How to Master the Art of Matching Your Bag with Your Outfit

How to Master the Art of Matching Your Bag with Your Outfit

Kate Middleton, Victoria “Posh” Beckham, Miranda Kerr, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett name any celebrity and you would be head over heels in love with their majority of the looks. And you would wonder how posh or polished do they look. Well, the trick here is not only to dress best but also to pair yourself best. And when it comes to power celebs then something which does the trick is the bags.

Yes, there are hundreds of bags available but there is one perfect bag for your every outfit. So, let’s learn the trick of mastering the art of matching your bag with your outfit –




1.Occasion Matters

Firstly check that which occasion are you going to attend. Is it formal or a nonformal occasion? Who will you meet? Is it your boss or your clients or your friends. Of course, your outfit differs as per the occasion and so are the handbags.

Formal Meeting – Go for a structured bag here. This gives a sleek and a formal look to your personality.

Casual Brunches – Here you can go for an oversized bag or even a normal sling bag. If you are not a fan of carrying heavy bags then a small sling bag would serve the purpose perfectly.



Formal Lunches – Here a tote bag or even a hobo bag will serve the purpose.

Ball Parties – In case you are wearing long evening gowns, then small clutches or even small statement bags look perfect here.

Beach Party –  Holographic bag for a beach party is a wonderful handbag option. It gives a fashionable look to your personality.

2.Your Body Shape

As we wear clothes which accentuate our body, we should also carry handbags which go on or suits our body type. Handbags will also help you in every way to hide your flawed features and will give you a perfect lean and thin look.

Pear Shaped Body – This body type already is heavier on hips. So, if you go for a hip length bag then definitely the attention will be shifted towards your hips. Thus, go for a bag which is still your waist length. This will bring the focus to your tiny waist and thus your hips won’t be highlighted at any point.

Big Bust – The the key here is to shift the focus from your problematic areas. Thus, stay away from bags which highlight your cleavage. Maintain a distance from saddlebags here.

Curvy Body – Sling bags are the best options for you. In case you are short then aim for a long sling bag. And if you are long then a short but lean sling bag will do the trick.

Petite Figure – Anything which is long or bags which has fringes are a strict no-no. you need to go for bulky bags here.



Plus Sized ladies – What you need here is structured bags and with medium length.

3.Ultimate Matching 

You also need to remember that exactly matching your outfit can be a bit boring. So, what you can do here is that try to complement your outfit, rather than matching. If you are wearing a solid color you can go for the printed bag or bag with multicolor options to add some fun to your outfit. Leather is one of the materials which complements the majority of your outfits. So, you can even invest in a good leather bag.

4.The Ultimate look 

Here one of the most important points is that you must remember what final look you are aiming for. If you want to create a fun peppy look then your bag should also depict that message. In case you want to create a statement with your bag, then let the entire outfit stand muted and let your handbag speak.


So, these are some of the tips and tricks which will help to master the art of matching your outfit and handbag. Let us know if you would like to add any further points in the comments down below. We would love to hear back from you.

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