Five of the best... High street anti-It bags

Minimum fuss, maximum style. The anti-It bag is the new It bag. Throw out your padlock laden Paddington, do away with your Bay (and those rip-off fakes, young lady!), pick a durable, stylish, all season bag and stick with it. These are also a darn site cheaper.

Clockwise from top: Debenhams camel shoulder bag, £70; Giles Deacon Gold bag at New Look, £30; Faith brown leather, £60; Miss Selfridge leather bucket, £55; Topshop ruched base, £55