How do you wear a backpack if you also carry a purse/handbag?
I normally use shoulder bags, but I need a solution for carrying more stuff to the office and to college at night. Wearing a backpack would make my life easier — I’d rather have my hands free than have to carry an additional tote or wheel something behind me. Besides, I think a backpack would be be better for my back and neck. But I always wind up slinging it over one shoulder with my handbag (which defeats the purpose of a backpack), because it’s a hassle to wear both a shoulder bag and a backpack. The straps get bunched up and it’s harder to access stuff. Do you put your handbag inside the backpack? I don’t like investing in a good designer handbag if it gets hidden away. But I can’t carry my backpack around teh office, so I do need both. Help, please! I need a system that works. Thanks!
While it seems to be a sensible answer to say "carry less crap around," doing so isn’t possible when you live and work in NYC, using public transportation, are out ALL day long, and go from work to school. I need to bring my everyday stuff as well as shoes for commuting, my lunch, my textbooks, homework, etc.
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I’m typically someone who carries a bunch of stuff, and going to school I find that carrying a backpack everywhere I go is beneficial – because you never know when you will be waiting a long while and that would make it a good time to study (I at least leave it in my car).
My purse is too big to put in my backpack, and I’ve tried eliminating only what I need and getting a smaller purse, but that didn’t work, so I carry both.
To carry my purse I have to have a long strap. I put my backpack on, then swing the purse strap around my neck so that it would keep from slipping. This way I don’t have to hold on to anything, everything stays in place the way it is.
If you can manage it, I would recommend getting a small purse to put in your backpack, only be careful about leaving it in there! There have been times when I’ve left my wallet in my backpack and then driven around without a driver’s licence! Simply because I totally forgot that it was in there.
For now it might not be convienient to carry around a designer purse if you are going through so much hassle, I’d say you’re better off buying something cheap and managable, and when you graduate, reward yourself with a nice purse!
wear a onesholder strap bag and the on the open shoulder put your purse ot the bags thet have a strap and the bag sits on your hip.
Why don’t you just try carrying less crap around? Works for guys.
Personally, I wear my backpack on both shoulders and then sling my purse on one shoulder as well. It works out just fine for me.
Have you tried looking for a combination purse/back pack. Dillards, Macy’s and even walmart have them.
buy a really cute really small hand bag…not shoulder bag
think of something cute you would wear with a cocktail dress for a night out
+ then use the backpack for every thing else
think minimaly all you need is some lip gloss, mints, and a tissue…and a cellphone
Lose the backpack. They’re better suited for students only. Try a rolling laptop/briefcase. You can easily flaunt your designer bag this way.
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