As much as we love drooling over the best bags of the season, you can’t beat a well-priced basic that can be worn day in, day out. In search of a good work tote? ASOS has a ladylike white satchel that takes a page from the Olivia Pope playbook, while J.Crew offers up a roomy navy hobo for all of your essentials. Looking for some fun weekend cross-bodies? Banana Republic has a sleek navy envelope bag that can convert to a clutch while Madewell makes a rich brown messenger style ideal for travel. And if you just need a practical backpack for the sake of your back, both Kenneth Cole and Matt & Nat have good grown-up versions.
Click ahead to see all of these and other awesome handbag options that clock in well under $300.
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