How to Use handbag in a Sentence

handbag

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  • The first, a boxy heather gray mini dress paired with white mary janes and a gray handbag.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 2 Mar. 2023
  • One is a smaller black handbag, and the other is a large black tote.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2023
  • That kind of line could get a lesser man a handbag to the head, but this is Ruffin.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Right now, see cozy slippers to get you through the winter and handbags.
    — Leslie Yazel, wsj.com, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The outfit was rounded out with white fur gloves and a gray handbag.
    — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Long coats, high boots, lots of neutrals, and small handbags.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Camilla paired the dress with knee-high brown leather boots, black leather gloves, and a black leather handbag.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The 36-year-old teamed the look with a brown top, matching boots and tights, a small handbag and large hoop earrings.
    — Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Note: The Row’s handbag, loafers and cashmere coat, and the singular red sock.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Louis Vuitton isn’t the only brand to give its handbags a kitschy twist.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The wife can’t help noticing that her partner has a new handbag.
    — Hazlitt, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Even her handbag adds a warm touch with its soft suede finish.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2024
  • While there are holders for cups, keys and even cell phones, there’s rarely a good place to put a purse or handbag.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Grab both the travel-size and full-size versions to keep one at home and one in your handbag for touch-ups.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Lawrence accessorized with a black leather belt and a Dior handbag.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Tie one on your handbag, around your neck, or even your wrist to stylishly wipe sweat from your brow.
    — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The Top-Handle Bag Looking for a hero handbag to invest in this fall?
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The star also sported pointy black heels and a matching handbag.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • There are so many different ways, whether through jewelry, the handbags or the ready-to-wear.
    — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The beloved bear pulled one from under his red hat before the Queen retrieved one from her own handbag.
    — Clark Collis, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Though that’s the average sticker price of the iconic handbag, cash is just one piece of the puzzle.
    — Jasmine Li, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Coach's pebbled leather handbag can be worn day or night, and can even be worn as a crossbody bag, too.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
  • For Valentine’s Day, my husband gave me a very nice handbag.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Users can then cash in their points for a series of prizes, ranging from handbags to air fryers.
    — Jasmine Li, Fortune, 11 May 2024
  • Style yours with a cropped T-shirt, mixed-metal handbag, and a pair of preppy penny loafers.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 July 2024
  • Davis kept his medal in his handbag for his flight home from Washington D.C.
    — Graham Womack, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The King, 74, wore his on his military uniform, while the Queen, 76, pinned her onto a handbag.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Over her shoulder was a green handbag with green hardware straps.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Chainmail has been a fixture in fashion as early as the 1930s when heritage brands like Hermès were producing chainmail coin purses and handbags.
    — Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Pro tip: Start with outerwear, like a puffer jacket, leather jacket, or trench coat, and an elegant designer handbag with shiny hardware.
    — Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024

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