Handbags
Before you splurge on your most important accessory, arm yourself with these must-know expert tips.
TRY IT FOR SIZE
Are the straps long enough to wear over a coat? Will the bag feel comfortable when it's filled to capacity? "Take the stuffing out, so you can get an idea of its real capacity and imagine it weighing twice as much when full," says Manuela Morin, creative director of Tanner Krolle.
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Leather bag, £1,850, by Givenchy at Harvey Nichols (020 7235 5000)
Dennis Pederson