Let’s face it; we’re women and we just love to pack everything we might or might need whenever we leave the comfort of our home, even if it’s just for a couple of days. So the question of “what bag to use for our weekend getaway” is consequently inevitable. Granted, you might already know what kind of clothes you’ll be taking with you, but where will they fit if you don’t settle the issue of the bag first?

So let’s make it clear that a good weekender bag will limit your packing-related cravings – meaning no, you won’t need that Halloween costume you wore once 10 years ago, this weekend. This time around, go light and pick a bag that will only fit your essentials – and by essentials, we really do mean essentials. Luckily, our favorite brands have catered to our direst needs and we’ve seen a lot of oversized totes that will be taking us from vacation to vacation in style and grace.

Sift through the Photo Gallery below to pick your favorite weekender bag – we won’t judge if you pick more than one!

Cindy Menassa