How to Go About Organizing the Inside of Handbags and Purses

Are you interested in organizing the inside of handbags and purses at home?

Are you looking for some tips when it comes to putting things in order?

Handbags and purses are convenient accessories.

They can store multiple items like a wallet, cell phone, house keys, tissues, lip stick, and more.

What’s more, they see a lot of use on a daily basis.

No wonder things inside a handbag or purse become disorganized fairly quickly!

In this post, you’ll find a few handy tips to help you organize the inside of handbags and purses.

Follow these quick tips to keep things neat and tidy on a regular basis.

Choose one handbag.

It’s important to choose one handbag on which to work.

Why? Well, working on one bag allows you to better focus on the task at hand.

Unsure as to which handbag you should choose? The handbag that currently holds your wallet, cell phone and keys is a good place to start.

You can always organize a different bag at a later date or organization session.

Remove and sort contents.

Empty all the contents of the handbag onto a table or counter.

You can also reach into your bag and pull out and sort items one by one.

Next, you’ll want to divide items into three separate piles.

The first is items to keep in your purse (like a wallet).

The second is items to store or attend to (maybe a small product you purchased for the house or a business card).

And the third is anything that’s considered trash, waste, or refuse.

Carefully Evaluate contents.

Okay, now that you’ve sorted everything, it’s time to carefully evaluate the contents of your handbag.

What remains from your initial sorting session? Which items do you want to keep in the purse?

Likewise, do you have a lot of items, or a little?

If you have a lot, take a moment to whittle your pile down to the bare essentials.

Remember, you don’t have to carry things with you just because they can fit inside the bag.

You should carry items because they are 100% useful or helpful to you in your travels.

Organize the Hanbag interior.

Next, you’re going to organize the inside of the handbag itself.

In most cases, items should be compartmentalized so they can be easily accessible.

Does your bag already have holders and compartments?

Give items a “home” so you know where to find them regularly.

For example, you could designate one section of your handbag for your wallet and one section for your cell phone.

What if you have a bag with no compartments? Use smaller makeup sized bags to corral similar items together.

You can store items like makeup together and electronics and their accessories in another.

Have a larger sized bag with a relatively rigid structure?

Cut out sturdy cardboard or foam or any other flexible material to create smaller sections that can sit deep inside the bag and act as compartments.

You could also purchase purse organizers or dividers.

Make a note to specifically shop for a handbag that has the compartments and sections you want.

In a pinch you can store a smaller, lighter bag inside a larger bag for some structure or containment.

Look for a bag that is of a lightweight fabric and sturdy.

Put valuables like your wallet, keys and cellphone in the small bag, and drop it inside the larger bag.

properly Maintain the bag.

Regular maintenance is key to keeping a bag organized.

Schedule regular tidy sessions every week or so.

Just five minutes will suffice for you to do a quick sort and remove any obvious trash, or attend to any to-do items.

If you regularly maintain the contents of your bag, it will be much easier to find items when you need them.

How about you? What do you find to be the most difficult part about organizing the inside of handbags and purses? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!

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Rashelle

Rashelle Isip is a New York City-based productivity consultant who helps successful entrepreneurs and business owners manage their time and energy so they can reduce stress, work less, and make more money in their businesses. She has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, NBC News, The Washington Post, NPR, and The Atlantic. Get her free guide, 5 Unexpected Things You Need to Organize a Work Notebook, by clicking here.

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