It’s officially Summer in less than a month when I am writing this, which gives us plenty of time to shop for the perfect bags of the season.
You might need a beach bag, a travel tote, and an evening purse for your Summer vacation. I’ve got you covered with all of those.
I also totally understand that you might be dreaming of that Bottega intrecciato pouch bag (I certainly am), or even have an eye on a premium but more affordable Italian bag, but can’t fit either in your budget right now.
That’s exactly why I’d like to share the best Amazon Summer bags with you today. The best thing about these is that they are not just a bag you’ll wear this season and throw away.
Because these are timeless styles, and also fairly good quality for the price, you can wear them for longer than that, which is what we want right? – both from a sustainability point of view and because we are trying to be more mindful shoppers.
With that said, let me show you my Italian-style Amazon summer bag finds.
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The Summer Travel Tote
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It’s the season when we all travel a little more, even if it’s within our country or state, you’ll probably taking at least one vacation. And whether that involves boarding a plane or catching a train you likely want a spacious, comfortable travel tote bag you can neatly organize with all your precious belongings.
Some of us will carry that along with a smaller more stylish small purse, while others will stick to that one travel tote for the entire travel day.
That’s why the travel tote must look nice.
If you’ve read my travel guides, you know I like my Longchamp tote bags for travel. They are not Italian but they feel timeless and fit my style beautifully.
Well, I’ve also shared how Italy has its own cooler version of that popular bag. It’s the Mandarina Duck brand.
This first Amazon Summer bag totally reminds me of that aesthetic, perfect for the more casual women, and anyone who loves a utilitarian style, even if it’s just on travel days.
The best part about this bag is that it comes in over 15 colors, and includes multiple compartments, including one for your laptop.
Other uses: this bag could also be your beach bag and your college/university bag. I can also see how it could also work as a car bag, especially if you match it to the interiors. Think about it as the kind of bag you keep with all the essentials that don’t fit in your smaller day bag.
My advice: pick one of the most classic colors for this to be more versatile. My picks include black, beige, grayish brown, and brown.
How to style it: I’ve given you an example of how I would like my favorite color – the beige for the airport or a travel day. It’s minimalist tonal casual chic look, which is what I usually go for in Summer.
The Beach Bag
If you bought a cheap beach bag last year you likely had to toss it away, and that’s why you’re looking for a new one. Is that you?
Let’s make sure we don’t make that mistake this year. Of course, it also depends on how you use it and how you wash it too.
Maybe, it’s not the quality the problem but the size. You understood you needed a bigger one. That’s usually the case for us Italians with all the things we take to the beach!
For this pick, I was inspired by a gorgeous striped Brunello Cucinelli beach bag I recently saw. Consider this your more utilitarian version of that. It’s not raffia but canvas, which means that you can easily wipe it, and it’s also machine washable. But it does come with stripes, as well as other patterns.
My picks: The green stripes is the one that reminded me of the designer bag I just mentioned, so I would pick that one. But I also like the dark grey stripe and the slipper design. After all, we’re going for a fun beach look with this one.
How to style it: Because of it’s size (nearly 17 by 17 inches) this is more of a useful beach bag when you really need a big one, not necessarily a styling piece. However, the fact that it looks nice helps. With that in mind, I shared how I’d style my favorite print for a Sicilian family beach day.
The Summer Clutch
When I think of Summer bags I immediately think about a new summer clutch that can complement my old and new Summer outfits. I am pretty sure that’s also on your mind, especially if you’re going on vacation soon, or you have many evening events you need to dress up for.
My pouch bag obsession is no longer that secret, so, of course, I am going to share that style of bag with you. I can also see how many of you love that style too, especially this one.
Well, I am happy to say that I found an option on Amazon that’s not only one fifth of the price but also looks good quality.
My advice: is to avoid the metallic colors, especially if you want this to feel both timeless and modern, and be very versatile with all your Summer outfits. This is also a bag you can wear beyond Summer, especially if you pick a darker color.
The Raffia Bag
For me it might all about Summer pouch bag, but I know many of you love a raffia purse for your Summer nights out.
I found a great one on Amazon that reminds me of the popular Fendi Baguette bag, but it’s in raffia.
That means you get a beautiful structured bag that it’s not trend based, and feels designer without the price tag. It’s the kind of bag chich women want because it also gives them that Summer vibe in a more elegant way.
Do you love it too?
If you’d like another raffia option, still inspired by Italian style, keep reading.
The Summer Shoulder Bag
If you’re going to be wearing your Summer evening purse while you check out the small boutique shops, or while holding a toddler, perhaps you might prefer a shoulder bag instead.
I also know this bag would work for the women who want a bag they can wear at the bar that feels so comfortable they can forget all about it.
I got your brief and ran with it!
In fact, I found not one, but two great options.
And one of them also comes in raffia!
What else could you want?
It also helps that these bags, especially the second one, remind me of the Prada Nylon bag. In fact, you can find similar options at premium Italian bag brands like Furla and Pinko. But those still retail for over $200. On Amazon, you can get a similar aesthetic for under $30.
Of course, the quality and design details will be far different, as you usually get what you pay for. But that doesn’t mean it won’t look nice! In fact, they do look lovely.
My advice: go for a more classic color if you want to wear the bag year after year; pick a lighter color or the raffia option for Summer, or opt for black or brown if you want to wear this also during Fall and Winter.
You can see how I would style each bag for a chic Summer look, the kind Italian women live in.
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So, did you find the bag you came looking for?
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Read these other Italian bag guides I wrote:
11 Iconic Italian Purses For A Timeless Wardrobe
Affordable Italian Bag Brands You Need To Know
Want more Summer outfit inspiration?
The Best Summer Cotton Dresses & How To Style Them
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Thank you so much for reading.
A presto,
Alessia
