Fashion

The 17 Kitschiest Summer Bags You Need This Season

This shit is bananas… literally

by Jenna Igneri

Summer is officially here, and that’s something worth celebrating. But when it comes to all of the beachside festivities, backyard barbecues, and rooftop cocktail hours we’ll be attending, we find that the most pressing question we’re asking ourselves is: What in the world are we supposed to wear? The answer: A bag shaped like a pineapple, of course.

Let’s face it, when it’s unbearably hot outside we’re most likely wearing as little clothes as possible, and the less fabric we have to work with, the less space there is to be creative. It’s really time to embrace the power of a good accessory.

With that in mind, we went on a hunt for the kitschiest, most adorable bags to rock all summer long, and boy, were we pleased with the results. From tropical birds to bananas, it all exists in the form of a handbag somewhere. And, to be completely honest, we want it all (if not only for the fact that it's a great conversation piece).

Click through the gallery below to check out our picks of the season, and get ready to be the most festive one at the party.

Photo courtesy of Zara

Zara, Mini Banana Crossbody Bag, $19.99, available at Zara.

Photo courtesy of Kate Spade

Kate Spade, Haute Stuff Parrot Cage Bag, $398, available at Kate Spade.

Photo courtesy to Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson, Kitsch Pineapple Crossbody, $88, available at Betsey Johnson.

Photo courtesy of Avenue 32

Les Petits Joueurs, Black Baby Alex Cloud Fringe bag, $875, available at Avenue 32.

Photo courtesy of Revolve

Kayu, Pear Clutch, $145, available at Revolve.

Photo courtesy of ASOS

ASOS, Beach Straw Shell Clutch Bag, $45, available at ASOS.

Photo courtesy of Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia, Happy Backpack, $897, available at Charlotte Olympia.

Photo courtesy of Coach

Coach, Dinky in Glovetanned Leather With Glitter Tea Rose $595, available at Coach.

Photo courtesy of Ban.do

Ban.do, Super Chill Cooler Bag, $32, available at Ban.do.

Photo courtesy of Cult Gaia

Cult Gaia, The Babe, $198, available at Cult Gaia.

Photo courtesy of Mark Cross

Mark Cross, Baby Laura, $1,595, available at Mark Cross.

Photo courtesy of Luisa Via Roma

Fendi, Micro Kan Flower Leather Shoulder Bag, $950, available at Luisa Via Roma.

Photo courtesy of Furla

Furla, Stacey Bucket Bag, $428, available at Furla.

Photo courtesy of Alice And Olivia

Alice And Olivia, Shirley Insects Large Clutch, $495, available at Alice And Olivia.

Photo courtesy of & Other Stories

& Other Stories, Leather Flower Clutch, $95, available at & Other Stories.

Photo courtesy of Skinny Dip

Skinny Dip, Palm Fur Clutch Bag, $45, available at Skinny Dip.

Photo courtesy of Forever 21

Forever 21, Faux Leather Pineapple Clutch, $15.90, available at Forever 21.