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Celeb-Inspired: How to Style a Canvas Tote

Reese Witherspoon keri Russell and Jessica Alba have been seen carrying one. It’s the canvas bag, a fashion accessory that is grossly under-rated that every woman should have on hand. It is functional very versatile and oh-so-cool.

A handy canvas tote can hold everything out of diapers for the kiddos to your laptop and portable projectors (I’m talking to you, woman street warriors ) And you would be surprised how well it transitions seamlessly . I know what you’re thinking — a canvas bag in a club? We’re going there. Because understated is a statement in itself.

5 Occasions to Take a Canvas Tote

For Your Beach

Girl on beach holding striped canvas tote

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This canvas bag has a modern and classy look that will measure up your beach outfit. Blend this tote for your hair with flat-heeled sandals, a beach dress plus a casual updo.

To the Office

Woman wearing pencil skirt, blouse and carrying a canvas tote

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You can pull off a canvas bag! Within this scenario, the choice of bag is important. Skip the natural-toned tote to get a black or dark brown piece. And, look for a bag with structure — a underside and four side hinges, for instance. Finally, for reasons that are sensible, you are going to need a tote that has pockets.

With the right bag in hand, you can add your work attire. Tights, heels plus a pencil skirt will work as well as loafers, Oxford shirt and trousers.

In the Gym

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Swap out the duffel to get a motivational canvas bag that holds your gear and provides a pre-workout pep talk. An zipper-free tote with a broad strap and a term on the front will get one to your workout in style. It is going to look fabulous with your trainers and leggings.

About the Go

Pinkish canvas striped beach bag with rope shoulder strap isolated on white background.

On casual days, sport a vibrant or patterned canvas tote to groom an otherwise basic outfit. We all have those days when we only wish to wear sweater and boyfriend jeans. That is a fantastic style for a relaxed weekend day of errand-running. But toss an enjoyable canvas bag over your shoulder, and the outfit is elevated by you .

As with your workday canvas bag, you’ll need a interior pockets in this bag. You reach for it if Mother’s Day gifts, you’re out renewing your vehicle registration, purchasing or falling off your consignment store finds .

In the Club

Karissa Shannon carrying tote bag

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A canvas sack from the club? Karissa Shannon can do it, and so will you. She is able to buy a Louis Vuitton canvas tote — and we folk have to settle for something more down-to-earth. If you don’t need to put money into the designer tote, look for a canvas tote in dark black or red, with a top and a flat bottom.

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