There's nothing like the power of an amazing bag to amp up any look. It could be a whimsical statement clutch that adds pop to off-duty denim and a simple T-shirt; a beautiful leather satchel that pulls a skirt and blouse together for the office; or a perfectly classic, yet evening-appropriate chain-strap bag that becomes your date night go-to.
While it's important to spend your 20s experimenting with trends and figuring out your unique personal style, make sure you have an appropriate bag for every occasion by the time you turn 30. After all, there's nothing worse than styling a kick-ass outfit and realizing you have nothing but your beat-up nylon tote to sling over your shoulder!
Follow our definitive bag guide below and then make sure you're set with all the best shoes you need as well!
A Work-Appropriate Satchel:
Michael Michael Kors Selma medium top-zip satchel bag, $298, neimanmarcus.com
Keep it to the neutrals when seeking out a perfect bag for the office. Brown, black, grey, or navy will go with anything you choose to wear. We particularly love styles with a top handle and cross-body strap for versatility of wear. Two absolute non-negotiables? Opt for a style that's structured for a polished and ladylike look, and make sure it's large enough to hold a notebook, pens, wallet, and maybe even an extra pair of commuter flats!
A Grown-Up Backpack:
Mini pilot backpack, $595, rag-bone.com
It's time to rediscover the schooltime favorite. An alternative to the tote, this campus-life favorite is back in a more polished way than you remember from your youth. It's an awesome hold-everything off-duty style when you need more than a cross-body but don't quite want an oversized tote!
A Polished Tote:
Block-T tote, $450, toryburch.com
Whether you're headed on an overnight road-trip or simply need to carry a few extra things around from time to time, make sure that you have a tote in your arsenal that's polished and classic. With little embellishment, and made of a more structured leather or suede, this oversized silhouette will never go out of style.
A Statement Clutch:
Small lunch bag, $790, proenzaschouler.com
Channel your inner street style star and make sure that you have an awesome statement clutch in rotation. Whether you're headed out for a night on the town and need something bold to carry with your LBD or simply want a head-turning detail for your beloved T-shirt and boyfriend jeans look, this is the grab-and-go bag that will always be a favorite.
A Date Night Style:
Rose applique dinky crossbody, $495, coach.com
No matter what a date night means to you—whether you're dancing on tables with your girlfriends or out at a romantic dinner with your leading man—have a style on hand that's small enough to only carry the essentials, but one that boasts a shoulder or cross-body chain for ease of movement. For fun, seek a style with added texture or detail to add a little sometime extra to your after-hours looks.
A Weekend Cross-Body:
A.P.C. June leather cross-body bag, $433, matchesfashion.com
Keep your hands free and swinging when strolling around town on the weekends. If you're headed to brunch or shopping on a springtime afternoon, make sure that you've got a casual handbag style that you can throw on while running out the door without a second thought.
An Evening Bag:
Victoria Beckham bow-embellished suede clutch, $1,560, net-a-porter.com
Whether it's a clutch or mini chain-strap bag, every girl should have a gorgeous after-hours bag that will take her to the fanciest of parties. While black is always a safe (and beautiful) option, seek a style with an understated extra detail, like satin knot or velvet quilting.
For more wardrobe essentials:
7 Denim Pieces You Need in Your Closet This Spring
Turn Up Your Winter Outfit Game With a Go-Everywhere Blazer
Do Your Wardrobe Basics Need a Boost? 5 You Should Try
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