Sandals and summer dresses are obviously must-buys as temperatures start to rise, and you have permission to send bulky sweaters and heavy boots to the back of the closet. But what about your bottomless pit that is a black leather tote? You heard it here: hot weather is also a good excuse for a cool bag!
If you need inspiration, actress Rachel McAdams makes a compelling argument for a white handbag this season. She wore Kate Spade Dakota Small Shoulder Bag for a recent red carpet event in New York.
Don’t let the small size of the bag fool you. It has a nifty accordion design, so there are three interior sections you can use to store your wallet, phone, keys, makeup and more. It also features an elegant chain strap that you can wear over your shoulder, as well as a longer leather strap that makes it comfortable to wear cross-body.
This white leather handbag can be worn with at least half of your spring and summer wardrobe. (If you’re worried about keeping a light-colored purse clean, it’s also available in black and green.)
As cool as McAdams is with her designer bag, most of us don’t have $350 to spend on a new handbag – not if we want to keep some money in that handbag, anyway. way. But all is not lost: You can copy her look for less with the trendy white styles below, all under $80.
Surprise! Kate Spade isn’t completely out of reach. The outlet’s Madison style is very similar to McAdams’ pick, right down to the luxurious gold accents.
Before you place your weekly Amazon order, consider adding this stunner to your cart. The shiny hardware enhances the overall look and there are three roomy pockets inside – one is large enough for a small laptop.
“Very durable and it looks beautiful,” said one of more than 6,000 Five-star fans of this Aldo bag. “You can dress it up or just wear it casual. I have a few expensive Gucci handbags and I always end up wearing this handbag!”
One caveat: Some buyers say the chain makes the bag heavier than expected.
Another great find from Amazon: this quilted bag that has 4,000 five-star reviews. Synthetic leather is vegan and easy to clean. I wrote one satisfied buyer: “It looks like a high-end handbag.”
Not sure if a chain shoulder strap is right for you? This minimalist pick from Target reflects the white trend, but the gold accents aren’t as flashy. The long strap is adjustable, so you can wear the bag high, low, and everywhere in between.
The reviews cited above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
