There’s one thing that I won’t do…and that’s take my nice purse to the beach or the pool. I truly believe that there’s a purse and a tote for every adventure in life, and expensive purses should be left behind when there’s water and sand involved. This summer leave behind the leather in favor of fun and fashionable beach bags in materials like canvas, straw, and plastic that will stand up to the outside elements of the season whether you hit the surf and sand or are headed out for a pool day. With all the things you have to bring with you, make it a big tote because no one can ever have enough pool toys or snacks for the day with a teeny tiny bag.
More Summer Accessories:
- Summer Outdoor Workout Gear Must-Haves
- Unleash Your Nail Creativity
- Unexpected Statement Accessories You’ll Want to Wear This Summer
10 Chic & Functional Summer Beach Bags
-
Palm Tree Print Tote
Palm trees are iconic and evoke summer fun! Ted Baker London Palm Tree Print Tote, $70, at nordstrom.com
-
Canvas Rope Tote
Nautical stripes and rope make this tote a no-brainer for summer. Canvas Rope Tote, $22.94, at oldnavy.com
-
Colorblock Straw Tote
A straw bag is the perfect tote for summer, and the sand falls right through it. Colorblock Straw Tote, $44.95, at gap.com
-
Pom Pom Straw Tote
This bag is so fun, and I love the pom poms for an extra dose of fun and color. Merona Pom Pom Straw Tote, $29.99, at target.com
-
Boat and Tote Bag
The classic "boat and tote" bag which you can personalize. Perfect for toting sand toys and everything else. Boat and Tote Bag Extra-Large, $39.95, at llbean.com
-
Avalon Tote
If you really like leather, try this tote that will let the sand fall right through it. Avalon Tote, $149, at stelladot.com
-
Packable Travel Tote
We all need an extra bag when we travel, and this one can fold up in your bag and then serve as an extra tote or beach bag for your trip. Herschel Supply Co. Packable Travel Tote, $20, at nordstrom.com
-
Seaside Striped Tote
More stripes and ropes but in different colors make this tote so fun. Available in turquoise, orange, and navy stripes. Seaside Striped Tote, $14.80, at forever21.com
-
Madison Tote
The perfect POOL bag, no?! The mesh bag makes it easy for wet stuff to breathe and not get moldy. Madison Tote, $70, at lolobag.com
-
Chevron Juco Bag
A jute bag in a jazzed up pattern will last you far beyond the pool and beach. You can use it for trips to the farmer's market during the fall and winter too. Gold and Gray Glamour Chevron Juco Bag, $29.95, at swoozies.com
