality. And even when it comes to bags, designers don't forget about it. The pricing policy for portfolio bags varies from 1,000 to 10,000 rubles. The color scheme is nude, and the price depends on the material.

A brand that has extraordinary colors and good quality for the price. And more often than not, it does not reach 5,000. And Parfois uses beautiful accessories to decorate zippers, pockets or belts. Such a satchel bag will become an adornment of your personal collection.

Perhaps the most classic firm that creates satchel bags for both women and men. Strict and stylish branded portfolios will cost you from 4,000 to 15,000 rubles. Those who have already purchased a bag from this company note for themselves the quality and convenience of the handles separately.

What to wear with depends on where the girl decided to go with this wonderful bag. Here are a couple of examples.

Formal skinny trousers, a silky champagne blouse, a fitted jacket, high-heeled pumps and a strict classic nude-colored briefcase. Such a business woman will not be left without the attention and views of men, and will also feel at her best.

Light cropped jeans and a white T-shirt with a print tucked into them, white trainers with thick soles, an elongated loose bright jacket and a satchel bag of any color with a long handle. Such a girl will look very stylish, and all the necessary study accessories will easily fit into her fashionable bag.

A tight-fitting dress, pointed toe shoes, a beautiful and expensive jewelry around the neck, and a miniature satchel with a long thin strap and a shiny top buckle. In this way, it is convenient to light up on the dance floor and chat with friends, sitting at the bar.