10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer’s Guide]

Are you someone who always thinks of buying less and wearing more?. And talk about handbags it’s a must-check quality because it’s like an investment you are going to use it daily or on formal occasions right?

Even though this is 2021, the market for handbag and the price of handbags are continuously growing. Some people live in simplicity and some people want to live a luxurious life by spending almost thousands of dollars on handbags.

I hope that this blog post on the best affordable handbags 2021 will help you to cover your issues and queries and hope you will get the best information related to your queries.

No doubt that an expensive handbag sometimes becomes an investment that you can use for many years.

But to resell that expensive handbag after some time becomes hard unless it isn’t an old famous handbag from some celebrities or royal families.

Some people even think that it is merely for fashion however it is really an investment because you are going to fit many essentials in it.

I’m sure you often need to use handbags for shopping or formal occasions. You frequently see women with handbags on formal occasions right?

According to HelpScout’s blog post 75 customer service states when it comes to do an online purchase, 64% of people find customer experience/review more important than price. So check customers’ reviews on any e-commerce store.

So first make sure that you read reviews and experiences of customers on any e-commerce store that you are buying a handbag from.

10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021

1. Realer Handbags for Women Large Designer Hobo bag Bucket Purse Faux Leather

Best Affordable Handbags 2021
  • Material: PU/faux leather
  • Size: length of 15.2 inches and a height of 13 inches and a width of 5.1 inches
  • Weight: 0.95 KG.
  • Compartments: 1 main compartment with 1 middle compartment and 1 zipper pocket and 2 slot pockets with 1 back zipper pocket, 2 side zippered pockets
  • Features: 1 top zipper closure, removable shoulder strap, top handle

If you are a person who keeps tons of things in a handbag then the hobo type handbag from Realer would be one of the best choices at an affordable price. This handbag is made of PU leather.

The hobo-type handbag from the Realer brand has managed to reach many consumers that wanted a handbag with an affordable price option.

The hobo bag features a zipper on top and comes in 1 main compartment with 1 middle compartment that can hold cosmetic items and 1 zipper pocket and 2 slot pockets fit mobile devices and keys with 1 back zipper pocket to hold iPad, books, wallet, water bottle and even a small size umbrella and also features 2 side zippered pockets.

The bag comes in a length of 12.4 inches and a height of 11 and a width of 4.7 inches. You can buy t his handbag from Realer in sorts of colors from Amazon.com. It is available on Amazon.com in more than 20 colors.

This would be definitely a great deal to buy at an affordable price. The bag generally comes in the price range of $34-$50.

The hobo bag from Realer is adorable enough to wear in the office and for dating and even for formal occasions.

Are you someone who fits many items in handbags then just grab the bag this one is really a beneficial deal.

Pros

  • Various Color Option
  • Large enough to fit essential
  • Compartment with several pockets
  • It has a shoulder strap and as well as dual top handles

Cons

  • Made of PU leather so it can last longer for only 3-4 years and shoulder strap will be started to rip off after some years

2. BOSTANTEN Women’s Leather Designer Handbags Tote Purses Shoulder Bucket Bags

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  • Material: Genuine Cowhide Leather
  • Size: length of 10.35 inches and a height of 12.7 inches and a width of 5.9 inches
  • Weight: 0.95 KG.
  • Compartments: 1 main compartment with 1 inner zipper pouch and 2 slip pockets along with 2 side slip pockets
  • Features: 1 shoulder straps of 10.23 inches

This tote bucket handbag 10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]from BOSTANTEN’s top layer is made of Genuine Cowhide Leather material and features a top zip closure.

We included it in our list of the best affordable purses 2021 because of its size. It is enough size handbag to fit many essentials in it. It comes with 1 main compartment along with 1 inner zipper pouch and 2 slip pockets + 2 slip pockets. The tote bag from BOSTANTEN usually comes in the price range of $75-$85.

Talking about its size it comes in dimensions of 13.77″L x 5.12″H x  10.83″ D and features an adjustable shoulder strap.

So no matter whether you want to use it on formal occasions or in university it would be looking great. This shoulder bag from BOSTANTEN is among the preferable listed and best affordable handbags 2021.

The bag features no open-top zip closure so this one is a disadvantage for those who want more safety.

Pros

  • Back zippered pocket to fit keys or phone
  • Available in a total of 6 colors
  • Features dual top handles along with a shoulder strap

Cons

  • The quality of the metal handle is not up to the point it can be broke from its base if you pull it too much.

3. S-ZONE Genuine Leather Handbag Satchel Tote Crossbody Bag

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  • Material: First layer made of genuine leather
  • Lining: Polyester
  • Dimensions: length of 12.8 inches and width of 4.7 inches and height of 10.2 inches
  • Compartments: 2 open interior compartments with 1 middle zipper compartment, 2 slip pockets, and 1 back zipper
  • Feature: Dual top handles along with adjustable and removable shoulder strap

Do you need a handbag with a bigger space to fit? and wants to fit tons of things in a handbag maybe it would be good enough to fit your essential things even it can hold a 13 inches laptop and an iPad. It comes in the dimensions of 12.8 inches L x 4.7 inches W x 10.2 inches H. 

This is a type of satchel handbag but comes in a bigger size that’s why a company named it a satchel tote bag. Read what is a satchel handbag to get informative knowledge about satchel handbags.

The first layer of the bag is made of cowhide genuine leather with silver-tone hardware. And features a lining of polyester material.

Moving towards its compartment feature it has 2 open interior compartments, and 1 middle zip pocket to fit your iPad or a mobile, 2 slip pockets, and 1 back zipper pocket to fit daily basic things like keys or even a mobile phone. So the bag from the S-ZONE brand has a total of 6 compartments and pockets combined.

Talking about its handle and shoulder strap it has a dual top handle and one adjustable and removable shoulder strap so no doubt you would be getting leverages by using it as a shoulder bag or handbag.

Pros

  • Back zippered pocket to fit keys or phone
  • Available in a total of 6 colors
  • Features dual top handles along with a shoulder strap

Cons

  • The quality of the metal handle is not up to the point it can be broke from its base if you pull it too much.

4. BOSTANTEN Genuine Leather Shoulder Bag

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  • Material: Cowhide leather with gold-tone hardware
  • Dimensions: 13.77″L x 10.83″H x 5.12W”
  • Compartments: 2 main compartments along with 2 slip pockets, and zip pockets in the center, and a rear pocket
  • Features: Adjustable shoulder strap

This is another recommended handbag made from pebble leather with gold-tone hardware.

The bag from the BOSTANTEN brand comes with 2 main compartments along with 2 slip pockets, and zip pockets in the center, and a rear pocket which makes it one of the best affordable handbags 2021.

Moving towards its size it comes in dimensions of 13.77 inches of Length x 5.12 inches of width x  10.83 inches of height and features an adjustable shoulder strap that can not be removed.

So no matter whether you want to use it as a daily handbag, office handbag and for a formal occasion or in university it would be looking great. And in addition, the bag is made of genuine leather so it will last long for a long period of time.

This genuine and affordable handbag from BOSTANTEN is among the best affordable handbags 2021 in the market.

Pros

  • Made of genuine cowhide leather
  • Durable and sturdy due to its material
  • Available in sorts of color

Cons

  • It is a stiff handbag

5. Kate Spade New York Triple Gusset Crossbody

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  • Material: First layer made of pebble leather with gold-tone hardware
  • Dimensions: 10″ length x 6.5 ” height x 2.5″ width
  • Compartments: A total of Three interior compartments
  • Features: Adjustable shoulder strap with an adjustable drop of 19-23 inches

Are you someone who needs small handbags for style purposes or for only light use with minimal space to fit your essentials like cash, credit card, mobile device then this crossbody bag from the brand Kate Spade is one of the best affordable handbags 2021 to gift your loved ones?

This crossbody bag from the brand Kate Spade is made of pebble leather material.

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Talking about its compartments it features a total of 2 interior compartments and has no outside pockets. So only one disadvantage is that it features neither front nor backside pockets to fit your essential things.

It is a small size bag that comes in dimensions of 10 inches of length x 6.5 inches of height and 2.5 inches in width.

Pros

  • Made of genuine pebbled leather.
  • Small, handy, and sturdy.

Cons

  • It has no outside pockets.

6. Kate Spade Purse Jackson Medium Triple Compt Satchel Shoulder Bag

10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]

  • Material: First layer made of pebble leather with gold-tone hardware
  • Dimensions: 10″ of length x 6.5″ of height x 1.25 of depth
  • Compartments: 2 interior compartments along with 2 sleep pockets and also features 2 zip pockets
  • Features: 2 top handles and also features an adjustable shoulder strap

This is another handbag from the brand Kate Spade in our list of best affordable handbags 2021.

Like other Kate Spade that we described before this is also a leather-made handbag so no doubt it will last longer for many years.

The handbag from Kate Spade features 2 main interior compartments and 2 slip pockets, along with 2 zip pockets. It doesn’t have any outer pockets neither front nor back which is one disadvantage for this bag.

Talking about its size it has dimensions of 10 inches of W x 8″H x 4″D and features an adjustable shoulder strap along with a handle.

Pros

  • Made of pebble leather
  • Available in different color options
  • Durable

Cons

  • Stiff handbag

7. Dasein Purses and Handbags for Women Satchel Bags Top Handle Shoulder Bag Work Tote Bag With Matching Wallet

10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]

  • Material: PU leather
  • Dimensions: 12.7 inches of W x 10 inches of H x 6 inches of D
  • Compartments: 2 interior compartments with a center zippered divider and 1 interior zipper pocket
  • Features: Adjustable shoulder strap, 2 top handles

This product is offered in a combo of a tote handbag and a messenger small size bag. Both of these bags are made of PU leather which is an artificial material.

Talking about its compartments it features a total of 2 interior compartments and 1 middle zip pocket 2 slip pockets, and 1 back zipper pocket that has no outside pockets. It can even hold your iPad and most of your cosmetic items.

It is a small size bag that comes in dimensions of 10 inches in length x 6.5 inches of height and 2.5 inches in width 12″x 12.5″ x 5.3″(W x H x D).

You can choose a large size and medium size for a tote bag where a small messenger bag comes to the size of any one option that is 7.1 inches in width and 5 inches in height.

Medium size comes in 12″W x 12.5″H x 5.3″ D and a larger one comes in the size of 13.5″W x 14.2″H x 6″D. It features a top double handle and one adjustable shoulder strap. This handbag from Dasein is one of the best affordable handbags 2021.

Pros

  • It features no outside pockets.
  • Offered in different colors.
  • Premium-looking handbag and clutch.

Cons

  • Sometimes you will feel stiff with the bag.

8. Women Tote Bag Handbags PU Leather Fashion Hobo Shoulder Bags with Adjustable Shoulder Strap

10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]

  • Material: PU leather
  • Dimensions: Medium: 12″W x 12.5″H x 5.3″D || Large: 13.5″W x 14.2″H x 6″D
  • Compartments: 2 interior compartments with 2 sleep pockets and 1 zip pockets and 1 back zipper pocket
  • Features: Adjustable shoulder strap, 2 top handles

This one is another product that offers a combo of a satchel tote bag with a wallet. This is a premium-looking handbag from the brand ITSCOSY.

The handbag is big enough to fit your essentials like makeup items, mobile phones, cash, and many more. In addition, the brand offers a purse along with a handbag that can later use to fit cash.

It is made of PU leather with a pebble texture. It can even hold your iPad. It comes in the dimension of 12.7″W x 10″H x 6″ D.

This is a type of satchel handbag but comes in a bigger size that’s why a company named it as a satchel tote bag. Read what is a satchel handbag to get informative knowledge about satchel handbags.

This handbag has a compartment including 2 main compartments with 1 center zippered divider and 1 interior back wall zipper pocket.

Talking about the clutch purse, it has dimensions of 9.3″W x 6″H x 0.2″ D and features 2 interior open pockets and 1 extra front compartment with a twist-lock closure that can easily hold your iPhone and credit card.

Talking about its handle and shoulder strap it has a dual top handle and one adjustable and detachable shoulder strap.

So undoubtedly you will be getting leverages by using it as a shoulder bag or handbag. This vegan material-made handbag is one of the best affordable handbags 2021.

Pros

  • Features exterior zipper pocket.
  • It is available in different colors.

Cons

  • It is PU leather so nobody can tell how much time it will long last.

9. Crossbody Handbag for Women – Shoulder bag for Women’s Handmade by LEVOGUE

10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]

  • Material: Genuine leather
  • Dimensions: 10″X 10″H X 2″ D
  • Compartments: 2 interior compartments with 2 sleep pockets and 1 zip pockets and 1 back zipper pocket
  • Features: Adjustable shoulder strap, 2 top handles

This is a genuine leather-made handbag by LEVOGUE that merely a handbag made of leather material. I’m really impressed by the price which is only about $48-$50.

The handbag by LEVOGUE features 1 main compartment along with 1 zip pocket and a mobile holder and as well 2 slide pockets, 1 zip pocket on the front.

Talking about its size it has dimensions of 10 inches of 10″X 10″H X 2″ D and features an adjustable shoulder strap along with a handle.

Pros

  • Genuine leather
  • It is a sturdy and durable handbag.
  • Available in a total of 8 different color options.

Cons

  • Stiff handbag.

10. Dasein Women Satchel Handbags Top Handle Purse Medium Tote Bag Vegan Leather Shoulder Bag

10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]10 Best Affordable Handbags 2021 [Buyer's Guide]

  • Material: PU leather
  • Dimensions: 13 inches W x 8 inches H x 6 inches of D
  • Compartments: 3 parallel compartments including 1 inside zipper pocket and 2 open-top pockets.
  • Features: Adjustable shoulder strap along with 2 top handles

Satchel type of handbag from Dasein is a premium-looking handbag that is made of PU leather. This is one of the best affordable handbags 2021 and one of the best premium-looking handbags in the price range of $35-$40.

Dasein brand has done a great job by making this type of premium-looking handbag. The bag is available in sorts of colors including black, brown, coffee, coral, grey, and many more.

Moving towards its size it has dimensions of 13″W x 8″H x 6″D. The bag is large enough to fit your iPad, documents, mobile device, charger, and makeup items.

Talking about its pocket it features 3 parallel compartments including 1 inside zipper pocket and 2 open-top pockets.

It features a shoulder strap and two top handles and also features a snap closure. It has two handles and an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap.

Pros

  • This handbag features no outside pockets
  • Available in tons of different colors

Cons

  • A little bit of Stiff handbag

What to look before buying a best affordable handbags 2021 | Buying Guide For Best Affordable Handbags

1] Material

Choosing a material for any type of bag must. Because sometimes for many of us bags become an investment because we are going to use it daily or even for at least 4 years.

You can visit our blog on 10 types of bag materials [HERE]. But I would recommend you four types of materials including 1] Genuine Leather 2] Artificial/Synthetic Leather 3] canvas. 4] Polyester.

2] Price

Think of a handbag as an investment. Obviously, this is a blog on the best affordable purses in 2021 then why not include our point for a price.

I have included all these best affordable handbags 2021 with a price range of under $100.

So no doubt you could consider a handbag as an investment and invest your money in a handbag.

3] Pockets And Compartments Functionalities

An affordable purse must be roomy and needs to have many compartments so that you can comfortably carry your essentials including file storage.

e, laptop, mobile device, makeup items, credit card, and much greater to mention.

Check its pockets and compartment functionalities like does a bag have a pocket for a smartphone? does it have a slip pocket? so on.

4] Shoulder Strap and handle

I would suggest you buy a handbag with a shoulder strap and handle both so that you can use the handle sometimes and a shoulder strap if your hand tired after carrying your handbag for a long time.

5] Durability

As you gonna be using it daily or occasionally you must check the durability of any handbag check reviews on any online store and then consider is it a durable handbag or not?

6] Customer Experience/ Reviews

According to HelpScout’s blog post 75 customer service states when it comes to doing an online purchase, 64% of people find customer experience/review more important than price. So check customers’ reviews on any e-commerce store.

So these are some points to note before choosing an affordable handbag.

FAQs on best affordable handbags in 2021

Are big purses in style 2021?

If you are a travel freak then you require big purses, however, for everyday use, I won’t recommend you to buy a big purse.

What color purse in for 2021?

Brown, pastel-toned color, these both types of handbag color goes with any outfit and occasion.

Should your bag match with your shoes or dress?

It is preferable to match your handbag with your shoes and dress. For example, you could consider wearing black shoes with a black dress.

What is the ideal size of an affordable handbag?

While it depends on the work or occasion that you are going to use for. The majority of the handbags on our list can be used in work, parties, travel, etc. If you are finding an affordable purse for work then I would suggest you buy a handbag that can fit your laptop and iPad easily.

What is the most popular handbag style?

According to my research tote bags is the most popular handbag style. However seeing popular attention to satchel, hobo, and crossbody can’t be ignored in the list of the most popular handbag styles.

How to protect your bag from germs?

Don’t ever place your handbag or any other type of bag in high-risk areas where a bag tends to get more germs. And if you are really worried about germs then buy bag cleaner or any other type of liquid to clean the bag.

What is the most durable leather for handbags?

Full-grain leather is the most durable leather for handbags in 2021.

Conclusion:

A handbag is one of the greatest investments or expenses for your daily life uses. Choose a handbag that suits all of your points including which material, compartments, size, and many more.
Choosing an enduring handbag will worth it so must check customers’ reviews before buying a handbag from any e-commerce site including Amazon.com.
However, all handbags that I recommended in this blog from Amazon.com are among the best affordable handbags in 2021.

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