Fashion

The Updated Wristlets You’ll Want To Carry All Winter Long

They're back, and better than ever

by Jenna Igneri

Remember wristlets, the long-ago bag trend of our youth? The flimsy, zippered pouches that (barely) fit our Motorola phones and lipgloss, and were likely covered in some sort of monogram print by way of Coach or Dooney & Bourke? Well, we have news for you—the wristlet's cool older sister has stepped into the spotlight, and she's way more stylish and sophisticated.

Enter: the bracelet bag, the new bag trend providing us with all of the convenience of having everything we need at the flick of a wrist while being far more practical than the "handbags" of our youth. Today's bag-of-the-moment is large enough in size to fit our 2019 necessities and comes in way sleeker and edgier styles than in the past. With their unexpected textures and unconventional shapes, many of these wristlets practically double as works of art.

Check out the 18 must-have bracelet bags of the season, below.

Photo courtesy of ASOS

Reclaimed Vintage, Inspired Bag with Tort Handle, $45, available at ASOS.

Photo courtesy of Sonya Lee

Sonya Lee, Half Maya, $336, available at Sonya Lee.

Photo courtesy of W Concept

Lartigent, Faux Fur Bag in Yellow, $77, available at W Concept.

Photo courtesy of Truss

Truss, Party Bag in Green, $100, available at Truss.

Photo courtesy of American Two Shot

Otaat Myers, Ring Pouch Medium Camel, $160, available at American Two Shot.

Photo courtesy of Charles & Keith

Charles & Keith, Circular Handle Clutch, $49, available at Charles & Keith.

Photo courtesy of Building Block

Building Block, Cylinder Wristlet in Tomato, $495, available at Building Block.

Photo courtesy of Pixie Market

Pixie Market. Leopard Faux Fur Pul Through Bag, $108, available at Pixie Market.

Photo courtesy of Zara

Zara, Wallet Handbag, $45.90, available at Zara.

Photo courtesy of Danse Lente

Danse Lente, Josh Black, $515, available at Danse Lente.

Photo courtesy of Pretty Little Thing

Pretty Little Thing, Silver Diamante Chainmail Pouch, $38, available at Pretty Little Thing.

Photo courtesy of The Break

Edas Jewels X Ashley Isokpehi, Crux Tote Denim Bucket Bag, $125, available at The Break.

Photo courtesy of Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang, Roxy Mini Hobo, $495, available at Alexander Wang.

Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal

WANT, Python-ic Moment Circle Handle Bag, $14, available at Nasty Gal.

Photo courtesy of Lisa Says Gah

Suryo, Frambos Sac in Raspberry, $95, available at Lisa Says Gah.

Photo courtesy of Mango

Mango, Wood Detail Bag $35.99, available at Mango.

Photo courtesy of Parisa Wang

Parisa Wang, Addicted Bracelet Bag, $245, available at Parisa Wang.

Photo courtesy of Cult Gaia

Cult Gaia, Devora Hive Bag, $328, available at Cult Gaia.

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