Let me enhance your bag vocabulary. Here is a list of popular bag shapes.
So don’t look lost at the mention of Kelly bag the next time.
Tote: An open-top bag with straps or handles.
Hobo bag: A crescent-shaped shoulder bag.
Duffle: Tall shoulder bag, often with an opening on top that can be made wider by loosening a tie.
Field bag: A flap-top shoulderbag with utility-type closure (buckles, snaps, etc).
Clutch: A small, handheld bag (frequently used for evening wear).
Satchel: A large, handheld bag
Baguette: Long and rounded shoulder bag resembling the namesake French bread.
Messenger: A large, soft shoulder bag with long straps (can be worn across the body) and often, a flap over the top.
Cigar Box: A small, boxy, hard bag.
Pouch: A soft, small bag.
Kelly bag: A classic Hermes style named after Grace Kelly that is a large, structured handbag with distinctive hardware closures.
