Here's how you can make a style statement with 'It' bags

If it looks like a duck walks like a duck talks like a duck could it possibly be ahellip bag As absurd as it may seem this train of thought may sound a little more coherent if yoursquore a fashion lover who has been recently confronted with a seemingly endless barrage of statements or lsquoItrsquo bags on reality television and social mediaShalini Passi carries a duckshaped bagAnd for that we have none other than art collector Shalini Passi of Netflixrsquos Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives fame and designer brands including one Italian name that debuted a hyperrealistic oversized clutch that resembles actual celery stalks to blame Passi on the other hand boasts an extensive collection of statement clutches which range in inspiration from a sparkling alien head to a vintage brick phone to a miniature harpStatement bags have minimal utilityIf yoursquore eager to trade in your trusted tote for one of these glittering sculpted extravagances the two biggest questions yoursquoll be posed with are what can you fit into one of these clutches and how do you style them Answering the first of these dilemmas celebrity stylist Mitali Ambekar says ldquoAn lsquoItrsquo bag is not big on functionality Such bags are designed to make a statement and practicality is often relegated to a secondary status Theyrsquore intended to be quirky accessories that can be used to add visual interest to an otherwise predictable lookrdquo she clarifiesMitali AmbekarThe lsquoItrsquo factorTo make an It bag the star of your look experiment with unique shapes and sizes Ambekar advises Depending on the occasion the time of day or the aesthetic yoursquore going for you can take your pick of a mini bag a hyperrealistic style colourblocked design or a diamond encrusted piece Ambekar suggests keeping a few style basic guidelines in mindSafa Siddiqui flaunts a quirky dollar baggtgt Pair bold shapes with neutral or monochrome outfits in contrasting tones to make the bag pop For example an allwhite outfit a slip dress or a silk shirt with pants and stiletto heels make a good canvas for almost any statement baggtgt Play with textures by combining glossy bags with matte or textured fabrics such as tweed and linen A patent leather bag for instance looks great against a woollen coatgtgt Colourblocking is an effective way to make the bag shine Pair vibrant bags with complementary hues For instance pair a cobalt blue bag with an orange outfitTextured metallic bags add the perfect bling to a party ensemblegtgt Printed or hyperrealistic bags can instantly elevate solid or monotone outfits Try and contrast the tones of the clothing to the tones of the bag The viral lime green celery bag would look great against a lavender outfitgtgt Balance shapes by pairing structured bags with relaxed outfits and quirky designs with fitted silhouettes A flowy Aline skirt with an organza pussybow blouse can be styled with a structured geometric bag to add acontrast against the flowy clothinggtgt To highlight a crossbody or beltstyle bag wear it with statement sleeves or a cropped topgtgt Keep proportions in mind while styling smaller bags complement petite frames and oversized designs suit taller figures