If there are two categories of clothing I'm the pickiest about when shopping, it's shoes and bags. So when my aunt asked me to help choose a bag for her from Anthropologie's sale section, I was flattered—especially since her taste is so different from mine. She gravitates toward bold, patterned, colorful designs, while I tend to go for more understated, chic styles.
Since she loves going on beach trips, her criteria were that she wanted something she could carry through the end of summer as well as on warm-weather vacations.
While I was scrolling, I noticed that until the end of today, August 10, the retailer is taking an extra 40% off sale items. Below, I rounded up a selection discounted bags and other finds that made me think of her, ranging from pared-back wardrobe staples to fully maximalist statement pieces.
Shop On-Sale Bags
A classic raffia tote.
I think she'd like this bag.
A chicer option.
Blue crocheted cotton.
This is so her.
For the beach or farmers market.
Shop More of the Sale
She prefers midi and maxi dresses…
…and loves wide-leg pants.
If I could only pick one piece for her, it'd be this halter midi.
An elegant basque waist.
A-lines always look flattering.
The Brazilian brand Farm Rio has so many good options for her style.
She's not afraid of prints…
…like this blue floral one…
…or polka dots.
Senior fashion and social editor Tara Gonzalez just wrote about gingham print for summer.
This color would look great on her olive skin tone.
An embroidered babydoll.
This blush-colored linen slip skirt.
A silky top.
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