I’m not a huge lover of pastels, but I love them in particular places—for me personally, it’s my nails. I wear a ton of black, but there’s just something like a baby blue or mint green manicure that makes me feel well-groomed and put together. Bags are another place that I think pastels really shine, and late March is the ideal time to be shopping for one, with both Easter (the most pastel holiday) and the first warm days of the year (the most pastel weather) right around the corner.
The primary opposition that I see to pastel bags is that people are afraid of paying so much for something pale and then immediately getting it dirty, which is a valid concern. That’s why, in addition to our usual top-tier designer offerings, we’ve also stocked this particular shopping guide with a bunch of less expensive (though no less beautiful) picks that’ll hopefully make you feel a little more daring. Go on. Give pastels a try.
Aesther Ekme Mini Sac Tote
$395 via Shopbop
Alaïa Studded Shoulder Bag
$2,930 via Net-a-Porter
AllSaints Mini Suzi Tote
$298 via Nordstrom
Botkier Vivi Bag
$298 via Net-a-Porter
Chloé Nile Bag
$1,690 via Net-a-Porter
Flynn Stanley Shoulder Bag
$295 via Shopbop
JW Anderson Bucket Bag
$1,330 via Net-a-Porter
Kate Spade Cameron Street Lottie Satchel
$328 via Nordstrom
Lodis Rodeo Gwyneth Tote
$398 via Nordstrom
Loeffler Randall Mini Ribbon Shopper Tote
$295 via Shopbop
Louis Vuitton Neonoe Bag
$2,220 via Louis Vuitton
Mackage Keeley Top Handle Bag
$450 via Shopbop
Marc Jacobs Mini Grind Bag
$295 via Marc Jacobs
Muun Marian Tote
$640 via Net-a-Porter
Nancy Gonzalez Billie Crocodile Bag
$2,100 via Net-a-Porter
Nico Giani Lobivia Bag
$435 via Net-a-Porter
Off-White Binder Clip Bag
$1,065 via Nordstrom
Pop & Suki Personalized Box Bag
$275 via Nordstrom
Rebecca Minkoff Feed Bag
$195 via Nordstrom
Steven Alan Blake Basket Tote
$295 via Shopbop
Theory West Mini Tote
$455 via Net-a-Porter
Tod’s Bauletto Micro Bag
$1,665 via Net-a-Porter
Topshop Petal Crossbody Bag
$55 via Nordstrom
Vince Camuto Beatt Perforated Bucket Bag
$198 via Nordstrom
Wandler Mia Tote
$850 via Net-a-Porter
