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Handbags<\/a> are an essential category in every woman’s wardrobe–we literally don’t leave home without them (well, usually). Functional and fashionable, there’s just no denying the power of a great bag–that said, the options can be overwhelming. Whether you’re looking to save or splurge, we’ve narrowed down the 12 essential styles of handbags every babe should own.<\/p>\n\"neon\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Must-Have Bags<\/h4>\n
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  1. The Work Satchel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. The Crossbody Bag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The Grown-Up Backpack<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. The Roomy Tote<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. The Evening Clutch<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. The Day Clutch<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. The Weekender Bag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  8. The Ladylike Purse<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  9. The Straw Bag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  10. The Animal Print Bag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  11. The Fun Statement Bag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  12. The Convertible Bag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    1. The Work Satchel<\/h2>\n

    This top-handle handbag takes you from home to the office to dinner and back again. Polished enough for work but practical and roomy enough to hold everything from your tablet to a pair of foldable commuter flats, a neutral satchel is an accessory wardrobe must-have.<\/p>\n\"black\n

    Lulus pick: <\/strong>Jelena Black Satchel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick:<\/strong> Salvatore Ferragamo Women’s The Studio Satchel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    2. The Crossbody Bag<\/h2>\n

    This is your go-to weekend bag–because you’re a babe on the go. A crossbody leaves your hands free, meaning you’ll have them available for holding shopping bags or texting where to meet for brunch.<\/p>\n\"taupe\n

    Lulus pick: <\/strong>Set The Trend Taupe Suede Leather Purse\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>Gucci Marmont GG Leather Shoulder Bag\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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    3. The Grown-Up Backpack<\/h2>\n

    There’s no need to swear off backpacks as an adult, regardless of whether you’re a student. A sleek, sophisticated option is ideal for travel, school, and even as an alternative work bag for a casual office.<\/p>\n\"brown\n

    Lulus pick:<\/strong> Lexington Tan Backpack<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>Michael Kors Womens Wythe Backpack Handbag<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    4. The Roomy Tote<\/h2>\n

    A carryall tote bag is a wardrobe necessity. No matter if you’re lugging your work computer, baby supplies, gym essentials, or using it as an eco-friendly plastic bag alternative<\/a>, everything just looks better in a chic tote.<\/p>\n\"snakeskin\n

    Lulus pick:<\/strong> Charmer Brown Snake Print Tote\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Neverfull Shoulder Handbag<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    5. The Evening Clutch<\/h2>\n

    Avoid scrambling for a bag to go with your next special occasion dress by keeping a metallic evening clutch in your closet. A hardshell clutch feels extra dressy, and in a timeless color like gold or silver, you’ll be sure to get use out of it for years to come.<\/p>\n\"gold\n

    Lulus pick:<\/strong> Fashion Week Gold Box Clutch<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>Roberto Cavalli HXLPB3 100 Gold Box Clutch<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    6. The Day Clutch<\/h2>\n

    Don’t be fooled by the name: You can absolutely carry this style of handbag out at night. A bit more casual and roomier than its fancy hardshell cousin, a day clutch is an ideal handbag for date nights, dinners, and informal parties.<\/p>\n\"brown\n

    Lulus pick:<\/strong> Leelou Brown Crocodile Embossed Clutch\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick:<\/strong> Bottega Veneta Womens Clutch Winter<\/a><\/p>\n

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    7. The Weekender Bag<\/h2>\n

    Whether you’re heading home for the holidays<\/a> or heading off on mini road trip<\/a>, a chic weekender bag ensures you’ll have room for a few nights worth of necessities, so you can leave the oversized suitcase at home. Plus, no waiting at baggage claim!<\/p>\n\"beige\n

    Lulus pick: <\/strong>Stay The Night Beige Weekender Bag<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>MCM Women’s Nomad Medium Weekender Bag<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    8. The Ladylike Purse<\/h2>\n

    There’s just something about a structured top-handle shoulder bag with luxe texture (think embossing or quilting) that just looks perfectly polished. This is the kind of handbag that you’ll want to have on hand for dress-to-impress occasions like meeting the parents or interviewing for your dream job.<\/p>\n\"croc\n

    Lulus pick:<\/strong> Mars Black Crocodile Embossed Handbag\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer Pick: <\/strong>Tory Burch Women’s Robinson Triple Compartment Tote Bag<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    9. The Straw Bag<\/h2>\n

    Your warm-weather wardrobe just isn’t complete without a straw bag. For summer beach days or tropical vacations, you’ll have room in this woven wonder for everything from towels to souvenirs and more.<\/p>\n\"straw\n

    Lulus pick: <\/strong>Barela Beige Woven Straw Basket Tote\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>Michael Kors Malibu Large Woven Straw Natural Acorn Tote Bag<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    10. The Animal Print Bag<\/h2>\n

    Wild prints like leopard and snakeskin are totally timeless–and instantly amp up any outfit. For occasions where your look needs an extra shot of glam, an animal print handbag is your style secret weapon.<\/p>\n\"leopard\n

    Lulus pick: <\/strong>Nine Lives Leopard Print Circle Bag\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer Pick: <\/strong>Furla Women’s Mimi Mini Crossbody Bag<\/a><\/p>\n

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    11. The Fun Statement Bag<\/h2>\n

    Of course, it’s important to stock your closet with versatile neutral styles of handbags but it’s equally as important to have some quirky, less practical options! Go for something that just makes you smile, like a colorful, cheeky bag with playful details!<\/p>\n\"rainbow\n

    Lulus pick: <\/strong>Fun In The Sun Clear Multi Beaded Tote\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>Prada Saffiano Garden Floral Applique Misto Designer Crossbody Bag\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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    12. The Convertible Bag<\/h2>\n

    What’s better than one great bag? Two great bags, of course. For travel, you can’t go wrong with a convertible style, like a belt bag that transforms into a chain-strap shoulder bag. Not only will you have day-to-night options on vacation, but you’ll have less to pack (i.e., more room in your suitcase for souvenirs).<\/p>\n\"blush\n

    Lulus pick:<\/strong> Zira Blush Pink Snake Embossed Convertible Belt Bag\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer pick: <\/strong>3.1 Phillip Lim Women’s Pashli Mini Saddle Belt Bag<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Which styles of handbags do you own? Tell us the bags you’re shopping in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Handbags are an essential category in every woman’s wardrobe–we literally don’t leave home without them (well, usually). Functional and fashionable, there’s just no denying the power of a great bag–that said, the options can be overwhelming. Whether you’re looking to save or splurge, we’ve narrowed down the 12 essential styles of handbags every babe should… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":230849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-230782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n12 Must-Have Styles of Handbags | Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The perfect handbag can really take your outfit to another level! 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