The bag is not only a beautiful accessory to stand out from the crowd, but also a necessary part of everyday life. For modern women of fashion, functionality combined with beauty is important so that one product can be used in images of several stylistic directions at once. All of these important criteria are well combined in a tote bag.
Model features
A tote bag or, as it is called simply “tout” (“that”), is a large bag with two handles without fastener on top and with a single compartment. It looks like a classic model that designers review from season to season and make it even more comfortable or original. The name has developed thanks to the English verb "to tote", which translates as "carry."
Literally, this product can be called a "carrying bag."
The very first models, which appeared three hundred years ago, were ordinary linen bags for going to the market. The name of the high fashion came into use only in the early twentieth century, when the bag took on a classic look - a capacious rectangular shape, short handles. Popularization of the model occurred during the heyday of feminism, when women needed not only to go shopping, but also to merge into business life.
The most popular rectangular shape, since it meets the first important criterion - roominess. Other geometric shapes are also possible: square, trapezium and, for the most daring, polygons. Both rigid and soft bags are equally relevant. It all depends on the purpose for which they are acquired, since models without a clear form are easier to accommodate large items.
The classic version assumes the absence of pockets and zippers, which is not very practical for most active women and security in the modern city. Today, small pockets have appeared inside the taps, designed to separate important documents and objects from the general mass of things. Zippers and magnets are used as fasteners.
Usually, short-handled knobs, however, appear more and more models with long or with additional straps.
Tote bag is equally well suited for a business woman who needs to carry tablets and document folders, as well as for mom, who collects a lot of baby supplies for a walk. Also, the model is indispensable for shopping, beach holidays and ordinary daily activities, because wearing a shirt on the shoulder, you can free your hands and not limit yourself to actions.
Materials
Like most bags, hounds are made mostly of leather - natural and artificial. This material is the most practical, easy to clean and looks impressive even in the traditional black matte design. The skin is often subjected to technological processing, creating all sorts of effects on it - aging, varnish shine, imitation of scales.
Exotic types of material, such as python and crocodile, are not so popular for everyday bags.
Suede is another common skin option. It has a nice soft texture and appearance with a velvet sheen. Often, several materials are combined in one model at once, making inserts of suede, nubuck or textile on a leather product.
Textile models with leather bottom and handles are another common option. Coarse fabric is used, for example, cotton, canvas, jute.
Color solutions
The most relevant and practical should be called the basic colors - black, gray and brown. All their shades - from the brightest to the dark - look equally appropriate in all images: from business to evening.White color belongs to them as well, which, however, is not so common due to the fact that it quickly gets dirty.
Dark saturated colors such as green, blue, burgundy are equally popular. Depending on the trends, different solutions appear - bright and neon or, on the contrary, delicate pastel shades.
On hounds, there is often a combination of several colors, for example, black with white or red with blue. Originality attached prints or drawings, applied to any details. Among the most common patterns are flowers and geometry, and among the latest fashion innovations are full-fledged artistic paintings.
What to wear?
Laconic models of basic colors will fit into a business image consisting of both a strict three-piece suit and a more democratic set of a jacket and trousers. Pencil skirts, fitted dresses will suit, and classic shoes from shoes.
For a casual image, any models are applicable, depending on the preferences of the owner. However, for those who like to go shopping, voluminous, roomy models will do. As for the combinations, there are no restrictions. Combinations with jeans of various models, and with long summer sundresses look equally stylish.
From shoes you can safely choose shoes and sandals, ballet flats, sandals, as well as ankle boots, ankle boots.
Small hats, especially with a shoulder strap or textile strap, can be part of a sports outfit with jeans, sneakers or sneakers.
These bags also fit into the popular boho style, in which you can combine ethnic long skirts with fluffy blouses.
A brown leather product will look harmoniously in a country style with classic blue jeans or a fluffy skirt, shirt and boots. For the glamorous direction, you can use skinny pants and jeans, shiny blouses and tops, jackets, or add rock with leather jackets.
