Everybody has experienced a bout of buyers remorse before – you purchase something in hopes it’ll elevate your wardrobe and upon receiving it, you decide, nah, it’s not for me. But when we chanced upon these bags, we thought, hey, they cost way less than a designer one and they’re practical enough for groceries.
These filet (say: fee-lay) bags originated in France and were originally made for fisherman who used them to hold their catches – 1) because they stretch out to fit practically whatever you need to hold and 2) they can be folded to almost nothing when you’re not planning to use them.
Read on to see our picks of the most affordable designer looking non-designer choices.
Shop Weekend Cheoks filet bag, $10.
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Why do we love it in black? Three words: No visible stains.
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When you’re not using it for work or to cart your groceries, there’s something about the rustic charm of this bag that elevates simple flatlays.
Photo credit: A Conscious Curation.
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We recommend swapping out the sandals for sneakers for work.
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Even if you decide to dress it up a little, the bag still works. We think the French were on to something.
Photo Credit: Le Catch
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Our favourite way to wear it? With relaxed neutrals for I’m-not-on-holiday-but-I-dress-like-it vibes.
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