Your purse is one of the most important accessories you can own. Some women spend an incredible amount on handbags and purses, while others don’t really spend much at all. In the overall scheme of things, it’s not necessarily the cost that’s the most important thing. It’s more important to find something that fits with your style and complements your personality. And without even knowing it, you could own a purse or two that speaks volumes about who you are. For better or for worse, your decision on your purse reflects characteristics on a subconscious level. This doesn’t mean you have to get paranoid and double check every aspect of your purse right now. But it might prove interesting to see if some of these general rules apply to you and your choice of this important fashion accessory.
Size – a smaller purse tends to indicate that a person is well-organized and extremely efficient. On the other hand, a large purse signifies a more flighty personality. Don’t take offense if you see this as an insult, and remember these are just general guidelines. But in general, a woman with a large purse that contains almost everything she owns is not as well organized as someone who has a smaller accessory that only contains what she needs. But on the positive side of things, a large purse also indicates a more open personality and general friendliness. While you might not necessarily have everything in order, you aren’t afraid to share or add interesting people to your life – just as you like to collect things inside your purse.
Style – going with an over-the- shoulder purse tends to be associated with people who are rushed. You need something that you can fling over your shoulder because you might be late for your next appointment. A woman with a smaller purse on the other hand is usually more relaxed because they already have everything in order. A smaller wallet-like purse also indicates a more assertive personality because it’s a style similar to what a man might own. Something that also bucks the trend of femininity would also fall into this category.
Color – the color of your purse will indicate a lot about your personality and overall style. Women who tend to be more reserved pick a traditional color with a lesson glam. Others who have a more boisterous and outgoing personality aren’t afraid to be judged by the color of their purse. They might even choose to stand out from everyone else by picking a color that is totally different. If you see someone with a fuzzy rainbow colored purse, you can bet that woman loves expressing her individuality.
Cost – the price of a purse can often be misleading if you’re trying to judge a woman’s station in life. A rich woman isn’t necessarily going to buy something that’s expensive, and in many cases they find a much more reasonable item to purchase. Sometimes it’s the women who are trying to prove something who choose pricier brands that come with popular names. Cost is really only a factor if you put importance in it yourself. If you think that a purse is nice even though it doesn’t cost over $500, then you won’t judge other women for how much they spend. It’s also interesting to see if a woman tends towards things that are trendy or more traditional. More conservative women restrain their budgets so that they aren’t spending too much on this particular accessory.
What’s Inside – most other people will never get to look inside your purse, so you’re the only one who might be familiar with what you keeping it. But the contents of your purse is a great indicator of your priorities and personality. If all you have are a few trinkets and makeup accessories, then there’s a good chance that you are a matter-of-fact person who doesn’t waste time with luxuries. On the other hand, if your purse is entirely filled with beauty products or creams designed to deal with how to get rid of acne, you could be a woman who is obsessed about beauty and appearance. In general, a woman’s life is encapsulated with the contents of her purse, so if you take the time to spread out everything on a table, you should be able to determine what’s most important to you – whether it’s family photos, your iPhone, makeup, or a list of chores.