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The “It” Bag of the Season…

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Oh! I'll mention this in the weekly round-up, but: StyleFind asked a bunch of stylists and their favorite fashion bloggers to help them select the must-have bags — the stylists have chosen their top 10, and there's one spot left for a blogger's bag choice.

(Can I just say how honored I am to be included in their list of favorites?) 

If you could please vote for my bag, it would be hugely appreciated — you can vote for me, enter to win all 11 “it” bags, and check out all of the other bloggers' choices here.

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Hunting for a great professional purse? In 2026, readers are loving affordable crossbody bags like those from Cuyana, Lo & Sons, and Madewell — also check out Clare V's bags.

In terms of a designer bag to suit your life as a professional, readers have been loving affordable(ish) luxury brands like Polène, Tory Burch, Strathberry, DeMellier, and Mansur Gavriel, as well as more designer bags like Chloé (particularly the Marcie line) and Mulberry. (If money is no object, Loewe and Bottega Venetta are always worth a look!)

gray croc handbag
Strathberry (exact)
woman models a tan leather bag with an intricate knot detail across the time; she appears to be wearing a yellowish beige overcoat while walking across a white sand beach
Polène (exact)
dark green crossbody purse with long flap on front and locking hardware; logo reads Mulberry
Mulberry (exact)
brown leather bag with prominent vertical metal clasp
DeMellier (exact)

Sales of note for 5/22 (Happy Memorial Day Weekend!)

  • Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started! See our roundup here. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
  • Alex Mill – Special small-batch pieces up to 50% off
  • Alexis Bittar – 30% off SS26 styles
  • Ann Taylor – 40% off + extra 15% off your purchase including new arrivals
  • Aurate – 25% off with code
  • Bare Necessities – Up to 40% off, including tons of bra-sized swimwear
  • Boden – 30% off everything
  • DSW – Use code VIPBESTIES to get 25% off regular price and clearance
  • Express – Flash sale, 25% off all dresses and sets, including sale!
  • Evereve – Additional 20% off all clearance items!
  • J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off swim
  • J.Crew Factory – Extra 60% off clearance + extra 20% off orders over $125
  • L'Agence – Long weekend sale, with lots of pieces 25% off
  • Lands' End – 50% off + 10% sitewide — and $10 off totes
  • Loft– 50% off your purchase, and 5/22 only: $25 dresses
  • Mango – 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
  • M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale, up to 70% off this weekend only! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
  • M.Gemi – Memorial Day sale, prices up to 60% off
  • Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
  • Printfresh – Up to 70% off select sleepwear, apparel, and accessories
  • Revolve – Up to 80% off sitewide — and 20% off all beauty, including brands like Tower 28, RMS, Oribe, and more
  • Rothy's – 25% off sitewide
  • Sue Sartor – 30% off sitewide
  • Supergoop – 20% off sitewide + free Glow Stick (also, free shipping with $50+)
  • Talbots – 40% off one item and 30% off your purchase
  • Theory – 25% off sitewide (see our notes here)
  • TOCCIN – 30% off select items with code! (You can't stack codes, but on full price items try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!)
  • Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!

6 Comments

  1. Cute Prada bag, though I can only imagine how much that puppy costs. Great photo, too, Kat! The other bags are a bit “meh” for me, though. I can’t wait till this old lady purse trend is over.

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