Any handheld bag fans?

[HesitantShopper]

You know, I think at the time I figured this out, I had decided that it was because having a support handle on both sides of the purse supported its weight better than a single-handled bag. Which may or may not be true. But honestly, after I recently carried a single-handled bag, I decided that was phooey. [emoji13]

Seriously though, I do like how bags that are built for hand carrying keep my shoulder from being weighted down. I tend to carry way too much with me, which often results in a sore shoulder for me if I don't have the right bag.

Love hearing what works well and why for other people in this thread! Gives me more excuses to think hard about handbags. [emoji16]

Thanks for explaining, seems logical.. i know a few of the single handled styles i have played about with in store seem well balanced despite appearing otherwise lol.

Yes, my bag is fairly heavy too, i never realized how just my phone alone was heavy.

 

[Storm702]

I'm a fan of hobo type bags with a single strap. It's easy to carry in the crook of your arm or throw over your shoulder.

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[Havanese 28]

Hand held bags are my preference. I love my Lady Dior, Classic Speedy and Alma.

 

[JEWELSJK]

my Jimmy Choo and I like to have a "handle" on things poolside[emoji6][emoji483][emoji876][emoji305][emoji1340]

 

[papertiger]

Huge fan here too but the handle has to be made properly and fit my hand comfortably, a strap (or straps) will do but I still prefer rolled or trad (corded).

I love the feel of bamboo handles on my BTH and shoppers and (apart from my Bold version that has a leather covered bamboo handle)but I'm also grateful for the extra straps

 

[applecidered]

I love handheld bags! They look so lovely and sophisticated, whether carried in your hand or in the crook of the arm. I love dual handles, personally, since I like to open quickly without a flap.

 

[babysunshine]

It might not be the most convenient silhouette at times, but I am a fan of handheld bags. My shoulders used to hurt which shoulder bags and i would walk unevenly. Any other fans?

I adore handheld bags, as it is such a ladylike way to carry a bag, it has to have short handles so it's easier to grab and go. I might get tired after a while of carrying it by hand all day so a shoulder option along with it is a better idea.

 

[ladysarah]

I love hand held bags. I use a Kelly, a pochette and a small longchamp. (Not at the same time obviously) it's a good way to keep the line of a well tailored jacket, or a pretty dress intact. No colour transfer horror stories.

 

[Chachalouve]

I love handheld bags but with a too.
That's why I think my Mulberry Alexas are sooo practical

 

[Chachalouve]

I meant with a (long) strap too!

 

[GeorgiaGirl67]

All six of my bags are handheld, because every time I've tried to carry one with a shoulder strap in the past, the strap would constantly fall down. It got annoying really quickly. Even if I adjusted them, they would still fall down. So eventually I said, "No more shoulder bags."

 

[mkpurselover]

All of my bags are hand held: I love the look and I have shoulder issues that keep me from using the straps.

 

[Annabel Lee]

I love handheld bags and agree with all who said they look so ladylike. I work in an office, so it's easy for me to carry a handheld bag when I'm just going from the car to my desk, but my ideal bag has a single top handle and a detachable crossbody strap.

A good example is the Coach Madison Sadie (I'm not so familiar with their naming conventions, so my apologies if I got that wrong). I have a small one, and it looks so polished and pretty with a dress, but it doesn't look odd as a crossbody for the times I want a more convenient carrying option. Check out the top picture on page 4 of this thread for a visual: http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/madison-sadie-clubhouse.829258/page-4

 

[antschulina]

I love handheld bags! They are very elegant.