An exact long shoulder band adds function

The flap bag is spring's hot new trend. From the runway to ebay, choosing the right color, handle, and size are central considerations for the optimal look.

Vintage purses are the hot new runway hit taking the streets. At the top of the vintage bag bunch sits the versatile and lady-like choice, the flap bag. This bag look, both lady-like and regal, sets the tone for a spring summer accessory that is both distinctive and favorite.

High end designers such as Louis Vuttion and Fendi are remaking past flap bag favorites for today's well-heeled fashion crowd.

Whatever your price for indulgence with today's flap bag trend, there are three "must make" decision points for reviewing fashion success. These points for fashion punch are color, handle, and size. A clear decision in each realm will ensure fashion success with the vintage flap bag of your choice.

Color
Spring's hot colors are rich with warmth and vibrancy. Coral is king; neutrals, particularly in the tan range, go hand and hand with this bright look and sheer or lace clothing styles. Flap bags in turquoise make a nice gem tone splash over against a more basic green or khaki or a pink top with jeans.

If your flap bag is small in size, make it stand out with color vibrancy. This will create a stark statement when wearing conservative work wear. For larger size flap bags, choose a natural color that enables the individual a strategic matching power for casual weekend wear.

Handle
Flaps do best with connectors. An exact long shoulder band adds function and style. Often flap bags have a buckle accent on the band allowing the individual to shorten or lengthen the bag so it hangs as comfortably with a large sweater or wrap as it does with a sleeveless dress.

At times, small clutch-like size of the flap bag allows it to be instant, with the band comfortably draped in the customer's hand. This easy, adaptable runway pose is good for standing room only at your local bar or club.

Size
Generally flap bags are small in size with room for the essentials: cell phone, keys, 2-3 make up items, and not much else. Yet the new larger, more sophisticated, fold-over flap bag allows some variation for working women, and parents for whom purse space is a requirement to juggle daily demands.

Small size of the flap bag allows the individual to easily convert carrying styles from shoulder to cross body for a public transit travel time, then back to shoulder for a walk to lunch with company workers. The style of carrying the flap bag is effortless, and ideal for user comfort.

The vintage flap bag is a style win that is versatile, lady-like, cost varied, and a perfect accent piece for today's modern wardrobe.