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No matter how much you love to shop, it can be almost impossible to purchase on-trend items every season while staying within your budget. However, if you're looking for a way to update your style, affordably accessorizing is the key. Today, I've chosen to focus on an accessory that is essential to completing every look, a bag.
Replacing your bag with one that matches this season's trends is a great way to revitalize your style with one simple change. These bags are sure to elevate your looks with the latest trends while helping you avoid having to replace your entire closet. Between embellished, metallic, and straw bags, there is a trend that is sure to update any style. The best part—all the bags are under $50.
Scroll down to shop the best under-$50 bags to update your style.
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I Just Found the Affordable Color Trend That's Khaite, Alaïa, and Jil Sander ApprovedWe've been Galindafied.
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Suddenly, All the Chicest People I Know Are Upgrading Their Outfits With This Winter Accessory TrendInspired by the early 1900s.
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Sunglasses! Sneakers! Jewelry! Here Are the Top 2025 Accessories That Will Replace 2024 StylesIt's all about personality.
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These Under-$100 Winter Buys From Nordstrom Are a Pure Hit of Fashion DopamineThese will have your friends doing a double take.
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I Already Failed My 2025 No-Buy—36 Under-$100 H&M Finds That Look Triple the PriceMiu Miu, Khaite, and Prada are all on the menu.
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I Don't Do Maximalism—6 Quiet Luxury Trends That Are Still Cool in 2025On-trend, not trendy.
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Luxe, French, and Perfectly Trendy: The New Designer Sunglasses I Refuse to Take OffAnd how I'm styling each.
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So You Want a Rich-Looking Wardrobe? Start With These 7 Elegant Foundational PiecesThey don't have to cost the Earth.
