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Part of the reason I was so excited for Clare V. to pop up in Boston, is I love their bags. Clare V. has some of my top bags for summer, including their Sandy Tote and Petit Moyen.

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The Petit Moyen is my everyday summer bag. I can grab it, go and look put together while.

On days where I need to carry a little bit more, like a day at the pool, I reach for either my Simple Tote or Sandy Tote, depending on just how much more I need to carry.

Raffia Bags

Another bag I reach for is the Justine Basket Bag from Sézane. It too can carry a lot, but since it’s a raffia bag, it gives a different vibe. That vibe gives summer.

Also Sézane, also raffia, is the Farrow Bag. A bucket bag is a great understated way to add summer to your look, while not necessarily looking like you’re headed to the beach.

Evening Bags

The Staud Mini Moon bag is my favorite for date night. It doesn’t hold very much, so I use it when I only need my phone, wallet and lip gloss. It’s structure and color (I have it in cream), make it an ideal summer evening bag. I like that it comes with a strap so I have the option to wear it crossbody, even though I rarely do.

Similarly, I like to switch out the Mini Moon bag with Cult Gaia Small Arc Bag. This one is a little on the delicate, but a true work of art!

I especially love that all of these bags are under $500. They’ve also all proven to have stood the test of time, in regards to both quality and style/trend (I’ve have had them all for years now), so you don’t have to worry about that.

Do you have a favorite bag for summer? I know I have more bags that I like, but these are the ones I find myself using the most this time of year. Other than the 12″ x 12″ x 6″ clear stadium bag I bring to concerts at Gillette Stadium, of course.

Oh and friendly reminder, if you decide to purchase a bag from Clare V. don’t forget to use my code BETHANY20 for 20% off!

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