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The Most Popular Handbags by State Revealed (PHOTOS)

LifestylePublished Aug 31, 2015
By Kelly Bryant
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Purveyors of all things pretty, Polyvore.com took it upon themselves to identify the 17 most popular handbag styles by state. And their findings are all kinds of fascinating.

For example, the belt bag is all the rage in New York and California, while cross body bag gets a lot of love in Washington state and Nevada. Who knew?

Click through to find out the most popular bag style in your state.

handbag styles by state

Images via solesociety.com; MaleWitch/shutterstock

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The Belt Bag
zappos.com

The Belt Bag

A favorite in California, New York, and Maryland, the belt bag is a chic way to keep your valuables close and your hands free, as exemplified by this LeSportsac Double Zip Belt Bag ($62, zappos.com).

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Boho Handbag
freepeople.com

Boho Handbag

Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Louisiana covet the casual cool of the boho bag, and this Seasack Crossbody ($338, freepeople.com) is absolutely sumptuous.

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Bucket Bag
target.com

Bucket Bag

Love the roominess of a beautiful bucket bag? Then maybe you reside in Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, or Massachusetts. This Merona Genuine Leather Bucket Handbag ($99.99, target.com) is totally on trend.

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Cross Body Bag
nordstrom.com

Cross Body Bag

There's no denying the chic convenience of a crossbody bag, which is probably why women in Washington, Nevada, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio are all about 'em. The Kate Spade New York Cedar Street-Tenley Crossbody Bag ($178, nordstrom.com) comes in a variety of colors and is too cute for words.

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Drawstring Handbag
nordstrom.com

Drawstring Handbag

South Dakota, Kentucky, and Florida - you ladies are apparently really into your drawstring bags, like Element's Faux Leather Bucket Bag ($42, nordstrom.com), which is an ultra affordable take on the style.

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Fringe Bags
solesociety.com

Fringe Bags

Fringe bags may be the most popular of all, with the following states currently obsessing over them: North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Brace yourselves because the Sole Society Sonora ($59.95, solesociety.com) is basically to die for.

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Straw Bag
macys.com

Straw Bag

Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Vermont love a good straw bag, like this Straw Studios Raffia Straw Tote ($109, macys.com).

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Tote Handbag
anthropologie.com

Tote Handbag

Women in Utah, Wyoming, and Iowa are digging the tote, and you gotta love Kestrel's Modernist Tote ($98, anthropologie.com).

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Weekender Bag
solesociety.com

Weekender Bag

For women in Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and New Jersey -- a weekender bag is a must. How sweet is the Sole Society Cassidy ($69.95, solesociety.com)?

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Motorcycle Bag
polyvore.com

Motorcycle Bag

Montana is unique in that it's the only state laying claim to the motorcycle bag as its fave style. The Lixmee Business Patchwork Motorcycle Bag ($69.90, polyvore.com) is super-sleek.

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Chain Strap Handbags
solesociety.com

Chain Strap Handbags

West Virginia is loving the chain strap, like Sole Society's Ashford bag ($49.95, solesociety.com).

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Vegan Handbags
solesociety.com

Vegan Handbags

Oregon and Arizona are feeling the vegan materials, and Sole Society's Brady ($39.95, solesociety.com), a flapover cross body, is made of just such a faux leather.

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Bowler Handbag
genuine-people.com

Bowler Handbag

Idahoans love a good bowler bag, like Genuine People's Black Quilted Bowling Bag ($45, genuine-people.com).

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Suede Handbag
nordstrom.com

Suede Handbag

Well, hello, Colorado! Suede bags are your thing, so you might wanna check out the Marc by Marc Jacobs Ligero Double Percy Crossbody Bag ($298, nordstrom.com).

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Nautical Handbags
solesociety.com

Nautical Handbags

Vermont loves a good nautical handbag, and Sole Society's Teagan ($49.95, solesociety.com) fits the bill perfectly.

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Bow Handbag
lastcall.com

Bow Handbag

Well, New Mexico, aren't you girly with your favorite bow handbags. Betsey Johnson's Be My Bow Shopper Tote Bag ($100, lastcall.com) is all sorts of cute.

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Cat Handbag
modcloth.com

Cat Handbag

Apparently, Maine loves its kitties, because cat handbags are their go-to. I'm adoring the Got One Friend in My Pocket Bag ($39.99, modcloth.com) -- so adorbs!

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