You all know that my favorite seasons are spring and summer. Part of that is because I can’t resist the look of a flowy summer dress paired with a feminine straw bag for summer. It’s the perfect combination of Southern and classic preppy that I love so much in the summer months. Plus, I don’t think a straw bag will truly ever go out of style.
Straw and natural woven bags are a summer staple. I love the natural texture it adds to my outfits, and they usually make a fun statement! I especially love it when I can find feminine details on straw bags, such as ribbon, pearls and poms. You can change up the look of a simple straw bag by adding bag charms or tying a silk scarf to the handle. They’re a very versatile piece to carry in the summer months.
Ways To Style a Straw Tote Bag for Summer
There are so many different ways to style a straw bag for summer. You can pair it with a dress and heels for a more elevated look or grab it on your way out the door with denim shorts and a tee shirt. I love how a straw handbag can easily go from a day at the beach to a chic dinner look. I can’t think of any other handbag that has this chameleon-like capability. It makes it one hundred percent worth the investment.
One of my favorite ways to dress up my more simple straw basket bag is to add a scarf to the handle. This is also a great way to add in a fun print or pop of color into the look. You can wrap it around the handles to protect them from fraying or simply tie it to the side of the handle in a knot or bow. I rounded up a few scarves for you below in case you are looking to dress up the top handle of your straw bag. If you have hair scrunchie scarves, you could use those for your straw bags too. Just loop the scrunchie and attach to your bag.
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Feminine Straw Bags for Summer
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There are so many different types of straw or woven rafia bags. I’m loving the fun colors and intricate woven details on these. When it comes to handbags, you can really show off your personality! Personally, I usually go for a more classic or traditional look when it comes to clothing. However, with accessories, anything fun and girly is fair game!
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I love investing in quality pieces that I can wear for years to come. Some of my most expensive purchases are the items that I use every single day. Which makes the cost-per-wear completely worth it. The way I think about investing in something like a straw handbag is I ask myself a few key questions. Do I love it? Will I love it in three to five years? Can I wear this with multiple looks? Is it practical and functional? If the answer is yes to all of those, then I recommend investing in a designer straw handbag. If you’re just getting into straw handbags, I recommend looking at the under $100 roundup below and under $50 roundup above.
My favorite designer straw handbags are from Pamela Munson. Her line is feminine, girly and timeless without seeming old. It’s a tough balance to strike but she nails it! I’m also always a fan of Tory Burch’s straw handbags. She comes out with a new one almost every year, and they are always gorgeous.
This Tory Burch bag is her classic logo straw tote style bag. This would be perfect if you plan to carry your bag everywhere from beach trip to wine tasting on the weekends. However, if you’re wanting something that is a shoulder bag or converts to a crossbody, I would recommend this one or this one. Either of these would be perfect for dressing up a look for summer!
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If you are wanting to pick up a straw bag that is nice, without wanting to invest more than $100 this collection of straw bags is for you! Some of these are on the medium to tote size style, but this one is perfect if you’re looking for a crossbody bag that is a little smaller. I also love the ribbon handle straw tote by Mark and Graham. These make a great gift for moms because you can have them customized with their initials. This would also be cute as bridesmaids’ gifts and you could fill them with all your favorite things.
If you’re wanting a tote style option that is simple and classic, I love this one from Banana Republic. It’s the perfect market tote style. It’s also super lightweight and the size makes it great for travel as well. It doesn’t have a ton of pockets, so I would recommend a handbag organizer if you’re going to be using this one as your everyday bag. This way your handbag doesn’t become a bottomless pit. Which let’s be honest, happens so quickly!
Can you believe this straw handbag from Walmart is under $30! I love the pretty ribbon detail, and the size is perfect for bringing out to dinner or other special occasions throughout the spring and summer. It comes in other color variations, but this one with the blush pink ribbon is my favorite. It keeps going in and out of stock, so if you don’t see this option, then keep a lookout for it. They’ve restocked already once.
I like to invest in both a high-end straw bag and a more budget-friendly option. I’ll use my investment piece when I’m going on a date night with Tim or when we are on vacation. Then, my more affordable straw bag is one that I’ll use when we are running errands, going on a beach trip or traveling. This way I can keep my investment piece in great condition, but still achieve the look I want on the daily.
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If you loved this post, you might also love a good straw hat. I rounded up the chicest options here!
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