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There are bags that catch your eye from a distance and hearts from up close. Wonder what they are? Check out the assortment of stand-out bags that can do just that below.
Upon trawling fashion blogs and Lookbook, the classic bags in neutral color and shape do come up aplenty. In fact, they are a must-have so that the fashionista can focus on other aspects of her wardrobe to coordinate and fuss over. The bags and shoes shall remain in the background, quietly donned at the very last moment.
Today, the focus shall fall onto these so-called accessories to an outfit. Instead of being the quiet addition to the wardrobe, we look to statement bags. Like shoes, they must complement the outfit well as they can and do make or break a look.
For me, a statement bag plays upon these three elements: color, shape (texture) or pattern. To have a bag in the loudest of color, unusual structure or shape and the inclusion of some fun promise for the ultimate package of a statement bag. But of course, a little compromise will do in that to have any of the three elements present in a bag is sufficient enough depending on your style preference.
Let us scour the list of statement bags below and ways to wear them so that they get to shine instead:
♥ highrack tote bag | Marrí Louren
A graphic tote for the edgy crowd. The ultimate conversation-starter.
Neon Pop
♥ neon clutch | Andreea Design
Dressers of neutral outfits can indulge in pops of neon via bags and/or shoes.
Fringe Persuasion
♥ fringe bag | Tia Newton
A bag in a neutral color minus fringe = a garden-variety classic bag. Embellished with fringe, consider it transformed, an accessory worthy of a second look.
Printed Wild Feline
♥ leopard bag | Reneta Kanevska
On even the loudest of little red dress, a leopard print bag highlights the highlight. The bag is not only just a winner in print, but in shape as well.
Retro Touches
♥ retro scalloped satchel | Polly Alba
A plain brown bag is a classic and can remain the neutral accessory that it is. A brown bag with scallop edge and buckle accents? Now that is a classic retro statement-maker.
♥ studded bag | Sabrina Kwan
Black bags plus many, many studs are forever my favorite. Something about the shine and the almost-lethal protrusions speak to the rebel within. The perfect option for those not too comfortable with loud print and color.
The Invisible Bag
♥ see-through clutch | Asena Saribatur
A touch of neon and plenty of transparency in a bag can be pretty out there. All of your things are literally paraded out for show, kind of like how the contemporary fashionista is on her social media.
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As for myself, a humble and practical consumer of fashion, I have chosen to drool over a collection of eye-catching graphic eco-friendly shopping bags from Jovens, mesmerizing eco-friendly clutches by Spanaki and hand-made animal-inspired porcelain rings from Nach Bijoux.
Check out my favorite picks below:
[ le cerf bag ] [ follow me bag ] [ listen to me bag ]
[ burning sky clutch ] [ black and white printed clutch ]
[ parrot ring ] [ tiger ring ] [ leopard ring ] [ white owl ring ] [ brown owl ring ] [ cat ring ] [ hedgehog ring ] [ unicorn ring ]
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MORE outfit ideas featuring cool statement bags:
♥ | creative set designed by Yexyka
♥ | creative set designed by Britt Farstad
♥ | creative set designed by Minka
♥ | creative set designed by modernyouth
Do you like any of the statement bags enlisted here? What is your idea of a statement-making bag? Share below and let us know!
“Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things – it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize your collection.” — Nina Garcia
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love it!! xx
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Thank you, Bibs ;) xx
This is really great :)
Thank you, Minka :) xx
Oh, thank you for select me!!
The other choices are also very good!!
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Aw, thank you for the lovely comment, Andreea! Layla and I are both smitten by the pops of neon that highlighted your outfit! =) xx
Love this post, and glad to be in it! :)
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Thank you for your kind words dear Polly! I absolutely love the retro bag you were wearing <3 xoxo
Loved modernyouth’s creative statement bag set ;)
Must be the eyes, as it’s all in the eyes. Hehe, thank you for swinging by Anna! :) xx
I love little pops of colour here and there – absolutely beautiful! Love the neon with the stripe jumper, that’s very cute! :)
Layla xx
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Hehe, I like Andreea’s take on the statement accessories as well. So adorable! Thank you for swinging by dear! xx :)