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

medium The Tote Bag jacquard tote bag - women - Polyester/Cotton - OS - Green

Delivery: International

$523.00

FARFETCH

-50%

Self Portrait

Micro croc-effect embellished leather tote bag White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$380.00 ~~$760.00~~

Mytheresa

-4%

Love Moschino

Love Moschino Black

Delivery: $45.00

$256.00 ~~$267.00~~

Balardi

-30%

Rixo

x Dragon Diffusion Lysia Mini top-handle bag Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$399.00 ~~$570.00~~

Mytheresa

Longchamp

Le Pliage Medium Bag Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$288.00

Balardi

-30%

Alemais

Alémais Pineapple Mini beaded top-handle bag Yellow

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$291.00 ~~$415.00~~

Mytheresa

-6%

Ibeliv

Handbags Brown

Delivery: $45.00

$299.00 ~~$317.00~~

Balardi

-30%

Alemais

Alémais Floral canvas tote bag Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$347.00 ~~$495.00~~

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.

Simons Womens Minimalist suede hobo bag Exclusive collection from Italy

-23%

BESTSELLER

Simons

Womens Minimalist suede hobo bag Exclusive collection from Italy Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$149.95 ~~$195.00~~

Simons

-30%

Ganni

Mini Bou Buckle Bag Female UNI Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$377.00 ~~$537.00~~

Base Blu

-23%

Simons

Womens Minimalist suede hobo bag Exclusive collection from Italy Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$149.95 ~~$195.00~~

Simons

-23%

Simons

Womens Minimalist suede hobo bag Exclusive collection from Italy Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$149.95 ~~$195.00~~

Simons

-23%

Simons

Womens Minimalist suede hobo bag Exclusive collection from Italy Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$149.95 ~~$195.00~~

Simons

Coach

Womens Brooklyn rust brown suede hobo bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$360.00

Simons

Womens Contrast-dot fabric hobo bag Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$59.00

Simons

Womens Contrast-dot fabric hobo bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$59.00

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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.

-50%

Self Portrait

Micro croc-effect embellished leather tote bag White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$380.00 ~~$760.00~~

Mytheresa

Simons

Womens Metallic detail crossbody bag White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$79.00

Simons

-60%

Aesther Ekme

Ora Mini suede shoulder bag Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$360.00 ~~$900.00~~

Mytheresa

-33%

Simons

Womens Braided square tote bag Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$99.95 ~~$150.00~~

Simons

-30%

Vivienne Westwood

Granny Frame leather tote bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$329.00 ~~$470.00~~

Mytheresa

-23%

BESTSELLER

Simons

Womens Minimalist suede hobo bag Exclusive collection from Italy Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$149.95 ~~$195.00~~

Simons

-30%

Alemais

Alémais Pineapple Mini beaded top-handle bag Yellow

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$291.00 ~~$415.00~~

Mytheresa

Simons

Womens Luxurious fabric shoulder bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$49.00

Simons

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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.

-30%

Vivienne Westwood

Heart velvet coin purse with strap Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$378.00 ~~$540.00~~

Mytheresa

Tory Burch

Tory Burch Wallets Black

Delivery: $45.00

$302.00

Balardi

-20%

Max Mara

Tazzina Small canvas pouch Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$180.00 ~~$225.00~~

Mytheresa

BESTSELLER

Michael Kors

Nolita Bag Yellow

Delivery: $45.00

$325.00

Balardi

-30%

Max Mara

Crossy teddy phone pouch Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$217.00 ~~$310.00~~

Mytheresa

-30%

Diesel

Play Play Clutch Clutch

Delivery: $45.00

$393.00 ~~$559.00~~

Balardi

-37%

Simons

Womens Organized minimalist clutch Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$49.95 ~~$79.00~~

Simons

Michael Kors

Small Alice Bag Beige

Delivery: $45.00

$375.00

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).