Record width, height and depth with the units and measuring points. Keep a brand’s size name alongside your measurements: labels such as mini, small and medium are not universal measurements across models.
Identify the model before the size nickname
A familiar silhouette can exist in several sizes and generations. Begin with the confirmed brand and model, then check the dimensions against a reliable product reference. A size nickname should describe the identified version, not replace the identification process.
Rebag's handbag education separates components and product terminology. Apply that same care to dimensions: the body, handles and detachable strap answer different questions and should not be combined into one unexplained number.
Make a consistent size record
| Measurement | Method to state |
|---|---|
| Width | Where on the body it was measured, especially for tapered bags |
| Height | Body height excluding handles unless explicitly stated |
| Depth | Base or another stated point without overstuffing the bag |
| Handle drop | From the handle to the stated top edge |
| Strap | Adjustable setting or minimum/maximum if actually measured |
Compare two candidates
- Keep the same units for both records.
- Check whether the seller's dimensions include handles.
- Distinguish an approximate measurement from an exact model specification.
- Compare material and structure as well as dimensions.
- Preserve uncertainty when the product version is not established.
Illustrative example: one listing says 25 cm wide at the base and another says 28 cm across the top. They may describe one tapered shape rather than two different sizes. Do not declare a model mismatch until the measuring points are aligned.
Record accessories separately
A detachable strap can change usability without changing the bag body size. Record whether the strap is present and original, and whether its condition differs from the body. Do not use a complete-set listing to value your bag without noting a missing strap.
In Pieces, review the suggested item identity and size before accepting a comparison. The app is a collection record, not a guarantee that every photo resolves the correct bag size. Keep dimension photographs in your supporting records where needed and use the handbag collection value guide for the next research step.
Sources and further reading
Written by the Pieces team for personal collection recordkeeping. Competitor resources inform the topic; examples and checklists here are original. Pieces is independent of the named services.
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