Beach Bags to Elevate Your Poolside Look This Summer: Shop SI Swimsuit’s Picks

Our fashion editors assembled six totes and bags that will elevate your summer swimwear.

Katie Austin was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Sommer Swim. Purple swimwear collage. | James Macari/Sports Illustrated, Tropic of C, Gunes Swim, Favorite Daughter, Jimmy Fairly and Net-a-Porter

A great bag can make or break your day at the beach. A roomy carryall that offers enough space for your SPF, sunglasses, hat, book and wallet? The makings of a great afternoon in the sand. However, if you find yourself juggling your belongings in your hands rather than being able to fit them into your bag, frustration will likely set in quicker than a sunburn.

Here at SI Swimsuit, we know a thing or two about a great beach bag, and lately, we’re completely obsessed with bags by Gunes Swim. The female-founded brand’s offerings are “inspired by the laid-back spirit of the Australian coast,” per the official website, and the handcrafted totes are meant to go from the beach to brunch and back with ease. Below, SI Swimsuit’s fashion editor, Margot Zamet, and fashion assistant, Liz Wentworth, assembled six incredible looks that all center around a fabulous Gunes Swim bag.

With eye-catching colors, internal pockets for staying organized and lightweight, durable construction designed for everyday use, these bags are sure to become your new go-tos.

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Sunset-inspired orange

Orange swimwear and accessories | Etam, Net-a-Porter, Bonnie Clyde, Gunes Swim, Solid and Striped and Reformation

• Triangle Bikini Top With Beads, $44.95 and Tie-On Bikini Bottom, $39.95 (us.etam.com)
• Lizzie Fortunato Laguna Gold-Tone Beaded Necklace, $245 (net-a-porter.com)
• Baby Sunglasses, $208 (bonnieclyde.la)
• Sunclay Rope Bag, $56 (gunesswim.com)
• Celeste Short Ecru, $128 (solidandstriped.com)
• Jessica Flat Thong, $198 (thereformation.com)

Sweet yellow bikini

Yellow bikini and accessories | Triangl, Myra Swim, Gunes Swim, Farm Rio, Net-a-Porter and Bonnie Clyde

• Sofi Butter Yellow Halter Bikini Set, $119 (triangl.com)
• Leon Sarong, $130 (myraswim.com)
• Bluebell Sky Tote, $82 (gunesswim.com)
• Shell Flat Sandal, $248 (farmrio.com)
• TOTEME Raffia-Like Sunhat, $290 (net-a-porter.com)
• Baby Sunglasses, $208 (bonnieclyde.la)

Summer blues

Blue swimsuit and accessories | Monday Swimwear, Net-a-Porter, Gunes Swim, Veronica Beard and Jimmy Fairly

• Clovelly One Piece, $180 (mondayswimwear.com)
• Faithfull Mora Broderie Anglaise Straight-Leg Pants, $200 (net-a-porter.com)
• Sky Blue Mini Bundle Tote, $71 (gunesswim.com)
• Paracord Charm Bracelet, $145 (veronicabeard.com)
• A.Emery Nolan Leather Sandals, $210 (net-a-porter.com)
• The Wind Sunglasses, $148 (jimmyfairly.com)

Regal purple vibes

Purple swimwear and accessories | Tropic of C, Gunes Swim, Favorite Daughter, Jimmy Fairly and Net-a-Porter

• The C Bralette, $70 and Bottom, $70 (tropicofc.com)
• Apple Bundle Tote, $84 (gunesswim.com)
• The Tommy Low-Slung Bermuda, $178 (shopfavoritedaughter.com)
• The Aela Sunglasses, $148 (jimmyfairly.com)
• Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara Leather Flip-Flops, $176 (net-a-porter.com)

Burgundy and brown

Burgundy swimwear and accessories | Gooseberry Intimates, Gunes Swim, Aritzia, Linda Farrow, Reformation and Net-a-Porter

• One-Piece Tank Cassis, $110 (gooseberryintimates.com)
• Candy Pico Bag, $64 (gunesswim.com)
• Little Moon Sail Linen Pant, $98 (aritzia.com)
• Wrap Sunglasses in Dark Tortoiseshell, $365 (lindafarrow.com)
• Amelia Flat Thong, $148 (thereformation.com)
• Tohum Concha Puka gold-Plated Shell Necklace, $310 (net-a-porter.com)

Pretty in pink

Pink swimwear and accessories | Triangl, Net-a-Porter, Gunes Swim, SCHUTZ and CHIMI

• Este - Pigi Neoprene Scoop Crop Bikini Set, $135 (triangl.com)
• Comme Si Cotton-Poplin Shirt, $295 (net-a-porter.com)
• Violet Sky Tote, $82 (gunesswim.com)
• Naomi Raffia Sporty Sandal, $124.60 (schutz-shoes.com)
• Dele Sunglasses, $220 (chimi-online.com)

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