The Best Tote Bags Are Smaller Than Ever This Summer

FashionHoney, Who Shrunk the Bag? Why You Need a Teeny-Tiny Tote This SummerBy Rosie JarmanApril 30, 2026Photo: BackgridSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWhen it comes down to it, we’re tied to just a handful of essentials: Phone, wallet, keys, maybe a lip product and headphones if you really want to cover your bases. Too much for a pocket, these small yet crucial items usually float aimlessly in a big bag. You need something to contain them on a quick walk to the bodega, something to pop onto the passenger seat for a drive across town. Enter the tiny tote. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.The ideal version has simple top handles and not much else, not even a closure.

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