The autumn handbag fashion is finally here and if we want to believe what the big designers say it is old school style. This autumn the hand bag really ought to be a hand-bag instead of the shoulder bag.

When the top designers such as Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Ralph Lauren present their autumn bags they come with an old fashioned style. Ladylike handbags, doctor bags and portfolio and briefcase like bags are the ones to look out for, preferably in leather, looking a bit worn.

Chose colours like dark or light brown, mocha, cappuccino or black. With a nice coat and a pair of leather boots these bags will give a classy and lady like look, perfect for the season.

If you are looking for a smaller bag, suitable for nights out as well as dinners, choose an envelope clutch bag or purse. Black leather clutch bags with a thin shoulder strap detailed with studs is perfect.

Try to avoid multi coloured bags with a lot of details and patterns. Colourful bags are more suitable for the summer. The one coloured hand bags this autumn suits the shoes and clothes trends, where dark colours are in focus.

Look out for what Rachel Bilson will be holding in her hand, she is usually one to set and follow the latest hand bags trends.

If you listen to the big designers and fashion gurus, the hand bags this autumn are classy, ladylike and leather designs. The online department store very.co.uk has a great range of hand bags in a large selection of styles and brands. Visit the site for more handbags. They are up to date and follow the current fashion trends, available at affordable prices.