We’ve rounded up trending shoulder bags that are sure to make a statement this summer, from £29.50 M&S buys to £130 Ted Baker picks
Looking for a trendy shoulder bag to elevate your looks this summer? Whether you’re jetting off on a beach holiday, need a new work tote bag, or looking for a versatile accessory you can use with just about any outfit, here are six stylish shoulder bags perfect for warmer weather.
With budgets in mind, we’ve scoured high street shelves at M&S, Ted Baker, and River Island to help you nail a stunning look for less. The most expensive bag on our list is a £130 trendy Baguette bag, but the five others range between £29.50 and £45 depending on the style.
Shoulder bags are definitely the ‘it’ bag this season, it only takes a quick look at Vogue’s 2024 handbag trends to see the copious styles available to buy that have come straight off many city runways. Whether its Gucci’s iconic ‘Jackie bag’ that inspired the statement front buckle trend you’ll find at M&S or high street slouch bags you could say are inspired by the rising Dragon Diffusion.
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Here are our top six picks for any spring and summer occasion, you could pair some with a simple pair of slouchy flares and an oversized tee, a quick throw-on for the walk down to the beach, or the perfect stylish accessory to match a trendy lined co-ord piece. Take a look below.
Best shoulder bags to buy in 2024
Ted Baker Edalli Equestrian Baguette Bag
A simple, yet chic, bag which would pull any outfit together, this Ted Baker shoulder bag comes has a gold buckling detail which follows on from trends we’ve seen on the high-end designer runways this spring. At £130 it’s the most expensive option on our list, but a fraction of the price compared to other trending bags.
The Edalli bag comes in a black and cream colourway, although we’d personally pick the lighter option for a more summery look. Made out of smooth leather it has an adjustable handle so you can switch up the length depending on the style you’re going for. You can buy the Ted Baker Edalli bag online, here.
M&S Faux Leather Bag
With a chunkier strap and flap we love the look of this bag for an everyday look, it’s more refined than the slouchy Uniqlo cross-body bags that have become a staple for many, but that extra bit stylish. At £29.50 its the most affordable bag on our list, yet comes with quality finished details – a lined main compartment, zipped-inside pocket, and a magnetic closing flap-over front.
You can buy the bag here, online at M&S.
River Island Silver Fold Over Clutch
Looking for a statement? This metallic Silver Fold Over Clutch from River Island does exactly that. The colour would make a great evening bag or a stand-out accessory to pair with a denim co-ord. It comes in one size, big enough to fit in your staple pair of sunnies, keys, phone and wallet, while you could also choose from a simple cream colourway – but we think it looks best in Silver.
Buy the Silver Fold Over Clutch, here, at River Island.
M&S Straw Tote Bag
Everyone needs a big bag to bundle towels, suncream, water and sunnies in when at the beach, and as opposed to a simple canvas tote bag, straw versions are proving to be popular. M&S made headlines last year for its more affordable designer-worthy rattan-inspired totes, and any style fans may agree it has a similar look to high-end brand Leowe – but we’ll let you make that comparison.
At £45 you can’t go wrong with this M&S Straw Tote Bag, it has a cotton lining that pulls close with a simple drawstring (stops all your things from falling out), a zip pocket and a front external pocket to slip any ‘easy-to-reach’ items. We’ve picked the ‘Natural Mix colourway’ with tan strap and pocket, but it’s also available in a ‘black mix’.
Buy the Straw Tote Bag, here.
River Island Woven Slouch Tote Bag
When we mentioned a high street shoulder bag with a similar look to the Dragon Diffusion bags this is the exact one we meant, a slouchy woven shoulder bag. This £45 River Island tote certainly has a quirky design, with an uneven drop handle and slouchy centre it’d be big enough to fit a tablet, work essentials, or even use as a mini overnight bag.
You can buy the River Island Slouch Tote Bag, here.
M&S Lock Detail Shoulder Bag
Finishing off with another sleek shoulder bag, we have another lock design from M&S. This shoulder bag features contrasting trims with a beige colourway and darker black trim for a standout look, a feature we love as it makes it that extra bit more versatile for colder weather.
You can buy the Lock Detail Shoulder bag, here, at M&S.
