25 Handbags Under $100 That Look Expensive AF

You don’t have to spend yourself into debt to look like you’re living the luxe life.

By Flare

February 8, 2018

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Cheap bags under $100: a black backpack from Forever 21

Spring, summer, fall, winter. No matter the season, you need a good handbag to tie your outfit together. If you’re like us and want to stay on trend (check) without spending a lot of money (double check), we’ve got you covered.

Below, we’ve rounded up 25 handbags under $100 that look anything but cheap. Even better, we included some big 2018 trends in the mix, like ring top handle bags, stylish backpacks and embroidered clutches, so you can take your outfit to the next level — affordably.

Handbags under $100

Studded Shoulder Bag, $60, winners.ca

Pounce, $40, aldoshoes.com

Floral Burst Clutch, $97, anthropologie.com

Cheap bags: red clutch with flower beads from Anthropologie

Suede Mini Backpack with Ring, $72, asos.com

Cheap bags: light blue suede handbag from asos

Dirore, $40, callitspring.com

Cheap bags: black oval handbag with sewn red flowers from call it spring

Large Faux Leather Backpack, $46, forever21.com

Cheap bags: black faux leather backpack by Forever 21

GUESS Kamryn Colourblock Crossbody, $85, thebay.com

Cheap bags: small cross body bag in blue and white By Guess sold by The Bay

Coy, $75, justfab.ca

Cheap bags: beach style bag from Justfab, made of straw and blue details with a brown top handle

Leather-Like Crossbody Bag, $55, lechateau.com

Cheap bags: black small cross body black bag from Le Chateau

Wooden Handle Tote Bag, $70, mango.com

Cheap bags: small handbag by Mango in a white colour and wooden circular handle

SHIRALEAH Verna Embroidered Minaudiere, $26, nordstrom.com

Cheap bags: black clutch with sewn flowers and details in coral, golden and white

The Sparkle Mini Rosegold Glitter, $89, poppyandpeonies.com

Cheap bags: small rose gold glitter handbag from poppy and peonies with a top handle and a cross body option

Mirabel Pouch, $88, samedelman.com

Cheap bags: Sam Edelman straw clutch with colourful details

Steve Madden Half Moon Crossbody Bag, $89, nordstrom.com

Cheap bags: white faux leather small cross body bag from Steve Madden

Neo Box Flower Gem Embellished Cross Body Bag, $44, topshop.com

Cheap bags: small baby pink cross body handbag with 3D flower embelishments by Topshop

Mellie Faux Leather Mini Backpack, $55, urbanoutfitters.com

Cheap bags: white faux leather backpack from Urban outfitters

Straw Bag with Rounded Handles, $50, zara.com

Cheap bags: straw beach style medium handbag from Zara

LABANCA Mini Bucket Bag Star Printed, $57, amazon.ca

Cheap bags: gray suede handbag with stars from Amazon

Convertible Backpack, $65, gapcanada.ca

Cheap bags: medium sized pastel colour handbag by Gap

Bucket Bag with Clutch, $45, hm.com

Cheap bags: black faux leather handbag with top handle and a small clutch from H&M

Faux Leather Classic Bag, $24, joefresh.com

Cheap bags: blue small handbag in suede by Joe Fresh

Blush Bag, $30, marshalls.ca

Cheap bags: handbag size small in a beige colour by Marshalls

Lemia Snake Crossbody, $90, ninewest.ca

Cheap bags: fake coral colour snake leather handbag size medium by Nine West

Rebecca Minkoff Striped Leo Clutch, $93, shopbop.com

Cheap bags: rebecca mink off stripped blue and white clutch in an envelope style, sold by shop bop

Faux-Leather Saddle Bag, $30, oldnavy.gap.com

Cheap bags: small gray cross body handbag by Old Navy

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