The Most Versatile Bag Colors for the Holidays

Festive parties, family gatherings, end-of-year travel—the holiday season is upon us, and it feels like every available weekend and evening on the schedule is getting filled up fast. And whether or not you accidentally double-book your calendar, you’ll want the right bag alongside you—not just to carry the essentials, but to help boost your confidence, too. That’s where tapping into versatile color schemes comes in to save the day. If finding a shade that feels both festive and goes with all your different looks has been a challenge, we’re here to help. Below, some of the bag hues that will effortlessly accompany you from everyday errands to celebrations and beyond. Bonus: they’ll be wearable well into the New Year, too.

Deep and elegant, burgundy meets the mood for winter’s aesthetic. It’s rich, it’s bold, it’s timeless, and it makes an unexpected yet gorgeous accent for your holiday wardrobe. Instead of black, reach for a burgundy carryall or shoulder bag when you’re dressing up—it’ll add warmth while still maintaining a classic feel.

Forget any rules about not wearing white after Labor Day each year; bags in shades of ecru or ivory add a luxe touch and pop against darker outfits for visual contrast. They’ll also pair beautifully with pieces like winter white separates in wool for a head-to-toe tonal look.

Deep green is one of the most seasonal colors you can wear this time of year; when rendered in a jewel tone, it will read festively luxe without being kitschy. A green bag will also complement gold jewelry and neutral clothing well.

Bags with glitzed out accents, like crystal embellishments or decorative beading, are an easy way to instantly add shine to even the simplest outfits. Subtle shades of gold, champagne or silver will match almost any look from day to night—swap one in as a substitute for your usual neutral bag.