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100 Perfect Purses for Summer

From Mesh-Bottomed Handbags to Playful Perforated Purses

— June 23, 2013 — Fashion
Deciding which purses for summer are the best options doesn't have to be a hard decision to make because here you'll find dozens that will pair perfectly with warm weather. The collection of purses for summer here ranges from oversized slings to petite clutches, but what's most notable is the use of color and light materials that match elegantly with the heat.

There's no way to say for sure which purses for summer are going to match every outfit perfectly and that's why there are plenty to choose from here, so it's easy to pick a few favorites to pair with a cocktail dress or oversized sunglasses. Summer is an excellent time to try out different styles that are too bold for the colder months, so give something new a try.
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Stylish Memorial Purses
Stylish Memorial Purses
The Jen Mascali Remember Bag is a Tribute to the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
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Eclectically Striped Sacks
Eclectically Striped Sacks
The Joanie Mini Bag Boasts Multiple Prints
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Olympic-Themed Totes
Olympic-Themed Totes
The WANT Les Essentiels De La Vie Bag Collection is Athletic
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Made-to-Order Parisian Leather Goods
Made-to-Order Parisian Leather Goods
laContrie Creates Specialty Purses That Are Oh-So European
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Metallic Intergalactic Accessories
Metallic Intergalactic Accessories
Stay on Earth but Look Out of This World with Star Wallets
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Psychedelically Tasseled Totes
Psychedelically Tasseled Totes
The Mara Hoffman Pom Pom Bag Will Cheer You On
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Vibrantly Studded Accessories
Vibrantly Studded Accessories
The Valentino Rockstud Collection Gets a Rocker Look for Spring 2013
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Pretty Plumaged Purses
Pretty Plumaged Purses
The Angel Jackson Lianto Feather Jade Bag is Lusciously Layered
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Sleek Zombified Handbags
Sleek Zombified Handbags
'The Walking Dead' Bags from Urban Collector are Both Chic and Horrific
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Sophisticatedly Studded Feline Purses
Sophisticatedly Studded Feline Purses
This Hello Kitty Handbag is Adorably Edgy
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Iconic Miniature Handbags
Iconic Miniature Handbags
The Louis Vuitton 'Mini Mon Amour' Collection is Petite
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Sleekly Chromatic Handbag Collections
Sleekly Chromatic Handbag Collections
The Newest Tom Ford Bags are Made for all Kinds of Occasions
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Metallic Pastry Purses
Metallic Pastry Purses
The Charlotte Olympia 'Croissant' Bag is Decandent
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Simplistically Stitched Luxury Clutches
Simplistically Stitched Luxury Clutches
The Louis Vuitton Flat Zip Pochette is Effortlessly Chic
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Mesh-Bottomed Handbags
Mesh-Bottomed Handbags
The Shake Beach Bag Collection Keeps Sand from Accumulating Inside
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Vibrant Tassel Purses
Vibrant Tassel Purses
The Vanessa Mooney Electric Purple Fringe Bag is Hippie Chic
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Classic Fashion Reissues
Classic Fashion Reissues
Net-A-Porter Revives the Classic Vintage Coach Bag
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Festive Designer Purses
Festive Designer Purses
Valentine’s Day Bags from Burberry are the Ultimate Luxury Gift
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Opulent Ostrich Skin Purses
Opulent Ostrich Skin Purses
The Farbod Barsum Handbag Priced at $32,000 is the Eptitome of Luxury
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Star Wars Totes
Star Wars Totes
The R2-D2 Handbag is Nerdy But Stylish
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Extreme Compact Clutches
Extreme Compact Clutches
The Rag & Bone Pilot Bag is a Shrunken Down Version of the Original
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Pliable Patterned Purses
Pliable Patterned Purses
The Falconwright Summer 2012 Collection is Graphic
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Fish-Shaped Sachets
Fish-Shaped Sachets
The Marewo Collection Offers Adorable Cotton Purses
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Pony-Tailed Purses
Pony-Tailed Purses
The Tassels on These Morgan Parish Moors Pouches are Made With Horse Hair
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Feisty Fire Power Purses
Feisty Fire Power Purses
The Gun Bag is a No Nonsense Sort of Handbag for Every Woman
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Bright Scottish Camera Straps
Bright Scottish Camera Straps
The Meredith Wendell x SFK Camera Straps Collection is Vivacious
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Daring Jungle Totes
Daring Jungle Totes
The Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2012 Handbags Will Make Your Wardrobe Go Wild
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Cartoon-Inspired Wallets
Cartoon-Inspired Wallets
The Comme des Garçons Walt Disney 'Lucky Rabbit' Wallets are Chic
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Sci-Fi Purse Sets
Sci-Fi Purse Sets
Catpenfold Recreates a Famous Jabba and Leia Star Wars Scene with Purses
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Refreshing Mint Purses
Refreshing Mint Purses
The TOBI Larger Than Life Clutch Will Add an Invigorating Touch
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Speaker-Infused Purses
Speaker-Infused Purses
The Speaker Messenger Bag Can Play Your Favorite Tunes While On-The-Go
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Nerdy Framed Fashion
Nerdy Framed Fashion
The Fendi Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is a Departure From the Brand's Aesthetic
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Retro Reptile Purses
Retro Reptile Purses
The Row Lizard Clutch is Vintage-Inspired
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Poverty-Fighting Purses
Poverty-Fighting Purses
The Sass & Bide ITC Project Promotes Ethnical Fashion and Social Good
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Haute Handbag Replicas
Haute Handbag Replicas
Miu Miu Gifts Collection 2011 Goes Mini
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Winsome Wood Grain Handbags
Winsome Wood Grain Handbags
The Woodum Tote Shou Flaunts an Exquisite and Unexpected Texture
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Salvaged Plastic Purses
Salvaged Plastic Purses
Kaaita Debuts the Fab Torbuschka Recycled Bottle Bag Collection
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Basket-Weaved Designer Bags
Basket-Weaved Designer Bags
The Dolce Bag by Dolce and Gabbana is the Must-Have Bag of the Season
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Seashell Satchels
Seashell Satchels
The Ralph Lauren Collection Embellished Fringed Leather Shoulder Bag
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Couture Confined Cage Purses
Couture Confined Cage Purses
The New Chanel Bag has Obvious Avian Inspiration
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Coffee Bean Purses
Coffee Bean Purses
The Guancasco Fair Trade Coffee Handbag is Made From Authentic Burlap Sacks
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Poetically Printed Handbags
Poetically Printed Handbags
Mary Katrantzou for Longchamp Collection Will Hit Stores Soon
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Pleasantly Pleated Purses
Pleasantly Pleated Purses
The Collina Strada Spring 2012 Collection Has Some Unexpected Details
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Playful Perforated Purses
Playful Perforated Purses
The Marni Polka Dot Bag Collection are Vibrantly Sophisticated
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Counterfeit-Fighting Totes
Counterfeit-Fighting Totes
The eBay and CDFA 'You Can't Fake Fashion' Line Fights Fraud
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Double Entendre Totes
Double Entendre Totes
The 'Play the Field' Terry by Kate Spade Will Provide a Daily Dose of Comedy
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Candy Wrapper Clutches (UPDATE)
Candy Wrapper Clutches (UPDATE)
These Upcycled Purses are Made From Discarded Dessert Packaging
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Playful Eye-Popping Accessories
Playful Eye-Popping Accessories
The MCM x Craig & Karl Collection is Whimsical and Youthful
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Chic Cartoon Offspring Attire
Chic Cartoon Offspring Attire
The Joyrich x Simpsons World Tokyo Line is Inspired by Bart Simpson
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Curvy Figure Purses
Curvy Figure Purses
The Contour Canvas Bag by Molla Space is Slimming
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Artistic Handbag Recreations
Artistic Handbag Recreations
'Lady Dior As Seen By' Exhibit Showcases Interpretations of IT Bag
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Psychedelic Satchels
Psychedelic Satchels
These Limited Edition Islander Sacks by Trust Fun are Super Cute
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Couture Journalist Handbags
Couture Journalist Handbags
The Jill Sander Diary Bag is for the Creative Classy Woman
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Punchy Patterned Purses
Punchy Patterned Purses
Pink Oasis Handmade Purses & Clutches are Great Accessories for Summer
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DIY Bolted Purses
DIY Bolted Purses
The 'Runway DIY' Alexander Wang Clutch is an Affordable Alternative
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Eco Animal Purses
Eco Animal Purses
The Natural Felt Clutch Features a Cute Companion to Help You Shop
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Expandable Travel Totes
Expandable Travel Totes
The Property of 'Travel Maxi Bag' is Cleverly Compact
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Geometrically Rustic Leather Bags
Geometrically Rustic Leather Bags
Arc of a Diver's Handbags Feature Heavy Tribal Influences
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Curiously-Cinched Satchels
Curiously-Cinched Satchels
Quote Bag Studio Designs Interesting Silhouettes
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Modernized Haute Accessories
Modernized Haute Accessories
The Chanel Spring Summer 2013 Accessories Line Gets You Summer Ready
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Retro Radio-Embedded Purses
Retro Radio-Embedded Purses
The Ted Baker Radio Cables & Clobber Bag is Stylishly Functional
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Repurposed Placemat Purses
Repurposed Placemat Purses
This 'Henry Happened' DIY Tote Has a Hippy Feel to It
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Compartmentalized Travel Totes
Compartmentalized Travel Totes
Travelteq Offers 'The Voyager' Purse for all Your Packing Needs
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Crocheted Imposter Purses (UPDATE)
Crocheted Imposter Purses (UPDATE)
Counterfeit Crochet Project Features Hand-Made Couture Clutches
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Dapper Bike-User Bags
Dapper Bike-User Bags
The Jojo Messenger Tote Bag is Made for Cyclists
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Secret Agent Satchels
Secret Agent Satchels
The City Explorer 007 is a Jame Bond Approved Weather Resistant Bag
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Retro-Inspired Felt Purses
Retro-Inspired Felt Purses
The KarinSF Collection is Vibrantly Designed
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Pristinely Pentecostal Purses
Pristinely Pentecostal Purses
The Jason Wu Bag AW11 Collection is Clean and Structured
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Haute Holographic Handbags
Haute Holographic Handbags
Blind and Dazzle People with the Brilliantly Reflective Janelle Clutch
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Modern Art Handbags
Modern Art Handbags
Art and Practicality Meet to Create the MCM Handbags
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Zodiac-Themed Designer Bags
Zodiac-Themed Designer Bags
NeochaEDGE x Coach 'Year of the Dragon' Accessories
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Fruity Coin Purses
Fruity Coin Purses
The Pink Grapefruit Leather Pouch by LaLisette is a Juicy Gem
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Tape-Made Metallic Clutches
Tape-Made Metallic Clutches
The I Spy DIY Duct Tape Purse is Stunningly Chic
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Popped Bottle Purses
Popped Bottle Purses
Bottletop Handbags Use Recycled Soda Lids to Create Swanky Goods
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Gigantic Geometric Clutches
Gigantic Geometric Clutches
The Poupee Couture ‘Art Deco' Collection Channels Retro St
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Bright Spring Handbags
Bright Spring Handbags
Fashionistas Are Raving About These Pastel Coach Purses
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Deceiving Paper Bag Purses
Deceiving Paper Bag Purses
These Yellow Paper Bag Purses Falsely Appear to be Disposable
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Comprehensive Couture Carriers
Comprehensive Couture Carriers
The Celine Spring 2012 Handbag Collection Has a Bit of Everything
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Hashtag Hangover Purses
Hashtag Hangover Purses
These Kate Spade Totes Offer Playful Sayings
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Darling Dip-Dyed Purses
Darling Dip-Dyed Purses
The Sunrise Clutch by Scout & Catalogue is Perfect Paired with a Dress
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Earth-Friendly Eco Purses
Earth-Friendly Eco Purses
FreeBird Makes Looking Good & Feeling Good Simple
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Homemade Fringed Purses
Homemade Fringed Purses
The DIY Tassel Bag Charm Gives You a Fierce Up-to-Date Look
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Custom Couture Carriers
Custom Couture Carriers
Specialty Boutique Hiboy Makes Luxurious Bags by Hand
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Sustainable Wooden Handbags
Sustainable Wooden Handbags
The Wooden Purses by EMBAWO are Stylish and Ecologically Responsible
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Building Block Bags
Building Block Bags
The Chanel Lego Clutch for Spring 2013 Captures Childhood Memories
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Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
The Vintage Calendar Purses are Adorably Homey
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Whimsical Weather Handbags
Whimsical Weather Handbags
The RandomIntent Collection Offers Unusual Clutch Designs
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Building Block Satchels
Building Block Satchels
The LEGO Bag by Luxford St. is Practical Geeky Chic
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Stylish Camera Totes
Stylish Camera Totes
The Epiphanie Bags by Maile Wilson are Practical & Stylish
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Extravagently Elegant Handbags
Extravagently Elegant Handbags
The Tyler Alexandra Spring 2012 Collection Comes at a Hefty Price
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Strap-Swapping Satchels
Strap-Swapping Satchels
The Mix Match Bag-Backpack is a Dual-Purpose Eco Accessory
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Luxe Leather Lunch Bag Clutches
Luxe Leather Lunch Bag Clutches
Marie Turnor Designs Exquisite Bags With a Basic Aesthetic
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Shattered Metal Bag Decals
Shattered Metal Bag Decals
This Metal Purse DIY Adds Glittering Spunk to One's Handbag
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Minimalist Leather Paper Bags
Minimalist Leather Paper Bags
Celine Paper Bag Purse for Spring 2013 Emulates Other Designers
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Backpack Tote Bags
Backpack Tote Bags
The Neil Barrett 2012 Leather Backpack Combines Adventure with Elegance
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Thrifty Bedazzled Bags
Thrifty Bedazzled Bags
The 'a pair and a spare' DIY Rhinestone-Embellished Coach Duffle
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DIY Stitched Purses
DIY Stitched Purses
Danielle Thompson Shares This Fabulous Vintage Needlepoint Bag Tutorial
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Chic Military-Patterned Purses
Chic Military-Patterned Purses
The ‘a pair and a spare’ DIY Camo Clutch Will Lead a Fa
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Crystal Clear Purses
Crystal Clear Purses
The 'A Pair & A Spare' DIY Transparent Clutch Bag is Gorgeously Glassy
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Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags
Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags
This Activity Lets You Turn Out-of-Date Purses into Colorful Items
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