We may have just found the perfect beach bag to see you through summer, with White Stuff’s colourful crochet bag that’s under £30 and ‘sturdy’ enough for your essentials
Have you ever noticed quite how much stuff you seem to need to carry around in the summer? From extra layers in case the weather changes, to sunglasses, SPF, a cap and of course the staples like your wallet, keys, phone and maybe a book or tablet, it all adds up quickly, especially if you’re on holiday or taking a trip to the beach.
But whilst most beach bags are either huge, oversized totes or flimsy, lightweight straw bags, we’ve found one that lets you load it up with all your summer essentials whilst still looking beach-ready. The Christe Crochet Shopper Bag from White Stuff is just what your wardrobe needs, balancing practicality and style without breaking the bank.
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Priced at just £29, the Christe Crochet Shopper Bag comes in two different colour options; powder blue and green with a lilac trim, and burgundy and pink with an orange trim. Both bags bring some easy colour and brightness to even the most minimalist outfits, and despite being made of a dainty crochet material, they’re deceptively sturdy.
It measures 30cm high and 40cm wide, which means you’ve got plenty of space for all your belongings. However the Christe Crochet Shopper Bag is extra handy in that, despite its roomy size, it rolls up small enough to be squeezed into hand luggage or your suitcase without taking up too much space. It’s only just landed on the White Stuff website, but it’s already acquired one review from a shopper.
They wrote: “I bought several of these recently as birthday gifts for friends. They are very sturdy and pack down well for summer essentials. I need to point out the description is inaccurate there is no detachable coin purse. There is a fob that could attach keys or a purse if necessary.”
You can easily use the Christe Crochet Shopper Bag as an everyday bag, as a summery work tote, or even as a shopper if you’re heading to the supermarket or gift shops on holiday. The crochet material also means it’s lightweight to carry around, with a more reinforced knit at the bottom for strength, and a lighter, more open knit in the top panel.
If you prefer a more oversized shopper-style bag, Next’s Yellow Crochet Stripe Shoulder Bag is £45 and has you covered for your next beach day. It has a slightly larger size, with a yellow and cream striped print and the slogan “Wild like the sea” emblazoned on the front in pink.
Alternatively, this Accessorize Nautical Stripe Macrame Shoulder Bag is great as a smaller, more casual every day bag. It’s made from a crochet knit in a blue and white striped pattern, and you can pick it up for £40.
