Fortunately, no two top handles are the same. The style ranges from sophisticated pillowy satchels to quaint leather bucket bags to petite bejeweled mini purses. The best part is that some top handle bags come with a detachable chain or leather strap that you can also fashion into a functional crossbody.
If you haven't dipped your toes yet into the elegant world of top handle bags, we've got you covered with everyday styles, statement options, elegant ones for luxe occasions, and investment-worthy designer pieces. Our trendy list includes handbags in fall 2023's top color trends, such as cherry-red bags from Coperni and Jacquemus. Find your new it-piece in the best top handle bags ahead and start fall on a trendy beat.
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Elevate your carousel of everyday handbags with a new top handle bag. The styles we've picked are classy enough to wear daily from your work events to meeting friends for dinner.
Plus, these top handle bags are roomy enough to hold all your essentials. Several designs come with a detachable strap for versatility, compartments for organization, and secured closure from magnetic to zippered to drawstrings.
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Spice up your attire with a jazzy statement bag that'll catch everyone's gaze. We've found everything from furry shearling styles to shimmering rhinestone-embellished kinds and ones glossed in the season's hottest silver and red.
Shop top handle bags with luxe gold hardware in sleek silhouettes from brands like Tory Burch, Phillip Lim, and Ganni. The silhouettes have subtle, eye-catching details like bow handles and soft, rounded edges, which are perfect to pair with wedding guest dresses, professional work events, and other formal events.
Welcome to Hype Machine, our hit-list of the top reviewed products across the web — according to a crowd of die-hard shoppers. Call this your 4-star & up only club, with entry granted by our devoted-to-the-goods shop editors.
The capsule wardrobe black dress pant has traditionally been reserved for the office, but when paired with a casual cotton tee or a dolled-up corset, these work pants are super-versatile. During the day, they’re an effortless, elevated substitute for the everyday blue jean, and at night, they’re great for dinner parties or late-night drinks. Throw a blazer over the whole thing, and you’ll instantly look like a creative exec ready to crush a presentation.
What we’re getting at is this: A great pair of black dress pants might improve your sartorial game significantly. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the most-loved and highly rated black dress pants with reviews that speak for themselves and justify carting them up.
The “Unicorn Trouser” Black Pant
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 199 reviews
This viral Madewell pant has been declared a “unicorn trouser” by customers because of its versatile, ultra-flattering cut. One shopper who initially questioned the wide-leg fit wrote, “These are a tailored, classic, wide-legged dream. They provide comfort without overwhelming the frame. They nip in the waist beautifully.” These features also make it ideal for curvier bodies. A reviewer said, “If you have a long torso and/or big hips and thighs, these are the pants for you.” Find the Harlow Pant available in petite, standard, plus, and tall sizes for the perfect fit. The pleats, sailor-inspired buttons, and drapey Tencel-Lyocell fabric are all cherries on top of a great black dress pant.
The Cropped Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars; 1,164 reviews at Anthropologie
I previously wrote a review of Anthropologie’s best-selling Colette pant, which has gained a rabid fanbase over the past three years for its ultra-comfy, ultra-flattering fabric that drapes beautifully on the leg. While the Colette comes in a variety of lengths, fabrics, and colors, these stretchy cropped pants are best suited for those who prefer a little more flare (and to show a little more shoe). One shopper wrote, “These pants are everything! They fit so nicely! I have [four] colors and will probably continue adding onto the list [because] these elevate any top you pair with them. Lightweight and so easy to wear!” Pick from petite, standard, plus, and tall options, and then find yourself grabbing these black pants every day.
The Legging-Like Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.8 out of 5 stars; 3,592 reviews
Quince’s Ponte pant collection is beloved. Many R29 readers have gravitated toward the bootcut style, but our eyes are on this straight-leg silhouette, which has gained over 3.5k positive reviews. The pull-on, stretchy, wrinkle-resistant pants have a yoga-pant feel to them, yet they manage to cut it as dress pants. “These pants are very comfortable (like wearing leggings but thicker and dressier),” one customer wrote, with another declaring them “great work pants.” However, shoppers have shared their mixed reviews about sizing, so make sure you check out the size chart and choose between three inseam lengths.
The Super High-Waisted Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.2 out of 5 stars; 285 reviews
Everlane dropped a collection of suiting basics that I got to try on firsthand. While the breathable Tencel Lyocell fabric is outstanding and easy to wear, I would say that these pants are best for taller folks. (The “short” inseam option runs 30 inches while the “regular” is 32 inches — so, not very petite-friendly! However, the 30-inch inseam looked perfect on my 5’7″ friend.) And their high-rise cut is what excites most shoppers. “High-waisted perfection. Pants sit just above the belly button, so perfect for cropped shirts. Also great with tucked-in shirts, sweaters, or whatever,” one customer wrote. Many agree that the cut is flattering and versatile, making it easy to dress up or down.
The Plus Size Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars; 647 reviews
Another bestselling stretchy Ponte pant on our list comes from Eloquii. The thick, medium-weight fabric makes these a great winter pant. Another plus, according to one reviewer, is that “the heavier material holds you in.” The plus-size black trousers have a sleek, tailored silhouette and a flattering pin-tuck detailing. Enjoy an ankle-length cut that can show off your favorite high heels, chunky loafers, or boots. One shopper wrote, “Extremely great quality material that is comfortable for all-day wear at the office.” These suit pants are available in sizes 14 through 28 in petite, standard, and tall inseam lengths.
The Versatile Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars; 1,089 reviews
A beloved dress pant that just keeps on giving and keeps on pleasing are these Abercrombie & Fitch bestsellers. The menswear-inspired fabric and slightly wider-leg cut is classic and versatile. The tailored style is great if that’s what you’re looking for, but be mindful of sizing. One customer shared, “They fit but are tailored, so size up if you don’t like a snug fit.” Another wrote, “Purchased before they came in Curve Love fit, which I would have preferred, so it is a little loose in the waist but otherwise no complaints.” Thankfully, if you are curvy, the Curve Love option is now available in short, regular, and long lengths.
The Perfect Black Pant For Tall People
The Hype: Reformation bestseller
If you find your way into Reformation’s bestseller section, you’ll be met by the Mason Pant. Enjoy a cinched waist and relaxed leg fit that’ll give you that ultimate cool-girl-at-the-office look or a more casual going-out one. The brand shared in the product description that many customers have found this style long and in need of hemming. Luckily, Reformation offers free alterations, so you’ll be able to customize your trousers for the perfect fit! This fan-favorite style is also available in petite and plus sizes.
The Mid-Rise Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.2 out of 5 stars; 1,011 reviews
If the prior high-waisted and wide-leg styles haven’t tickled your fancy, then we recommend this Banana Republic pant that has a mid-rise waist and skinny fit throughout. The sleek black dress pants made from a cotton blend are super-sturdy and slightly stretchy. One customer, who has repurchased these a couple times, said, “Color never fades and the material doesn’t stretch after wearing all day where it looks frumpy on you in areas. The material has some stretch but not like most clothes have these days.” Check out the sizing chart carefully, and choose between petite, regular, and tall fits.
The Smoothing Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars; 1,623 reviews
Yes, the famous shapewear brand makes clothing too, and high-quality, high-rated clothing at that. Like its signature shapewear shorts, these dress pants are pull-on, have four-way stretch, and use a smoothing fabric that offers core-shaping and “booty lifting” features. Plus, the Perfect Pant is machine-washable. What more can you ask for? But if you’re still reluctant, one recent customer is a big fan: “Love these pants! Wasn’t sure having never tried them on and the price point is higher than I usually spend, but well worth it!” They’re available in petite, regular, and tall inseams, and go up to a 3X.
The Stretchy Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars; 62 reviews
If you already love J.Crew’s four-season stretch fabric, you’ll love these dress pants, which are super-comfortable and never lose their shape. The straight-leg trousers are also sleek and promise to be flattering on everyone. “This is my fourth pair of Kate pants — [two pairs] in linen, [one] in faux leather, and I just purchased a pair in four-season stretch. They look perfect on, and I have never had to bring them in for alterations,” one customer raved. One thing to note, though, is that these pants don’t have belt loops, so finding the right size is really important. To hopefully help with that, this style comes in a large size range and comes in petite, classic, and tall lengths.
The Eco-Conscious Black Dress Pant
The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars; 384 reviews
Theory’s best-selling Treeca fit is a mid-rise and slim-leg cut that can be found across several lengths, fabrics, and colors. But these responsibly sourced premium merino wool ones seem to have the most reviews from customers. The wool makes them stretchy, breathable, and temperature-regulating, making them great for all-day wear. This particular style is also slightly cropped, and from the reviews, most customers find them to be true to size, which is a big win for us.
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“Merch” and “fashion” have never been mutually exclusive (think: vintage sportswear, band tees, and branded moto leather jackets). But right now, it would seem that the trend centers largely around one major arena: food. Cool Girl clothing collectives are vending pasta T-shirts and cheese-shaped earrings. Restaurant totes are now essential to the standard street-style uniform. Tomato Girl Summer is all over TikTok. Which is to say, in all sincerity, we wear what we eat.
And now, we can wear what we drink, too. In celebration of National Coffee Day, beloved Canadian coffee purveyor, Tim Hortons, is releasing a new line of thematic apparel that encompasses letterman jackets, crewneck sweaters, socks, hats, patch packs, and T-shirts, thus allowing customers to wear their coffee orders (Black Coffee, Latte, Double Double, Cold Brew, Iced Capp) on their sleeves — or lapels, chests, backs, et cetera. "Many Tims fans consider their coffee order a part of their identity, so we wanted to give them the chance to celebrate their favourite drinks the same way that sports fans wear jerseys to support their favourite teams,” says Solange Bernard, senior director of marketing for Tim Hortons.
You'll need to shop fast, however. The coffee crews line is available for only one day —September 29 starting at 10 a.m. ET (unless, of course, you’re a Tims Rewards member, in which case, you'll earn early access at 8 a.m. ET) — and exclusively at TimShop.
Ahead, we’re taking a look at our favorite pieces in the collection. Get to shopping, before everything's sold out.
Designed as an homage to the classic Canadian “Double Double” — two shots of cream and two shots of sugar mixed in with Tim Hortons original brewed coffee — this letterman jacket boasts leather sleeves, just as cozy as the double double itself.
For a more culturally inspired take on the Double Double, this “Deux Deux” tee adds a little French twist to the mix. Styled with a #22 insignia (hence: Deux Deux), the jersey-inspired shirt gives coupe de monde-meets-Fashion Week energy.
For the purists: a jacket with some punk rock flair. Crafted with leather sleeves and lightening bolt details, the monochrome garment is designed to say, “no sweetener for me."
This cozy pullover crewneck in a warm chocolatey brown will keep you plenty cozy while you sip your go-to frigid coffee bev all winter long (like any true cold brew devotee), with socks to match.
If you’re looking for vintage varsity vibes, this butter-hued jacket is the perfect Tim Hortons select. With a collegiate-style I.C. insignia on the breast, it's giving Friday Night Lights (with a java-esque twist).
In the lighter layer realm, latte enthusiasts can also rock this perfect, boxy white tee. In monochrome shades of white, the tee pairs well with just about anything.
Styled after your standard jersey, this #64 Cafe Noir shirt (the number refers to the year the coffee line was released) has all the chic, minimalist appeal of the beloved Tim Hortons coffee drink.
If there's one thing that's basically catnip for fashion lovers, it's a hot-off-the-presses Target designer collab — and this next one is one for the books. Well, maybe textbooks.
Just in time for back-to-school season, Target has launched its fall designer collection, and it's with none other than Rowing Blazers. The American design label is best known for its irreverent, modern interpretation of the classics: Think suiting, knitwear, rugby shirts, and the like that enjoy a cult following.
Rowing Blazers x Target spans over 100 pieces across adult and kids’, accessories, home decor, outdoor, and even swag for your furry friends. Prices start at $5, and apparel items will be available in sizes ranging from XXS to 5X. The collection dropped online and in select stores on September 23 and, as has been the case with past Target collabs, the adorably preppy pieces are already flying off the shelves. Ahead, shop the highly-coveted Rowing Blazers x Target collab and read along as Rowing Blazers' founder and creative director (and former US national rowing team coxswain!) Jack Carlson walks us through the collection.
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Jack Carlson: "Rowing Blazers is a brand and design studio that I founded about six years ago. We’re known for our irreverent, colorful slightly subversive take on the classics."
Rowing Blazers x Target Glass Jar Candle, Tobacco and Cardamom, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Dog Decorative Bookends, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "We’re also known for the collaborations we’ve done, as well as this cult following and celebrity clientele that we’ve somehow attracted over the years. I really don’t understand how that happens, but it’s very cool."
Rowing Blazers x Target Corduroy Logo Baseball Hat, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Crest Football, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Crest Beer Stein, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetR29: Tell us about how the partnership with Target came about.
JC: "Target reached out to us kind of out of the blue almost two years ago and I was thrilled when they did. At first, it was very casual, like 'We’d love to learn more about the brand, maybe at some point in the future we can do something.' I didn’t think something would happen right away, but I was hopeful."
Rowing Blazers x Target Corduroy Logo Baseball Hat, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Plaid 2-Pocket Jacket, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Letter Patch, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "Target is so well known for its designer collaborations and the names they’ve collaborated with, I’m very honored to be in that company. They have executed those collaborations so beautifully and so well, and they’ve been so successful. I was super excited and then just a few weeks later, Target reached back out and they were like, 'We’d love to move forward with a collaboration.' That was a very, very exciting moment."
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Graphic Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rose Print Belt Bag, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Crest Skateboard, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Kids' Duffle Coat, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Kids' Ivy Print Straight Chino Pants, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "I wanted to really lean into the brand DNA because this is going to be so many people’s first time learning about the brand, experiencing the brand, buying something from the brand. And I didn’t want to dumb it down, either. I wanted to keep those really elevated pieces like the outerwear, the duffle coats, the camel polo coat, double-breasted blazer."
Rowing Blazers x Target 'Kindness' Graphic Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Vertical Stripe Corduroy Collared Canvas Jacket, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "We also wanted to lean into the American collegiate aesthetic, and keep the colors and patterns we’re so known for. I didn’t want to be like, 'We’ll make this a little more wearable by toning down the colors.' I wanted it to be true Rowing Blazers, with the graphics, the colors, even the fabrics as well."
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Sweater, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Vertical Stripe Corduroy Collared Canvas Jacket, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "I wanted it to be very elevated and up to [the standard] we’re known for. This is going to be the introduction to millions of people so it needed to be true to the brand DNA."
Rowing Blazers x Target Alphabet Print Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Faux Shearling Crest Baseball Hat, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetR29: What are some of the pieces you’re especially excited about? Any predictions on what you think will be the first to sell out?
JC: "It’s so hard to pick favorites in the collection. The things that we’re so known for, like the rugby shirts, or the sweatshirts and tee shirts, I think all of that will be very popular. I also think some of the more elevated pieces that are some of my favorites will also attract a lot of people’s attention, too."
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Graphic Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Greek Runner Ceramic Ice Bucket, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "Outside of apparel, the yellow and navy striped canvas weekender bag and dopp kit are so beautiful. And there’s a jacket with a corduroy collar, too."
Rowing Blazers x Target Rose Print Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Stripe Double Breasted Blazer, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Corduroy Straight Leg Trousers, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "Also, I love the fact that almost everything in the collection is customizable. You can get these little chenille varsity letters, and I designed a lot of the collection with that in mind: 'Is this going to look good with someone putting their initials or their name a funny phrase?' And I think so much of it will."
Rowing Blazers x Target Stripe Double Breasted Blazer, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetR29: You’re in such amazing company when you consider Target’s past designer collaborations and how much they mean to people who love fashion but may not be able to exclusively shop designer all the time. What does it mean to share the brand with a wider audience?
JC: "It means so much. We have done a lot of collabs in the past, but from my perspective, this is the biggest and most important one we’ve done because it will reach so many people."
Rowing Blazers x Target Rose Print Fleece Zip Up Jacket, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Corduroy Logo Baseball Hat, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "The collab is so in line with the vision that I had from the beginning for the brand, which is creating a club for everyone. And when you think, this will be in over 1,000 Target stores, the average price point is less than $30, and we’re able to have fully inclusive sizing from XXS to 5X, that means a lot."
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Zig Zag Print Tie, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Stripe Double Breasted Blazer, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rose Print Ceramic Vase, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of TargetJC: "[Target x Rowing Blazers] is in a way, the culmination of my vision for the brand, so it’s incredibly exciting."
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Corduroy Double Breasted Blazer, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Sweater, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Zig Zag Print Pet Tie, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Weekender Bag, $, available at Rowing Blazers
Rowing Blazers x Target Crest Logo Weekender Bag, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Corduroy Crossbody Bag, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Tote Bag, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Pet Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Cube Pouf, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Corduroy Logo Baseball Hat, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Croquet Stripe Cable Knit Sweater, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Crest Logo Belt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Logo T-Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Graphic T-Shirt, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Crest Logo Belt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Crest Football, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Stripe Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Croquet Stripe Cable Knit Sweater, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Crest Logo Stripe Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Stripe Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Corduroy Logo Baseball Hat, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target 'Kindness' Graphic Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Plaid Pleated Skirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Duffle Coat with Arm Patch Crest, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Plaid Pants, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Twill Pants, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Twill Pants, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Duffle Coat with Arm Patch Crest, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target 'Kindness' Graphic Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Twill Pants, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Zig Zag Print Tie, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Double Breasted Blazer, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target All Over Print Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Button Blazer, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rugby Stripe Sweater, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Corduroy Double Breasted Blazer, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Corduroy Straight Leg Trousers, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Zig Zag Print Pet Tie, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Rose Print Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Alphabet Print Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Corduroy Straight Leg Trousers, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Twill Pants, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Corduroy Straight Leg Trousers, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Men's Plaid Pants, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Women's Stripe Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Crest Logo Stripe Collared Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt, $, available at Target
Rowing Blazers x Target Adult Zig Zag Print Tie, $, available at TargetPhoto: Courtesy of Target
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