Purses, or handbags, are objects that practically everybody likes. Nobody is against the idea of a purse and they remain very uncontroversial. Now deciding on what purse to buy—that's where the problems begin! Purses come in many sizes and styles. Some purses are wallet sized but some are much larger. Styles between purses differ greatly: there are coin purses, clutch purses, tote bags, pocketbooks, satchel bags, duffel bags and shopper bags. There are even purses for men, sensitively named murses or manbags!

Famous Purse Styles

Designer purses are of the highest quality, usually made from special fabrics - sometimes even animal skin such as leather. Evening purses can be matched to an evening dress and can be made from satin, silk, lace, velvet or be custom made with jewels or embroidery. Modern purse trends usually come in two popular styles: the sleek and thin purse for business and the fun, girlish purse for play. The ultra sleek look often comes in darker and richer colors and is in a rectangle shape. The more whimsical designs are in hotter colors and sometimes feature embellishments, embroidery or crochet designs. These purses are popular with teens as well as any woman revisiting her girlhood.

Designer Purses

Dooney and Bourke purses feature a variety of themes to their collection, including Ice Pop, Candy, Annalisa Leath, Bumblebee Suede, Tattoo, Pebble Grain Leather Croco and the Signature Anniversary line. Dooney and Bourke handbags usually run from $150.00 to $500.00, depending on the material and accessories. Fendi purses are of higher quality and run much higher in price. For example, the

Canvas Metallic Trim with buckles and chains sells for $2,152.00. The Selleria Bag is more modest (minus the chains) but still sells at a steep price of $1,278.00. Fendi handbags are luxurious purses and are quite costly.

Remember that purses should not only be affordable and capacious—they should also be appropriate to the occasion!