Hello, hello! Warm weather is here, so let’s talk about bags you can carry during the summer. From basket bags to leather bags to linen canvas bags, there are so many options!
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Cute Bags for Spring and Summer
Basket Bag You’ll Wear Everywhere
If you’re looking for a basket bag you can carry anywhere you’re going, this is it. This raffia bag has leather top handles and shoulder straps, so you can carry it however you want – I carry it both ways. It’s beautifully made with a cotton lining that closes up with leather pull strings so your things are secure in your bag. It also comes in several color and pattern options, which is great, but I always want another one!
Raffia Inspired Bag
I was gifted this beautiful bag from Sezane last year, and I’m in love with it! I’ve worn it so much that it is definitely a closet staple – just like the basket bag above. A crossbody or shoulder bag are important to me because I feel like I always need to have free hands when I’m with my toddler. I also enjoy this style of bag when I’m alone, honestly, so I can carry my coffee and do some shopping, ha! Anyway, this bag is absolutely gorgeous and it’s perfect to wear all summer and into fall.
If you’re looking for a bag that is similar to mine but under $100, I love this one!
Top Handle Cream Leather Bag That Can Be Worn As A Crossbody
I received this gorgeous bag a few years ago as a birthday gift from my family, and I wear it all year. I’ve mostly worn it as a top handle bag, but it also comes with a strap. So, you can wear it crossbody or you can wear it with a long strap on your shoulder.
This bag is beautifully made, and it’s held up incredibly well going through life with me as a busy mom, ha! That is code for – perhaps it doesn’t always get the care it deserves, and the leather still looks beautiful. I’ve packed it in suitcases and shoved it in the bottom of strollers.
My bag is technically a mini bag, and the reason I love it is because it actually fits all the essentials – a billfold style wallet, chapstick, sunglasses, an iPhone (not a max), keys, and airpods. When I notice a bag is a mini bag, my first question is always – what does it fit?! Because who wants a bag that doesn’t actually fit anything in it, you know?! It also has a built in cardholder in case you don’t want to carry a wallet! Pretty smart.
My exact bag is a pebble leather, but the one I’m linking to is a smooth leather. There’s also a larger size if you’re looking for something you can carry to work. I’ve worn this bag with pretty much every outfit I own, whether super casual, smart casual, or for a date night.
Related: Two Outfits for Spring
Top Handle Purses
These are other top handle purses that are perfect for summer. I feel like this style of bag is super chic, so I love how many are available right now! The coral is such a fun pop of color that would look really pretty with neutrals or even other fun summer colors like a butter yellow or pale blue, which are definitely on trend. I’m eyeing this gorgeous white maxi dress, and any of these bags would pair with it perfectly.
Bucket Bag Perfect For Summer
Bucket bags are the best when you need something that can carry anything! They can carry your essentials, but they can also fit a diaper and wipes if you need to. It feels like a chic mom bag to me! The bag itself just looks summery, so it’s also perfect to wear with jeans to make sure your outfit has a summer vibe. I also love the look of this bag against a white summer dress or white denim. You can see these woven leather ballet flats on me here. I tried on a slightly lighter color, but I saw this chocolate brown in person and it’s gorgeous.
Bucket Bag With Barrel Jeans
If you like to be able to wear your outfits to work and on the weekend, this look is super versatile. This top feels really romantic and feminine, and the barrel jeans add a fun edge to your look. The raffia bucket bag screams summer!
Linen Canvas Bucket Bag
This is the perfect bag to wear all summer, whether you’re wearing a flowy dress, a matching set, or jeans and a t-shirt. The leather trim is a pretty contrast against the linen.
Linen Canvas Bags
There are so many gorgeous linen canvas bags out right now that I wanted to highlight several other options in addition to the bucket bag! These are all different price points. My favorite is the second bag!
Soft Green Crocodile Bag
The color and the shape of this bag made my jaw drop! It’s stunning! I love the half moon shape – it’s the same bag as the raffia one I’m wearing at the top of this post. And, it comes in so many other pretty colors and materials if you aren’t into pistachio green or crocodile, ha. I love the rosewood as well. I linked a few other options that I think would be beautiful for warm weather use, but all of these bags can really be worn all year.
This bag is perfect for an everyday bag, but it also works for an event bag.
Black Leather Bag To Wear All Year
Okay, a black leather bag might not scream summer, but it will pair well with a white breezy dress or a white denim outfit. The contrast of materials is always fun to play with throughout the year, and summer isn’t any different.
Straw Bag Or Raffia Bag For Summer Nights And Events
There’s something so easy about grabbing a straw or raffia bag for a summertime wedding or fun night out for dinner or a show. These bags typically hold up really well without needing to baby them too much! Pair them with literally anything – from a wedding guest dress to a casual jeans and linen top outfit. The dimensions seem perfect to carry all the essentials, whether you’re out for a day of shopping or carrying it to an event.
Straw Bag For Travel
Straw tote bags are the perfect carry-on bag that double as a pool or beach bag – or even a city bag. If you’re flying and you need to maximize space, this is the solution! These totes are a great daytime bag option, and a lot of them will fit a change of clothes for when you land. Click here to see the J.Crew tote bag on me. I also love to travel with my olive green basket bag that I talked about earlier in this post.
Leather Tote Bag With Details
This leather tote bag caught my eye because of the beautiful details at the top. The color is absolutely gorgeous, and it’s perfect for summer. Of course, I always love a neutral, and you can wear this bag with just about anything in your spring and summer wardrobe. I also love this woven bag with the unique leather straps!
Neutral Leather Bag For Spring And Summer
Last but not least is this roundup of neutral bags I absolutely adore that you can wear all spring and summer.
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