Mini, micro or just petite – no matter what you call them – the trend of tiny handbags has conquered the fashion industry. It’s a controversial topic: you can embrace their appeal and impracticality, or still question whether you should add a micro bag to your everyday look. Today we will try to answer that question!
Inimitable micro bags
To answer the question of how to wear this baby, even conducted an experiment. Editors of fashion magazines volunteered to test models of famous brands. The results were mixed – some bags allowed to carry at least one credit card, while others could hold the essentials.
Those who think that the micro-bag is a super modern trend are a bit wrong. The credit card-sized accessory appeared in the 60s and 70s of the last century. It was then that the fashion world was literally turned upside down by new trends: long skirts were shortened to minis, and to complement this image created a micro-bag.
Everything new is well forgotten old. That’s why a few years ago, French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus introduced a three-inch Le Chiquito bag in his Spring/Summer 2018 collection. “Novelty” in the fashion world was received with a ‘hurrah’. The micro-bag instantly became a hit and appeared on the shelves of boutiques of other brands and, of course, mass-market.
Since 2018, the demand for micro-bags has not dropped much. On the contrary, the design is constantly changing and the fashion world perceives the accessory as a novelty. For example, the legendary fashion house Dior has recently presented a collection of tiny bags. It includes already familiar to everyone Saddle and Lady Dior only in a miniature format.
How to wear a micro-bag
Not everyone has recovered from the pandemic yet, and now we don’t mean health at all (although it is undoubtedly the most important thing). After sitting at home for a year, it’s hard to stand up in heels and wear a tight miniskirt. That’s why a bright, comfortable shirt, shorts and sneakers will be the best companions for a micro-bag. A baby in a neutral color will best complement a bright casual look.
The predecessor of the micro-bag was probably a small clutch. Therefore, boldly combine the baby with a dress, casual or evening. For such occasions, a bag on a strap is suitable. You will be surprised how practical it is. If before you would have had to carry a clutch in your hands all evening, a small handbag over the shoulder will not cause inconvenience.
Do not believe those who say that the micro-bag is exclusively a summer option. The baby can be safely worn with jeans and a top or sweater. Even with a trench coat in cool fall it will look appropriate. Only in the latter case, take a bag with a short handle, so that the image did not look lopsided and flat. Such a small detail will definitely add volume to the image.
And for those who still have doubts about the micro-bag – it is literally designed to be worn in a pair: with a small cross-body or with your favorite shopper. Why do you need it? To avoid searching for hours for your phone or keys in a huge bag. You’ll know that your essentials are always at your fingertips in a handy micro-bag. Plus, paired bags are on trend right now.
