We Think This Is the One Handbag That Genuinely Goes With Everything

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Some of you know exactly which designer handbag you want to invest in. In fact, you might always reach for the same style, color, and brand each and every time, safe in the knowledge that you'll get endless use out of it. But sometimes, the right one can be a little different than you'd expect. Case in point? White handbags have become surprising sidekicks to so many editors in the Who What Wear London office. 

Bright-white handbags, like shoes, had a reputation for being tacky and cheap looking for a long time. However, if you look at the bags from Gucci, Chloé, and Prada, you'll find that many of the most elegant styles are actually in an ivory hue. White handbags might seem like a summer accessory, but they look just as good with chunky knitwear, beige blazers, white boots, and oversize snuggly coats.

To prove that point, we've rounded up a few ways the fashion set is styling white bags along with the 24 best white bags to shop at every price point. All of the bags below disprove this old-school "tacky" style rule and show that this is one of the best bags you can buy right now. 

How to Wear a White Bag

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Style Notes: A white bag looks amazing with a head-to-toe white outfit. 

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Style Notes: For double the impact, wear a pair of white sunglasses with your white handbag. 

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Style Notes: A white handbag looks really elegant when paired with buttery-yellow and beige separates. 

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Style Notes: The white crossbody bag makes this feel like a preppy look.

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Style Notes: A white bag is a perfect way to add a romantic touch to an oversize leather bomber jacket. 

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Style Notes: Use a white handbag as a way to play with color-blocking. 

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Style Notes: Don't be afraid to mix and match white, off-white, and beige-hued accessories.

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Style Notes: Use a two-tone white bag as a neutral when mixing and matching patterned clothing. 

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Style Notes: A clutch bag tucked under one arm always looks chic.

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Style Notes: Make your favorite puff-sleeve dress feel brand-new by pairing it with a uniquely shaped white bag. 

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This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK and has since been updated. Next up, The "Boring" Handbag That You'll Never Regret Buying

Emma Spedding