Which bag shape suits your body type the best?

Etoile Luxury Vintage
2026-02-17T12:00:02+01:00

We all have different bodies, so why should we all wear the same bags? Read in this blog which bag would suit your body best!

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Choosing the right bag is about more than just style—it’s about finding a design that enhances your natural shape. Whether you have an apple, pear, reversed triangle, rectangle, or hourglass body type, the right bag can balance your silhouette and elevate your entire look. In this guide, you’ll discover which bags best complement your body shape, helping you step out with confidence and effortless style.

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Apple

An apple body type typically carries more fullness through the midsection with a less defined waist. The hips and legs are usually slimmer, giving the body a rounder appearance through the torso.
The perfect bags for this body type are bags that create balance and draw attention away from the midsection, such as large structured tote bags or shoulder bags with long straps, are ideal for an apple body shape.

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Pear

A pear body type carries more fullness in the hips, thighs, and butt, with a narrower waist and smaller upper body. The shoulders and waist are usually slimmer than the hips, creating a bottom-heavy silhouette like a pear.
Satchels or larger bags tend to work well with this shape. Shoulder bags, and hobo bags for women accentuate the pear shape of your body. You can carry beach bags well, so don't forget to flaunt those curves with some jute beach bags, or slouchy shopper bags during the day.

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Reversed triangle

A reversed triangle body shape is defined by your shoulders andyour bust that are broader than your hips. This silhouette looks athletic because it features a well-defined waist with narrower hips. People with this body type often have a more powerful-looking upper body and slender legs.
For a reverse triangle body shape, choose bags that are below the hips to add volume to your lower half and balance out your broader shoulders. Good options include long-strapped shoulder bags, crossbody bags, as well as rounded bucket bags or large totes. Avoid bags with short straps that sit high on your body.

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Rectangle

A rectangle body shape is known for a straight silhouette where the shoulders, waist, and hips are all of similar width, resulting in little to no waist definition. This creates a balanced, athletic, or "straight" look, rather than a curvy one.
For this body shape bags with soft, rounded edges or slouchy silhouettes, like hobobags, bucket bags, and curved totes, as they add curves and soften the straighter lines of the figure. Structured clutches and mini bags are also a good option. Crossbody bags can create an illusion of a waist by cutting the body's silhouette, and it's best to wear them so they fall away from the boxy waistline.

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hourglass

An hourglass body shape is defined by a well-defined, narrow waist with a bust and hips that are equal in width. This creates a balanced, curvy silhouette where the body is wider at the top and bottom than it is in the middle.
Bags that suit an hourglass body shape are those that hit at the waist and maintain balance, such as crossbody bags, small shoulder bags and medium-sized totes with soft or structured shapes. The key is to choose a bag that complements your balanced curves without overwhelming them or adding much weight around your waist.

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Lots of love,

Féya