They're roomy, they're hip and they look just as good at the beach as they do in the bar. Angeline Neo picks 10 bags for him and her.

• Ditch small bags for one big roomy carrier to tote around all your poolside essentials and make a grand entrance.
• Keep your keys, money and smaller items in several pouches to keep things organised in your tote.
• Metallic and patent fabrics make casual carriers more chic.
• Go for bright coloured bags or those with striking patterns so as to jazz up simpler swim togs.
• Traditional beach bag fabrics like canvas, straw or rattan can still look modern - look for leather trimmings and hardware details like rivets and zippers which lend urban cred.

For Her	For Him
Metallic PVC bag by Steve Madden, $220, from STGE, 01-25 Raffles City	Calf leather overnight bag, $1,886, from Bally, 01-28 Raffles City
Rattan bag, $45.90, from FuncDeko, 03-90B Far East Plaza	Patent shoulder sling bag by Nike, $73.80, from Royal Sporting House, 03-129A Marina Square
Straw and leather tote by Francesco Biasia, $460, from STGE	Canvas bag with leather handles, $365, from Agnes b, 01-26 Raffles City
Canvas bag with rope handles, $295, from Agnes b, 01-26 Raffles City	Faux leather shoulder bag, $169, from newurbanmale.com, 04-08 The Heeren
Tahitienne canvas bag, $1,600, from Louis Vuitton, 01-20 Ngee Ann City	Canvas messenger bag by Puma, $79, from Royal Sporting House, 03-129A Marina Square

Photos by Charles Chua