While we love our trusty canvas tote bags, the trending puffer bags are a gamechanger and a great addition to your weekly rotation. They come in playful designs and colors and in cute silhouettes too — who can resist? So if you’re keeping an eye out for the best puffer bags and you’ve got your adult money ready, here are some suggestions:

Puffer Market Tote from Totes and Beyond

With 17 colors to choose from, the Totes and Beyond Puffer Market Tote (P1,800) is the ultimate budol for the barkada. This cute bag is made with three-layer padding that’s manually quilted to achieve that even puffier look. The water-resistant exterior makes sure it won’t get easily scratched or dirtied. It also features a magnetic snap closure but is also available for an add-on zipper option top. To make your life easier, it also includes one outside zippered pocket plus three inside pockets.

Totes and Beyond also has a number of cute puffer bag options in their Puffer Collection. Check them out here.

Retro Lattice Cloud Shoulder from Lazada

Looking for a new office or school bag that will get everyone asking you where you got it? This Retro Lattice Cloud Shoulder (PHP 256) is the answer. It can be worn over the shoulder or as a cross body bag. Thanks to its large capacity, it can carry books, a small laptop, plus your other essentials. It comes in five colorways: Black, White, Pink, Yellow, and Blue. And because it’s too easy on the pockets, you can totally justify buying two (or three) of these!

Poofy Bag from Beyond the Vines

Make your OOTD extra cute with this adorable, squishy Poofy Bag (SGD 89 or roughly PHP 3,706) from Singaporean fave Beyond the Vines. It fits your bare essentials — wallet, phone, earphones, makeup, small umbrella — and it also comes with a detachable pouch. The Poofy Bag is made with water-resistant nylon and has adjustable straps so you can carry it on your shoulder or as a body bag.

Tip: The newly opened Beyond the Vines store in Uptown Mall, BGC will be stocking up on the Poofy Bag on September 15, 2023 so set your alarms!

Fresh Puffer Bag from BLK Cosmetics

You can either purchase the Fresh Puffer Bag (PHP 990) on its own or get it for free when you buy a BLK Cosmetics Fresh Shades of Summer Full Set (PHP 1,999). This cute bag is made from soft nylon with a fast-drying exterior and is surprisingly roomy — it can carry a 13″ laptop! The Fresh Puffer Bag comes in Yellow and Purple and is the perfect companion from beach trips to office days and weekend escapades in the city.

Puffer Bag from Gentlewoman

Hop on the Gentlewoman craze and treat yourself to a purchase of their Puffer Bag (starts at P1,500). It comes in Classic and Small sizes so you can choose which to complement your OOTD, depending on your mood. The Small Puffer Bag can fit your essentials while the Classic can fit a laptop, a tumbler, and so much more. The classic white colorway with the iconic Gentlewoman label will be a head-turner for sure!

Sleek Puffer Bag from Meraki Essentials

Affordable and stylish. Meraki’s Sleek Puffer Bags (P1,400) will be your next add-to-cart moment. They’re available in four unisex colors: Black, Army Green, Barbie Pink, and Purple. If you’re not a fan of tote bags, the best thing about this one is that it has structure. The Sleek Puffer Bag can stand on its own and is equipped with two interior pockets, a zippered main compartment, a back zip pocket, a magnetic closure, and adjustable straps so you can wear it across your body.

The Handbag from Shopee

If you think the poofier the better, this super poofy bag from Shopee (PHP 884) is the answer to your bag dreams and it won’t even dent your savings. It comes with two sets of handles so you can either hold it in one hand or sling it on your shoulder. It’s also equipped with interior pockets, zipper, and a magnetic closure to top it all off. For less than P1,000, this is a steal!

Cotton Cloud Bag from Lazada

Looking for another conversation starter bag? This Cotton Cloud Bag (P456) from Lazada is not only super cute but we bet you can’t fight the urge to rub your hands all over the quilted exterior. It’s the polyester version of the COS quilted leather bag minus the staggering price tag! This bag from Lazada comes in White, Black, Brown, Rose Red, Sapphire Blue, and Baby Blue.

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