9 Purse Organizers That Will Bring Order To The Mess Inside Your Bag
If you’ve managed to streamline your bag down to two or three essentials, bravo. The rest of us carry tote bags that can often become overwhelmed with the detritus of life. Unfortunately not every handbag includes well-designed interior pockets and side slots for succinctly organizing items, which can make trying to find your phone or a pen in a hurry a fool’s errand. Enter the purse organizer: inserts that provide pockets and smart compartments to bring order to the abyss inside your bag. Most are designed in a range of sizes and can fit inside multiple types of handbags, which means you can easily transfer your essentials from one purse to another when switching looks or going out at night and never accidentally forget your keys or credit cards again. Ahead, the 9 best purse organizers to simplify your handbag—and life.
A Sleek, Streamlined Insert for Any Bag
Made from polyurethane microsuede that is both durable and easy to wipe clean in the case of unexpected spills and exploding pens, this sustainable organizer fits inside Cuyana’s popular structured leather tote but is versatile enough to work with other totes as well. Pockets can fit everything from sunglasses to a 13-inch laptop to a water bottle.
A Zippered Pouch for Tote to Desktop
Large enough for a small tablet or e-reader, this flat-bottom pouch has internal slip pockets that flex to fit a variety of items and a wide-mouth opening so you can see what’s inside. It’s constructed from sustainable upcycled cotton and the finger loop allows you to easily pull this out of your bag and store it on your desk at work.
A Compact Organizer You Can Monogram
The beauty of this bag, which has a leather exterior and grosgrain lining, is that it’s chic enough to carry on its own as a clutch or toss inside a larger tote. Unzip it and you’ll find open and enclosed pockets, wallet slots and plenty of storage space for your phone, cash, credit cards, chargers and keys. Plus, you can monogram it with up to three letters or characters and you’ll find certain colors on sale right now.
A Gym Bag Solution
This slim, collapsible organizer is technically designed with parents in mind, but it’s ideal for anyone who works out or carries a variety of items. It has 11 pockets in total, including one that’s large enough to fit a change of clothes or laptop and another that’s insulated so your lunch or water bottle stays cool. The nylon fabric wipes down and the pockets are cinched to keep things like sneakers secure yet easy to access.
A Catchall That Folds Up or Down
Designed with sides that fold back so you can reach inside quickly or snap down for compact travel, this hardworking pouch has five interior pockets and doubles as a dopp kit. You can also feel good about the fact that it’s made with waste-free recycled plastic bottles and environmentally-friendly dyes, making it sustainable and sleek.
An Organizer That Lights Up
The highly-rated organizer is unique in that it has a built-in LED light you can activate with a click of a button, so you’ll never have to frantically search for your phone or wallet in the dark again. You can also use this solo—two D-rings on the side allow you to attach a strap so you can carry it as a crossbody bag on nights out.
A Structured Insert With Minimal Bulk
With more than 4,500 ratings, this Amazon favorite is affordable and sturdy enough to take a beating and keep its shape. Eleven pockets, both slotted and zippered, help separate different items (keys, snacks, lip balm, glasses) so they stay tidy.
A Trio You Can Tote Together or Separately
Sometimes you don’t need to carry all your essentials and sometimes you do. This set of luxe grainy leather pouches makes it simple to organize items by any system you like—whether you group by type (makeup, medicines) or needs (travel, everyday).
A Small But Mighty Pouch
Dagne Dover has built a cult following for its modern, well-organized tote bag and this zip-around pouch is equally popular. Measuring 6” x .5” x 7.5” and made from organic cotton, it’s compact enough to fit in your back pocket so you can pull it out of your bag and carry it separately to a restaurant or on a workout.