Size is important! Big bags for summer

Floral haze

Summer bags should be light, bright and versatile, great for work and sunny afternoons in the parks, roomy enough to pack all of your holiday essentials. Add a touch of sunshine whatever the weather with our pick of the best around.

By Natalie Glock

Floral canvas bag, £51 Comptoir des Cotonniers, 0207 792 9580  

Shine on

Silver leather bag, £99, Autograph at Marks and Spencer

Pretty in print

Shell print Dani bag, £30 Accessorize

Sophisticated sequins

Grey, sequinned shoulder bag, £65 Rocha John Rocha at Debenhams

Blue skies and fluffy clouds

Cloud print tote, £115, Stella McCartney for Net-a-porter

Nautical chic

Wicker holiday bag, £40 Dune

By the sea

Zebra fish linen Romilly bag, £225 Lulu Guinness

Paintbox brights

Patent leather bag, £99 Boden

Swing out sister

Brown leather satchel, £256 Jigsaw

Golden tan

Woven leather bag, £99 Kew

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