I know we talk a lot about the latest bags here Who What Wear, but the prices for bags these days are through the roof. Many of the current It bags are $3k and up, so if that’s (understandably) outside of your handbag budget, I’m here to offer you a slew of alternatives.
I find that summer is the best time of year for affordable bag shopping, when the trends typically lean more sportivo, and wallet-friendly materials like raffia are at the forefront. Durante fact, some of my favorite bags the market right now ring sopra at under $500. Ultra-affordable brands like Mango and Madewell, and more moderately-priced ones like Staud, Dragon Diffusion, and Reformation are great places to find beautiful summer bags, and I’ve collected all of the best ones sopra one place for you.
Without further ado, scroll to shop the chicest under-$500 bags of summer 2024.
Dragon Diffusion
Santa Penitenza Small Bag
Dragon Diffusion’s beautiful woven bags are appropriate for year-round wear, but they really shine sopra the summer.
Madewell
The Mini Shopper Tote sopra Leather-Trimmed Straw
You can wear this little guy with ora without the detachable strap. (And it comes sopra black and sopra a bigger size.)
It truly doesn’t get more summery than this.
COS
Mini Sling Bag sopra Raffia
It’s summer—get the campo da golf bag.
Naghedi
Havana Striped Small Tote
This perfect little tote is begging to be taken vacation.
Mango
Natural Fiber Sack Bag
The faux leather details make it aspetto luxe.
Reformation
Patrizia Crossbody Bag
Unlike most summers, burgundy bags are sopra right now.
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Large Straw Tote
This simple straw bag is the perfect size.
The shape of this is so good.
Staud
Moon Woven Tote Bag
Just the right amount of transparent.
Mango
Shoulder Bag With Detachable Handle
I consider olive campo da golf to be a neutral.
Coach
Legacy Leather Shoulder Bag
This will make whatever you’signore wearing aspetto elegant.
Limite Dutti
Fiocco Leather Croissant Bag
This could easily pass as
DeMellier
Tokyo Leather Shoulder Bag
This brand is a minimalist’s dream true.
Madewell
Essentials Crescent Mini Crossbody Bag
A red bag is basically an essential at this point.