Five Ways to Style a Leather Bag

A good leather bag is bought once every few years, so it is worth knowing how to wear it with more than one outfit. First, a neutral colour goes further than you think: cream and beige work with black, navy and brown alike, while black stays the safe evening choice. Second, keep bag and shoes in the same colour family rather than the exact same shade; a perfect match looks laboured. Third, a crescent bag under the arm reads as daytime, while a structured bag reads as a meeting or an evening. Fourth, watch the size against your height: too large shortens a look, too small disappears inside a winter coat. Fifth, adjust the strap so the bag sits at the waist or a little above - that point alone changes the whole silhouette. And last: wipe the leather with a dry cloth every week, and keep the bag in its dust bag away from the sun.