Choosing Your Next Designer Shoulder Bag

Shoulder bags come in all shapes and sizes, and are a popular choice amongst sophisticated women looking for a practical daytime bag that also complements their outfit. Shoulder bags are also a staple of eveningwear elegance, providing a stylish place for essentials on a night out. Here at Jasper Conran London, our vast collection of designer bags go hand-in-hand with our dresses, with each design perfectly suited to a particular style of dress.

Shoulder bags are not just a functional accessory that complements your day-to-day activities, they can also be a stunning counterpart to an already chic and classic outfit. From our larger Bryn tote bags to our more compact leather scoop bags, you can ensure that your entire ensemble makes a statement.

Predominantly, shoulder bags are known for their easy access when retrieving items such as a purse or keys, with various compartments for safekeeping. All of our designer shoulder bags at Jasper Conran London are designed with a contemporary, stylish woman in mind who doesn’t want to compromise style for practicality. Our shoulder bags are designed to, not only serve a functional purpose, but can match impeccably well with our collection of elegant, effortless dresses ready for summer.

For centuries, handbags have evolved to become a fashionable statement piece in their own right. Traditionally used as a practical asset and nothing more, handbags are chosen by people not just for their purpose, but for the way they look too. Handbags, and in particular shoulder bags, now come in a range of different styles, sizes and materials suited to each buyer’s personal preferences and needs.

Initially styled after the military satchels carried by men on the war front, shoulder bags are now a common sight in most women’s wardrobes, with a variety of designer options to choose from to truly make a statement. At Jasper Conran London, we’ve adopted the shoulder bag concept and have designed a range of different sizes and styles suited to the modern, sophisticated women in society.

For more formal evening looks, consider a smaller, underarm shoulder bag as a discreet yet elegant style choice. Our smaller designer shoulder bags are perfectly sized for your purse, phone and keys, ensuring you are fully set for the night ahead.

For the summer months, consider our eye-catching Bryn leather tote bag in mustard. This particular bag pairs perfectly with our Blythe striped shirt dresses in mustard, creating a flawlessly colour-coordinated look for summer days out. Our blue Blythe striped shirt dress is another classic choice if your wardrobe loves stripes; this dress looks simply elegant with our navy Alexis crosshatch tote, or you can choose the Bee leather tote bag in blue for a refined, contemporary look. You can read more about our love for all things striped in our previous style guide here.

For a more chic and sophisticated feel, and to enhance your evening wardrobe, consider pairing one of our black dresses, such as the Bonne A-Line swing dress or the Connie full skirt wrap dress, with our Brielle hobo underarm bag for a cultivated look perfect for date nights and formal evening events. All of our Bonne A-line swing dresses look perfect with our bags, with their bold colours pairing exquisitely with our Bee tote bags, available in camel and cobalt colour options. Our lilac Blythe striped shirt dress also looks great with our camel bee tote.

To choose your next designer bag to complete your favourite outfit, you can browse our collection of designer bags on our website.

The Bryn tote bags are easy to access, with a large interior for you to grab what you need quickly. It has three interior compartments with zip fastenings for extra security. This bag also looks stunning when paired with the Blythe full skirt shirt dress in pink. You can find out more about our designer tote bags in our previous style guide.

Another stylish shoulder bag option perfect for the office and even casual brunch dates is the Agatha hobo bag, available in a range of colours to help you match with any summer outfit. The mustard Agatha hobo bag in particular matches perfectly with our mustard Blythe striped full skirt shirt dress and comes complete with bespoke hardware to stand out from the crowd.

Summer presents a perfect opportunity enjoy brighter colours and warmer tones, swapping darker hues for pastels and tan alternatives. Our designer shoulder bags come in a range of colours, perfect for those unmissable summer events.

We have a vast collection of tan shoulder bags that will make great additions to your summer dresses for day trips or night-time events. Our bags at Jasper Conran London are incredibly durable and a stylish addition for all seasons, especially our Beatrix scoop Hobo bag. The tan variant pairs exceptionally with our Daria broderie A-Line dress in white, with the bag standing out impeccably against a pure white outfit.

If you want to add a bright pop of colour to your summer outfits, we recommend the orange Baylee pocket tote to make a standout statement on those summer weekend trips away. This designer shoulder bag not only presents a cheery feel and look, it also has plenty of interior and exterior compartments to store smaller items such as jewellery and lipstick. It’s also incredibly spacious, making it a great bag for full days out. Our brand new Dahlia hobo bag in mustard is a great choice for adding a pop of colour to your summer wardrobe.

Summer marks the start of several events and occasions that call for a brand-new designer handbag. Weddings, festivals and world-famous events such as Wimbledon are the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a new shoulder bag that will accompany your outfits. For weddings, we recommend choosing a brightly coloured yet elegant dress with light material, and matching it with a pop of colour, such as the Bee tote. Pairing the Pink Celia silk full skirt shirt dress with the camel Bee tote will combine bright, summery tones with a softer, more pastel accessory to complement each other perfectly.

If you’re attending events such as Wimbledon or Ascot this year, our Daria broderie A line dress looks stunning with tan shoulder bags such as the Beatrix hobo, presenting a look that not only keeps you cool in the summer sun, but makes a gorgeous statement too. Our green Blythe striped shirt dress with our green Bee tote would also match perfectly for a trip to Wimbledon.

Here at Jasper Conran London, we have a range of cross body bags that serve as a great alternative to shoulder bags. The beauty of cross body bags is that they can also present themselves as shoulder bags if you’d prefer to wear them a particular way. For instance, our stunning Colette cross body bag can be worn over the shoulder to present a chic, professional look for both work and leisure.

Cross body bags have versatility, meaning they can be worn in multiple different ways, presenting a different look each time. However, shoulder bags are seen as the more practical, easy-to-access option, and are the most appropriate choice if you want a larger designer handbag for more storage. Our Alexis collection is available in both shoulder bag and cross body bag options, allowing you to choose the best option for your outfit and event.

Just in time for summer, our new Dahlia collection is perfect if you’re struggling to choose between a shoulder bag and a cross-body bag. Our gorgeous Dahlia scoop bag in tan can become a shoulder bag with adjustable straps, perfectly suited to your size and preferences. If you’re looking for a smaller, more compact shoulder bag, the Dahlia camera bag in green is the ideal bag for evenings out, perfectly sized for everything you may need. Our entire Dahlia collection can be preordered on our website.

All of our designer shoulder bags at Jasper Conran London are designed with contemporary, fashionable women in mind. Each bag serves an important purpose, created to ensure versatility, functionality and style all go hand-in-hand.