My Black and Brown Handbags Are Boring Me, But These Colorful Bags Are a Vibe

These days, when I get dressed, I really get dressed. Since I have spent a majority of the past year in sweatpants, when I have the rare opportunity to put on a full look, you better believe I pull through. So far, that has entailed tons of statement boots, colorful strappy sandals, and all the colorful clothing to match. Usually, you will see me carrying the same black Prada nylon shoulder bag on repeat, but this season, I've been craving something a tad louder. Instead of constantly reaching for my black and brown handbags, I now find myself itching to carry a bag that is full of personality in the color department.
Instead of a practical neutral, I now prefer an extremely saturated hue that will bring in compliments galore and top off my already slightly extra outfits. If you're sitting there wondering why a colorful handbag is a good idea, I've shopped out 36 that will help you understand. From hot pink to bright green, I can assure you there is no shortage of colors in the roundup below. As we enter summer, I can't think of one reason you shouldn't always have a joyous carryall on your arm. A colorful bag is always going to be the sweetest cherry on top of a warm-weather look, be it jeans and a T-shirt or a simple black dress.
This is the bag you carry when you want to tell everyone you're a fashion girl without telling everyone you're a fashion girl.
Please click in to see this bag transform into a whole different shape.
When I say I would do anything for this bag, I really mean it.
Yuzefi bags keep getting better and better, and this tomato color proves exactly that.
Lately, I've been feeling like the puffier the bag the better.
This Ganni bag comes in so many colors, so if blue ain't for you, click in and pick your fighter.
Everything from The Attico makes me crave a wild night on the town.
I could only carry Medea bags for the rest of my life and be happy.
Zara has really been leaning into retro prints, and we're here for it.
I couldn't do a colorful handbag story without including Bottega Veneta.
If you aren't a fan of Osoi handbags, let me put you on.
A rich mustard hue like this will actually pass as a neutral more often than not.
I am convinced '90s shoulder bags will never go out of style.
I can guarantee everyone will be asking you where you got this bag.
There's just something about a lime-green bag that is sure to make any outfit pop.
The cutest cardholder there ever was.
Next up, shop all the H&M items I'm obsessing over right now.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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