The Stigma of Poor Taste: 5 Bag Styles Only Russian Women Still Carry

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Unfortunately, many women's wardrobes still contain outdated bag styles that should be avoided. Here are the most unfashionable options you need to ditch first.

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Fashion trends change every season, making it hard to keep up. Many women make impulsive purchases and end up with outdated items. This often happens with accessories and shoes that become incredibly popular only to lose their appeal quickly. Despite some past trends making a comeback, there are certain items best left in the past, like some handbag styles. Here are some formerly popular bag styles that no one wears anymore, and it's time to get rid of them, perhaps even right now.

Clutch Bags

Once, no red carpet or social event was complete without a celebrity holding a small clutch bag. Nowadays, stars rarely step out with a clutch, preferring to focus all attention on their dress and shoes. In Russia, evening looks are still often paired with envelope clutches, which have long been forgotten in the West. Moreover, soft rectangular clutches with a leather strap have migrated into everyday wardrobes. It's best to store these away in the back of your closet or repurpose them as travel makeup bags.

Fanny Packs

The once-popular fanny packs have long faded from the fashion scene, remaining only in sporty looks and occasional street style appearances by celebrities. Those who invested a significant amount in such bags back in 2016-17 now find themselves stuck with an out-of-fashion accessory. Many women have fallen victim to fast fashion, ending up with unattractive outfits featuring this bag.

Structured Tote Bags

The bags all the stars of the 2000s used to carry have been successfully modernized by designers. While miniature and medium-sized bags are in vogue, such models aren't always suitable for office or school. However, you don't have to sacrifice style—replace structured totes with a nylon backpack, a basic leather shopper, or an eco-friendly cotton bag that can fit a laptop, water bottle, and even gym clothes.

Crossbody Bags

Let's be clear: this doesn't apply to all crossbody bags, as many remain timeless and continue to dominate the fashion world. We're talking about models that are either too large or, conversely, too small, with extremely long chains that many women wear over any outfit without considering how it looks. Sometimes, they even wear them just on the shoulder, making the bag look overly long and out of place, even with the most stylish outfits. Currently, the trend is for models with straps that reach the hip or waist.

Small Backpacks

If you're going to switch from a bag to a backpack, it should definitely be full-sized. The miniature backpacks that were trendy in the 2010s, sometimes worn instead of crossbody bags with long straps, are now just relics in our old photos. Opt instead for large backpacks with patch pockets, nylon models, or classic medium-sized leather backpacks with chains, monograms, or quilted leather.