How To Style Your Bag For Spring Break

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From days spent soaking up the sun seaside to nights you scored dinner reservations to the best restaurants in town, spring break is typically joyfully jam-packed with festivities that require several outfit swaps. And when it comes to your handbag, knowing how to confidently style and restyle depending on the occasion will help you avoid any wardrobe-related stress while you’re supposed to be relaxing (or going all out).

Below, we’ve laid out styling options for some of your top spring break outfits, activities and bag silhouettes.

How Can I Style My Bag for a Beach Day?

Carryalls & Totes

Wear your carryall or tote over your shoulder for an effortless, off-duty beach vibe that pairs well with all your favorite bathing suits and coverups. Throw your hair up to match your relaxed, laid-back look and let your bag do the heavy lifting.

Style Pick: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, Bleecker Bucket Bag

Mini Bags

Prefer to travel light? Mini bags work for the beach, too. Keep all your essentials—like your phone, wallet and keys—safe from the sand and ocean. With your shades on and towel in hand, your mini bag will function as the perfect lightweight plus-one.

Style Pick: Plaza Bag, Lana Shoulder Bag 19

What’s the Best Way to Style My Bag While Sightseeing?

Crossbody Bags

Whether you’re traveling to a new city, exploring a beach town you’ve never been to or going on an adventure-packed road trip, there’s always at least a bit of sightseeing involved. Style your bag as a crossbody with your go-to pair of jeans for a comfortable, hands-free day of embracing your inner tourist.

Style Pick: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, Brook Flap Chain Bag

Crescent-Shaped Shoulder Bags

With a slouchy silhouette, crescent-shaped shoulder bags have an inherently casual design that makes them ideal for sightseeing. Pair them with just about any outfit—whether you’re still in your beach attire from earlier in the day or you’re already in your favorite flowy dress for dinner later that night.

Style Pick: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28, Hamptons Hobo Bag

How Should I Wear My Bag for Nights Out?

Shoulder Bags

A structured shoulder bag can elevate any dinner look or going-out outfit—even if you didn’t pack anything too formal. Dress up your sightseeing outfit from earlier in the day with a refined shoulder bag—you can even match your jewelry to the bag’s hardware for a sophisticated touch.

Style Pick: Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Pillow Quilting

Clutches & Wristlets

Luckily, plenty of compact crossbodies and shoulder bags come with detachable straps you can style your own way. After a long day out carrying a bag over your shoulder, why not restyle it as a clutch or wristlet for a more sophisticated look at dinner?

Style Pick: Tabby Chain Clutch, Plaza Bag 18