One of the most surprising trends to crop up in 2019 was the mini bag — a tiny version of a full handbag. These shrunken purses are still going strong, and stylists had some strong opinions about them.
"I will admit that mini bags are much better for your back and shoulders. However, they are wildly impractical if you carry more than a Metrocard. Plus the toy-like proportion looks ridiculous," said Mandelstein.
However, Jones argued that mini bags are a reminder not to take fashion, or life, too seriously.
"I'm not usually a sucker for novel accessories, but I love the micro bag trend. The doll size brings a pop of nostalgic fun to days filled with work and errands that can quickly become devoid of any sense of levity," said Jones.