10 Essentials Every Woman Should Have in Her Purse

By Ruchi Sharma

Do you always feel that your purse just doesn't have enough space for all essentials? We feel you! Packing the everyday bag essentials in small confines of our handbag is as tricky as solving a maths theorem. You might have often come across special segments where female celebs hold ‘what's in my purse’ and you would have felt astonished with all that they had! All Harry Potter fans here must have always wished to get that Hermoine Granger’s bag which could hold even some comfy clothes in it, but alas the world of magic is still a fantasy and in reality our purse is just filled to the brim. Well, to make your life easy we have the complete list of essentials that you MUST have in your purse. So, here you go.

Things a Woman Should Carry In Her Purse

Safety Pin

It’s a saviour in an emergency. Whether it’s a random tear in clothes or the chappals getting broken, a safety pin always helps. Also, it’s a great tool to steer away any miscreant who tries to do anything hanky panky, just prick that miscreant with it and use that element of surprise to get to a safe place.

Sanitizer And Sanitiser Wipes

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Pandemic has taught everyone the importance of hygiene. The sanitizer is handy not only when it isn’t possible to wash hands but its wipes work wonders especially for women when you want to use a public toilet.

Pads/ Tampons

Periods love giving us a surprise visit. Don’t always go only by dates. Also, you never know if your close friend or colleague might need to borrow a pad from you. It’s a handbag essential for every woman.

Wallet: Cash and ID Cards

Going out without some cash is the biggest mistake you will ever make. Yes, with cards and UPI payments keeping a lot of cash is not necessary but you must keep a little cash for emergencies. Also, ID cards are a must in your bag, in any unforeseen circumstance these ID cards would be the only way to reach out to your family.

Mobile

Nowadays, life without a mobile seems impossible. Whether it’s for calling, booking a cab or even doing payments, you NEED a mobile. It's a great substitute for pen and paper too and helps in noting anything important.

Keys

If you live in a nuclear family or stay alone, having house keys with you at all times is a must. You don’t want to stay locked out of your own home, right?

Band Aids And Basic Meds

Little nicks and pricks can happen anytime. Keeping some bandaids and basic medicines wont take up a lot of space in your handbag but will help you in the long run.

Hair Clutch And Hair Scrunchies

A windy day or extreme heat would leave you scrambling searching for something to tie your hair. Having a hair clutch or a hair scrunchie is a must if you have those lovely long manes that you often leave open.

Power Bank

The battery charge in your phone can give up on you in the worst of situations. A power bank is a little heavy but if you have long commuting hours or you anticipate you might take longer than usual to reach home, always keep a power bank handy in a travel bag to charge your mobile.

Makeup Essentials 

What’s life without a lip balm? We don’t need to carry our complete makeup kit, but a few essentials like a lip balm, mini moisturiser, a mini sunscreen, a travel comb and wet wipes are really helpful. You don’t need to keep a pocket mirror as your phone’s selfie camera does this job perfectly! :)

Some Mints, Mini Snacks & Tiny Water Bottle

Keeping some mints and mini snacks like nuts once again doesn’t take up a lot of space but would help in ensuring you have something to munch on handy. Also, keep a mini water bottle to always stay hydrated.

What are essentials for a small purse?

If you don’t like to keep a handbag but rather prefer those tiny clutch type purses, then here's 6 things you should always keep: mobile, sanitiser, tissue, hair scrunchie, cash and lip balm.

Now you know what every woman should carry in her purse! Did this handbag essentials list help you as well? Do tell us in the comments section below.