The Best Clear Bags Aren’t Just for Concerts

Whether you’re seeing Taylor Swift or Blink-182, if the venue calls for a clear bag, this simple carryall does the trick. You can wear it crossbody, so you don’t have to worry in big crowds.

This structured bag is a clear box locked into a sparkling cage—an unexpectedly elegant option that you can wear while transitioning from day to night.

This candy-colored twofer version of a 1970s classic Coach style—a wristlet and crossbody in one—is the sweetest of choices.

You don’t have anything to hide! For everyday needs, carry this cute clear bag, which is just the right size for the essentials, plus a little something extra, like a Kindle or book.

A clear bag doesn’t have to be reserved only for concerts. This mesh bag is an elegant evening option. Keep it simple and tuck a lipstick inside, along with your phone and wallet.

Clear, but not lacking personality, this top-handle bag also has a crossbody strap so you can wear it multiple ways.

Coperni’s glass Swipe Bag may not be the most practical style on this list—it’s like carrying a piece of art, and you’ll have to be careful setting it down. But you’ll feel like Cinderella with this bag in hand.

For occasions when you want your bag to be transparent, but not totally see-through, this is a happy medium.

Everyone who has this mini Tory Burch bag raves about its extremely functional design. The two zippers help you get in and out easily, and the smaller size makes it the go-to for concerts and sporting events. I love it for its fun color-blocking and ’80s preppy look.

This under-$50 crossbody bag has a lot going for it, from its ample but minimal body design to its steady, studded bottom. (Read: You can definitely set this down on the floor.)

This summer proved that pink is the new neutral, something Miu Miu girls have known all along. This transparent pink, metallic-trimmed top-handle gives you a Harajuku lunch-box look, plus a hands-free option with its crossbody chain.

When you want to carry the least but still look cute, Anya Hindmarch’s sunny yellow pouch is the clear winner. The best part? You can also throw it in your daily workbag to organize all the loose bits that get lost at the bottom.

This curved style comes with a comfortable crossbody strap and zipper top, making it perfect for concerts or travel.