A woman and her handbag are a match made in heaven. You take yours everywhere you go (yes, even to the bathroom!), give it a prominent place on the chair next to you in a restaurant and you guard it with your life. Although a woman likes to have a bag to match all her outfits, we all know that’s not very realistic. If you invest in these 10 bags, you’ll always have the perfect accessory to match any outfit and occasion.

#1 The little black bag

Black is a timeless colour that never runs out of style. Not only when black is your favourite colour! Even when your closet is packed with bright-coloured clothes, a black handbag is essential. It’s seen as the ‘little black dress’ among bags. You effortlessly match your bag to any outfit and due to its timeless style, you’ll enjoy it for years. No matter if you choose a black crossbody bag or a classic shoulder bag, the little black bag is something every woman needs. 

-32%

Ted Baker Womens Nishat Handbag - Black - One Size

£102.50 £150.00
Secret Sales
-35%

Kipling Women's IZELLAH Crossbody

£47.30 £73.00
Available at 2 webshops
-36%

Kipling Women's Izellah Crossbody Bags

£56.57 £88.00
Available at 2 webshops
-50%

Desigual Ethnic sling - BLACK - U

£79.50 £159.00
Available at 3 webshops
-25%

Kipling Unisex's Alvar Luggage-Messenger Bag

£62.04 £83.00
Available at 2 webshops
-13%

Tommy Hilfiger Men's TH Skyline Mini Crossover AM0AM11785

£44.85 £51.62
Available at 3 webshops
-30%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Kendall Small Shoulder Bag - Black

£155.00 £220.00
Available at 4 webshops
Price drop

Desigual Women's BOLS_Mickey Skirt Kuwait M

£53.89 was £65.44
Available at 2 webshops
Price drop

Desigual Women's BOLS_Onyx Venecia 2.0

£44.19 was £57.79
Available at 2 webshops
Price drop

Desigual Women's BOLS_All Mickey Venecia

£50.99 was £57.79
Available at 2 webshops
-30%

Desigual BOLS_HAPPY BAG KUWAIT women's Shoulder Bag in Black

£53.89 £76.99
Available at 2 webshops
-30%

Tommy Hilfiger TH PIQUE PU MINI REPORTER men's Pouch in Black

£48.29 £68.99
Available at 2 webshops
-35%

Tommy Hilfiger TH FEMININE CROSSOVER women's Shoulder Bag in Black

£67.60 £104.00
Available at 2 webshops
Price drop

Michael Kors Women JSETCHRM Pouch Should Bag

£70.37 was £152.04
Available at 2 webshops
-27%

Guess Hwaidc ,Black female, Sizes: ONE SIZE

£380.00 £522.00
Miinto
-30%

Desigual M embroidered shoulder bag - BLACK - U

£59.50 £85.00
Available at 3 webshops
-20%

Tommy Hilfiger Women's Poppy TH Large ZA AW0AW15642 Wallets

£44.00 £55.00
Available at 2 webshops
-30%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Empire Medium Faux Leather Chain Pouchette Bag

£154.00 £220.00
Available at 4 webshops
-45%

Guess ADAM women's Shoulder Bag in Black

£63.25 £115.00
Spartoo
-50%

Guess AVETA women's Shopper bag in Black

£66.00 £132.00
Spartoo

#2 Shopper bag

The shopper bag has been a bag-lovers’ favourite for years and many fashion brands have found their way to this bag. Shopper bags are known for their timeless image, practical use and, above all, loads of storage space. With this bag on your arm, you no longer have to decide if you need to take your lipstick or perfume, you can easily take both! Are you looking for the style icon among the shopper bags? Then a Ted Baker bag is your go-to.

-28%

Tory Burch Tory Coated Zip Tote Ld33 - White

£269.00 £375.00
Cruise
Price drop

s.Oliver (Bags) Women's 201.10.108.25.300.2103516 Shoppers

£55.95 was £65.31
Amazon
-40%

Bally Tote Bags - Crystaliaew - creme - Tote Bags for ladies

£461.00 £768.30
Fashionette
-20%

Michael Kors Women's Jet Set Item Tote (Pack of 1)

£170.80 £214.45
Available at 5 webshops
-45%

Kipling Women's ASSENI Mini Top-Handle Bags

£49.15 £90.00
Amazon
-41%

Kipling Women's Art Tote bag

£108.78 £183.00
Amazon
-39%

Kipling Women's Asseni Mini Tote Bag

£40.55 £67.00
Amazon
-38%

Kipling Asseni S Women’s Tote

£45.34 £73.00
Amazon
-27%

Kipling Women's ASSENI Mini Totes

£53.63 £73.00
Amazon
-34%

Kipling Women's Art Tote bag

£110.75 £167.00
Amazon
-50%

Michael Kors Hadleigh Leather Tote Bag, Luggage - Luggage - Female

£147.50 £295.00
Available at 4 webshops
-50%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Eliza XL Reversible Leather Tote Bag

£173.00 £345.00
Available at 5 webshops
-50%

Kipling Women's ASSENI Mini Top-Handle Bags

£33.50 £67.00
Amazon

#3 Crossbody bag

A crossbody bag is one of the most (multi)functional bags there is. You wear the bag across your body and you’re always ready for a hands-on situation. That’s not only perfect for dancing the night away with that great guy you met at the club; your hands are also free to sort through the racks at your favourite shop. Crossbody bags come in all sizes. Do you want a small crossbody bag? Then look at a small Valentino bag for instance. Would you rather have a large crossbody bag? Then Coach is a great choice!

-29%

Tommy Hilfiger Poppy Striped Nylon Crossbody Bag

£60.00 £85.00
Available at 3 webshops
-16%

Valentino Mens Black Military Aron Crossbody Bag

£75.00 £89.00
Designerwear
-50%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Mila Small East West Leather Bag

£123.00 £245.00
Available at 5 webshops
-29%

Tommy Hilfiger Th Timeless Chain Camera Bag - Black

£78.00 £110.00
Available at 3 webshops
-50%

Chiara Ferragni EYELIKESKETCH BUCKLE PINK CROSSBODY BAG

£87.78 £175.57
Available at 2 webshops
-56%

DKNY Crossbody Bags - Bryant - creme - Crossbody Bags for ladies

£78.00 £177.30
Available at 2 webshops
Price drop

Pinko Women's Love Bell Mini Sheep Nappa Che

£153.10 was £180.00
Available at 3 webshops
Price drop

Pinko Women's Love Bell Mini Sheep Nappa Che

£112.95 was £125.28
Amazon
-50%

Tory Burch Fleming Small Convertible Leather Shoulder Bag

£348.00 £695.00
Available at 5 webshops
-30%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Kendall Large Chain Leather Shoulder Bag

£203.00 £290.00
Available at 5 webshops
-38%

Gucci Womens Vintage GG Nylon Crossbody Black - One Size

£441.00 £713.00
Secret Sales
-8%

Michael Kors Women Jet Set Large Bag

£154.04 £167.23
Available at 6 webshops
-20%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Parker Faux Leather Large Crossbody Bag

£232.00 £290.00
Available at 4 webshops
-33%

Pinko Women's Love Micro C Silk Calf Leather Bag

£120.21 £179.00
Amazon
Great value

Michael Kors Women SOHO SM Chain Shldr Bag

£117.89
Available at 3 webshops
-29%

Tommy Hilfiger Skyline Mini Reporter Bag

£45.95 £64.95
Available at 3 webshops

#4 All-time favourite designer bag

Now a designer bag is on-trend and will still be fashionable 50 years from now. A classic designer bag may cost you a small fortune, but in half a century from now, it’ll be more than worth it. Nearly every woman dreams of adding a classic to her collection. Luxury designer bags last for generations and are often passed on from mother to daughter. You probably think of brands like Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton when it comes to designer handbags, but younger (and more affordable) luxury brands like Alexander McQueen are a great investment as well. 

-16%

Valentino Mens Black Military Aron Crossbody Bag

£75.00 £89.00
Designerwear
-50%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Mila Small East West Leather Bag

£123.00 £245.00
Available at 5 webshops
-20%

Michael Kors Women's Jet Set Item Tote (Pack of 1)

£170.80 £214.45
Available at 5 webshops
-15%

Furla MIASTELLA S HOBO women's Shoulder Bag in Brown

£287.30 £338.00
Available at 2 webshops
-29%

Michael Kors Backpacks ,Black female, Sizes: ONE SIZE

£239.20 £335.00
Available at 5 webshops
-30%

Valentino Nachos Camo-Print Shell Backpack

£112.00 £159.00
The Hut
-30%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Kendall Large Chain Leather Shoulder Bag

£203.00 £290.00
Available at 5 webshops
-30%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Women's Jet Set Medium Camera Bag - Brown

£154.00 £220.00
Available at 6 webshops
-8%

Michael Kors Women Jet Set Large Bag

£154.04 £167.23
Available at 6 webshops
-29%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Camera Pebble Bag - Brown

£135.00 £190.00
Available at 6 webshops
-20%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Parker Faux Leather Large Crossbody Bag

£232.00 £290.00
Available at 4 webshops
-50%

Michael Kors Hadleigh Leather Tote Bag, Luggage - Luggage - Female

£147.50 £295.00
Available at 4 webshops
-50%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Eliza XL Reversible Leather Tote Bag

£173.00 £345.00
Available at 5 webshops
-20%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Jet Set Charm Small Chain Canvas Pouchette

£136.00 £170.00
Available at 5 webshops
Great value

Michael Kors Women SOHO SM Chain Shldr Bag

£117.89
Available at 3 webshops
-60%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Eliza Coated-Canvas Large Tote Bag

£115.00 £286.00
Available at 5 webshops

#5 Clutch

Big things come in small packages. A clutch may be tiny, but it definitely is an essential handbag. It’s the perfect bag for hitting the clubs and it’s perfect for carrying on a daytrip. A clutch only fits your cards, some makeup and your key, but what else do you need? Clutches are multi-functional and unobtrusive. The best part? They make every outfit look stylish!

-30%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Denim Empire Medium Chain Pouchette

£154.00 £220.00
Available at 4 webshops
-40%

Ted Baker Niasie Bow Velvet Clutch Bag

£66.00 £110.00
Available at 3 webshops
-30%

Ted Baker Gliters Mini Diamanté Crystal Clutch Bag

£91.00 £130.00
Available at 2 webshops
-20%

Coach Tabby Chain Leather Clutch Bag

£236.00 £295.00
Available at 6 webshops
-30%

Marc Jacobs St Marc Coated Leather Clutch Bag

£301.00 £430.00
Available at 4 webshops
-30%

Adidas Blue Version Mini Airliner Clutch

£59.50 £85.00
Adidas
-26%

Lacoste Women's Pouch Bag Anna Black Warm Sand

£48.40 £65.00
Amazon
-22%

Mandarina Duck Women's Hunter Pouch with strap

£41.81 £53.64
Amazon

#6 Handbags

A bag is often called a handbag, because you hold it in your hand. That sounds like an easy explanation, right? Handbags may not be the most useful bags, certainly not when you’re in a situation in which you need both hands. But, they are essential to your collection. You and your handbag steal the show and it truly highlights your outfit. Michael Kors bags are known for this and they are stunning as well. Most Michael Kors handbags are gorgeous and functional at the same time; besides the handle they have a long strap, so you can wear it as a crossbody bag.  

-25%

Guess IZZY women's Shopper bag in Beige

£99.00 £132.00
Spartoo
-32%

Ted Baker Womens Nishat Handbag - Black - One Size

£102.50 £150.00
Secret Sales
-43%

Kipling Women's Gabbie Shoulder Bag

£52.88 £93.00
Available at 2 webshops
-35%

Kipling Women's IZELLAH Crossbody

£47.30 £73.00
Available at 2 webshops
-27%

Kipling Izellah, Women’s Cross-Body Bag, Blue (Active

£56.32 £77.00
Available at 2 webshops
-36%

Kipling Women's Izellah Crossbody Bags

£56.57 £88.00
Available at 2 webshops
-20%

Kipling Women's Cool Defea Shoulder Bags

£67.31 £83.96
Available at 2 webshops
-39%

Kipling Art Women's Handbag

£52.81 £87.00
Amazon
-29%

Tommy Hilfiger Essential Corp Mini Bag

£52.95 £74.95
Available at 4 webshops
-24%

Kipling City Pack S Women's Backpack Handbag

£132.87 £174.00
Amazon
-50%

Desigual Ethnic sling - BLACK - U

£79.50 £159.00
Available at 3 webshops
-25%

Kipling Unisex's Alvar Luggage-Messenger Bag

£62.04 £83.00
Available at 2 webshops
-19%

Desigual Women's Bols_Deja Vu Phuket Mini Hand Bag

£59.99 £74.00
Available at 2 webshops
-41%

Kipling City Pack S Women's Backpack Handbag

£85.90 £145.00
Amazon
-13%

Tommy Hilfiger Men's TH Skyline Mini Crossover AM0AM11785

£44.85 £51.62
Available at 3 webshops

#7 Workbag

You need a bag to accompany you to job interviews and business meetings. The perfect workbag is classy, tailored and matches your work outfits. Please keep in mind that a workbag is roomy enough to carry all your paperwork and laptop or tablet. 

-11%

Samsonite Midtown - Laptop backpack 15.6"

£75.70 £85.00
Amazon
-27%

Samsonite Guardit Classy - Laptop backpack 15.6"

£65.05 £89.00
Amazon
-21%

Samsonite Guardit 2.0 - 13.3 Inch Laptop Briefcase

£51.35 £65.00
Amazon
-25%

Samsonite Eco Wave - Laptop Backpack 15.6 Inch

£86.25 £115.00
Amazon
-25%

Samsonite Eco Wave - Laptop Backpack 15.6 Inch

£86.52 £115.00
Amazon
-22%

Samsonite Openroad Chic 2.0 - Laptoprucksack

£113.23 £145.00
Amazon
-19%

Samsonite Guardit Classy - Laptop backpack 15.6"

£72.04 £89.00
Amazon
-23%

Samsonite Guardit 2.0 - Laptop Backpack 15.6"

£58.05 £75.00
Amazon
-42%

Samsonite XBR - laptop backpack 17.3 inch

£93.00 £159.00
Amazon
-35%

Tommy Hilfiger TH COATED CANVAS COMPUTER BAG men's Briefcase in Black

£141.70 £218.00
Available at 2 webshops
-35%

Samsonite Guardit Classy - Laptop backpack 14.1"

£55.45 £85.00
Amazon
-17%

Samsonite Midtown - Laptop backpack 15.6"

£70.81 £85.00
Amazon

#8 Duffle bag

Of course you want to look stylish and fashionable when you go away for the weekend or on a short city trip. Every woman should own a nice duffle bag. Since you don’t use these bags every day, they’ll last for years. When you purchase your duffle bag, look at the size and amount of storage space. The zip closure is likely to break when the bag is too small for all your clothes and daily essentials. 

-25%

Dr. Martens Dr Martens Mens 1460 Pascal Boots - Black

£133.49 £179.00
Available at 3 webshops
-40%

New Look Black Suedette Block Heel Ankle Boots

£22.79 £37.99
New Look
Price drop

Hugo Boss BOSS Women's Kirk_Slid_rblg Slide

£16.10 was £43.03
Amazon
£ 25.00
-22%

Montirex Junior Longitude Jacket

£34.99 £44.99
Footasylum
£ 70.00
-50%

Skechers Womens Dynamight White

£34.99 £69.99
MandM Direct
£ 100.00
-20%

Adidas Essentials Animal-Print Crop Tank Top

£16.00 £20.00
Available at 2 webshops
-20%

Adidas OZWEEGO Celox Shoes

£76.00 £95.00
Adidas
-26%

Montirex Junior Longitude Pant

£27.99 £37.99
Footasylum
£ 70.00
-24%

Fly London Women's BISO305FLY Sandal

£75.73 £99.99
Amazon
-50%

Sosandar Womens Navy Blue Floral Print Wrap Midi Dress

£37.50 £75.00
Secret Sales
£ 50.00
-30%

Nike Air Max Pulse Women's Shoes - Grey

£101.49 £144.99
Available at 2 webshops
-36%

Fly London Women's Salv Chelsea Boots

£70.94 £110.00
Available at 2 webshops
-40%

Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2.0 Trail Running Shoes

£78.00 £130.00
Available at 3 webshops
-29%

Nike Air Max Pulse Roam Trainer

£109.99 £154.99
Available at 2 webshops
-27%

Birkenstock Women's Regular Madrid Birko-Flor Sandals in Black

£39.95 £54.95
Dapper Street
£ 50.00
-62%

Fly London Women's GINO966FLY Sandal

£41.88 £110.00
Amazon
-55%

Fly London Women's Mol 2 Zip up Boots

£65.40 £145.00
Available at 2 webshops

#9 Beach bag

A towel, plenty of sunscreen lotion, a good book and a couple of snacks and refreshments, that’s all you need for a day at the beach. Of course you can take your old plastic shopping bag with you (shame on you!), but every woman should own a beach bag. You really don’t need to spend a lot of money on a beach bag, for only a couple of pounds you swap your old plastic shopping bag for a trendy bag. 

-37%

Lacoste Men's Backpack Neocroc Black

£57.02 £90.00
Available at 3 webshops
-40%

Bally Tote Bags - Crystaliaew - creme - Tote Bags for ladies

£461.00 £768.30
Fashionette
-29%

Barbour B.Li Logo Backpck - Black

£39.00 £55.00
Available at 5 webshops
-50%

Michael Kors Hadleigh Leather Tote Bag, Luggage - Luggage - Female

£147.50 £295.00
Available at 4 webshops
-20%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Jet Set Charm Small Chain Canvas Pouchette

£136.00 £170.00
Available at 5 webshops
-60%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Eliza Coated-Canvas Large Tote Bag

£115.00 £286.00
Available at 5 webshops
-26%

Tory Burch Tory Miller Mini Xb Ld41 - White

£219.00 £295.00
Available at 3 webshops
-60%

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Jeans Essential Jacquard-Canvas Bag

£18.00 £45.00
Available at 3 webshops
-30%

Tommy Hilfiger Essential Small Canvas Tote Bag

£77.00 £110.00
Available at 3 webshops
-50%

Michael Kors MICHAEL GIGI Small Empire Jacquard Tote Bag

£135.00 £270.00
Available at 4 webshops
-40%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Parker Medium Jacquard-Canvas Crossbody Bag

£222.00 £370.00
Available at 4 webshops
-40%

Michael Kors MICHAEL Slater XS Sling Coated-Canvas Bag

£147.00 £245.00
Available at 4 webshops
-50%

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Jeans Essential Canvas Tote Bag

£35.00 £70.00
Available at 3 webshops
-35%

Tommy Hilfiger TH COATED CANVAS COMPUTER BAG men's Briefcase in Black

£141.70 £218.00
Available at 2 webshops

#10 Backpack

A backpack is not the first bag that comes to mind, but it’s certainly useful to own at least one. A handbag is very impractical when you take a day trip. However, backpacks are practical and they are becoming more stylish. Many designer brands carry them in their collections. Have you thought of Fjällräven backpacks? They’re hot because of their looks and they’re practical as well. 

-30%

Tommy Hilfiger Skyline Backpack

£69.95 £99.95
Available at 3 webshops
-35%

Guess ECO ELEMENT women's Backpack in Black

£80.60 £124.00
Available at 2 webshops
-20%

Fjällräven Kids' Kånken Mini Backpack

£72.32 £89.95
Amazon
-37%

Lacoste Men's Backpack Neocroc Black

£57.02 £90.00
Available at 3 webshops
-50%

Sandqvist Jack 17 - Daypack size 17 l, grey

£77.48 £154.95
Alpinetrek
-30%

Jordan Flight Mini Backpack (4L) - Pink - Polyester

£38.49 £54.95
Nike
£ 99.00
-27%

Kipling City Pack S Women's Backpack Handbag

£88.89 £121.00
Amazon
Price drop

Desigual Women's Back_Onyx Mombasa Mini 2000 Black

£44.19 was £57.79
Available at 2 webshops
-45%

Oex Ballistic 40T Travel Bag, Grey

£44.00 £80.00
Blacks
£ 80.00
-30%

Tommy Hilfiger Women's Poppy TH Backpack AW0AW15641

£63.24 £90.00
Available at 2 webshops
-36%

Mandarina Duck Women's Md 20 P10qmtt2 Backpack

£64.54 £100.10
Amazon
-20%

Nike Kids' Backpack (20L) - Yellow - Polyester

£23.99 £29.99
Nike
£ 99.00
-18%

Oex Vallo 60 Rucksack - Black, Black

£90.00 £110.00
Ultimate Outdoors
-26%

Berghaus Unisex Recognition 25 Litre Rucsack

£25.84 £35.00
Amazon