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Including a $200-off Coach bag.
It’s officially winter—and while I’d normally stock up on blanket-soft coats and boots, Katie Holmes just convinced me to upgrade my handbag collection.
The actress recently paired a fuzzy winter coat with a large brown bucket bag that acted as the perfect winter accessory. The sleek, structured design wasn’t just stylish, but roomy enough to hold everyday essentials—keys, a phone, wallet, etc.—as well as gloves, scarves, beanies, and more cozy items. Not to mention, tote bag straps are long enough to sling over a thick jacket.
Luckily, big bucket totes are trending, which means you can easily snag lookalikes of Holmes’s practical-yet-polished winter staple. I found eight similar options from Madewell, the Coach Outlet, Gap, and Amazon, with picks starting at $33.
8 Katie Holmes-Inspired Bucket Bags
- Best Lookalike: Madewell The Essential Bucket Tote, $134 with coupon (Originally $178); madewell.com
- Over $200 Off: Coach Val Duffle Bag, $159 ($398); coachoutlet.com
- Under-$50: Dulcet Project Tote Bag, $33 with coupon (Originally $37); amazon.com
- Most Functional: Béis The Commuter Tote, $118; nordstrom.com
- Gap Tote Bag, $52 (Originally $75); gap.com
- Bostanten Leather Tote Bucket Bag, $87 with coupon (Originally $97); amazon.com
- Banana Republic Factory Leather Oversized Tote, $150 (Originally $250); bananarepublicfactory.com
- Iswee Genuine Leather Bucket Bag, $76 with coupon (Originally $80); amazon.com
Madewell The Essential Bucket Tote
$178 $134 at Madewell.com
Madewell’s best-selling bucket tote is practically just as famous as Holmes’s herself, and looks nearly identical to the bag she used. And what’s not to love? It’s made of 100 percent leather, has an adjustable strap with gold hardware, and is roomy enough to hold a 15-inch laptop, water bottle, and, well, the essentials.
Coach Val Duffle Bag
$398 $159 at Coachoutlet.com
Another best seller, this Coach Val Duffle Bag is a spacious tote that will elevate any outfit with its pebbled leather finish and gold accents. It also features several inside pockets for seamless organizing, as well as an outside zip pocket for safe storing. Even better? It’s on sale for more than $200 off its original price tag.
Dulcet Project Tote Bag
$37 $33 at Amazon
Two bags in one for under $50? Yes, please! This Dulcet Project find comes with a mini pouch that can be used inside the bag or on its own. The leather tote is just as versatile with its refined-yet-relaxed design, adjustable straps that can transform it into a crossbody, and its roomy interior.
Béis The Commuter Tote
$118 at Nordstrom
As a busy mom, nothing gets me more excited than a functional, yet stylish bag, like this Béis tote. The chic, minimalistic design will pair with any outfit, while its variety of compartments and travel-friendly features (like a trolley pass through) will make it a go-to for everything. Plus, the nylon material is durable in the rain and snow.
Below, shop more Holmes-inspired totes that are both practical and polished enough for any occasion.
Gap Tote Bag
$75 $52 at Gap.com
Bostanten Leather Tote Bucket Bag
$97 $87 at Amazon
Banana Republic Factory Leather Oversized Tote
$250 $150 at Banana Republic
Iswee Genuine Leather Bucket Bag
$80 $76 at Amazon