E! Illustration/Clare V.Summer plans have a way of multiplying, and somehow, so does the stuff we need to bring with us. Whether you’re headed to the beach, navigating airport security, packing up for a road trip, or commuting from work straight to happy hour, a roomy bag is a nonnegotiable.
The good news? You don’t have to choose between a carryall that fits everything and one that actually looks cute. This season’s best totes and travel bags strike the perfect balance between style and function, with spacious interiors, versatile designs, and plenty of room for all your warm-weather essentials.
- Best big tote bag deal: URBAN EXPRESSIONS Woven Tote With Embroidered Cherries
- The chicest Coach bag that fits everything: Coach Lana Shoulder Bag
- The perfect euro-summer tote: Quince Italian Leather Handwoven Tote
From sleek leather shoulder bags to woven totes and raffia styles, these picks are as practical as they are polished! Ahead, shop the summer bags we’re reaching for on repeat, including standout styles from Coach, Quince, Clare V., Madewell, and more.
They’re all able to hold your passport, your laptop, your headphones, your lip gloss, a snack, and then some.
Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39
Crafted of natural grain leather with beautiful texture and soft feel, this generously sized hobo style features a spacious interior with room for a 15″ laptop and a snap pocket for access to essentials. The streamlined 39 is finished with a comfortable, wide shoulder strap and an easy magnetic snap closure. Choose from a few colors.
Quince Italian Leather Soft Bucket Shoulder Bag
Thoughtfully designed, this bucket shoulder bag features a sleek toggle clasp closure and a removable interior pouch—ideal for keeping your phone and daily essentials organized. Understated yet premium, this piece captures the essence of quiet luxury.
Quince Italian Leather Handwoven Tote
Handcrafted from luxurious top-grain Italian leather, this tote features a roomy interior with a zippered pocket and a two slip pockets, making it practical enough for everyday use. Choose from a few colors.
Clare V. La Côte Tote
This Clare V. canvas tote has that effortless “summer in the city, weekend on the coast” energy, with enough room for beach-day essentials, a laptop, spare shoes, sunnies, and everything else you swear you need.
Madewell The Lexington Small Tote in Raffia
Coming in woven raffia, this softly structured tote has collapsible sides that close with a dog clip that doubles as a key fob, contrasting trim throughout and a magnetic snap closure. It can hold a sunglasses case, phone, wallet and other essentials—plus, it has comfortable shoulder straps.
CHEVAL Made In Italy Leather Large Double Handle Tote
This chic tote can hold everything from your work laptop to a pair of flip flops and all your weekend beauty essentials.
URBAN EXPRESSIONS Woven Tote With Embroidered Cherries
This adorable cherry bag is the perfect companion for the farmer’s market, the beach, or even on european city streets. It’s also just $30.
