Mini vs. Maxi Bags: Which One's More You?

So what's it gonna be: a mini or a maxi?

Purses used to be the holders of your everyday essentials disguised as ladylike accessories. However, these days, with the downsizing bag trends, it seems you have to refine your selection of items to carry.

Or do you?

Ahead, we give you vital things to consider before pledging allegiance to a bag camp. You don't have to choose right this minute, but by the end of this, it'll be interesting to see which one's more for you.

Here's where it comes time to pick sides.

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First of all, if we're coming at it from a purely financial angle, purchasing a mini hangbag means you own a designer bag for a fraction of the cost. No more lugging around all that shoulder weight either—bye-bye, back problems. With a small bag comes a small amount of things you can carry inside it (this is where refining your everyday essentials comes in). Lastly, it's a fresh and fun (and tiny) way to make big statements. Because the actual surface area is so small, even the brightest colors or boldest patterns wouldn't make the kind of loud (sometimes, obnoxious) statements a giant bag would. If all of that sounds appealing to you, you're most likely a mini bag lover like Gigi Hadid. Enjoy shopping the below.

Roots Petite Bardo Tribe, $188

Mango Front Lapel Backpack, $35

Diane Von Furstenberg Mini Croc Effect Leather Shoulder Bag, $300

Genuine People Metallic Round Crossbody Bag, $219

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki Crossbody, $90

Matt & Nat Clarke Mini – Lemonade, $88

Zac Zac Posen Eartha Mini Snake-Effect Leather Tote, $175

Jimmy Choo Sunny Studded Leather Shoulder Bag, $895

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Why downsize when you don't have to? (That goes for the size of your bag and everything you always keep in it.) If you like having a customized survival kit on you at all times then it's worth it to have a bigger bag—you're always ready for anything. And let's not forget how inevitably confident you look carrying that weight. You're a go-big-or-go-home type of person when it comes to making statements. Plus, Mom always says, "The bigger the bag, the smaller your butt looks." You're a total Amanda Seyfried if bigger bags excite you—time to shop until you drop.

H&M Handbag, $30

Zara Bucket Bag, $50

3.1 Phillip Lim Soleil Denim & Leather Bucket Bag, $925

River Island Pink Shiny Reversible Beach Bag, $60

Topshop Planet Genuine Shearling Clutch, $57

Louise et Cie Towa Leather Satchel, $298

Monki Pom Pom Straw Beach Bag, $33

Aritzia Silo Hobo Bag, $175
So, which one are you?