THE RIGHT HANDBAG FOR YOU | QUALITY BAGS UNDER $1000

The right handbag can make an outfit. Here are my stylist reviews and picks for you from quality handbags under $500 to Chanel.

QUALITY HANDBAGS UNDER $500

CHLOE HANDBAG – SIMILAR THIS YEAR THE SMALL TESS AND MINI TESS

SEE BY CHLOE

These bags have the same look and feel as Chloe, including a signature O-ring. I recommend these two styles all the time. They are come in great neutrals too.

FRAME

The size and sexy shape of the cross body bag are perfect. The tobacco and Leopard will work with all colors.

REBECCA MINKOFF

Rebecca Mincoff does a great job of mimicking the the design details that make her high end designers counterparts so popular without looking like a “dupe”

MARC JACOBS

Always current. His tote is under $200 and a summer favorite. I’ve got my eye on this soft box bag. I love the shape.

DESIGNER UNDER $1000

BELT BAG similar| TANK | PANTS | SLIDES similar | CARDIGAN

Designer prices have gone up and it’s harder to find a piece under $1000. Get your luxury fix with a belt bag. Wear them cross body, at your hip, or your natural waist. You’ll be hands free and in style!

BUCKET LIST BAGS

VINTAGE CHANEL HANDBAG FROM PANACHE AND SKIRT FROM TARGET

If you took a survey 9 out of 10 women would tell you they wanted a Chanel Handbag. For many reasons she’s definitely my favorite bag. Mine is vintage. Check out some more vintage Chanel bags from my favorite boutique here and see how to know if you’re getting the real deal.

These are also at the top of most lists, including ones that will never go out of style.

HANDBAG HACKS

You can make a little luxury go a long way. Tie a designer twilly onto your handbag. Check out this post for more ways to wear these skinny scarves.

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