Chic Beach Bags You Can Use Well Beyond Your Vacation

From straw bags to transparent totes, beach bags are a quintessential summer staple. And luckily, the simple carryall is now taking center stage beyond the sand and into the city. Can you wear a beach bag to work in summer? Why, yes, my friends. Go ahead and throw that laptop in a simple straw tote. Nothing looks chicer than a billowy work blouse and breezy pants accompanied by a striking beach bag. To get multiple uses out of your beach bags this summer, we’ve rounded up our favorites that will look sleek from the pool to the office to the bar. Versatility at its finest!
A chic black woven bag is ideal for day-to-night activities.
Throw in your laptop or your beach towel for wherever the day takes you.
This looks just as good with a summer blazer as it does with a floral dress.
The humble net market bag has ascended to fashion stardom. Wear to the beach or wear to the bar. Either will look cool-girl chic.
Take it to the farmers market on weekends or to meetings during the week.
Up next, master French-girl style for summer.
Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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