Billfold - a flat wallet with a clip or slip-in compartment, which holds bills.
Box - rigid bag shaped purse, square or rectangle in shape, with a variety metal, bone, shell or wooden handle.
Camera bag - an adaptation of bags used to carry photographic equipment. Today's camera bags are rectangular with many additional zippered outside compartments.
Minaudiere - a small evening bag embezzled with pieces of metal, semi precious stones or beads and covered with fabric or leather.
Safari - a soft leather bag with a curved shape, a top zipper, two top straps or handles, and two outside pockets with flaps and buckle closures.
If you are thin and tall, get a formless hobo bag, a half moon bag, or something that is flattering to your form.