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Experiencing wardrobe fatigue? These under £50 bags will instantly update your look
6 years ago
Searching for an instant wardrobe refresh? These under-£50 handbags are the arm candy updates that will satisfy all your new season style cravings.
Are you experiencing fashion fatigue? We know the feeling. After approximately 25 months of winter the wardrobe of cosy knits and chic coats that we couldn’t wait to wear in September simply no longer sparks joy. The fail-safe black turtleneck we thought we’d love forever? Fifty wears later and it simply doesn’t have the same allure. If having a wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear feels all too familiar, then you’re in need of a serious wardrobe update. But forget any notions of a Pretty Woman-style spree on Rodeo Drive; instead you can create a complete wardrobe update with just a single piece. Yes, really. The secret? A statement handbag.
With fresh new arm-candy around, there’s a plethora of new bags that will fully update any outfit. From sculptural clutches to chic cross body bags, vintage-style beading to Ibizan inspired crochet, there’s a handbag to instantly inject a serious dose of new season style into your wardrobe. Looking for a vibrant burst of colour to shake up your collection of black knits or a crisp monochrome bag to add interest to your trusty midi dress? The high street has your aesthetic covered.
Not only has the Stylist fashion team found the best handbags to completely refresh your style, but we’ve done it on budget that leave you with extra cash to splurge on the key investment pieces you’re looking to spoil yourself with. From Topshop’s vintage-look beaded beauty to Mango’s could-be-designer cross-body, these are the best under-£50 handbags that’ll give your everyday outfits a new spin – and they start from just £5. You’re welcome.
Mango
Inspired by Bottega Veneta’s iconic leather woven bags, this warm caramel style feels effortlessly chic. Spacious enough to carry all of your everyday essentials but delicate enough to wear with square-toed heels and a stylish top for evening too, this bargain bag is a wardrobe staple in the making.
Topshop
Weekday
Arket
&Other Stories
A woven basket bag is basically summer distilled into a single accessory. Wear it now to put a little extra spring in your step and have you dreaming of those glorious sunny days still to come.
Oliver Bonas
Pull & Bear
Opening Ceremony
BUY NOWZara
H&M
Asos
Looking for a conversation starter and a handbag? Then look no further that this distinctive double frame bag. The double bag trend is one of the biggest stories on the spring/summer 2020 catwalks, as seen everywhere from Fendi to Hermes. Now, the style of wearing one mini bag stacked against your larger clutch has finally trickled down to the high street.
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