A handbag is a very personal thing to the wearer. It provides a glimpse into a woman's likes, fashion sense, and style. For some, it is merely a vessel to throw their keys and wallet into, and for others, it carries every thing that they could possibly need during their day such as a lipstick to a first aid kit.
What does your purse say about you? Is it purely utilitarian in purpose or a representation of your style? Do you prefer a bucket bag or a wrislet? A shoulder bag or a backpack?
The styles and items you place inside may be endless, but one thing is for sure, a purse is an absolute must for the majority of women. Most would not dare leave their homes without it. Make sure to add your comments below pertaining to your favorite purse styles.
Their purse is their trusty side kick, purveyor of their possessions, and an extension of themselves.
I know that I am a lover of all vintage accessories, but vintage purses take the cake. I remember scouring garage and estate sales for these fashionable beauties of yesteryear, hoping to find the perfect one to stash all of my possessions.
One of the first and utmost things that I looked for in a bag was quality.
What I looked for in a vintage bag:
Was the stitching tight and even?
Did the clasp close properly?
Did it have any rips, stains, or issues on the outside of the purse or it's inner lining?
Was the leather or other material cracking or fading?
Was the handle flimsy or torn?
Was all the beading and rhinestones in place?
This was a biggie: Was it a designer handbag or did it have a maker's mark? Oh course, I wouldn't let a perfectly fabulous, fashionable bag go if it didn't have a maker's mark. That was just an added extra plus. 😀
If the purse passed these qualifications and the price was right, I bought it, loved it, and wore it. The majority of my purses dated from the 1950's to 1960's.
Now, it's your turn to buy and use these purses yourselves! I have added some stunning and chic vintage purses to my Past Passion Vintage Shop on Etsy.
By the way, the cream purse is complete with a pair of white with blue stitching glove!
Past Passions Vintage Shop On Etsy
Just look at some of the lovelies I have added below!
Unmarked Brown Purse with Ruching |
Turquoise Snap Closure on Cream Purse by Harry Levine |
White Gloves Included with the Bag! |
Black, Gold Frame, Wrislet, Purse with Rhinestones by Guild Originals |
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