Houndstooth Fashion Purses
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Houndstooth fashion purses can add a trendy element to an ordinary outfit!
All About Houndstooth
Houndstooth is a pattern, characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes. It traditionally is done in black and white. Houndstooth can be found on items from jackets to hats to even purses. It is a retro-type print that has been making a comeback.
Types of Houndstooth Fashion Purses
There are many styles and sizes of houndstooth purses. Check out the following ones to add to your collection:
- Buckle carries the BKE Houndstooth Purse. It is made from houndstooth wool blend fabric and trimmed in faux patent leather. It has an exterior hidden zipper pocket and a snap closure. It is fully lined and has an interior zipper pocket and two pouch pockets. It measures 12"x 5" x 12" and costs $39.50. It comes in turquoise, black and grey plaid.
- Wild About Handbags has a large selection of houndstooth check designed bags. Check out the Houndstooth Check Design Bucket Handbag. It measures 11.5"X 9.5"X4" and is made from wool and polyester. It has a zipper closure, inside pockets and metal feet on the bottom of the bag. It is accented by a ribbon and can be monogrammed.
- If you are looking for a wallet to match your purse, consider the Houndstooth Check Design Fashion Wallet. This wallet measures 7.5" X 4" X 1" and has a magnetic snap closure. It also has a zippered back coin pocket and a check book holder inside.
- Seat Belt Bags sells the Large Tote in red and white houndstooth. This bag is made entirely from durable automotive seat belts. It has metal feet for protection and a smooth zip-top closure.
- Factory Direct Purses sells a red and black houndstooth purse. It is made from polyester and wool. It has a patent leather zipper closure and a snap closure. This bag also has open and zippered interior pockets.
- Are you looking for a laptop bag? If so, check out Cool Computer Bags. They sell the Purse-N-All Expressions Laptop Bag in a houndstooth print accented by a green ribbon. This bag has a reversible cover and is able to have five different looks.
- Dallas Wholesalers has the Black Houndstooth Style 2 Purse Handbag Bag. It is made from brushed cotton and vinyl, making it easy to keep clean. It has a zipper closure and interior compartments to keep you organized. Dallas Wholesalers also has the Black Houndstooth Style 5 Purse. It has a snap exterior flap closure over the main zippered compartment. It also has adjustable shoulder straps and an inner side zippered compartment with cell phone pouch.
Coordinating Your Look
Houndstooth is a versatile fabric. It can be worn with many looks from jeans to dresses. One style tip is to choose only one houndstooth item at a time to wear. Make your houndstooth purse be the stand-alone item you wear, and it will stand out and make a fashion statement. A printed purse can dress up a plain outfit and pull the look together in a stylish way.
Some ways to wear your houndstooth fashion purse are:
- Tired of your old work clothes, give them a fresh look with a trendy accessory such as a houndstooth purse. Choose one in a color such as red to accent your attire.
- Carry a houndstooth purse when wearing a pair of jeans and a plain sweater. The ensemble will look simple yet chic.
- Accent a classy black suit with a houndstooth purse to look fashionable. Search for a small print to pull off a classic style. When used as an accent, houndstooth can appear sophisticated and make you look pulled together.
- A black and white houndstooth purse looks great when worn with a black wool jacket.
Final Thoughts
Be careful with what you wear when carrying a houndstooth purse. This print goes with a lot of looks but can clash with other prints and tweeds.
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