Wallet Friendly Handbags You’ll Love: How To Find The Right One For You

Handbags. Who doesn’t love them? And with so many styles, how do you pick which bag you need, and when a splurge is justifiable? There’s the slouchy shoulder bag for a day of traveling, the clutch purse for a big night out, the oversized bag for work, the sophisticated handbag, and on and on.

With all of these choices, it’s important that you understand a few things before you including:

1. Your Style: What type of bag fits your wardrobe and speaks to your style.
2. Your Budget: What are you willing/able to spend on a bag
3. Your Uses: What are you hoping to get out of this bag (style, functionality, etc.)?

Once you’ve answered those questions, you have a better idea of what you’re looking for. But, I must mention that you should be open to buying a bag that might not fit your exact criteria. Otherwise, you could end up with a closet full of bags that are quite the same. Also, did you ever notice that when you’re looking for something in particular, for example, a little black dress, you never find the right one. But, when you’re out browsing with nothing in mind, you find about ten of those LBDs. Why is that? Two words…open mind. When looking for something in particular, you often create it in your mind, and you won’t give up until you find it. But, it probably does not exist, so you end up frustrated and tired. So, try to relax, and enjoy the fun of shopping, and take the pressure out of it. In doing this, you will let your style lead you to the right pieces.

I’ve picked five bags under $50 I love, and hope you will too!

	Vans Lollie Clutch: $21 Perfect With: Cocktail Dress Jeans and heels We love it for its: Price point. ‘Larger-than-most’ clutches size. Design details.
	Billabong Stitch Handbag: $36 Perfect With: Jeans and a Top Shorty shorts We love it for its: Adjustable side cinches to change purse size from medium to oversized. Patchwork design Price point
	Nikita Classy Clutch Shoulder Bag: $30 Perfect With: Bermuda and tank top Jeans and tee We love it for its: Removable strap that converts this shoulder bag to a clutch. Medium size Price point
	Billabong Himalaya Tote: $48 Perfect With: Skinny jeans and summer top Shorty shorts and cami Bikini and coverup Summer sundress We love it for its: Versatility: Use this for the beach, work, gym, school or travel. Tribal design and color
	Element Accolades Bag: $32 Perfect With: Capris and a sleeveless top Boyfriend jeans and a tank top Simple dress We love it for its: Design details, including dove graphic, ruffle seams and engineer stripes, put a spin on the average tote. Oversize style fits it all, but feminine style is not overpowering.