PureWow
Here’s what you’re doing today: going to the gym, grabbing coffee with a coworker, meeting your boss for lunch, having drinks with your best friend and making a last-minute schlep to Trader Joe’s.
Here’s what you’re not doing today: going home to switch bags.
The great news is you need only six bags in your rotation to get you through any occasion the city throws your way--and you can nab them at any price point. Let’s go shopping.
You’re running all over the city--from a yoga class to dinner at Feast--before collapsing into bed. Opt for a satchel that fits right in, like a super-stylish chameleon.
Get the look: Mulberry ($1,990); Marc by Marc Jacobs ($398); Mango ($70)
Did you know that you don’t have to carry around an umbrella, a water bottle, three lip glosses and those last four issues of The New Yorker at all times? Stick to the essentials--your shoulder will thank you.
Get the look: Alexander Wang ($645); Chiyome ($325); Silence + Noise ($30)
You’re going to dinner at Per Se, where your handbag gets its own little stool. Sorry, but that Gap purse from five years ago just isn’t gonna cut it. You need a classy clutch you can grab in a pinch.
Get the look: Saint Laurent ($1,150); Etienne Aigner ($110); Monsoon ($68)
Remember that old Jansport you used to lug around in middle school? Here’s a dressed-up version you can take to brunch and beyond--trust us, it'll earn you major cool points.
Get the look: Rag & Bone ($595); Barneys New York ($149); Topshop ($58)
One of the toughest things about NYC is trying to dance at a place that doesn’t have a coat check. Ditch the clutch for a small, minimalist shoulder bag so you can show off your moves without getting your wallet stolen.
Get the look: Chloé ($1,850); Rag & Bone ($595); Michael Kors ($198)
When you’re heading out to the North Fork on the LIRR for the weekend, it’s neither the time nor the place for a big-ass suitcase. The solution is one of these babies--it’s fashionable, versatile and can hold a ton of cozy sweaters.
Get the look: Frank Clegg ($965); Madewell ($298); Sole Society ($70)
