The 29 Best Under-$500 Bags For Summer

I know we talk a lot about the latest designer bags here on Who What Wear, but the prices for designer bags these days are through the roof. Many of the current It bags are $3k and up, so if that’s (understandably) outside of your handbag budget, I’m here to offer you a slew of alternatives.

I find that summer is the best time of year for affordable bag shopping, when the trends typically lean more casual, and wallet-friendly materials like raffia are at the forefront. In fact, some of my favorite bags on the market right now ring in at under $500. Ultra-affordable brands like Mango and Madewell, and more moderately-priced ones like Staud, Dragon Diffusion, and Reformation are great places to find beautiful summer bags, and I’ve collected all of the best ones in one place for you.