You didn't need that, and you probably could have lived without those. Identifying the discerning qualities that separate essential wardrobe building blocks from, well, just about everything else, becomes all the more discombobulated when it’s a question of accessories. It’s hard, after all, to go wrong with a great bag. The staple is rooted in supreme functionality. The fact that it’s like a vital extension of one’s self is just a supple leather lining. When armed with the pitch-perfect clutch, cross-body, or tote, the piece can quite literally carry your look on any given occasion. The only problem, perhaps, is the wealth of appealing options on the market. In an effort to lighten the load, we’ve narrowed things down to five all-important handbag styles that you’ll be reaching for again and again.
