Spring for me means discovering all the perfect accessories to add to my wardrobe. Instead of packing my closet with tons of clothes, I’m only buying trends that I know are worth it and that will be mainstays in my wardrobe. What are the current trends that I am buying into? Bag, bag, bag.
I keep seeing various bag trends paired with cute outfits during daily walks in my Brooklyn neighborhood. At my local café, the Brooklyn Museum on the weekend, and on night outs with my girlfriends, every passerby has a cool bag slung over their shoulder, and I can’t help but covet their stylish bags. From leather totes to woven bags there are six trends I’ve consistently seen, and styled them to the nines, and I just had to share my observations with the world.
If you’re looking for a new cool bag trend, keep scrolling to learn about these Brooklyn bag trends, see outfit inspiration, and shop the trend here.
oversized leather tote bag
If there’s one thing all Brooklyn girls have in common, it’s plus size, and I mean large size, Leather bag. The cool girls in my town are adopting the bag trend with casual outfits as well as dressy outfits. While in cafes, museums, festivals etc., the oversized leather bag has been ubiquitous. I’ve been eyeing a few things for myself to use as an everyday bag during spring and summer. I’ll style myself with long shorts, flats, and cropped tops like I’m going to the beach every day. When I want to wear it, I pair it with a strappy long sleeve dress like the look below Sandals.
Buy Oversized Leather Tote Bags
Improvement
Oversized Serafina Tote
just a little
Leather Tote Bag with Topstitching
damelier
Florence Large Knitted Leather Tote Bag
Mansour Gabriel
everyday soft tote bag
massimo datti
Maxi Nappa Leather MD Icon Tote Bag
woven bags
One of spring’s biggest bag trends has made it to Brooklyn, and it’s the charming knit bag. I love the versatility of this trend. Whether you want a woven bag made of leather or straw, either one is perfect for spring. The texture of a woven bag adds another layer of chic to the outfit that a plain bag doesn’t have. I’ve seen influencers in my neighborhood wearing this trend and now IRL. Try wearing a simple pair of jeans and a pointed-toe jacket Pair the shoes with your woven bag for a sophisticated look, similar to the look below.
If you’re in the mood for a casual look, replace the jacket with a plain tee or tank top and the boots for simple flats, and you’ll have a cool, laid-back, Brooklyn cool girl outfit.
buy woven bags
Madewell
Signature Woven Shoulder Bag
bottega veneta
Campana Small Leather Shoulder Bag
store controller
Hand-Knitted Market Tote – Straw
barrel bag
Of these, the barrel bag is my favorite trend. I love wearing this with a dress when going out at night. They’re convenient, compact and hold all my small items in style. There’s a barrel bag for everyone. It can be big, small, brightly colored or neutral. I’ve seen different colors and styles being worn all over Brooklyn and even Manhattan. If you’re trying to get ready for a night out, try wearing a top with black pants, flats, and a sleek barrel bag like the look below.
If you’re looking to wear more casual attire throughout spring, try wearing a pair of long shorts or culottes with a pair of pointed heels and a plain white tank top or t-shirt and a barrel bag in a vibrant pop color.
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Proenza Schouler
silo leather shoulder bag
Improvement
simona cylinder bag
Madewell
Brioche Mini Shoulder Bag
Quarrel
90s crossbody bag
croc-embossed bag
I’ve seen croc-embossed shoes and heels, but I wasn’t aware of the croc-embossed bag trend until I saw a group of attractive women wearing them with their dresses on their daily walks around. I love how the texture of the bag adds some dimension and an effortlessly stylish element to the look. Even when the dresses I saw were simple, a croc-embossed bag in any color would make them more attractive. If you prefer to wear sweatpants in the spring, wear a brightly colored cardigan or sweater with a pair of flats and a croc embossed bag, like the look below. I’m definitely wearing my croc-embossed bag like this.
Buy Crock-Embossed Bag
Liffner
Mini croc-embossed leather bowler
Tory Burch
Eleanor Croc Embossed Slim Shoulder Bag
stoud
Maud Mini Carryall Tote
Improvement
slogan shoulder bag
vince
Mini Delphin Crock Embossed Leather Top Handle Bag
suede shoulder bag
Even though it’s spring, the suede bag trend has become surprisingly popular during the warmer months. I know this is mostly a fall and winter trend, but the nice girls in my neighborhood have spoken up and think it’s cool enough to wear in other seasons. This trend works really well for dressers who don’t like to wear too colorful clothes. Try wearing your dress with a completely neutral outfit, as shown below with a similar color palette. To make your neutral outfit more interesting, add contrast in texture by wearing a pair of corduroy pants with a suede jacket. If the weather permits, wear a pair of leather boots and a baseball cap to complete your look.
if you Are When wearing color, try wearing a suede bag with a pair of blue jeans, and wear a brightly colored button-down or cardigan for a spring pop of color. I especially love seeing this bag trend in the slouchy shoulder bag style; It’s perfect for spring and walks around the neighborhood.
buy suede shoulder bag
j crew
Berkley Shoulder Bag in Suede
coach
Brooklyn 34 Shoulder Bag
Liffner
Buckled Suede Bucket Bag
Madewell
miley shoulder bag
Difference
Vegan Suede Slouchy Tote Bag
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