Larger Suits Me
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53677)
September 11, 2022 5:14am CST
What size handbag do you prefer to use when you go out? Men can give their input too - Do you carry a backpack or just a wallet when you go out?
I prefer the larger handbags, whether they are in style or not. Mainly because l take quite a few items in my bag.
These necessary items include : keys, cosmetic bag, sunglasses, tissues, wallet with ID and money, cellphone, novel, notebook and pen, scarf, an extra pair of shoes and a folding umbrella if l suspect rain.
Of course, for certain events l will opt for a smaller bag or clutch purse.
So which do you prefer - large or small? And what are the must have items in your bag?
Pixabay image
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29 responses
@RebeccasFarm (86773)
• United States
11 Sep 22
I no longer carry bags but I had every stylish one known to man when I was working salons and travelling.
I now wear a waist band with a small purse in it so no one can grab it from me..you have to be safe around here.
If I were to buy one..probably Dolce and Gabbana.
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@RebeccasFarm (86773)
• United States
11 Sep 22
@Kandae11 I guess they are, I had never had one either
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@Kandae11 (53677)
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11 Sep 22
@RebeccasFarm Some day, one day - if it is our desire.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
11 Sep 22
i use backpack or tote bag - wallet, antibacterial spray, tissues, pen and small notebook, but depends on situation and event.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
11 Sep 22
@Kandae11 i went to medical high school, so that "antibacterial spray" was a must even before COVID-19 
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@snowy22315 (170107)
• United States
11 Sep 22
I like a medium sized bag. If the purse is too big, or has too many pockets I lose things in them. I am starting to hate the one I have now, because the coth keeps getting zipped in the bag, and then it won't zip all the way, Unless I resolve this problem quickly, I am going to go back to one of my "retired" ones.
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@luisadannointed (4171)
• Philippines
11 Sep 22
I also love bigger bags -- and I prefer backpack, I don't really fond of buying purse or handbag because just like you I have a lot of things to bring when going outside. Hehehehe... I love bringing a book so I wont get bored on long rides, I also have my notebooks and pens, and my laptop, my umbrella and my jacket.
This is a fun post. Thank you for sharing and letting us write down our thoughts too. God bless and have a great day.
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@luisadannointed (4171)
• Philippines
11 Sep 22
@Kandae11 yes, always! Hehehe, sometimes I wish I have a car and a driver so I can leave my stuff inside the car and enjoy a cute handbag while strolling inside the mall. Hehehehe.
The reason I can't have a handbag even wen I am just visiting a friend or go sopping is because of my umbrella and jacket, I can't go without them... I can always insert a cute little notebook and a pen, but I can't shrink my umbrella and jacket inside a cute handbag. :)
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@Kandae11 (53677)
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11 Sep 22
@luisadannointed. Yes comfort and necessity can override stay and fashion. I too sometimes wish l could travel light , with just a cute little bag.
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@LadyDuck (458514)
• Switzerland
11 Sep 22
A little smaller than the one in the photo. I am not tall and small frame, a too large handbag is not appropriate to my figure. I never put an umbrella or an extra pair of shoes in my handbag, but keys, documents, the cellphone, a pen and a small notebook, credit cards and money.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
11 Sep 22
I carry a wallet. Pretty hates carrying anything so I carry her license and cards. *shrug* She never goes anywhere without me, so it doesn't really matter.
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@much2say (53954)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Sep 22
As I am a pack rat, I used to always carry the bigger purses. And then when I had kids, the big diaper bags became my purses 
. It was a while before I had a "real" purse again . . . I could do with a medium size. But I didn't use any purses during the pandemic (I used pockets and a fanny pack). Now I have a tiny shoulder clutch - still trying to be as minimal as possible, but more styling .
. It was a while before I had a "real" purse again . . . I could do with a medium size. But I didn't use any purses during the pandemic (I used pockets and a fanny pack). Now I have a tiny shoulder clutch - still trying to be as minimal as possible, but more styling .2 people like this
@much2say (53954)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Sep 22
@Kandae11 Oh, fanny packs are those little zippered pouches worn like a belt around your waist. I have a lot of lightweight jackets . . . they had pockets in them, and I often wore them in public during the pandemic - and yah, sometimes in pant/jean pockets if I wore them. Being in pandemic, it only helped to be hands free (and not have to touch stuff) as much as possible 
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
11 Sep 22
I have a few bags and the one I usually carry has a few sections but the thing is I do not remember what is kept where (lol)
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@Namelesss (3368)
• United States
11 Sep 22
I'm a five-pocket jean girl, no bags for me. I prefer being hands free.
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@Ronrybs (17840)
• London, England
11 Sep 22
Not so much a handbag for me, I carry a 'manbag' on my expeditions to London. I carry a music player, an eBook, notebook with coloured pens and a map. Mustn't forget a bottle of water. I can't afford to fell into the River Thames, I'd be straight down to the bottom!
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@aninditasen (15744)
• Raurkela, India
11 Sep 22
I prefer a large hand bag except when I go to the party.
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@aninditasen (15744)
• Raurkela, India
12 Sep 22
@Kandae11 I like but I don't take the trouble of changing all my essentials into another purse. So I carry the same.
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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12 Sep 22
I have medium sized leather bags. When my children were little, I always found several things in my bag that did not belong to me.
Now, I still carry large leather handbags. Mostly books, and 5"4" 300 page note pad in it. :-)
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
11 Sep 22
I carry a backpack when I go to work along with my handbag. I have to carry a lot of stuffs to work.
My handbag is also a big size one. I carry a small sling bag when I have to just carry some cash,my phone and sunglasses.
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@Kandae11 (53677)
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12 Sep 22
@arunima25. Yes indeed. For your kind of job a lot of extra space is needed.
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
12 Sep 22
@Kandae11 For my work, I have to carry a lot..files with worksheet, laptop, notebooks, some stationery etc. They go in my backpack. Even my big handbag is full despite that. I have umbrella, sunglasses, my reading glasses, water bottle etc
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@Juliaacv (48552)
• Canada
11 Sep 22
I like a crossover bag, they are on the medium size.
I stopped carrying an actual wallet several years ago, I have a billfold carrier which holds all of my cards-my ID, debit, credit and store club type of cards as well as a few photos, then a change purse type of wallet where I can keep bills folded, keep my loonies and toonies in a zippered pocket and the rest of the change in a regular pocket.
That and my phone are must haves when I am shopping for a purse.
Like you, I have many pretty clutch and smaller bags for dress up affairs.
Those purses never get enough use since Mr Covid came to town.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
12 Sep 22
For everyday I like big, for riding the bus, you got to be prepared for everything! I bring a pull cart, which has my jacket and bags for shopping. When I go to functions and have a ride a nice dainty purse.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
12 Sep 22
@Kandae11
Perfect! One good thing about big purses, you can stuff many necessities and no one knows, only us, heavy. Big and shoulder purses, please.
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@Beestring (13333)
• Hong Kong
11 Sep 22
I just carry a waist bag when I take my morning walk, with my cell phone, keys, ID card, money and tissues. But when I go shopping or meeting with friends, I carry a larger bag. Must have items are cell phone, keys, tissues, ID card, credit card, some cash, a pen and probably an umbrella.
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