A handbag in today's fashion world can get a bit complicated. New handbag styles, designs, sizes, shapes, fabrics, and colors enter the fashion world every season, how can one decide? Do you buy a designer label bag like Chanel, Gucci, Prada? Maybe you should buy a classic handbag? You might desire luxurious leather in a bag. Find out about the main handbag styles that are available, which bag would best fit your body type, and what part status plays in the selection process of buying a handbag.

Year after year, fashion designers come out with a mixture of different classic handbag styles, including hobo bags, tote bags, shoulder bags, to clutch purses. As far as status is concerned, you don’t need to wear a designer logo handbag to look like your bag cost lots of money. Quality leather, topstitching, and workmanship play a major role in the composition of true quality handbags, designer brand or otherwise. How do you decide which handbag works best for you, your lifestyle, size, and your bodyshape?

Here's a list of the main types of handbags that are available today:

Totes: A tote bag is quite large and is usually available in the shape of a square. Tote bags are roomy enough for any women to carry everything she needs for the day. It’s great for a casual day to get you from work to the gym. Tote bags can come in different sizes. Note: If you are small and petite, go for a smaller sized tote that will look proportionate to your body size.

Classic Handbags: This bag is your basic everyday handbag. The classic shape, smaller size, the long or short shoulder strap in the everyday color – black, beige or brown is perfect for anyone. It could be a designer logo bag or a basic leather bag, either way you have a win/win situation. Note: Any body type would look great with this type of handbag.

Hobo Bags: Hobo bags are oversized bags that are nice and roomy and allow you to carry a lot. The look of a hobo is large and slouchy and can be incredibly fashionable. The hobo bag can be worn with every occasion (except of course the cocktail event). Note: Size does matter. It can look overwhelming on an extremely petite body frame, since it is so oversized. Look for a slightly smaller size if you’re a petite.

Clutches: Who doesn’t love a classic clutch? Women love to get dressed up and this strapless type of handbag really does the trick. Whether you're looking for a vintage clutch from the 50’s or a new designer clutch, looking for one with details is key. Note: If you’re curvaceous a tiny clutch may not be for you – go for a medium sized one. If you’re tiny a larger clutch may not off set your proportions, a smaller clutch would look great on you.

Backpacks: These bags that you carry on your back are great to give your weekend look a relaxed look. If you opt to select a sleek designer backpack such as a Prada, you can take the chic look to a whole new level. The best part about the backpack bag is that your hands are free, so shopping is not a problem. Of course, backpacks are great for campus and school, too. The best part is that backpacks look great on any body type.

Messenger Bags: Messenger bags are great to take to the office and are worn by both men and women. Messenger bags are sleek, chic and swing right over the shoulder. These bags are large enough to carry a lot of stuff and can be worn at any time. Messenger bags are perfect for storing your laptop, too. These bags look great on any body type as well.

Designer Handbags and Purses are easily affordable when shopping online for fashion accessories!