5 Must-Have Handbags

Be prepared for any occasion life throws your way! Elle magazine's Joe Zee says you only need five basic handbags to complete any outfit.

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The Weekend Tote

The canvas weekend tote is an easy, throw-everything-in bag for weekend trips. "And you can throw it in the wash," Joe says. Totes are sold at every price point, whether you want to splurge or spend less than $20.

Barneys New York Classic Canvas Weekend Tote; Barneys.com

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