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Big bags are displacing mini bags: organise them smart with these 5 simple tips .

29.9.2022

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Maxi bags offer space for essentials and much more - like untamed chaos. I'll show you how to keep the inside of your bag from taking on a life of its own.

According to the Duden dictionary, a bag is "designed to hold things that someone wants to carry with them". In recent years, fashion's obsession with tiny bags has reduced these "things" to a sweet and three coins. The fact that a bag is not only an accessory, but also an object of utility and is meant to equip us for everyday life outside our own four walls, was probably forgotten somewhere between lockdown number one and vaccination number three.
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But in keeping with the return to the wide world, macro is now the order of the day instead of micro: from huge blazers to chunky shoes and baggy jeans - the oversize trend has a firm grip on the fashion world and is finally getting to grips with tiny bags. They now have to make room for models that are suitable for everyday use and can hold not only an iPhone Pro Max, but also a book, a thermos, a laptop and half the contents of your bathroom cabinet.

Für die Le Petit Chiquito von Jacquemus brauchst du ein Mikroskop.

Dafür kannst du in diesem Modell von Khaite zelten. — Für die Le Petit Chiquito von Jacquemus brauchst du ein Mikroskop.

Such tote bags are practical, but they have one drawback: inside them, clutter grows exponentially in size. Before you know it, you're desperately searching the unfathomable depths of your bag for a bunch of keys, rummaging through hairballs, empty Nastüechli packets and crushed chewing gum, only to fish out a long-forgotten ring instead. The inside of a roomy bag is a life form in itself - and needs to be skilfully tamed.

5 tips for a maximally tidy maxi bag

1. Separate neatly
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Many people swear by the bag-within-a-bag system. The idea behind it: When you turn your bag upside down, you want four items to tumble out, not forty. So group loose items like lip balm and headphones into categories like cosmetics or electronics. Then put them in different bags that are, at best, clearly different from each other. That way, you'll remember where things are stored. Transparent pouches are also practical, so you can keep track of everything.

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2. Arrange them vertically
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Don't throw your things haphazardly in your bag and don't stack them horizontally either. Marie Kondo, the queen of order, recommends arranging them vertically, like in a hanging file. This gives you a better overview from above. This method works especially well with flat objects such as books and tablets - and if you have followed the previous tip.

.3. rely on organisers.This is all too complicated for you? Then take a shortcut. To organise the inside of your maxi bags, there are specific organisers with various compartments. They also have the advantage that you can transfer the entire contents from one bag to the other in one easy movement. [[productlist:17299633,14737048]]4. Keep important items handy.Looking for an item in large, disorganised bags is a tedious task. The train attendant who is impatiently waiting for you to find your wallet knows this, as does your flatmate who rolls her eyes in greeting because you have once again rung the bell out of laziness instead of looking for your keys. So you make life easier for yourself and everyone else by keeping your essentials close at hand at all times. Almost every larger bag is equipped with a side pocket or two, which you can use as a fixed place for your most frequently used items. Alternatively, you can attach a strap to your key ring or mobile phone. This increases the chances of finding the item you are looking for when you reach into your bag. [[productlist:11791459,21095085]]5. Clean out weekly.In conclusion, it must be said: The best tidying system will not spare you from tidying up. After a while, rubbish and all kinds of bits and pieces accumulate in every bag - this is especially true for those with (a lot of) space. The empty cereal bar wrapper is easy to ignore as long as it's buried under your glasses case and wallet. But eventually there are three cereal bar wrappers and twice as many receipts and you wonder what the five hair ties at the bottom of your bag are doing. Cleaning out your bag thoroughly at least once a week is a must. Dump out the entire contents and get rid of everything you don't need. The procedure is quicker if you follow tips one or three.Auftaktbild: Stella Mccartney via Spotlight

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