Not Ashamed to Admit That I’m a Lil Thirsty to Wear These Bag Trends This Summer

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Summer is just around the corner, so you know what that means! It is time to start thinking about your warm-weather wardrobe. The absolute smartest purchase you can make (if you want to buy something new to kick it all off) is a bag—trust me on this. This is an accessory that immediately elevates and/or brings a bit of color to any look. And summer is about having fun with colors, after all.

According to designers (and trend forecasters, hi) it's also about playful touches, like netting! Stripes! Embellished accents! In my opinion, it can't get more summery than a bucket and netted bag (I have so many, HALP) or a striped bag. You should also try a spacious, chic clutch for brunch with your best friends or a night out in this steamy weather. Last but not least, embellished bags are very much still the moment. So excited to carry mine at all the parties and weddings this sunny szn. Okay, okay. Now, scroll away for some summer bag inspo.

Summer Stripes

The unofficial summer top is a classic Breton striped tee. So, why not have a matching bag to go with it? Srsly, there were so many different kinds of stripes on the runway that it would probably be a fashion crime if you didn't wear this trend.

Gucci

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Photo credit: Victor Virgile - Getty Images

Louis Vuitton

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Photo credit: Dominique Charriau - Getty Images

Bottega Veneta

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Photo credit: Daniele Venturelli - Getty Images

Bucket Bags

Remember playing around with sand pails at the beach? Yeahhh, it's time to get a summer bucket bag to imitate that nostalgic vibe. There were tons of different takes of the bucket bag on the runways this season—some with grommets, weaving, and even rosette appliqués!

Chloe

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Photo credit: Victor Virgile - Getty Images

Bottega Veneta

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Photo credit: GABRIEL BOUYS - Getty Images

Balmain

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Photo credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis - Getty Images


XXL Clutches

Large clutches were seen all over the runway in all many colors and fabrications. These designs might be the best bag for a summer outing, especially since they'll perfectly fit all of your essentials.

Ferragamo

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Photo credit: Victor Virgile - Getty Images

Victoria Beckham

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Photo credit: Peter White - Getty Images

Carven

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Photo credit: WWD - Getty Images


Netted Bags

Anything netted or crochet is a summer staple, but we absolutely love it in purse form. This style of bag is ideal for easily shaking off the sand.

Stella McCartney

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Photo credit: Peter White - Getty Images

Gabriela Hearst

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Photo credit: YUKI IWAMURA - Getty Images

Niccolo Pasqualetti

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Photo credit: Kay-Paris Fernandes - Getty Images

Embellished Styles

You really can't go wrong with an embellished bag. This summer, take a little something sparkly out on the town.

Gucci

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Photo credit: Victor Virgile - Getty Images

Balmain

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Photo credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis - Getty Images

Prada

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Photo credit: Victor Virgile - Getty Images

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