While rich jewel tones and darker hues are lovely choices for the colder months, gone are the days of putting away your whites and lighter shades for winter. In fact, lighter tones have become a huge trend over the last few years, with designers adding more and more winter whites and creamy nudes to their assortments. It makes sense, and there is something so innately luxurious about a neutral colored bag. Plus, one of the most effortless ways to look chic is dressing in head to toe neutral with your bag being the finishing touch. The monochromatic look is trending big time for fall and winter and we've rounded up a dozen of our favorite neutral bags to complete all of your muted ensembles. You might wanna skip the red wine at Christmas dinner though—you can thank us later!

Kaitlin’s love for fashion, and handbags in particular, began at a very young age. Growing up on Long Island, New York, she was no stranger to the fast paced world of fashion that was taking place just out of reach in New York City. She decided to pursue the industry of her dreams and attended FIT in NYC. She holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising with a Minor in English. Working full-time at PurseBlog and combining her two passions, writing and fashion, has been nothing short of a dream.