11 Handbags for the Mom Who Can Never Have Too Many — Starting at $8

Published Apr 21, 2025 10:37 am ET


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You can never have too many purses. And if you have a mom who is a handbag enthusiast, a chic new purse is the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Whether she’s always carrying around a tote bag or is a crossbody connoisseur, these 11 purses will make the perfect addition to her wardrobe. From high-end brands like Coach and Tory Burch to affordable under-$10 Amazon finds, give mom the ultimate gift of style with these bags.

  1. This JW PEI Gabbi Ruched Hobo Handbag is a personal favorite of mine and perfect for those days when I only need to carry my phone, cards, perfume and a few makeup products. It comes in 20 different colors and fabrics, including faux fur and rhinestones.
  1. Another personal fave, this sleek leather Coach Tabby Quilted Shoulder Bag has gone viral on social media. It’s available in either black or pink, and it features a magnetic closure and a pull-through chain strap.
  1. With a roomy main pocket and multiple interior pockets, this mini shoulder bag can fit Mom’s phone, wallet, keys and on-the-go makeup and skincare essentials. It’s made of a soft polyester fabric and comes in over 30 different colors.
  1. Whether she needs a new work bag or something to travel with, this Bagsmart tote is a great choice. The lightweight padded fabric looks like a chic puffer coat, and there are plenty of pockets and compartments to store everything from laptops to water bottles.
  1. This versatile, quilted crossbody bag is made of vegan leather and comes in 20 colors and patterns. It’s small enough for Mom to carry around everywhere and large enough to fit essentials like her phone, wallet, makeup and sunglasses.
  1. This popular Coach Brooklyn 28 Shoulder Bag will be a staple piece that she can carry around for years. With a magnetic snap closure and an interior pocket, there’s room for her favorite book, makeup products and phone in the bag.
  1. If she loves Tory Burch bags, add this Robinson Leather Wallet On a Chain to her collection. It adds a sophisticated touch to any outfit, and it has a zip pocket and several card slots inside — perfect for the mom who only carries the basics.
  1. This JW PEI Women’s Joy Shoulder Bag makes a great everyday accessory. With over 27 colors to choose from, you can pick one that matches Mom’s wardrobe. Plus, she can easily fit her phone and wallet in it, and the magnetic snap closure prevents them from spilling out.
  1. This Sam Edelman Monogram Shopper Tote is crafted with cotton and polyurethane, and it comes with a removable zippered pouch on the inside. It’s available in five colors, each of which features the signature Sam Edelman logo pattern all over.
  1. If she’s heading to a spring wedding or event, this affordable under-$10 sparkling evening clutch bag will be the star accessory. It has a detachable strap, a card slot and a magnetic flap closure, and Amazon reviewers say it fits all of their evening essentials.
  1. You can never go wrong with a classic black tote, and we love this Montana West Tote Bag. Crafted from vegan leather, it’s versatile and roomy, with a spacious interior for Mom’s devices and essentials like a phone, lip balm, sunscreen and wallet.

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.