The color white is truly the color of all things fashion. There’s just something about an outfit based on jeans and a white shirt or a simple white sundress. White trainers have been on the feet of influencers and fashionistas everywhere for decades. White is worn by models, actresses, royalty, and brides alike, as it draws in the eyes of everyone in a crowd.
When it comes to accessories like purses, though, the color hasn’t quite received the recognition it deserves. After all, the neutral does go with anything. A white handbag can be one of the most universal styling pieces, and yet there isn’t too much love going around for the item.
Today, we decided to defend the iconic pieces and show you why a white handbag is precisely what you should look for when you make your next designer investment.
Versatility
There is a reason that neutral colors are always in fashion. Their ability to match any outfit with any color palette makes them one of the best luxury investment options and a key player in your wardrobe. White handbags are in this category. A white purse can easily be dressed up or down and worn in any season with almost any outfit. The bag's style helps differentiate casual bags from fancy ones, but across the board, white is a versatile color that everyone needs in their wardrobe.
A white handbag is one that you can easily reach for as you're walking out the door and know it will match no matter what you are wearing. Unlike a classic black handbag, a white bag really goes with everything.
Classy Connotations
White is a color that has been regaining popularity with the growing number of influencers and fashion designers leaning into the “old money” aesthetic. Emphasizing classy and timeless styles made up of pieces that can easily be mixed and matched, white handbags fit perfectly into the style.
Simultaneously classic and trendy, white is having its moment in fashion. A white handbag is a great choice to modernize your wardrobe without investing in flashy trends that will blow over quickly.
Winter Whites
Contrary to popular belief, white handbags don’t just have a place in your summer wardrobe. With the proper styling, a white purse can be the perfect accessory for your winter looks and give you the most use out of your luxury handbag purchases.
Style a white crossbody bag with jeans, a navy jumper, and a neutral trench coat for the perfect casual winter outfit. Pair a white clutch for the perfect contrast to an all-black cocktail look for your classier dress codes. White handbags in winter can add a touch of winter wonderland glam that will set you apart from all of the drab winter outfits making their way down the street each day.
Caring for a White Bag
One of handbag enthusiasts' biggest concerns with white handbags is their maintenance. Much like a pair of white jeans, it can feel like you can only wear them to events where you won’t be served a glass of red wine, anything with tomato sauce, or any food or drink, for that matter. The risk of stains on a white bag, especially a luxury investment piece, can drive people away from purchasing a white bag or using one they already own.
The good news is that caring for a white handbag isn’t all that different from caring for any other purse. A high-quality leather protectant spray, some regular maintenance, and a bit of TLC can ensure that your purses look their best and give you the confidence to wear your bag out of the house.
Our White Bag Picks
Almost every luxury brand has released white handbags, many of which have become huge successes. Some of the most expensive Birkin bags Hermes has ever sold were predominantly white purses.
Many of the gently used luxury bags available on resale markets include white purses that are simply beautiful. While we love all vintage and pre-loved designer bags, a few have always caught our attention.
Chanel Medium Flap
Almost any of the pre-owned Chanel bags available are gorgeous, but there is something about the brand's classic look in white that emanates class. The quilted white leather with striking gold chain finishings is simple yet elegant and the perfect addition to any woman's wardrobe. These bags will get a great deal of use out of them, making them ideal investment pieces.
Gucci Jackie
Another piece that has always been in the arms of the rich, classy, and famous, the Gucci Jackie bag takes old-money elegance to a whole new level. The smooth white leather and gold fastenings make this piece easy to style with a dress, jeans, and a T-shirt. The bag is the perfect size for everyday use and is an absolute must-buy on the luxury resale market.
Dior Saddle Bag
A mainstay in the world of pre-loved Dior bags, the saddle bag is a must-have in any trendy wardrobe, now more than ever. If you are looking for a trendy saddle bag that you will want to continue carrying for many years to come, buying the bag in a neutral color, especially white, is the way to go.
Whichever white bag calls to you, you will not regret making it yours.