Behold, The Cutest Tote Bags For All Your Summer Adventures

Lauren Black

Lauren is a marketing professional, writer, and the founder of The Eye & The Edit, a weekly style and shopping newsletter. She recently found a home in New York City, where she enjoys endless people-watching and outfit inspiration. There, she can usually be found shopping in Soho, digging through vintage stores in Brooklyn, or trying a new coffee shop or natural wine bar.

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Jul 26, 2021

Between travel, beach days, and the return to the office, you're probably going to need a pretty big bag (or two) to tote your life around in this summer. And when it comes to a tote bag, practicality is particularly key — ample space, functional storage, and proper handles can save you from losing all the belongings you needed to begin with. Materials matter, too — light leather, woven textures, and durable canvas make oversized bags more fitting for your summer attire and activities, like last minute romps out of the city or to the beach. Not to worry, though, we found plenty of beautiful, functional tote bags for you to choose from for your summer dressing and beyond.

Mango Pleated Bucket Bag ($60)

The very definition of a do-it-all summer tote bag, this pleated style and sophisticated sage color would easily take you from work to vacation. Expect pleated bags to be everywhere in the coming seasons, too.

floral Loeffler Randall Claire Nylon Tote White Floral

Loeffler Randall Claire Nylon Tote White Floral ($125)

Possibly the prettiest tote bag there ever was. Despite it's feminine appearance, the nylon material makes it durable for any and all summer uses.

$cream \u200bStreet Level Faux Leather Tote$

Street Level Faux Leather Tote ($51)

Update your work bag with a lighter (faux) leather to match your seasonal wardrobe. An expandable structure and interior divider makes this one easy to pack up and stay organized.

$purple \u200bJunes The Everyday Tote$

Junes The Everyday Tote ($36)

This beloved, sustainable brand makes reusable totes you'll actually want to show off. Use them as your everyday bag, or stash them in your car or smaller purse so you never have to waste another disposable bag.

black Who What Wear Korey Faux Leather Tote

Who What Wear Korey Faux Leather Tote ($100)

A cool, canvas insert keeps this gorgeous (and affordable!) work bag secure while lightening up the chic croc-embossed style for the summer season.

$cream, tan, and black \u200bA New Day Straw Tote Bag$

A New Day Straw Tote Bag ($25)

Clean lines keeps this striped straw bag more elevated than most woven totes, meaning you could easily use it for summer class or office outings.

cream colored Rag & Bone Summer Passenger Tote

Rag & Bone Summer Passenger Tote ($395)

Never has a netted bag ever been so stylish, thanks to the beautiful suede trim on the recycled cotton weave.

purple and blue Gunes Collective Medium Eternity Striped Tote

Gunes Collective Medium Eternity Striped Tote ($55)

This traditional summer nylon bag has been revamped with current colors and functional details, like a zippered top closure.

$blue \u200bEverlane The Canvas Basket Tote$

Everlane The Canvas Basket Tote ($58)

That free canvas tote you've all but worn out has nothing on Everlane's well-made, thoughtfully designed version, featuring a secure inner pocket so you're not always digging around for your essentials.

Staud Soft Rey Tote Bag ($350)

Leave it to Staud to create a style that will last ages on a design that still feels fresh. It's a small investment for a summer work and weekend bag for years to come.

Mango Gingham Check Fabric Shopper brown and white

Mango Gingham Check Fabric Shopper ($40)

Gingham makes for a sweet, summery style you can toss everything you need in for a day at the park or the beach.

tan Cuyana Classic Structured Leather Tote with orange inside

Cuyana Classic Structured Leather Tote ($95)

A pop of color (and a particularly on trend one, too) gives this ultimate work bag a little more personality for the season.

Madewell The Sydney Tote ($188)

While winged bags were once only reserved for polished and preppy designs, worn-in leather gives this one a more relaxed appearance for all summer styles.

M.Gemi The Spiaggia Grande ($248)

Adding leather straps to straw market bag styles instantly elevates the piece to be worn beyond the beach and with your everyday attire.

$purple and green \u200bHosbjerg Awa Tie-Dye Cotton Tote Bag$

Hosbjerg Awa Tie-Dye Cotton Tote Bag ($99)

Up-and-coming Danish brand Hosbjerg hasn't just given us a tote bag with a cool print, but a cool design, by way of an inner drawstring for cinched and secure toting.

Naghedi St Barths Medium Tote ($240)

A fashion girl favorite for the summer, Naghedi's woven St Barths totes are ideal for carrying on a plane and all over the next city you're exploring.

yellow and black BAGGU Standard Reusable Tote Bag

BAGGU Standard Reusable Tote Bag ($12)

It can never hurt to have another reusable bag with a cheeky summertime print. BAGGU bags are our favorite for everything from grabbing groceries to packing lunches to stashing our latest purchases.

Which tote bag are you excited to grab? Tweet us @BritandCo with your tote recommendations!

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