Chic Utility Handbags for the Winter

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed)
Jan 12th 2011 at 2:01PM

The harsh days of winter propel us to maneuver through the streets as quickly and easily as possible. There is no time to fuss with what you have on or adjust your bag, especially when you're trying to carefully walk on icy, snow covered streets and cut through gusty winds. These are the moments where you want to get to your destination and come back home.

We've already covered a wide array of stylish winter coats to have you looking your best and to keep you warm. From wool coats to down jackets and everything in between, our winterland of coats is a great resource to start from when hunting for your perfect outerwear.

So it only seems fitting to feature chic utility handbags that will allow you to carry your belongings without having to hassle with falling shoulder straps and endless searches for what you need in an unorganized, bottomless pit of a bag.

While a great utility handbag is going to be different for everyone and should fit your particular needs, it should also organize your belongings so you can retrieve them easily and feel comfortable on. During your searching think about your activities throughout the day and how you get around - car, walk, public transportation, riding a scooter. What are some essential handbag features that make life easy that you just can't do without? Knowing what you want, or even what you don't want, will make your search easier and more enjoyable.

We've featured an assortment of chic utility bags below to browse through, but I first had to feature Rebecca Minkoff's bag. The Main Squeeze Foldover Bag ($395) is styled in an eye catching creamy butterscotch hue whose impact is heightened with unexpected red surrounding its zippers. A classically styled shoulder bag, the Main Squeeze is large enough to fit your items without becoming bulky and cumbersome. Several zippered pockets allow you to access your most used essentials easily and quickly, while your main compartment holds larger items securely with a magnetic fold-over closure. An extra long and adjustable shoulder strap makes it easy to wear across your body even with a bulky winter coat. View additional chic utility handbags for the winter below.

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Gallery: Chic Utility Bags for the Winter