How do you like to carry your bag? On your back? On your side? At your side? Across your body? It’s a matter of personal preference but it’s probably most common that people carry their bags over one shoulder.

Shoulder bags are therefore very popular, especially to fashion-conscious women as there are many designer labels available. Shoulder bags can have short, medium or long straps with buckles for adjustment. The interior often has separate compartments or zipper pockets. Pockets can be found on the exterior of the bags as well.

The opening to the bag can be zipper, magnetic snap or flap but the common style is the over-the-shoulder element. A shoulder bag can also be compared to a tote bag, although the two can usually be distinguished by the fact that shoulder bags are more trendy and have longer straps so that they can be worn over the shoulder.