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Here are four tips for choosing a purse that will flatter you. You will need to consider color, scale, shape and where the purse sits on your body.
COLOR
- Because our eyes automatically search for colors to be repeated, when you carry a purse that repeats one of your natural body colors (hair, skin or eyes) you will look visually pleasing and be able to wear this purse with everything you own. (Best choice is hair color if your skin is light and skin color, if your skin is dark)
SIZE
- 2. Here is a way to find a good size purse that will be in proportion to your body. Spread your fingers apart with your thumbs touching and measure horizontally from little finger to little finger. This measurement is the widest or tallest your purse should be to be in proportion to your body. You can also measure your hand from your wrist crease to the end of your longest finger. This could be the depth, height or width of your purse. (If your hands are in proportion to your body these suggestions will work for you.)
STRAP LENGTH
- 3. If you can adjust strap length, adjust your purse to end at a place on your body that is the narrowest. For example if you carry your weight in the lower half of your body, and have a defined waistline, shorten the straps so your purse stops at your waist. If you are top-heavy, lengthen straps so your purse stops at your lower hip or thigh. (If your strap is not adjustable, take it to a shoe repair store, have the strap cut and resewn to the correct length)
SHAPE
- 4. A purse that has some softness and some straightness is best for most bodies. If you have a very angular (straight body) and angular face, you can choose a purse with sharp angles. If you have a curvy body ( with very obvious waist definition and a more curved or round face then you can wear a purse that is more soft and curved. See purse examples below :
TRENDS
Recent purse trends include super sized handbags, clutch bags, vintage, brightly colored and metallic bags. If you are petite, a very large handbag may dwarf you and if you are a plus size an over sized bag may emphasize parts you don’t want emphasized.
If you do choose a brightly colored purse, try to repeat the color in your outfit at least once or twice. This repetition of color can be done with a scarf, shoes, or belt. As stated before our eyes unconsciously search for repetition of color and this will help you to look more pulled together.
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Nancy Goldblatt is available to work with you no matter where you live. If you live in Baltimore, Md or surrounding areas she can work with you in person. If you live other places, she can work with you on-line using digital pictures.
Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard,” is a “Color 1,” Personal Image Consultant who specializes in working with mid-life women whose size and shape has changed and who have too many clothes and “nothing to wear.”
After a woman works with “The Wardrobe Wizard,”she will have a wallet of her best colors and styles, and a pared down closet. She will learn how to mix and match her best looks so she can get dressed “lickety split,” and look great everyday.
“The Wardrobe Wizard,” also works with younger women and is available to work with men. She was trained by Joanna Nicholson, founder of Color 1 Associates, an International Image & Style Company.
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Very good points!
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Hey Nancy,
These are such awesome tips. I had never paid attention to such details, as to the length of strap and width of the purse. But these, I’m sure can definitely add so much to your complete look. I’m going to be totally mindful of these when I go shopping for a purse next. Thanks for sharing the tips with us.
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Just subscribed to your blog by email. Shall look forward to some more great posts here, and to pick up some great tips from you. Thanks.
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Thanks for subscribing. Take a look at some of my past posts. I have 51 of them with lots of great info. I hope to provide more before and after pictures in future posts.
Thanks Nancy —
this tip is just in time as I’m looking for a new purse — MY eye is drawn to the beautiful coral or yellow one’s I’ve seen lately — but they’ve all been way too big! Guess I’ll start looking at the brown ones to match my hair 🙂
Would you please do a posting on eyeglasses?
Blessings, Angelica
I have a post on choosing flattering sunglasses. This information can be applied to eyeglasses. I am working on a post specifically about eyeglasses.
Follow your eyebrow line and face shape. I believe your face shape is more angular and there are lots of angular eyeglasses out there right now. You want to find something with a softened angle, not a harsh angle and preferably with frames that are shade of your hair color or a shade of one of the highlights in your hair. Make sure the frame is not too heavy or thick.