Handbags are a must-have accessory for a woman. People love handbags although many don’t really know what handbag styles they have. Four handbag styles are more popular among them: tote, hobo, satchel, and should bags.  Some has clear image for most of  people but some are very confusing even for designers.

Tote handbags are large, double handled bags. Usually it has an open top and open main compartment which can contain much staff. Now people are getting used to add handbags with a top closure into the tote.

tote handbag example

Hobo typically features a slouchy posture, scooped center with long should straps.  You could see a round side profile from shoulder straps and handbag body.

hobo handbag example

Satchel usually has a top closure, top carry handle, and a flat bottom.  Should handbags are any bags that can be carried on the shoulder by straps.  Are those two the same? Definitely no. Usually Satchel is wider than it is tall. That’s the way to differentiate between those two.

Those definitions are not more important than handbags themselves. However, it can make your handbag shopping much easier, especially for online shopping.