The 24 Best Net Bags for Summer 2023
The onetime beachy staple has been revamped for the season.


It’s not often that a handbag trend takes me completely by surprise. As a shopping writer, I normally have some semblance of an idea that a 2022 fashion trend is coming down the pipeline. This was certainly not the case with net bags, which seem to have appeared out of thin air to rule my TikTok For You page and Instagram timeline. The low-key trend has officially been dubbed the fashion-person-approved way to carry groceries and tote your towel to the beach or pool—and the best net bags take up next to no room in your carry-on or weekender bag, making them perfect for quick trips this season.
Net bags are exactly what they sound like: a bag made from, well, a net. But, that doesn’t mean that they all look the same. This season’s iterations come in tons of different colors and net thicknesses so no, you won’t lose your wallet or phone out of the bottom of one of these bags, I promise. Some of the options on this list are outfitted with leather details to add structure and shape, while others feature an opaque bag inside them for all of your prized possessions. When it comes to styling them, treat your next net bag as you would a normal daytime tote. Many of them come in neutral colorways like black, cream, or brown, so you should have no difficulty pairing them with one of your favorite summer dresses.
Keep reading to shop all of our editor-approved selections. Think of the net bag as your one-stop-shop for some serious French girl-inspired style this season. And, if I’m being honest, I’m never not trying to emulate French style these days.
This Ami Cotton Market Tote from Graf Lantz comes in seven colors, including a pale lavender, a bright orange, or this creamy white shade. Inspired by Japanese fish markets, this versatile pick makes your grocery run feel a little more chic.
This raffia bag takes a different approach to the "net bag" look. The airy knit is a great alternative to a traditional beach bag.
For an updated twist on the net bag, check out this chain-detail one from Mango. The color is bright enough to update your next jeans-and-a-T-shirt outfit, yet cool enough to pair with an equally-bright summer dress.
The humble net bag gets a modern update courtesy of clear PVC paneling on this pick from best-in-class sandal brand Ancient Greek Sandals.
If you love Longchamp's range of laptop-friendly tote bags at the office, you're going to become obsessed with this netted version of the best-selling Le Pliage bag.
If you love Jonathan Simkhai for its range of cutout dresses, you *need* to check out its accessories selection. This chic leather top-handle bag has a drawstring bag on the inside and a magnetic closure for extra safety.
It's no secret that the hot pink trend is everywhere in 2023. If you want a fuss-free way to buy into the bold colorway, meet this $13 bag from ECOBAGS.
Looking for an investment summer bag for 2022? This one from Prada is for you. It's made from a lightweight raffia material and is embroidered with the iconic brand's logo across the front for a stylish touch.
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Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.
In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.
Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.
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