How much should a woman's purse weigh?
How much should a woman's purse weigh? The rule of thumb, as cited in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science study, says your purse should never exceed 10% of your body weight. Ideally 5% would be even better. A cross-body bag is slightly better than a shoulder bag, but it could result in neck strain.
Why not to buy leather bags?
The Case Against Real Leather From an animal-rights advocacy perspective, it doesn't matter how the animals are being raised or how leather is being tanned. Like fur, leather is simply something no one should buy or wear. “We need to be addressing animal issues when we talk about sustainable fashion,” says Sewell.