The Summer Handbag Trends You Can Get for Under $150
Summer handbags are meant to be festive, bright, and vacation-worthy, but do you really want to spend thousands of dollars on a bag you'll probably wear to death throughout the sand, ocean water, and sweaty heat that is summer? I don't think so. I'm a huge fan of secret affordable finds, which is why I decided to dig up the coolest summer handbag trends summer has to offer for under $150.
That's right—you don't have to be late on rent this month just to afford a handbag in this roundup. Instead, we've turned to the affordable fashion go-tos, including Zara, Urban Outfitters, and even Amazon to inform the chicest (and most monetarily practical) handbag purchases of the season. Ready to see what we found?
The Plastics
Clear plastic carryalls are the handbag trend we can't stop talking about. Use one as an Instagram prop or to prove to the world that you've got nothing to hide.
Weave the Rainbow
Straw handbags made a huge splash last summer, but the 2018 version of the straw bag is one with as many colors woven into it as possible. Adding one of these to your wardrobe will make you want a vacation ASAP.
Sporty Sacks
Fanny packs are definitely still a thing, and this summer, we're loving ones with sports logos plastered all over them. Pro tip: Sling the pack crossbody for a cool-girl take on the trend.
Baby Beads
You know what they say—the cuter the bead, the better the summer. Okay, maybe they don't say that, but I certainly do. Tiny beads in festive colors are the only thing I want to have in my hand this season.
Make It Mesh
Summer should be filled with trips to the beach, pool, park, and more for which you will need to bring many miscellaneous items. Why not do it in style with a chic mesh shopper? Coming in a range of patterns and colors, the best way to tote around your summer essentials is without a doubt in this bag.
Nothing But Net
Net fisherman bags have definitely peaked in 2018 with versions more elevated, statement-making, and attention-grabbing than ever before. But in case you're still in need of the classic style that costs literally $1, we shopped that out for you as well.
More handbag trends? We thought you'd never ask. Check out the It handbags of summer 2018.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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