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How to Find a Handbag That Won't Hurt Your Back
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Getting a handle

Long-strapped shoulder bags are out: They tug you to one side in a C shape, with the purse bumping at your hip and the strap slipping (so you hunch up your shoulder to keep it in place). Avoid chains, too; they tend to gouge the flesh. Look for short handles, not too flimsy or narrow (with very skinny straps on a hefty bag, you're asking for trouble).

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From Shop Smart: Is Your Handbag Killing You? in the October 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. Subscribe now!