article_snippet: For most women a slightly larger bag is needed for everyday accessories, but many are jumping on the downsizer bandwagon and using a slightly larger bag as an excuse for a personal-possession detox, according to the Debenhams study.
article_snippet: The most popular item which women said women would dump to make room for essentials in a smaller bag was, old receipts, closely followed by 'old/used-up' make-up, with extra pairs of tights, umbrella, knickers and even spare shoes, getting a mention.
article_snippet: Head of Accessories Natelle Baddeley said: 'For years women have filled holdall size handbags with everything from make-up and hair straighteners to laptops, ipads and even a change of clothes on occasion. '
article_snippet: So it's not surprising that this latest fashion for a lighter load on our arms has taken off. '
article_snippet: The designs are gorgeous, but the size means women have no choice but to be ruthless about the items women carry around with women. '
article_snippet: There is something very appealing about stripping back possessions to the bare essentials and realising that all those 'just in case items' were weighing us down physically and maybe mentally too.'