About Structured Handbags

Structured style handbags are bags that hold their shape even when you set them down. In essence, the name says it all; they are bags that have some form of rigidity to help them hold their form as opposed to slouchy or unstructured bags that don’t have one consistent shape. As a general rule, they look more polished and sophisticated than other types of handbags and can help dress up any outfit. If slouchy handbags are the fun and wild sibling, think of structured handbags as the well-behaved and elegant older sister.

Structured style bags may remind you of mini suitcases or briefcases because often they have a firm, flat bottom and rigid sides. This firmness helps keep everything in place when you set the bag down, thereby helping you stay better organized. The bags are often in boxy form but can also be seen in barrel or bowling bag shapes that are square on the bottom and round-out towards the top. Some come with detachable straps so that you can wear them a little more casually as shoulder or crossbody bags.