Online Exclusive: The Top 10 Summer Totes
Perhaps the most practical accoutrement of all, the tote is a must-have for summer, be it bright and shiny or sweet and subdued. Either way, be sure not to leave home without it.
Marni’s cotton canvas tote with leather trim will make you the belle of the beach. And the shape is perfect for those rolled-up towels. $470, [marni.com](http://www.marni.com/item/tskay/3FD17CD7/MARNI+Shopping+Bags/MARNI/rr/1/ cod10/45121935CS/areaid/36/st//pg/16).
From Michael Kors, a yacht-worthy tote, complete with nautical knots. $595, at Michael Kors, 866.709.KORS.
Made from lambskin and calfskin, Michelle Vale’s metallic bag is the epitome of beach chic. (Just watch out for the saltwater.) $295, michellevale.com.
From Gap, a sturdy yet chic striped carryall. $34.50, at select Gap stores.
Look out, Miami. MZ Wallace’s bright and shiny carry-all is South Beach all the way. Nylon and leather with sequins, $102, at [mzwallace.com](http://www.mzwallace.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1& products_id=647&osCsid=abupnuqscf3jaes1hjnqntf6n2).
Attention, logo lovers. Coach’s sturdy canvas tote has your name (and theirs) written all over it. $398, at Coach stores, [coach.com](http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/-handbags_silhouettes_totes-10551– 10051-5000000000000015036-en?t1Id=62&t2Id=5000000000000015036& tier=2).
All aboard the Jitney! This kelly-green tote by Tory Burch is made for a Hamptons getaway. $265, [toryburch.com](http://www.toryburch.com/toryburch/browse/productDetail.jsp?icProduct= 20099030&icSort=&icCategory=124#).
Marc by Marc Jacobs’s nylon tote is as easy and breezy as a lazy day at the beach. $198, at Neiman Marcus, [neimanmarcus.com](http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod86660003 &eItemId=prod86660003&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN& parentId=&icid=&rte=%252Fsearch.jhtml%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt% 253Dmarc%252Bby%252Bmarc%252Btote%2526_requestid%253D18544).
Cole Haan’s dressed-up cotton canvas number is just the ticket to take you from office to beach to a night on the town. $228, [saks.com](http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C% 3Efolder_id=282574492709323&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446221289& R=701937539372&P_name=Cole+Haan&sid=1227488FC93A&ASSORTMENT% 3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1247518635020).