There are certain things in life that are worth waiting for—finding your one true love, buying your first house, embarking on the trip of a lifetime. Purchasing your dream bag at a heavily discounted price could also fall into that category, or at least that's what I tell myself in order to restrain myself from clicking "add to cart" at the beginning of every season. I know that if I have the willpower to wait, that gorgeous designer handbag is extremely likely to go on sale (unless it's Bottega Veneta, that is) at some point, and I'll end up saving myself hundreds of dollars.
That time has finally come. My self-restraint has paid off, and all of the bags I've been eyeing for months are now on sale at retailers like Net-a-Porter and Fwrd. From the chain-mail Paco Rabanne bag you've seen all over Instagram to the croc-effect Chloé bag you'll keep for the decades, below I'm highlighting the 27 best designer bags on sale right now that were well worth waiting to buy (until now).
Paco Rabanne
Folded Iconic Chainmail-Trimmed Leopard-Print Calf Hair Shoulder Bag
Between the print, the shape, and the chain detail, I can't decide what I like most.
Nanushka
Day Croc-Effect Vegan Leather Shoulder Bag
ICYMI: Nanushka makes dreamy bags now.
The Row
Textured-Leather Bucket Bag
The perfect crossbody if there ever was one.
Carolina Santo Domingo
Petra Mini Raffia and Wicker Tote
Just in time for spring!
Danse Lente
Mini Johnny Bag
This color combo is just too good.
Rejina Pyo
Agnes Leather Tote
This shape is indeed unique.
Chloé
Small Tess Embossed Croco Shoulder Bag
Buy this now; wear it for decades.
Hayward
Mini Shopper Bag
The perfect pop of leopard and texture for any outfit.
Little Liffner
Twisted Wristlet
The mock-croc texture on this bag makes it look so expensive.
BY FAR
Jamie Leather Shoulder Bag
Shoulder bag + mock croc = a perfect match.
Saint Laurent
Angie Chain Bag
A Saint Laurent bag is always a good idea.
Loewe
Box Small Bag
This Loewe style feels so sophisticated.
Wandler
Luna Snake-Effect Leather Shoulder Bag
This color-and-print mix is so striking.
Nanushka
Lynne Mini Croc-Effect Faux Leather Tote
Another dreamy Nanushka number.
Paco Rabanne
1969 Crystal-Embellished Chainmail Shoulder Bag
This is the chain-mail bag I mentioned earlier, and I did not overhype it.
Simon Miller
Bonsai 15 Mini Cracked-Leather Bucket Bag
This white version is ideal for spring.
Simon Miller
Bend Bag
I love the chain strap detail.
Rejina Pyo
Nane Bag
When you need a pop of print.
Cult Gaia
Jasmin Bag
Perfect for a tropical trip.
Staud
Moreau Leather and Macramé Bucket Bag
How pretty is this color?
Gu_de
Edie Croc-Effect Leather Shoulder Bag
Another alligator-like print that looks so luxe.
Yuzefi
Ada Textured-Leather Tote
If you're looking for a handbag that's unlike anything else you own, look no further.
Isabel Marant
Maskhia Shoulder Bag
Classic bag styles like this rarely go on sale, so don't sleep on this one.