As silly as the concept may seem, there’s a real element of truth in the fact that a big bag works on a bigger frame. Obviously I’m not going to tell you not to carry a tiny clutch if you love it, but if you’re a big girl, carrying an oversize bag often looks more balanced. Not to mention the fact it allows you to carry loads more stuff!

Don’t believe me? Think of the slim celebrities who hang massive leather shoppers from their slinky shoulders. Thought Mary-Kate Olsen couldn’t look any tinier? Add a big fringed Balenciaga number, and suddenly she’s disappearing into the ether. These bags are one of many things that actually look better on someone with a larger frame.

Oversize clutches are everywhere at the moment, and they’re a Big Girl’s dream. They’re big enough to hold your purse, phone, keys and an arsenal of makeup, and they look fab to boot. Wave goodbye to the ridiculously dinky bags of old. Now it’s about supersizing and making a statement!

Clockwise from left: Leather oversize brown slouch bag £80 ASOS, Quilted pale blue huge clutch bag £29.99 River Island, Coral Faridah shoulder bag £335 Marc by Marc Jacobs at Net-a-Porter, Oversized black bag £75 Diesel at Littlewoods Direct.