15 Chic ways to carry around a coloured bag to stand out in crowd

Bright Accessories: 15 Chic ways to carry around a coloured bag

Angela Goh

22 May 2017

mis à jour le 22 May 2017 à 00:00

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Less black, more white
Black isn't the only colour that will "match with everything". White works wonders with vibrant pieces too.

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A snazzy design
Don't just stick to solid colours, pick out a cool pattern or an intriguing print.

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Bright red + cool colours
Dark greens and blues are cool colours, but that doesn't mean you can't pair them with a fiery red accessory on the warm side of the spectrum!

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Statement piece
If your outfit isn't edgy enough, throw in an eye-catchingly bold, bright bag to spruce up any dullness.

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White with a splash of colour
A plain white dress can look boring if you don't add a dash of colour to it - toting around a bright bag will help.

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Mix and match with neutrals
Neutral colours mean you'll be able to tote around any coloured bag you wish without awkward clashes.

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Electric blue
Stick to the darker spectrum of colours for the rest of your outfit if you're going for an electric blue clutch.

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Black + yellow
Channel your inner bumble bee and go for that black and yellow look. Always a stunner.

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Monochrome + colour
If your ensemble is mostly sticking to monochrome, it's okay to select a "loud" bag to draw attention.

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More than one bright shade
Accessorise with more than one strong colour in your ensemble, so long as the rest of your outfit is plain and simple.

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Block colours
Simple and easy: the solid colour combo.

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Pink works too
It may be a challenge to get hot pink to work in an outfit, but stick to neutral colours where it counts.

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More electric blue
Go all out and get print-crazy with your outfit - and as the cherry on top, you'll want a bold bag in an uncommon colour. Electric blue works a treat.

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Black + yellow
Yet another superb example of the black and yellow combination. Cheerful yet chic is the aim of the game.

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Match it up
Warm colours unite in this red-tastic ensemble.

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If your staple handbag is boring black, it's time to go shopping.

When you need a little somethin'-somethin' to spruce up a drab or dull outfit, you can always turn to accessories. And what better way to make a statement than by carrying around a bag in a unique shade of, say, orange? Or blue? Or red? Or pink?

Brightly coloured handbags and clutches can really bring some life and spice to an ensemble. If you're rocking the monochrome black-and-white trend and want to add an extra eye-catching element to your outfit -- bam! -- a fiery red bag will make a huge statement. If you've decided to go with dark greys and neutral shades for the office today and need to feel a little more "fashionable", no problem -- grab your cheery yellow bag and strut into the city feeling confident.

Need some inspiration from street style gurus on the best ways to carry around a coloured bag? Head up to the gallery to get started.

Angela Goh

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