Summer Handbag Guide. From the office to the club, every woman needs a great bag this season. There are many great summer styles to choose from. Which one will you own? A trend this season is solid black and white bags. These colors work with most of the items you already own which make the colors so versatile. Soft leather bags are very sophisticated and great for the woman on the go. I have a large black leather bag that I take everywhere and definitely come in handy when you have a lot of runs to make. Everyone knows that skin prints are in which is even more reason to get a nice animal print bag. Another trend is oversized clutches, which are a must for dinner dates and dancing. Clutches are a grab and go item and won’t get in the way on the dance floor. You can join the chain gain with chain-handled handbags. Chain bags are a good way to get in touch with your inner “Coco Chanel”.