This seasons more compact-sized shoulder bag is ruthless. There’s no room for hangers-on (or a spare jumper).

Making the transfer across from last seasons more roomy tote is like having your own personal life coach, forcing you to answer the big questions: Do I really need those 3 bottles of nail polish? Why are there so many keys on my keyring? And how long has that muffin been in there??

Follow the link for my edit of the best black shoulder bags and your ticket to a simpler life…

1. Saint Laurent leather shoulder bag, €585
2. Pour La Victoire Satchel, $438.70
3. Alexander Wang shoulder bag $879.19
4. Alexander Wang shoulder bag, $894.34
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs cross-body bag, $378
6. Brian Atwood cross-body bag, $533.20

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