7 tote bags perfect for your spring and summer adventures

Get ready for trips to the park, beach, and farmers market with these local finds.

By Michele Kettner • Posted April 15, 2021 at 12:35 p.m.

Photo courtesy The Shoe Hive

Now that the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, you may be looking to revamp your spring closet. If you’re getting rid of your old bags as you do your spring cleaning, look to these tote bags as replacements.

blue tote — *Photo courtesy The Shoe Hive*

Whether you’re heading to the vineyards or the boardwalk, this tote is stylish with any outfit. // Large Tuscan Tote by Hat Attack, $120; The Shoe Hive

yellow gingham bag — *Photo courtesy Bishop Boutique*

Add some sunshine yellow and a fun print to your weekend looks with this larger shopper bag. // Loeffler Randall Arlo Daffodil Gingham Tote, $65; Bishop Boutique

the cheese plate tote bag — *Photo courtesy The Neighborgoods*

Store all of your farmer’s-market finds in this adorable tote as you keep shopping for local goods. // Cheese Plate Tote Bag, $20; The Neighborgoods

alexandria bag — *Photo courtesy Red Barn Mercantile*

As you walk through Old Town, show off this locally found bag. // Alexandria, Virginia Tote, $88; Red Barn Mercantile

black and white patterened bag — *Photo courtesy The Jeans Whisperer*

Made from recycled leather, the lightweight tote has room for all of your necessities (and your kids’ snacks, too). // Genuine Leather Handmade Tote, $93; The Jeans Whisperer

fawn patterned tote — *Photo courtesy Chloe’s*

Sport the animal print trend as you go out for weekend brunch or a trip to the grocery store. // Champagne Fawn Neoprene Tote, $98; Chloe’s

blush tie dye tote — *Photo courtesy The Nest Egg*

This subtle tie-dye bag will be perfect for all of your outdoor trips this season. // Blush Rain Tote, $48; The Nest Egg

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.