Fashion

16 Semi-Impractical But Absolutely Perfect Bags For Summer

Woven, wooden, tiny, and more

by Jenna Igneri

What’s our favorite part of dressing for summer? Kitschy handbags, of course. When the weather is too hot to wear anything more than a breezy crop top and some denim cutoffs, we turn to whimsical accessories to really make an outfit sing.

And, look, we understand that whimsical does not equal practical. Because: How much can you really fit into a tiny woven bag? And: Do we really want the whole world to see what we’re carrying in our clear PVC tote? But also, honestly: Who cares? It’s summer, have some fun!

Here then are 16 summer handbags that are perfectly impractical, because why not have some fun while you're sweating up a storm? Check out our favorite summer bags, below.

Photo courtesy of American Two Shot

Walker, Medium Zip Tote Red, $38, available at American Two Shot.

Photo courtesy of Alienina

Alienina, Woven Cotton Bucket Bag, $200, available at Alienina.

Photo courtesy of Susan Alexandra

Susan Alexandra, The Merry Bag, $265, available at Susan Alexandra.

Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters

Sun Jellies, Small Retro Basket Bag, $9.99, available at Urban Outfitters.

Photo courtesy of Staud

Staud, Moreau Bucket Bag Petal Pink Cherry Red, $375, available at Staud.

Photo courtesy of Cult Gaia

Cult Gaia, Angelou Bag, $298, available at Cult Gaia.

Photo courtesy of Charles & Keith

Charles & Keith, Cylindrical Drawstring Bag, $59, available at Charles & Keith.

Photo courtesy of Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Maria La Rosa, Mignon Handbag, $83, available at Maryam Nassir Zadeh.

Photo courtesy of Loeffler Randall

Loeffler Randall, Straw Circle Tote, $295, available at Loeffler Randall.

Photo courtesy of & Other Stories

& Other Stories, Woven Plastic Tote, $60, available at & Other Stories.

Photo courtesy of Future Glory

Future Glory, Rockwell Midi in Yellow, $375, available at Future Glory.

Photo courtesy of Sensi Studio

Sensi Studio, Style #1102, $216, available at Sensi Studio.

Photo courtesy of Shop Girl

Shop Girl, Transparent Bucket Bag With Wooden Handle, $69, available at Shop Girl.

Photo courtesy of Frankie Shop

Frankie Shop, Ceramic Center Round Rattan Bag, $169, available at Frankie Shop.

Photo courtesy of Style Nanda

Style Nanda, Drawstring Closure Boxy Basket Bag, $43, available at Style Nanda.

Photo courtesy of Alice & Olivia

Alice & Olivia, Donna Watermelon Half Circular Bag, $295, available at Alice & Olivia.