Okay, This Is 2023's Most Practical Bag Trend—31 Budget-Friendly Options to Love
Functional handbags are definitely my love language. Every season, I'm closely eyeing the runways for the latest mid-size handbag trend worth adding to my closet. I usually look for something practical and functional, but still on trend.
This season with the utilitarian aesthetic taking off, the pocket shoulder bag was a clear front-runner. Although there are dreamy aspirational runway versions from designers like Miu Miu, Altuzarra, and Hermès, I set out to find more affordable options that still feel exciting.
The below 31 bags are on my shopping list for nailing this trend.
The ultimate sleek black handbag for just $150.
A cargo bag in a true sense of the word.
Bright green shoulder bags for spring.
Gold and black is very chic.
Next: These Are the Only 6 Handbag Trends You'll Need to Know This Winter
Copelyn is a freelance fashion and accessory editor who formerly worked for Who What Wear as an associate shopping editor. Before her time at Who What Wear, Copelyn was at Bustle Digital Group, working on the accessory market for cover shoots and fashion features across Nylon, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Romper, and Elite Daily. Copelyn also previously worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan in the fashion departments. Copelyn has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, she freelances in graphic and web design in the fashion space and loves to upcycle clothing, home décor, and sneakers.
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