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When you think about timeless staples, you might automatically think of little black dresses, pearl earrings, and white button-downs, among others. When it comes to handbags, though, we all have a favorite silhouette. From totes and shoppers to fanny packs and crossbody styles, all handbags have a place in our closets (and hearts).
Though we might alternate between them when it comes to what colors we gravitate toward, that’s when they become truly seasonless. Brown, red, black, mustard, and forest-green styles work for every season, and today we’re going to prove it. Scroll on to see which color is your favorite. (And maybe shop a new silhouette.)
1. Black
Black will always be, well, the new black. You can never go wrong when purchasing a black purse.
Jacquemus
Le Chiquito Noeud Small Leather Shoulder Bag
$550
The perfect size.
H&M
Small Mesh Pouch Bag
$34
And now I’m ready to book a beach trip.
Staud
Rey Bag
$325
A cool classic you’ll wear forever.
Wandler
Carly Mini Bag
$545
So luxurious.
2. Brown
Just like black, you can’t go wrong with a brown bag. Simply go through the fashion archives, and you’ll see more than a handful of brown bags you’d still wear today.
Jacquemus
Le Bisou Mousqueton Leather Shoulder Bag
$830
Such a great sculptural shape.
Neous
Phoenix Leather Baguette Bag
So sleek.
Blame Lilac
Blame Lilac Butter Leather Mini Handbag
$249
So ’90s.
H&M
Shopper
$29
This will elevate any outfit.
Bottega Veneta
The Mini Pouch Leather Clutch
$1850
Timeless.
3. Red
When you want to make your outfit pop, you can always count on a red bag. Red bags are our favorite styling trick to elevate a neutral outfit.
Saint Laurent
Small Solferino Leather Shoulder Bag
$2650
A bag you can wear again and again.
Proenza Schouler
Large Ruched Tote
$1090
The slouch adds such a fashion-forward touch.
Alaïa
Le Coeur Leather Shoulder Bag
$990
The key to my heart.
Bottega Veneta
Jodie Mini Knotted Intrecciato Leather Tote
$3650
We’re always suckers for a good Jodie bag.
Coach
Tabby 26 Leather Crossbody Bag
$450
$315
An everyday crossbody bag that makes a statement.
4. Forest Green
Contrary to its slime-green cousin, forest green will never go out of style. There’s something about this hue that makes any bag look impeccably chic.
Loewe
Puzzle Leather Shoulder Bag
$3800
How cool is the shape?
Loeffler Randall
Bailey Pleated Clutch
$325
How luxe does this look?
Mango
Textured Chain Bag
$49
So good for the price.
Dragon Diffusion
Large Woven Leather Tote
$701
Chic and easy to wear.
Bottega Veneta
The Chain Padded Cassette Leather Bag
$5500
A fashion favorite.
5. Mustard
If you already have your neutral bag collection set and want to expand to colors, we highly suggest going for a mustard bag.
Jacquemus
Le Bisou Perle Embellished Leather Shoulder Bag
$640
You can’t go wrong with a good tote.
Jacquemus
Le Chiquito Long Leather Tote
$1060
Simple and chic.
Mango
Long Chain Handle Bag
$49
You’ll need this in time for summer.
Loewe
Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch
$2800
How cute.
Zara
Flap Mini City Bag
$49
To wear with jeans and a tee.
6. Pretty Pink
There will always be room for pink in our closets. It’s bright, fun, and can make any outfit feel brand new again. My T-shirt-and-jeans combination is not so boring when I add a pink handbag.
Yuzefi
Mini Fortune Cookie Leather Bag
$555
$416
I’m obsessed.
The Attico
Leather-Trimmed Satin Clutch
$870
The perfect shade of pink for 2023.
Mango
Strass Buckles Shoulder Bag
$69
$39
This is such a “right now” bag.
Staud
Bean Ruched Suede Covertible Bag
$195
Did someone say Barbiecore?
Saint Laurent
Le 5A7 Hobo Bag
$2400
Here for this.
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