New Year, New Purse
By January 1


It feels good to start fresh for the new year, so why not replace that tired old handbag with a brand new (or vintage) one? We found some that won’t strain your wallet after all that holiday shopping, and their neutral colors will match pretty much any outfit. In a nutshell, these purses will get you the most bang for the fewest bucks.

Small bags

• Black leatherette wristlet, Forever 21 $8.80: It snaps like a wallet, but is big enough to stash the essentials.
• Vintage brown quilted bag with chain strap, Etsy $26.00: Quilting isn’t just for your comforter. This bag is proof.
• Cream vintage snakeskin bag, Etsy $28.00: Why rock 80s inspired styles when you can get the real thing for under 30 bucks?
• Black oversized bow clutch, Amazon $19.00: Need a statement bag that goes with just about everything? We found one for you.
• Slate envelope clutch, Etsy $18.00: This envelope clutch makes dark gray look anything but drab, and the snap closure means no adhesive licking. Yeah, definitely better than a regular envelope.

Big bags

• Black studded hobo bag, Forever 21 $26.80 (Pictured): Channel your inner rockstar with this edgy bag.
• Vintage navy blue Anne Klein oversize bag, Etsy $24.00: Classics never go out of style, and this simple, slouchy bag is no exception.
• Canvas tote, Old Navy $24.40: This bag is casual, comes in four colors and is big enough to fit your textbooks. What more could you ask for in an everyday bag?
• Sweater bag with pom poms Spring, $29.98: Nothing says winter like cable-knit.
• 80s black leather bag, Etsy $39.00: Got a thing for texture? This leather bag has a flower applique made from patent leather and suede. You’ll want to pet it all day long.
• Chocolate brown fringed bag Spring, $9.98: It doesn’t matter if you live in the city, the suburb, or the wild wild west–you’ll feel like a genuine cowgirl in this fringed bag. Yee haw!

Photo by: Forever 21