The Leather Day Satchel This is the essential workhorse handbag. A medium to large top handle bag that can hold almost everything. Choose one in a neutral color leather like black or medium to dark brown (stay away from white and light beige, which reveal scuffs and stains more clearly). And steer clear from those with lots of hardware or logos. Those details can date your bag. This may seem intuitive, but make sure you pick the correct bag for...

Handbags are among the most functional, hard-working accessories in our closet. They hold all our day-to-day items, shielding our valuables and not-so valuables from inclement weather, damage and theft — and, in most cases, they help complete our polished look. But now more than ever before there are so many choices, at so many price points and in every fabrication and color known to womankind, it’s almost overwhelming to understand what is — and isn’t — worth the money. Here’s...

Every girl knows that no outfit is complete without accessories, including a handbag.. This fashionable, functional bag is the catch-all way to carry all the essentials, from wallets and cell phones to makeup and miscellaneous odds and ends. But like clothing, not every handbag works for every occasion. The everyday satchel or hobo bag is hardly suitable for dressy occasions. Choosing the right handbag for these events requires shoppers to take into account several factors, including the event, the various styles...