Best Bags at Nordstrom, According to a Shopping Editor
10 Editor-Loved Bags From Nordstrom, Including Discounts up to 40% Off
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We can always count on Nordstrom as a go-to for our favorite shoes, sunglasses, jeans, and of course, handbags. Aside from looking great, a quality bag should be able to hold all of your essentials while being easy to wear and versatile enough to be teamed with numerous outfits. We've uncovered a variety of options that incorporate the season's biggest trends while also considering longevity and practicality. Whether you need a small but elegant bag to carry for date night, a tote bag for your work commute, a crossbody or backpack for travel, or a water-resistant bag for beach and pool days, we have options for everything.
With a wide range of budgets in mind, there are affordable picks starting at just $53, as well as designer bags you'll wear for years. We've cherry-picked a mix of customer favorites as well as options our own editors are either eyeing or already own. Despite what your personal aesthetic is, or the type of bag you're looking for, you're bound to find just the right one to pair with everything from jeans to dresses. Keep reading to shop our favorite Nordstrom bags this season.
Best Hobo Bag
JW PEI Gabbi Ruched Faux Leather Hobo ($53, originally $89)
This ruched faux leather bag has a distinct '90s vibe and comes in three different color options, ranging from versatile neutrals to bolder brights. It's a favorite among celebrities and is water-repellent, so it's ready for the rain.
Best Sporty Bag
The North Face Never Stop Crossbody Bag ($59)
This crossbody bag is sporty, easy, and stylish. It's perfect for traveling because you can keep valuables close by adjusting the strap, but we also love it for running errands. The water-resistant, recycled-nylon fabric will keep anything you have inside dry, and the interior zip pockets, tethered key ring, and pen slot make it easy to stay organized.
Best Crossbody Bag
Moda Lux Divaire Crossbody ($60, originally $70)
We're slightly obsessed with this kelly green crossbody that's a dupe for a high end design. Between the quilted texture and vibrant color, it's the ideal bag for waking up a neutral outfit.
Best Neoprene Bag
Sol and Selene Dare to Dream Small Woven Neoprene Hobo Bag ($90)
This petite hobo bag is a textural dream and has a stylish silhouette that makes a statement. The neoprene material lends a slightly sporty vibe but it's also easy to dress up.
Best Pebbled-Leather Crossbody Bag
Coach Plaza Natural Grain Leather Shoulder Bag ($95)
Pair this small Coach shoulder bag with slim oval sunglasses for a '90s-inspired look that feels perfectly on trend. The buttery grained leather feels soft to the touch and the convertible strap adds versatility.
Best Backpack
Béis The Travel Backpack ($118)
Whether you're traveling or schlepping kids, a stylish yet wildly efficient backpack is worth its weight in gold. This one features leather accents, loads of smart organizational compartments like mesh and plastic pockets that zip, and a two-way zip-around closure so you can open and lay it flat like a suitcase. Our editor owns it and insists it's her go-to for weekend trips and daily kiddo excursions. For more details and photos, read our Béis The Travel Backpack review.
Editor Quote: "Like Béis's other travel accessories, the backpack is loaded with tons of thoughtful organizational compartments. There's a padded sleeve that's perfect for carrying laptops, iPads, Kindles, and other delicate tech; an equally large compartment with suitcase-like compression straps to hold clothes or packing cubes; two smaller, zippered internal compartments (one with clear plastic and one with mesh); and a smaller external compartment to stash things you need to reach for quickly (think: keys — yes, there's even a key leash — your cell phone, wallet, and even a pen). It functions like a mini carry-on suitcase you can wear on your back." — Angela Elias, contributing shopping editor
Best White Bag
Donna Karan New York Cashmere Woven Crossbody Bag ($178, originally $298)
This woven crossbody bag is full of texture and accented with gold-tone hardware for a jewelry-like look. It includes an adjustable strap and is perfect for pairing with trousers and dresses for an elevated option when you need to be hands free or fit more items than a clutch will permit.
Best Bucket Tote Bag
Madewell The Essential Bucket Tote ($198)
Crafted from leather, this bucket tote has clean lines and can hold a 15-inch laptop, water bottle, phone, keys, and other essentials. It features a magnetic closure and an interior pocket. You can grab it in black or warm cinnamon.
Best Bag With Removable Straps
Clare V. Marisol Woven Leather Crossbody Bag ($395)
Between the smooth leather that's tightly woven into a checkered pattern and removable straps, this Clare V. bag feels timeless but fun. Swap the long crossbody strap with a short and chunky braided strap to wear around the shoulder or a metallic chain for dressier occasions.
Best Bucket Bag
Tory Burch Romy Pebble Leather Bucket Bag ($395)
This new Tory Burch bucket bag is crafted from incredibly soft leather and is lightweight and flexible. The longer strap can lengthen to be carried as a crossbody and even removed while the bucket portion can be cinched tight or expanded if you need to carry more items.
— Additional reporting by Natasha Marsh
Angela Elias (she/her) is a contributing editor for PS Shopping, where she reviews everything from beauty products to kitchen gadgets, curates can't-miss sales, and creates "best of" shopping roundups. In her former roles at PS, she led the relaunch of its Latine identity and family-focused verticals, directed its Home vertical, and hosted shopping segments. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the lifestyle space as a writer, editor, content strategist, director, on-camera talent, and publicist.
Natasha Marsh (she/her) is a freelance writer who writes about fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Prior to freelancing, she held styling staff positions at The Wall Street Journal, Burberry, Cosmopolitan, British GQ, and Harper's Bazaar.
