https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:41:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2273103 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 23:20:13 +0000 DonnaF 2273103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a light gray zippered Le Pliage that I bought at NAS years ago. It's been great for hauling my Nordstrom returns on public transportation, then zipping it smaller for my return. It's gotten a bit dirty so I really need to scrub it down, but otherwise it's been holding up like a champ. The color you bought brings a smile to my face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2273064 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:09:51 +0000 Mona 2273064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the bags I've seen so far here. They just yell summer! But they'll need a good hat to match so don't forget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2273063 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:07:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2273063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute, has the right vibe. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2273061 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:01:03 +0000 Helena 2273061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the Le Pliage ... I have been using mine frequently for 8 years and no end in sight; it's a classic staple! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2272999 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:53:27 +0000 notsaf 2272999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wwyyss -- I like those a lot </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2270159 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:21:33 +0000 wwyyss 2270159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am fascinated with Sensi Studio bags launched this season, I think these straw bags are perfect for summer too.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jellibeans.com/brands/sensi-studio?gender=F%2CM%2CU&amp;baseCategory=bags">https://www.jellibeans.com/bra.....egory=bags</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2268199 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:18:18 +0000 Sal 2268199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Notsaf - we have decided to go to a Melbourne for a trip in July and I plan to look for a bag over there. It’s very exciting after not travelling for a long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2268087 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:14:00 +0000 Angie 2268087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate Spade! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267981 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:27:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2267981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Jules on the local importers.<br /> On the size question, I think a lot of people use straw or raffia totes for the beach or pool. Maybe searching for “purse” instead of “tote” would bring better, smaller results? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267977 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:57:52 +0000 Roberta 2267977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Fossil straw bag with round wooden handles and a long shoulder strap that I got on eBay. Perfect summer bag. Mine is a little smaller than what you're looking for, I think, but here is an example of what you might find: <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/304525188177?mkcid=16&#038;mkevt=1&#038;mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&#038;ssspo=ikykpTVDR9S&#038;sssrc=2349624&#038;ssuid=EJzB-4pVSou&#038;var=&#038;widget_ver=artemis&#038;media=COPY" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebay.com/itm/30452.....media=COPY</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267968 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:16:32 +0000 Minaminu 2267968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Etsy offers quite a good selection of straw bags </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267865 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:15:57 +0000 notsaf 2267865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules, that's bizarre! This tote is currently listed at $380 on the American BR site. Nice choice, if someone could explain&nbsp;what's going on with the pricing?! </p> <p>Sal, you've got it exactly. Loewe vibes, but more affordable. Have you tried MZ Wallace for a winter tote? I quite like them. More interesting than Le Pliage, and they hold up to the elements.</p> <p>merwoman, I am not a knitter, but think that looks wonderful: please post picks if you make it!<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267528 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:19:10 +0000 Jessikams 2267528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a straw bag for summer too! Madewell has some crocheted ones. Sezane has many versions but more $$$. I’ve gotten nice big cheap ones from H&amp;M before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267514 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:36:28 +0000 Indigoprint 2267514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am looking for a summer tote. So thank you for a timely post. I have considered straw, raffia and braided leather, but have not yet found my bag.<br /> Janet thank you for that insight regarding the potential of straw bags as I would have maybe learned the hard way!<br /> Saks has some nice bags that I have considered.<br /> Will follow this thread to see what I can learn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267513 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:06:39 +0000 merwoman 2267513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if you are a knitter notsaf, but I’ve come across a really cute patternfrom petiteknit. French Market Bag from petiteknit.com I’ve ordered yarn and am just patiently ( ha!) sitting on my needles and waiting for it to arrive. Slow fashion indeed </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267489 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:33:02 +0000 Sal 2267489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to hear from you!&nbsp; I have a basket bag - mine was from a French retailer in NZ.&nbsp; I love it and it has lasted a few seasons.&nbsp; There are some very pricey Loewe and designer ones but I think you can get quality ones much more affordably.</p> <p>I am now looking for the winter equivalent which I am not sure what it is!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267479 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:42:13 +0000 Jules 2267479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure what’s up with this simple tote but it’s currently priced at $480 on BR’s Canadian site lol! Maybe they are playing the Amazon game of listing high when they have low/no stock instead of taking it down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267463 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:52:21 +0000 notsaf 2267463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! Sadly, I think that is the "mini" version of the tote. I'm looking for full sized, and did not see it on the M+S webpage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267462 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:50:27 +0000 Angie 2267462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is the bag from M&amp;S that is accompanying my dress!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267461 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:49:59 +0000 notsaf 2267461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does anyone have any experience with these Poolside totes? I found one with white handles at Shopbop and with yellow through Saks, though I would probably select brown from the company website:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://wearepoolside.com/collections/beach/products/essaouira-tote?variant=39457962983491">https://wearepoolside.com/coll.....7962983491</a>.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267458 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:42:37 +0000 notsaf 2267458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards, thanks for the suggestions: I'll take a look at these brands!</p> <p>Jules: I was thinking precisely along those lines when I ordered from EF, but it was a miss.&nbsp;I'll check out BR; in the US it may be more affordable. Thanks!</p> <p>Janet: good advice, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267457 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:35:00 +0000 Janet 2267457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one from Nordstrom from years ago that I like, but I’m sure it’s not available anymore. A couple of things I’ve noticed though, worth noting: Some straw bags are very rough and will snag your clothes — be wary of this. Definitely go for one that is nicely lined — some of them aren’t. Straw bags vary hugely in quality, and more expensive ones aren’t always nicer, from what I have seen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267455 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:29:28 +0000 Jules 2267455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want one too… saw a nice one from BR but it was over $200 CA. Too steep for me. I’m looking at fairly traded ones from local importers who work closely with the African artisans instead, since this would be my preference if I’m spending good money… you might be able to find similar suppliers close to you by googling or on instagram. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267454 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:29:27 +0000 kkards 2267454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this are the ones that caught my eye this year<br />the Mango one seems more like a handbag to me vs a tote, the Hereu brand is the one i'd try 1st if i was going to buy one&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267451 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:18:55 +0000 notsaf 2267451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Looking for something more structured than the one you posted, Xtabay, and definitely straw-colored, though L K Bennett is a great brand, cat2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267449 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:11:10 +0000 cat2 2267449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>L.K. Bennett has one in black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267437 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:21:36 +0000 Anonymous 2267437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been considering this one from Anthropologie. &nbsp;It also comes in black. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recommendations-for-a-straw-tote#post-2267428 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:14:05 +0000 notsaf 2267428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi fabbers, it's been a while! </p> <p>I always find myself back here at the change of season, getting my Finds organized and catching up on the forum.</p> <p>Angie posted this dress recently, but I'm interested in the straw tote bag. I recently purchased one from Emerson Fry, but it's enormous and going back.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://emersonfry.com/products/woven-mamas-tote-natural?_pos=1&amp;_sid=72a3f8545&amp;_ss=r">https://emersonfry.com/product.....#038;_ss=r</a></p> <p>Do any of you have suggestions for a reasonable sized straw tote for everyday? Genuine leather or canvas handles necessary.</p> <p>Thanks for reading and commenting! </p> <p><b>Update:</b></p> <p>Couldn't quite find a straw tote I liked, so I ended up picking up a sunflower yellow Le Pliage expandable tote in the NAS sale (find below). It will do double duty as an everyday summer tote in town and (opened) as a travel/beach tote when I'm on vacation. Great color!&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe a straw bag will come my way someday... thanks for your suggestions!</p>