Lunch bags and accessories have gotten way chic. It’s not just backpacks anymore that get heads turning, but it’s the reusable totes, snack bags, sandwich bags, bento-like boxes and water bottles that have become part of the back-to-school style planning. And it’s an item I just checked off our back-to-school list.
Sometimes it’s a good thing when lunch bags go missing. It’s an excuse for you to upgrade to a new style that is more in line with your child’s current personality. I’m usually in the use-it-until-it-breaks camp when it comes to stuff for the girls, but I’m also someone who loves to change things up. So it was a happy accident when Middle Sis’s lunch bag disappeared at camp this summer. It was still in good condition and would have lasted plenty more school years, but I also wanted to get her a neoprene bag like Big Sis. Since the girls were starting a new camp this week that required lunch, I hopped on Amazon to Prime it to me on short notice. She picked out this LeeVan bag in the Galaxy print, which has been one of her favorite fashion motifs this year.
In case you were wondering, why to buy neoprene vs. other materials, here are some of the benefits:
- It’s tough and might last longer than your child’s backpack
- Heat and water resistant
- Resistant to damage from pulling, twisting, etc
- It’s cushioned and provides soft protection (more important as a laptop sleeve, but just saying)
- Latex free – a common allergy
And if you’re reading this and took a peek at your Fancy Girl’s current bag and feel it could also use an upgrade, or it conveniently went missing, shop from some of the fab styles below. And then get one for yourself! (Note: Post contains affiliate links. Thanks for shopping!)
Personalized Lunch Bag – Etsy: For the girl who’s most likely to be seen shopping at Henri Bendel
Downtown Lunch Tote – Wayfair: For the Audrey Hepburn at heart
L.N.C.H. Zaza Tote Lunch Bag, Blue (Navy) – Kohl’s: For the garden party hostess
Tek Trek Neoprene Zippered Lunch Tote with Dog Images – Bed, Bath & Beyond: For your own Doc McStuffins and future veterinarian.
CrazyFire Lunch Tote – eBay: For your artist and creative spirit
Factory printed lunch bag in black ivory dot- J.Crew: For the mini-Sarah Vickers (@sarahkjp) (aka Classy Girls Wear Pearls)
Check out even more in our School Days Pinterest board.
