40 designer bags you can get for under $400

While visions of designer bags like the Fendi Baguette, Gucci’s Marmont, and the Chloé Tess haunt our dreams, reality never seizes to come crashing down in the form of student loans, rent, and bills.

Miki Cheung wears red tights, red shoes, a red bag, a white dress, and a black coat outside Operasport during the Copenhagen Fashion Week AW24 on January 31, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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For designer bags and wallets that won’t (majorly) break the bank, check out these 40 styles under $400. We mean, a Marc Jacobs Snapshot bag is basically a form of self-care, isn’t it?

Tote bags under $400

Roomy, chill, and practical: the tote bag is our trusty companion on the morning commute, at the airport, and everything in between. For the best affordable designer totes under $400, we love Dragon Diffusion‘s woven pieces.

Marc Jacobs

The Medium Jacquard Tote bag - women - Polyester/Cotton - One Size - Green

Delivery: International

$381.00

FARFETCH

-60%

J.W.Anderson

Cable Knit Small raffia tote bag Grey

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$312.00 ~~$780.00~~

Mytheresa

-10%

BESTSELLER

Furla

Furla Tonie Mignon Shoulder Bag Red

Delivery: $45.00

$377.00 ~~$419.00~~

Balardi

-30%

Polo Ralph Lauren

Leather-trimmed canvas tote bag White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$305.00 ~~$435.00~~

Mytheresa

Simons

Womens Organic cotton 1840 tote bag Our History, Our Heritage Collection Green

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$69.00

Simons

Ganni

Large leopard-print canvas tote bag Yellow

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$325.00

Mytheresa

-33%

Emporio Armani

My Ea Small Shopping Bag Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$284.00 ~~$427.00~~

Balardi

Ruslan Baginskiy Hay rattan-trimmed straw basket bag

-60%

BESTSELLER

Ruslan Baginskiy

Hay rattan-trimmed straw basket bag Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$254.00 ~~$635.00~~

Mytheresa

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Hobo bags under $400

Hobo bags were one of the 90s and Y2K trends to make a big comeback in 2023, and for good reason: the perfect middle ground between a tote and a handbag, they’re as cute as they are practical. Key features include a one-strap design, a crescent shape, and a slouchy silhouette.

Gianni Chiarini

Handbags Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$307.00

Balardi

-54%

BESTSELLER

Tory Burch

Handbags Black

Delivery: $9.95

$196.00 ~~$427.00~~

Yoox

Furla

Furla Goccia Sidney Calf Leather Medium Hobo Bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$288.00

Bernardelli

-13%

Diesel

Grab Small Hobo Bag Black

Delivery: $45.00

$361.00 ~~$415.00~~

Balardi

-56%

Moschino

Handbags Black

Delivery: free

$300.00 ~~$680.00~~

Yoox

-53%

Furla

Handbags Beige

Delivery: free

$210.00 ~~$448.00~~

Yoox

-4%

Furla

Handbags Black

Delivery: free

$334.00 ~~$348.00~~

Yoox

-56%

Kipling

Handbags Brown

Delivery: $9.95

$67.00 ~~$154.00~~

Yoox

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Shoulder bags under $400

Everyone needs a good shoulder bag big enough to hold all the essentials and small enough to carry around all day. In line with the lasting “pop of red” trend, cherry, burgundy, and bright red shoulder bags are still all the rage in 2024. Here are our fave designer shoulder bags under $400.

-40%

J.W.Anderson

Sequined mesh tote bag Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$372.00 ~~$620.00~~

Mytheresa

BOSS

Womens Numah rounded asymmetric leather bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$229.00

Simons

-60%

Aesther Ekme

Ora Mini suede shoulder bag Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$360.00 ~~$900.00~~

Mytheresa

BOSS

Womens Numah XL trapezoidal leather tote bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$399.00

Simons

-50%

Kenzo

x Verdy Kenzo Utility Large canvas tote bag Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$303.00 ~~$605.00~~

Mytheresa

-10%

BESTSELLER

Furla

Furla Tonie Mignon Shoulder Bag Red

Delivery: $45.00

$377.00 ~~$419.00~~

Balardi

-40%

Staud

Timmy Small beaded shoulder bag Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$294.00 ~~$490.00~~

Mytheresa

-33%

Emporio Armani

My Ea Small Shopping Bag Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$284.00 ~~$427.00~~

Balardi

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Clutches under $400

A going-out staple, the clutch bag has recently made its way back into fashion. The 2024 clutch is slouchy, oversized, and carried lovingly under your arm. We’re loving LaDoubleJ and Loeffler Randall for pillow-like clutches, and Cult Gaia for sculptural, jewel bags.

-20%

Max Mara

Crossy teddy phone pouch Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$248.00 ~~$310.00~~

Mytheresa

-23%

Pinko

Pinko Black

Delivery: $45.00

$337.00 ~~$435.00~~

Balardi

-30%

Staud

Dolly beaded clutch White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$371.00 ~~$530.00~~

Mytheresa

Longchamp

Le Pliage Green Mocha Coloured Clutch Bag Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$225.00

Balardi

Ela

Womens Willow phone clutch Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$85.00

Simons

-34%

BESTSELLER

Emporio Armani

Small Handbag Black

Delivery: $45.00

$271.00 ~~$411.00~~

Balardi

Isabel Marant

Womens Checkered micromesh clutch Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$195.00

Simons

Michael Kors

Bryant Small Convertible Clutch Bag Black

Delivery: $45.00

$312.00

Balardi

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Wallets and cardholders under $400

Your new designer bag wouldn’t be complete without a new designer wallet! Our favorite brands for designer wallets on a budget are Prada (duh), Mulberry, and Bottega Veneta (double duh).