Shop the Sweetest Summer Handbags Under $300

When it comes to summer handbags, sometimes the most affordable are the most exciting. For starters, they’re one of the easiest ways to make your outfits feel as fresh as a dip in the ocean. A summery bag can instantly transform a tired sundress, cover-up, or beach look each time you wear it. What’s more, this assortment of styles falls in the $300-and-under sweet spot.

From woven and raffia top-handle bags and crochet crossbodies to beach-ready totes and beaded bags, these styles were made with summer in mind. With these classic summery details, materials, and silhouettes, you can be sure you’ll want to carry them summer after summer.

See Marni Market and Dragon Diffusion’s colorful interpretations of natural materials, Poolside’s conch-shell basket, and Edie Parker’s citrus top handle for more literal takes on summer motifs. Meanwhile, basket totes and soft, roomy shoulder bags from Gimaguas, Maria de la Rosa, and Emily Levine make ideal companions for daytime wear and trips to the beach, as they’re both practical and stylish. All these offerings make it look like you’re headed on holiday no matter where you’re going and capture the effortlessness and ease the season evokes.

Choose your new summer companion, below.