Totes, shoppers and handbags, oh my! If you’re thinking of gifting a lady in your life a bag, first of all, congratulations – they’re a great choice! But, with so many options in colour, quality, price, type, size and brands (phew!), where should you even begin?
Luckily for you, our gift-giving experts have put together some top tips on bag choices.
1. Tote Bags & Shoppers
Let’s start with tote bags. Tote bags are large square-shaped bags and are mainly used for shopping or day-to-day travels. Generally, they’re unfastened with an open top. Tote bags have recently managed a resurgence in today’s fashion, inspired by the trends of Y2K.
Just because a bag is used to carry shopping, it doesn’t have to be boring! We love the black Vinyl Shopper from Ted Baker with its stand-out shine and elegant bow accessory. For a top-of-the-line selection, try the Michael Kors Leather Charlotte Tote Bag, which comes in various colour options and a zip making it perfect for women on the go. Or Radley London’s Large Zip-Top Tote Bag with its signature dainty dog charm.
2. Makeup Bags
You might not have considered this style of bag as a gift but many women have at least a handful of regular skincare products and/or make-up go-to’s. While some avid makeup users have their makeup or skincare products on display on a dresser or an organiser, others may prefer to keep everything in a bag for flexibility.
For classic art lovers, the Van Gogh Small Makeup Bag is perfect for those with a smaller collection of makeup and brushes. For a dual-purpose pick, consider ELEMIS’ Discovery Collection which comes with a small skincare bag and four of their most popular cult beauty products. Lovers of leather may enjoy Berliner’s Premium Leather Cosmetic Bag with gold detail.
3. Purses & Wallets
A must-have for most, purses are a thoughtful and practical gift that you can rest assured will be well-loved and frequently used! However, within the realm of purses, you can choose from card wallets, flapover purses or traditional coin purses.
We love Radley’s Medium Flapover Purse with soft-grained leather and press stud fastening. Another Radley option, the London Hepburn Flapover Purse comes in a luxury Ink Blue with a gold embossed logo. And, for ladies who need a little more room in their purse, Michael Kors has a large trifold option with 17 card slots!
4. Crossbody bags
Finally, crossbody bags. These are a favourite among women because they are secure, stay close to the body and free up both arms and hands! There are some truly sensational crossbody bags to choose from.
Again, Radley London has some great picks such as the Fountain Road Zip-Top Cross-Body Bag with grained leather. As does Michael Kors: Try the Women’s Jet Set Large Cross-Body Bag with its spacious interior. And, if you’re really pushing the boat out, take a peek at the luxurious Jimmy Choo Varenne Mauve Leather Shoulder Bag for a gift she’ll treasure forever.
Whatever the occasion, our gift-gifting experts are here to help you make your mind up and select the perfect gift for the lady in your life. And, we’ll save the date for you! Simply give us your email address and key dates (such as birthdays and anniversaries) and we’ll send you a reminder alongside some tailored gift suggestions each year.
At What Women Want, we’re a search engine and one-stop-shop that can give you the perfect gift recommendations in under 30 seconds! With add-ons such as flowers and chocolates available too, you don’t have to break the habit of a lifetime. Instead, treat her to something she really wants and present it thoughtfully with our top tips.