Mary Poppins may have known a thing or two about bags but the rest of us who don’t have magical abilities could still use a few tricks up our sleeves when it comes to purses. Here’s a quick guide on the newest bag shapes to have to keep all your personal possessions close at hand.

Clutches:

Whether skinny and sleek or big and bold, evenings out require patent finishes and textured skins with structured envelopes and angular shapes. Go bananas over this yellow option from ASOS ($36.55 US) or dazzle with this sequined ZARA ($24.80) option.

Satchels:

This school girl throw-back comes in the newest blind-out brights and luxe metallic finishes. Snatch one up from Cambridge (£100) or Proenza ($1190) for some Grade-A style.

Oversize Bags:

Pull a Poppins with one of these oversize bags and make sure you always have what you need at all times. Alexander Wang ($1,030) and Topshop (£65) have excellent options.

Tote Bags:

These may not be designer but are just as trend-right – wear these eco-friendly bags to the market or while carrying books and you’ll be a hit anywhere. Urban Outfitters ($29.99 US) has a great neutral option while Maptotes ($17 US) can have you representing in style in any city.

By: Noemie McGovern, Toronto

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