9 Under-$1000 Bag Brands I Co-Sign This Summer

Tessa Faye O’Connell is a contributor known for her work at various fashion houses, specializing in media and public relations, currently working at Coach as its global PR director. She’s a mom of two, working to expand her influence in the fashion space through styling while also just making it out the door on time.

While I love a good investment bag as much as the next gal, I’ve really been loving the numerous options this season that are affordable and fun to wear as you step out into the summer months. It feels like the warmer months, more than the rest of the year, bring the opportunity to have fun with handbags while not being bogged down by inclement weather. Whether straw, mesh, printed, woven, silk, or leather: there’s really something for everybody.