Why A Man Shouldn't Carry A Woman's Bag

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Why a man shouldn't carry a woman's bag: style boundaries and etiquette

A man and a woman's bag are a bundle that causes a lot of controversy in society. This applies both to the need to carry the accessory of his companion, and the use of models by men, which most people take for women. Before condemning a young man with an extravagant accessory, it is worth figuring out why he goes with him and whether this is generally permissible by the rules of decency.

Characteristics of women's bags

In the context of the problem of carrying women's handbags by men, the first question that arises is - is it really an accessory designed specifically for a woman? In the traditional sense, a women's handbag is distinguished by the following details:

• decorative elements (stones, rhinestones, pendants, tassels, chains, etc.);
• prints (flowers, fantasy patterns, imitation of reptile skin);
• bright colors (there are not only restrained colors, but also bright ones - yellow, red, pink, blue, etc.);
• various forms (there are both classic and fantasy versions - a heart, a barrel, etc.).

In the department of men's accessories, in comparison with women's leather goods, it is usually rather boring: patterns of the same type, restrained dark colors, a minimum of decor. However, today fashion is so progressive that in the world capitals of fashion (New York, Paris, Milan, etc.) you can find men who wear openly female models of bags.

Some fashion lovers are experimenting by using handbags in their looks.

Bags that are mistakenly considered only women's

There are various types of bags in appearance and purpose, but most of them can be designed for both genders. Often men mistakenly believe that their destiny is a purse, a briefcase and a backpack, but in fact there are many other types that are mistakenly considered exclusively female:

• Messengers ("postmen") are a capacious bag that has a lid that covers all departments. This is a convenient option for active people, a big plus - the bag does not need to be held in your hands, it should hang on your shoulder.

• Tote is a bag resembling a bag in shape, it is rectangular in shape and with short handles. This model can be worn on the shoulder or in the hands. Often it is women who can be seen with such an accessory, but this is an absolutely normal and convenient option for men as well, both within the framework of everyday and business style.

  

  Men can also wear tote bags.

• A clutch is a small-sized bag for the essentials, is worn on the arm or has no handle at all. The name alone scares off men, although a lot of restrained male models are produced that perfectly emphasize the status of the owner.

  

  There are many models of discreet men's clutches.

• Beltbag is a belt bag that can be worn both at the waist and over or over the shoulder. Leather and suede models look very elegant and will look even with a jacket, and fabric options are perfectly combined with a sporty look.

  

  The belt bag is a fashionable accessory that perfectly matches both a sporty and a classic look

The division into male and female in many models is very conditional, there are a lot of unisex options. But even if the accessory is in the women's department, although it is made in a traditionally masculine style, a man may well purchase it - there is nothing strange about it, especially if the bag fits a specific look.

Etiquette and handbags

You can often find men who walk with the lady of their heart and carry her purse. To understand how permissible this is, it is worth referring to the rules of etiquette. They say unequivocally that a representative of the stronger sex does not need to carry a woman's bag, since it is an accessory matched to the image, therefore it is understood that it will not be either heavy or uncomfortable. Girls who ask young people to wear their decorative clutches are being ugly.

If a woman's bag is heavy, it is better to help carry it

But here a nuance arises - what if the bag is quite large and fully loaded? The "Encyclopedia of Etiquette" (VI Yuzhin) states that a woman of any age needs to be helped to carry massive bags and large objects. How right a lady is, choosing a voluminous accessory and loading it with purchases - it is better to find out at home, but still help convey the burden. The next time for folding purchases, it is better to take a shopping bag or a bag in the store from home, then the man will not have to face an uncomfortable choice.

To date, the choice of models of bags for men has expanded significantly; they can carry both clutches and totes, which were previously considered only women's accessories. The main thing is compliance with style and occasion. But carrying your companion's handbag is ignoring the rules of etiquette.