Totally Cool! | Just like lemonade, ice cream, and lazy days at the beach, a great-looking tote is one of summer’s essentials. Fortunately, Hamptons boutiques carry them in abundance, so there’s something for every taste, style, and budget. Roberta Freymann, known for her signature fabrics in vibrant, happy patterns, has created this slouchy catchall, fittingly colored like the deepest blue of the ocean. Bondi beach bag in blue Odyssey print, $75, at Roberta Freymann, 21 Main St., East Hampton, 631-329-5828, robertafreymann.com.
smooth sailing | Tailor-made for beach and boat trips, this durable canvas bag with nautical blue stripes also features an interior pocket. $89, at Lexington Company, 73 Main St., East Hampton, 631-527-7100, lexingtoncompany.com.
connect the dots | You can’t go wrong with Marimekko’s whimsical Räsymatto print in cheery marine blues. $37, at Tiina, 216 Main St., Amagansett, 631-267-6200, tiinathestore.com.
french flair | Crafted from recycled vintage materials, this mail bag is ready to deliver. $90, at Made, 3 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 631-899-3351, made-on-earth.co.
safari chic | Scalamandré’s famous zebra print in Masai Red has been put to fashionable new use, accented with a sturdy rope handle. $195, at Mecox, 66 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-329-9405, mecoxgardens.com.
stripe it rich | As sturdy as it is stylish, the coated-canvas Sag Harbor tote can handle everything from a farmers market excursion to sailing expeditions on Peconic Bay. $85, at Excentricities, 83 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 631-288-0258, excentricities.com.
haute hippie | Tomas Maier’s crocheted linen tote, studded with shimmery paillettes, is simply dazzling. $380, at Tomas Maier, 411 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott, 631-537-1880, tomasmaier.com.
mais oui! | Made of strong but supple cotton jute with festive pink whipstitching, the XL Riviera tote is naturally good-looking. $79, at Beach by Henry Lehr, 154 Main St., Amagansett, 631-267-5544.