I was sitting at lunch with three friends on Saturday (just before the Tim Gunn Fashion Show at Valley Fair Mall) when the topic turned to handbags. One of my friends is tall and two are petite so the conversation turned to how height determines the best handbag. And once again, the word “proportion” popped up.
The bottom line is that your handbag must be in proportion to your height or it will look like luggage. Its that important. Do you really want to generate the impression that you are living out of your handbag? Probably not. On the other hand, the smaller a handbag is, the more it looks like an evening bag. This could impact how seriously people take you, particularly in a business setting.
For most everyone, but particularly someone who is petite, I love the Bonnie from one of my favorites, Hobo International. It is available in a variety of colors, roomy enough to carry what you need, has pockets to keep you organized, but has a little purse look and feel to it. And it does not overwhelm the carrier!
Endless.com pretty much nails it in their description. “From the moment you lay your eyes on the Bonnie shoulder bag from Hobo International, you’ll adore it, but this little treasure is even more than it appears to be. It’s made of beautifully textured leather with subtle topstitching, and the clasped frame closure combined with the slouchiness of the pleated body/handles gives it an is-it-vintage?-is-it-modern? allure. Inside, though, is a vast oasis of gadget-sorting pockets and pretty paisley.”
Of course, after the Fashion Show, it was off for a little handbag shopping at Nordstrom!
Click here to learn more about the Bonnie from Hobo International at endless.com
