5 Forgotten Fall Handbag Styles

With crossbody bags in full swing this season, the mailbag purse (also called a messenger bag) is making an oversize comeback. This casual canvas version can carry all of your homegrown necessities from the farmers market.SHOP NOW: Madewell mailbag, $78

A roomy blue carryall comes with a detachable strap, making for a discreet overnight bag that doubles as a purse. SHOP NOW: Clare Vivier messenger bag, $363

This perfectly sized envelope clutch allows you to store your notes from that late-afternoon meeting and hit post-work cocktails in style.SHOP NOW: Kate Spade clutch, $278

A patchwork of colors and patterns gives this envelope clutch a little downtown edge.SHOP NOW: Foley + Corinna clutch, $375

No more rooting around in your bag for your belongings. A structured doctor's bag is designed for easy access. Pair this faux-crocodile style with a ladylike suit during the workweek or a cardigan and skinny jeans come the weekend. SHOP NOW: Brahmin bag, $325

Sleek in both style and color, this M.D.-inspired style will become your everyday tote. A second, longer strap lets you sling it over your shoulder when you need to go hands-free.SHOP NOW: IIIBeCa by Joy Gryson bag, $188

The equestrian-inspired saddlebag is a highlight for fall. For a traditional take on the rugged trend, try this '70s-era vintage-style find. SHOP NOW: Fossil bag, $168

With a saddlebag that's more refined than rugged, you can wear it cross-body by day and over your shoulder by night for a look that's pretty and polished. SHOP NOW: J.Crew saddlebag, $258

It may be too obvious for a first date, but why not carry this when you know he's the one?SHOP NOW: Topshop clutch, $70