Let’s be real here, no one dresses up when grocery shopping. We slap on whatever we can find and hope that we don’t run into anyone in the dairy aisle. But, you don’t need to dress all fancy to feel fancy. Sometimes less is more, and that’s when elevated accessories will do the trick, making you feel chic and confident even if you’re strutting in your PJs. And the best way to follow through with that on a grocery run is swapping the ‘ole grocery bag with a cool tote bag that doubles up as a grocery bag.
Lightweight, flexible, and large enough to comfortably house some veggies, milk, and a carton of eggs, we’ve put together our list of totes that do just that!
Loewe | XL Puzzle Fold Tote in Raffia
If you’re averse to tote bags until it’s time for a grocery run, then this bag is for you. Designed to fold so it’s easy to store, just pull it out when it’s time to swap from the purse.
Tory Burch | Ella Straw Basket
A straw basket bag if you feel like channelling Jane Birkin before she inspired the OG Birkin. Handwoven with a leather frame, you can comfortably fit your groceries without worrying about the bottom giving out.
Miu Miu | Ivy Raffia-effect Woven Tote Bag
Although not as big as the others on our list, she is still cute and spacious enough to fit what you need on a last-minute trip.
Ralph Lauren | Polo Bear Canvas Medium Tote
Apart from the adorable bear motif, there’s so much to love about this tote. Plenty of room for groceries? Check. Straps to comfortably carry the bag without digging in the shoulders? Also, check. A zipped closure so nothing spills out? Check, check, check!
YSL | Icare in Quilted Lambskin
When YSL first dropped the Icare, social media was in a frenzy because of its size. ‘What do you do with that gigantic bag?!’ The answer is, quite literally, everything! This bag is ideal for not just a grocery run, but also for travelling, work, or a weekend getaway.
Staud | Christos Large Mesh Tote Jade Gingham
Gingham is back on trend, and mesh seems to come around every summer. This one blends the two trends to give us this chic tote that can be worn over the shoulder. The mesh means that the bag is translucent though, so be prepared to have everyone spare a glance at your groceries.
Bottega Veneta | Supermercato Tote
At first glance, this may look like a plastic bag, but it’s actually made out of buttery soft nappa leather. Talk about an elevated grocery bag!
Dragon Diffusion | Bamboo Triple Jump Big Tote Bag
Another bag where looks deceive. From afar, this tote looks like a simple straw bag, but it’s made of woven leather. The open top means you can stuff more than you would like to admit, but you would have to be careful about things spilling out.
