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These Top-Handle Bags Look Straight Out of Kate Middleton's Closet—Including One Amazon Find That's Less Than $80

Princess Kate never misses with a handbag

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Kate Middleton is an icon in many arenas, especially fashion. One thing I've noticed about the princess's signature style? She never says no to a posh, ladylike, top-handle purse. Really, just take a look at some of Kate's favorite bags, and you'll see the elegant silhouette appear again and again. Throw in a hint of hardware, and she's really on board. Hey, I respect a gal who knows her own tastes.

Middleton's been seen with a slew of gorgeous bags in the style, like the L.K. Bennett beauty pictured below that she carried to Wimbledon in 2024. Naturally, I'm on board with any of Middleton's repeat wears, but considering we don't all have a royal's budget for handbags, I've taken the liberty of scoping out a few similar ones to inspire your Kate Middleton-esque OOTDs, all of which are on sale for less than $250. Who says you can't dress like a royal for less?

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LK Bennett

A high-quality Amazon lookalike for a luxury bag always makes me giddy. Especially since this one is JW Pei, a brand I love. The craftsmanship of these affordable bags is stellar, from the stitching to the functionality, and they're incredibly cute to boot. This particular style has a textured vegan leather and a sparkling gold lock on the front. It also comes with a crossbody strap you can clip on for hands-free carrying, though if you really want to channel Kate, donning it by the top handle is the way to go.

If it was the versatile taupe hue that drew you to Middleton's bag above, this luxe leather one from Coach might be your match. It's a minimalist's dream, boasting clean lines and shining silver hardware (I mean, look at that buckle clasp!). The crossbody strap is removable, and the top handle is connected by clasps, making it a bit more flexible than other structured styles. There are also metal feet on the bottom to protect the exterior, and allow it to sit upright. The fact that it's marked down by nearly $300 just makes it even more of a must.

This oh-so-sophisticated style has magnetic closure on the front and gold hardware that subtly accents it. Like the others, it has an attachable longer strap, and it also has both zipper and slip pockets inside for added organization. And that deep cherry color? *So* on trend. Honestly, I could see this baby looking right at home in the hands of the Princess of Wales.


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