5 Pretty Bag Trends That Will Dial Up Your Entire Outfit

The finishing touch to any A+ outfit is the right accessory, of course. We clearly chat about shoes and other add-ons like sunglasses and the like on the regular, but we thought we’d focus our attention today on bags specifically. Because after a scroll through Instagram recently, it became clear that there are a few specific handbag trends fashion girls are all about when it comes to completing their ensembles to perfection. These carryalls are bold, playful, and, well, just pretty. Who doesn’t love that? Exactly. So without further ado, keep scrolling to check out the five bag trends that will dial up any outfit you're wearing this season.
Brands like Boyy continue to take the fashion world by storm, offering playful takes on sophisticated box bags.
If you haven't leaned into the animal-print trend yet, now's your chance with the variety of spot-on carryalls out there.
Mock-croc bags reigned supreme in 2018, and the look isn't slowing down this year.
Are bucket bags your vibe? Store your classic black iteration away this spring in favor of a punchy pick in a bright shade to amp up your look.
If you were a fan of the beaded handbags that surged last year, you'll be all about the fun woven styles taking over now.
Next, check out the designer handbags worth investing in now.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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