40 designer bags you can get for under $400

While visions of designer bags like the Fendi Baguette, Gucci’s Marmont, and the Chloé Tess haunt our dreams, reality never seizes to come crashing down in the form of student loans, rent, and bills.

Miki Cheung wears red tights, red shoes, a red bag, a white dress, and a black coat outside Operasport during the Copenhagen Fashion Week AW24 on January 31, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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For designer bags and wallets that won’t (majorly) break the bank, check out these 40 styles under $400. We mean, a Marc Jacobs Snapshot bag is basically a form of self-care, isn’t it?

Tote bags under $400

Roomy, chill, and practical: the tote bag is our trusty companion on the morning commute, at the airport, and everything in between. For the best affordable designer totes under $400, we love Dragon Diffusion‘s woven pieces.

Marc Jacobs

medium The Tote Bag jacquard tote bag - women - Polyester/Cotton - OS - Green

Delivery: free

$523.00

FARFETCH

Monica Vinader

The Daily Tote

Delivery: free

€50.00

Monica Vinader

Tiffany & Fred

Soft Leather Top Handle Bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$149.99

Rue La La

Michael Kors

Laila Medium Leather Satchel Bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$258.00

Neiman Marcus

Tiffany & Fred

Smooth Leather Tote Bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$189.99

Rue La La

Marc Jacobs

The Jacquard Medium Tote Bag Rose

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$325.00

Neiman Marcus

Tiffany & Fred

Leather Top Handle Satchel Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$149.99

Rue La La

Sandro

Paris Quilted Leather Yza Shoulder Bag Black

Delivery: $15.00

$188.42

HEWI

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Hobo bags under $400

Hobo bags were one of the 90s and Y2K trends to make a big comeback in 2023, and for good reason: the perfect middle ground between a tote and a handbag, they’re as cute as they are practical. Key features include a one-strap design, a crescent shape, and a slouchy silhouette.

Michael Kors

Nolita Large Nubuck Leather Hobo Bag Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$398.00

Neiman Marcus

Kate Spade New York

large liv pebble leather hobo bag in Black at Nordstrom

Delivery: free

$358.00

Nordstrom

Dune London

Deliberate Xl U Hobo Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$89.99

Rue La La

Faherty

XL Woven Hobo Bag Beige

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$228.00

Anthropologie

Coach

Hamptons Leather Hobo Bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$295.00

Neiman Marcus

Walter Baker

Haven Leather Mini Hobo

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$116.99

Rue La La

Baggallini

Modern Everywhere Hobo Crossbody Bag with Wristlet in Sterling Shimmer at Nordstrom

Delivery: free

$120.00

Nordstrom

Poolside

The Josie Starfish Straw Hobo Bag Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$109.99

Rue La La

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Shoulder bags under $400

Everyone needs a good shoulder bag big enough to hold all the essentials and small enough to carry around all day. In line with the lasting “pop of red” trend, cherry, burgundy, and bright red shoulder bags are still all the rage in 2024. Here are our fave designer shoulder bags under $400.

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Cole Haan

Womens Isabella Hobo Bag - Black

Delivery: free

$199.95 ~~$298.00~~

Cole Haan

Tiffany & Fred

Top-Grain Large Leather Satchel Shoulder Bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$189.99

Rue La La

Monica Vinader

The Daily Tote

Delivery: free

€50.00

Monica Vinader

Cole Haan

Womens Isabella Hobo Bag - Medium Blue

Delivery: free

$298.00

Cole Haan

Mario Valentino

Alice Signature Leather Shoulder Bag Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$399.99

Rue La La

Marc Jacobs

Snapshot Quilted Denim Shoulder Bag Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$195.00

Neiman Marcus

Cole Haan

Midtown Medium Leather Tote Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$129.99

Rue La La

Michael Kors

Nolita Large Nubuck Leather Hobo Bag Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$398.00

Neiman Marcus

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Clutches under $400

A going-out staple, the clutch bag has recently made its way back into fashion. The 2024 clutch is slouchy, oversized, and carried lovingly under your arm. We’re loving LaDoubleJ and Loeffler Randall for pillow-like clutches, and Cult Gaia for sculptural, jewel bags.

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Cole Haan

Womens Alexandria Phone Case Pouch - Beige

Delivery: free

$149.95 ~~$178.00~~

Cole Haan

Staud

Tommy beaded shoulder bag Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$350.00

Mytheresa

Badgley Mischka

Jewel by Badgley Mischka Pearl Stud Clutch White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$112.00

Anthropologie

Tiffany & Fred

Woven Leather Clutch Silver

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$169.99

Rue La La

Urban Expression

Ella Hand Bag Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$80.00

Anthropologie

Dune London

Beaut Clutch Green

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$69.99

Rue La La

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Baldinini

Blue Cowhide Leather Women Shoulder Womens Bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$193.00 ~~$495.00~~

LUX LAIR

Tiffany & Fred

Saffiano Leather Convertible Wallet/Clutch Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$69.99

Rue La La

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Wallets and cardholders under $400

Your new designer bag wouldn’t be complete without a new designer wallet! Our favorite brands for designer wallets on a budget are Prada (duh), Mulberry, and Bottega Veneta (double duh).