Old Navy purple bag

$30
Rich color, bargain price: This midsize hobo bag is just right for work.

Old Navy; 800-653-6289 for stores
Mimi Boutique bag

$46
A glossy hobo goes beyond the pale with contrasting stitches running across its strap.

MimiBoutique.com
Lulus black and white bag

$48
Ladylike but not prim, this frame bag with an antique clasp has tons of vintage charm.

LuLus.com
Nicole Lee yellow bag

$83
The bucket shape and braided straps give this bag casual hippie charm.

Nicole Lee U.S.A.; NicoleLeeOnline.com
Maxx New York Green buckle bag

$85
Refined details—textured leather, timeless gold hardware, a cargo pocket—mean this one's got staying power.

Maxx New York; QVC.com
Melia Bianco gray bag

$88
Gunmetal gray and white are a chic, unexpected combo for fall.

Melie Bianco; LuLus.com
Coldwater Creek red hobo bag

$90
The pebbled leather on this candy-apple shoulder bag feels deliciously supple; dual straps make for comfortable carrying.

ColdwaterCreek.com
Nicole Lee black and white bag

$90
Get graphic with a striped, spotted bag in versatile black and white.

Nicole Lee U.S.A.; NicoleLeeOnline.com
Mariposa by Sharif Studio purple bag

$99
This roomy doctor's bag is intricately woven with faux patent leather.

Mariposa by Sharif Studio; HSN.com